Pollution, pesticides, and a host of chemicals—let's count these among the items to ditch during pregnancy. Throughout our daily lives, we come into contact with a world of toxins that may have adverse effects on our health—not to mention that of our unborn children. Take your pregnancy as the perfect opportunity to clean up your act with simple and sustainable moves even the … [Read more...] about The great pregnancy detox
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When, how to wean baby to cow’s milk
Is your baby ready for cow's milk? Although the question of when to begin introducing a baby to cow’s milk seems black and white, it really is not that clear. In some cultures the recommendation is around 9 months, others around a year, and some cultures it’s not the norm to give an infant cow’s milk at all. In the United States, the general recommendation is to transition an … [Read more...] about When, how to wean baby to cow’s milk
New quiz: What’s your pregnancy stress level?
In news no one wants to hear, research suggests that chronic stress during pregnancy may lead to a host of health complications for you and baby. Not to mention, of course, that any type of anxiety has the potential to stir up insomnia, appetite loss, high blood pressure, and digestive issues. And who wants to introduce more unpleasant symptoms to those that traditionally … [Read more...] about New quiz: What’s your pregnancy stress level?
How soon can I get pregnant after being pregnant?
How soon can I get pregnant after being pregnant? You’ve just had your baby. And since you have baby on the brain, you start to wonder how quickly you can get pregnant again. Can it happen immediately after giving birth? What if you haven’t had your period yet? Join our expert OB Dr. Chahan Chowdhury, M.D. of Diamond Physicians and Sunny Gault of New Mommy Media to answer … [Read more...] about How soon can I get pregnant after being pregnant?
Your top infant feeding safety questions–answered!
Feeding your infant can be an exciting time for the whole family. With these top infant feeding questions answered, you'll feel more confident for the first bite. Is it safe to give my baby solids as a first food? Yes. A few years ago the age recommendation on feeding infants changed from four to six months of age to six months of age. With this change, the infant is likely … [Read more...] about Your top infant feeding safety questions–answered!