Extending Breastfeeding Health

Posted by Momof3: 2008-12-08 21:52:16

When it comes to breastfeeding, women often gather all the information they feel they need before they begin to breastfeed. But, for women who decide to breastfeed longer than the traditional year, a whole new set of rules apply. Extending breastfeeding help essential for keeping baby happy and mom healthy.

There are a lot of positives passed to baby through breastfeeding. More and more women are seeing these benefits and choosing to breastfeed for years rather than months. Some of the benefits include a reduction in allergy severity in children predisposed to having genetic allergies, ... more

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Green Baby: Green Love

Posted by Momof3: 2008-12-08 12:32:31

There is an earth friendly revolution happening in the world today. That revolution surrounds the ecofriendly movement of life. The earth is hurting and humans are at fault. People are choosing green light bulbs, green cars and green homes. But, what about baby. Are there green products for baby? Yes there are and many of them are already in your home.

Green Diapering

Green diapering is a choice that many parents think about and just do not choose. The cloth diaper that parents often use as burp clothes are the answer to land fill waste. Those diapers are not meant to be on the shoulder ... more

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Being a Mom Does Not Have to Mean Giving Up On You!

Posted by Momof3: 2008-10-16 10:27:42

One of the busiest times in life will be spent as a mother. When you are feeling like there is never time for you, take the time and make sure that time is spent in a variety of activities.

The most common reason moms say they do not exercise is a lack of time. Here are a few tips on how to keep moving and be a mom at the same time.

Many people have some very poor habits regarding their body’s care before, during, and after the exercise routines that they use. This often causes the individuals to not see the results that they were hoping to see. Once the results are not seen, one’s ... more

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The Effects of Cold Medications on Toddlers

Posted by RWillard: 2008-10-07 10:27:03

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that medicines meant for colds should not be administered to babies and children younger than six. They said that there were serious side effects possibly related to the drugs. The Food and Drug Administration even went ahead to withdraw all cold medications from the stores and pharmacies. This was in an effort to guarantee the safety of the public.

Although many parents hear such warnings, not all of them adhere. They will continue to administer the cold medications from their home medical kits regardless of the public warnings issued by ... more

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Your Children's Health and Care

Posted by RWillard: 2008-07-16 08:14:38

Children’s Health

Intro

There is nothing more important in the world to parents than their children’s health. Many parents are concerned with catching the signs and symptoms of common childhood ailments in time so that the ailments can be treated and the child can begin to feel better as soon as possible.

What Are The Causes of Common Children Ailments?

There are five common ailments that hit children throughout their child and adolescent years. These ailments can cause the children to miss days of school, have to see a doctor, and could cause serious medical problems if some ... more

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Saying Enough is Enough

Posted by RWillard: 2008-04-09 13:00:32

When a pregnancy nears the final stages, moms can often get tired and cranky. Feelings and emotions are at an all time high. It is during these times, especially if there are other children at home, that mom needs to say enough is enough and get the rest she and the baby need most.

An OB/GYN will often admit a pregnant woman to the hospital to get the extra rest she needs if there is a real concern for harm to the mom or the baby. This is especially true with moms who are carrying multiple babies at once.

Do not be afraid to talk to your doctor about feeling overwhelmed at home. It is not ... more

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