Driving and kids safety is a big issue. Unfortunately too many children get hurt or killed in car accidents. And too often the driver has not made sure that the child was strapped in properly or made a poor judgment when allowing kids to roam around free in the back of the car. Some statistics put the blame on female drivers while others see men as the main group of drivers involved in accidents where kids got hurt or killed. [Read more...]
Does A C-Section Make You Fat?
Here are some concerning results of a new study: Adults that were originally born by a Cesarean section are more likely to become obese than those adults who were born vaginally. According to this study C-sections could be an additional factor in the obesity epidemic. [Read more...]
Stainless Steel Water Bottles For Pregnancy
When you get pregnant one of the most important things to take care is proper hydration for Mom. Drinking enough fluids, especially water is critical to baby’s` health as she grows during your pregnancy. When I was pregnant the first thing hubby got me was a Camelbak water bottle – you know, one of those fancy ones with a bite valve. However, even though the bottles are labeled as BPA free I did not want to take a risk and decided to look for stainless steel water bottles instead. [Read more...]
Tips on Avoiding Stretchmarks during Pregnancy
Stretchmarks are the result of tearing of the elastic tissue of the skin caused by too much stretch. The weight gain during pregnancy is a major factor in the formation of stretch marks on the thighs, abdomen but also on the chest. The weight gain, coupled with a disruption of hormonal balance of the pregnant woman is the main cause of stretch marks.
The stretchmarks appear during the advanced stages of pregnancy and even after you regain your figure, they do not always disappear completely: in fact, some skins are less resilient than others and will remain forever marked. [Read more...]
Remedies for Avoiding Pregnancy Constipation
Constipation is a common symptom of pregnancy and it may even be one of the first signals that will let you know you’ll have a baby, since it normally appears in the first weeks after conception. The hormones of pregnancy are in part responsible for constipation. At first, it can be bearable, but as the load increases, this may worsen constipation. If you are one of the expectant moms who suffer from constipation, you should follow some tips that will make it easier for you. [Read more...]
Pregnancy and Overweight – How Does it Affect Fertility
Obesity increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and in some cases, even moderate overweight seems to have a negative effect. It is needless to dramatize however, because the risk remains, in this case, modest.
It is better for a pregnant woman to be than obese. All studies confirm that obesity is negative for both the mother and child. It increases the risk of hypertension and diabetes during pregnancies, which are well known risk factors for premature delivery and neonatal complications. An obese woman is also more likely to have a new-born with high birth weight and cesarean delivery. [Read more...]
Indispensable Pregnancy Vitamins
Vitamins are your best ally for a trouble free pregnancy. Here is an overview of the indispensible pregnancy vitamins that you need to make sure they don’t lack from your diet.
The Vitamin B9 plays a major role in the prevention of the fetal malformations, yet most women of childbearing age do not consume enough. In addition, some factors may play against our reserves. This is the overconsumption of sugary, unhealthy diet of vegetables which lack it but also some contraceptives. The oral contraceptives (pills) contain estrogen and thus they can cause a slight deficiency of magnesium and vitamin B. The intrauterine devices (IUDs) are often associated with heavy menstrual losses and they generate additional iron. [Read more...]