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How The Family Hierarchy Is Changing
The family hierarchy in Canada is reforming from days gone by. Fathers are increasingly taking equal if not more time off for paternity leave compared to mothers as the “progressive” father becomes the new normal in Canada. These softer, caring men describe good fatherhood as “the new masculinity.”
Anti-Nausea Medication Is Safe For Pregnant Mothers
Researchers in Denmark suggest one in ten pregnant women experiences painful morning sickness that can require medication to effectively treat. However, many women are afraid to take any medicine out of fear that it could harm the health of the baby. But a new study indicates the anti-nausea medication Zofran is safe for both a mother and her baby to treat morning sickness.
Emotional Support Can Reduce Risk Of Post-Partum Depression
Post-Partum Depression (PPD) is a condition that affects up to 25% of new mothers. Doctors have conducted studies to identify signs of PPD, but are still unsure what causes the condition or how it can be prevented. Researchers at the UCLA National Institute of Mental Health have found that women who have more emotional support throughout their pregnancies and birth are less likely to experience PPD.
How To Get Newborns Into A Healthy Sleeping Pattern
When a new baby is born, sleep is elusive for both the parents and the baby even though rest is vital for the health of the whole family. This can be hard on parents as adults require between 6 to 8 hours of quality sleep every night, while babies tend to sleep for shorter amounts of time.
The Importance Of Keeping Hydrated While Pregnant
Health advocates advise the average person to drink 8 glasses of water each day for a healthy lifestyle. But for pregnant women, it’s natural to increase their water intake because keeping hydrated is equally important for the health of the baby.
Vegetarian Pregnancy Diet
Vitamins, nutrients, and protein are essential in any diet, but are particularly important for pregnant mothers. For vegetarian mothers, ensuring the body and the baby receive enough protein and nutrients can be difficult without meat – though not impossible.
Can A Healthy Pregnancy Diet Prevent Babies From Being Fussy Eaters?
Genetically speaking, the actions a mother takes during the nine months of pregnancy effect the development of the baby. The foods you eat should contain high concentrations of vitamins in order to positively affect your baby’s health – but a new study shows that the vitamins can also develop healthy eating habits in children.
Taking Folic Acid During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Autism in Children
Upon finding out that they are pregnant, most expecting mothers immediately begin the search for pregnancy vitamins and supplements. Folic acid is highly recommended for pregnant women, as it helps to prevent the development of spinal and neural defects in newborns. Now, research indicates that this nutrient can also lower the risk of giving birth to a child with autism.
Preparing For Baby’s First Illness
The first time that your newborn falls ill is one of the most stressful events that you will experience as a new parent. However, as is so often the case preparation is the key to manage the situation effectively without experiencing a great deal of stress.
Benefits and Basics of Prenatal Yoga
During your pregnancy, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by staying active and exercising. Yoga is one of the most effective methods of fitness and stress relief, but the discipline can help your mind, body, and spirit in other ways as well.
Eating For Two
When most women become pregnant, one of the first adjustments that they make is to their diets. There’s an old saying that expecting mothers eat for two over nine months. However, a new study, commissioned by researchers at the University of Auckland, proves that ‘eating for two’ is actually a fallacy that leads to excessive weight gain.
Study Shows Flu Shots Are Safe for Pregnancy
One of the most highly debated pieces of pregnancy advice concerns flu shots – are they harmful or are they safe? For years, medical professional have been unable to reach an agreement regarding the debate, but a new study proves that flu shots are indeed safe for pregnant women.
Healthy Drinks For Healthy Pregnancy
A pregnancy causes several changes to a woman’s lifestyle that often take time to fully adapt. One of the most important is incorporating a healthy diet filled with nutrients for the baby. This includes knowing what nutritional foods are safe to eat, but drinks are just as important for the welfare of both mother and child.
What You Should Know About Pregnancy Weight Gain
It’s very common for an expecting mother to gain a little weight gain during her pregnancy. However, many women are unaware of how much extra weight is common, too much or too little.
Preventing and Managing Pregnancy Back Pain
Back pain is a common occurrence for pregnant women, causing prolonged discomfort. Weight gain, stress and the increase of hormones are routine causes of back aches during pregnancy. While some back discomfort is a natural part of the pregnancy process, there are some tactics that can be used to prevent back aches.
Active Exercises for Expecting Mothers
Pregnancy is quite physically demanding, and while it is tempting to spend your spare time relaxing, you should do what you can to stay active. Exercising not only keeps you in good shape, but it also is good for the labour and the health of the baby. It is important to maintain an active fitness routine but you should make sure that you’re not over-exerting yourself.
Expecting Moms Should Take Prenatal Vitamins With Iodine
Prenatal vitamins are essential in any pregnancy. They ensure that both the mother and her child receive the nutrients required for a healthy pregnancy and birth. The branding is generally irrelevant as the list of supplements included in most vitamins is usually similar.
How Much Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?
Maintaining an active lifestyle is important at any stage in a person’s life – and this is especially true during pregnancy. Exercising provides moms-to-be with many benefits, including less weight gain, faster labour and a reduced likeliness of premature birth. But, how do you know you’re working hard enough?
Research Suggests Eating Eggs During Pregnancy Can Boost Baby
While pregnant, it is important to eat a balanced diet so that you can feed your new baby the necessary nutrients for a healthy life. For years women have been discouraged from eating eggs while pregnant, but new research suggests that it may be beneficial.
New Year
The beginning of the New Year is a time for a fresh start – for yourself and the whole family. As a parent, it’s up to you to ensure you keep up with your resolution in order to set the example for the kids, and here are a few ideas.
Woman Loves Darwin, The Ikea Monkey Like a Son
When the now infamous Ikea Monkey, Darwin, made a scene in a local Ikea parking lot, he made international headlines. Dubbed the world’s most fashionable monkey by UK journalists, Darwin became an overnight celebrity. Unfortunately, his fame is failing to protect him from being taken away from his mother, Yasmin Nakhuda, who views Darwin as her son.
What Are The Benefits Of Exercising During Pregnancy?
It is important for mums-to-be to maintain a healthy lifestyle while pregnant, but exercising isn’t only about preparing to slim down after the baby is born. There are many benefits to exercising while you’re carrying a child – benefits that keep you healthy, active and happy.
Does Having Babies Make You Tougher?
Many mums- and dads-to-be, feel that becoming a parent can be an overwhelming experience. However, there is little need to fret, as there is proof that bringing a baby into the world strengthens your emotions.
What Are Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mesenchymal cells are a component of many different tissues including umbilical cord blood (UCB), the umbilical cord tissue, bone marrow (BM) and adipose tissue (AT). Over the last decade there has been much interest in this cell type because of its regenerative properties.
