Green Tea During Pregnancy: Can You Drink It?

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It’s common knowledge that a future mom should reconsider her eating habits. A whole number of foods becomes forbidden, and a lot of products should be limited. The same goes for various drinks. Thus, you have to forget about coffee and energy drinks during pregnancy. But drinking too much coffee isn’t recommended in everyday life … Read more

How Early Can You Get Pregnancy Symptoms?

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Indeed, how soon after conception do pregnancy symptoms start? And which signs and symptoms signalize about pregnancy even before a positive test result? Important Factors We should note that everything about the answer to this question is completely individual and depends on a lot of factors: a state of health, individual characteristics of the organism, … Read more

Baby Photography: Is Camera Flash Safe for Your Child?

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Many caring parents would want to save the memories of their beloved child in various formats – pictures, videos, records. However, the most widespread – is still photography. You have cameras everywhere now: your cellphones, laptops, malls, streets. But as the issue concerns the photography of your child – it’s normal, that you take interest … Read more

Ectopic Pregnancy – Causes, Signs, and Symptoms

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In order to develop the pregnancy in a normal and safe way for the mother’s body the fertilized ovum (embryo) must get into the uterine cavity via fallopian tubes and penetrate into the endometrium. In the case of ectopic pregnancy, the embryo does not get into the uterine cavity, and attaches and begins to grow elsewhere. Most … Read more

8 Questions to Ask Your Gynecologist

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Setting up regular appointments with your gynecologist is one of the many things that help you stay healthy. Gynecologists are skilled in conducting a thorough examination to analyze the functioning of the female reproductive system. They help you deal with pregnancy, childbirth, STIs, hormonal imbalance, fertility issues, and menstrual disorders. Since an appointment with a gynecologist is vital … Read more

5 Reasons Why Moms Love South Beach Diet

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You are busy as can be. You juggle three jobs or three children, maybe even both. From attending, your child’s school plays to preparing dinner for your family. You are so busy, you just cannot seem to take the time to prioritize your own health. Luckily, there are a few simple things busy moms can … Read more

Black Women Breastfeeding: I Hear the Rumors

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Before starting the conversation about black women breastfeeding, I have to say that it was a surprise rumor about black women breastfeeding, which said that black women seem to breastfeed less than white mothers. I was born in USSR and the major part of the population in my area was and is still white. As a … Read more

Breastfeeding – Don’t Believe the Rumors! Myths and Tips on Breastfeeding

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Ancient sacraments of childbirth and breastfeeding were surrounded by many superstitions. Though ancient medicine has been quite developed for the time, modern scientists are still studying breast milk and making discoveries. Those researches refute the many superstitions young mothers are willingly guided by. This happens because the new mother during the first months of life is very susceptible to … Read more

Baby Music and its Influence on the Development of a Child

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Music is a special world with bright colors, magical melodies, and pleasant tones. There is hardly at least one person who feels indifferent to music. Numerous studies of scientists have proven the beneficial effects of classical music on children and adults, as well as animals and even plants. Strange as it may seem, but melodious music is … Read more