Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby Guidelines
There is no pain, no discomfort, your appetite is excellent, but what may upset you when you’re 15 weeks pregnant? During this period, some pregnant women notice that the skin has become dry, the nails are brittle and they lose hair more than usual. At the same time, the baby is developing well and intensively … Read more
Rickets is a disease affecting young growing children, associated with violation of metabolism and deficiency of vitamin D. It affects bones and nervous systems. Rickets was known in ancient times. In the second century, BC Soranus of Ephesus and Galen described the rachitic changes in the skeletal system. In the XV-XVI centuries, rickets was a fairly … Read more
Animals for kids are not only about learning what does the dog says, what does the cow eat, and what does the lama look like. There are particular animals, those animals, that live in a bond with humans. Those animals are not only for the kids, they may help you to prepare for parenting and share the duties. … Read more
Now changing position leads to discomfort – whether you sit, lie down, or stand up. Any movement requires an effort from you as you are 9 months pregnant. Your belly has become huge, that’s why it’s difficult for you to find a comfortable position during sleep. The lack of sleep and heavy burden may cause a … Read more
The most complicated period of adaptation the baby and the parents went through was the adaptation to the new conditions of life, and it has come to its end. The next thirty days will be the days of other, no less important discoveries; the grand period of acquiring new skills, gaining experience, and forming habits. Meet … Read more
If you’ve just had a baby, your first thought probably isn’t about how you’re going to get back your pre-baby body. However, after the initial whirlwind of sleepless nights and endless feeds is over you’ll probably start thinking about taking some exercise again. But what kind of exercise is safe, and what should you avoid? … Read more
What is Apgar Score? The Apgar score (scale) is recognized around the world for an assessment of the state of health of the newborn. Apgar — is a surname of an American anesthesiologist who offered this scale. Virginia Apgár (born Virginia Apgar; June 7, 1909 – 7 August 1974) – American anesthetist in obstetrics. The author of … Read more
Every woman after childbirth dreams to be shaped and toned again as soon as possible. And if you’ve had complications during pregnancy and it was necessary to undergo the operation, your body has experienced double stress. Bringing back your good shape after a Cesarean section is a matter that requires time, patience, caring attitude towards your … Read more
Now the 5-month-old baby recognizes her parents not only by smell and touch but also visually. Physical Development The rate of the development of the 5-month-old baby is still high, but not as swift as during the first four months. In the fifth month, the baby will gain approximately 1.7-1.8 pounds of body weight; her head circumference will increase by … Read more
Diphtheria is an acute life-threatening infectious disease. It proceeds as an acute inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, predominantly the pharynx (about 90% of the cases). The inflammation of the nose, skin in the place where it is damaged, and the eyes or genitals are also frequently affected. However, the main threat is not inflammation but … Read more
When a woman waits for a child, her fantasy paints idyllic pictures: how, together with the baby, they learn the first words, read colorful books, play, laugh – and everything is like a fairy tale. But the reality looks a little different: the young mother really needs help in caring for the child. In addition, sometime after … Read more