Alcohol and pregnancy simply don’t go together. When you drink, the alcohol passes through the umbilical cord and placenta to your baby. It’s like your baby is drinking, too. This can keep your baby from growing the way he should. It can affect his brain and other organs. Alcohol also can cause other serious problems, […]
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As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin and hair. Some women can develop dark patches on their face and hormonal changes can make your skin a little darker. Pregnancy can make your skin and hair change. You may also develop stretch marks on your body, particularly around your […]
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Listeria is a type of bacteria carried in some foods that can lead to miscarriage or infect a newborn baby. Pregnant women can reduce their risk of Listeriosis pregnancy by eating wisely and following hygienic food handling tips. What is listeria? Listeria is a bacterium (Listeria monocytogenes) that is common in the environment, and is […]
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Children are innocent and immature. They don’t understand the frustration or irritation of their parents when they don’t listen to them. But they do get scared when their parents yell at them. Yelling impacts not only their short term behavior but also has lasting effects on mental development and personality and also mental and emotional […]
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Dads and work: getting it into perspective Once you become a father, you might start to feel the pressure of being a provider for your family. Being in work and doing well might seem even more important than it used to. If you have a heavy workload, a long commute or little choice about your […]
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If you are pregnant, you might be getting a lot of advice from well-meaning people. You might be asking whether what they say is true. This article looks at some of the common myths you might hear and provides some answers.Common Pregnancy Myths No.1: Eating peanuts and dairy can make your baby allergic to themTruth: […]
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It’s totally normal to be concerned about the quality of female egg produced in your body, especially if you are at the age of 35 or above. There is quite a lot that you can do to improve the quality of female eggs – from vitamin supplements and herbal concoctions to lifestyle changes. There are […]
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If you have been trying to get pregnant for a while now but have not had much luck, you may wonder if it is time to see a fertility expert. The doctors who deal with fertility issues are known as ‘reproductive endocrinologists’. A reproductive endocrinologist is a gynaecologist/obstetrics. Unlike before, there are now some medical interventions […]
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Air pollution is a major concern today and it is steadily worsening. You might not be able to tackle the problem entirely on your own. But you can certainly take measures to protect your family from the harmful effects of it. These may affect your child’s health in more ways than you can imagine. Air-borne […]
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When a woman is pregnant, her protein requirements increase significantly. If you are pregnant, you can get protein from various food sources. Both, plant-based and animal-based sources. But if you are vegan or do not eat meat, then you will have to consider a supplement or powder. Protein powder is a good source of protein […]