Recent years have seen a massive increase in the amount of knowledge we possess about the human brain and learning. We now know that the gray matter making up the most visible portions of the brain controls many of the thinking processes used in school activities. However, several smaller structures found at a deeper level […]
You may find this hard to believe, but sex is safe during pregnancy. Even in your ninth month! You and your partner may have to improvise positions – and remember to be gentle. Also, your baby is oblivious to your lovemaking. Sex is safe in pregnancy, however, there are certain conditions in which your doctor
If you have decided against breast feeding, don’t worry. Don’t feel guilty. As long as you have discussed bottle feeding with your pediatrician and follow his/her instructions, your baby should do well. There are some advantages to formula feeding: • Breast feeding can be tiring. With bottles, anyone can feed your baby while you rest,
Labor is an exciting, rewarding experience for both the mother and father. There is, without doubt, pain and stress on the mom. The fetus, in most instances, will tolerate labor well. However, there is an element of risk that cannot be overlooked. That is why all babies should be monitored while in labor. The fetal
It is important that a woman and her partner take an active role in her pregnancy. Your pregnancy should be a positive and fulfilling experience. There are wide varieties of childbirth methods that a woman can choose from. These techniques are taught in courses given by hospitals, doctors, nurses, or midwives. When making a decision
The chances of having a twin pregnancy are about 1%. Twins can be identical, about 1/3 are, which means that they form from one egg. Or, they may be fraternal, non-identical, which means they came from two separate eggs. Twin pregnancies are high risk. These risks include: 1. Premature labor 2. Miscarriage 3. Having a
“You are what you eat” is a phrase that has some merit, especially when pregnant. It is never too late to improve your eating habits. Poor maternal nutrition can have serious effects on the growing baby. These include: low birth weight babies, increased incidence of premature birth, and increased risk of miscarriage, to name a
Sweets are not bad; they just need to be eaten in moderation. Most humans are born with a sweet tooth. We naturally seek out and enjoy sweets. What about side effects? ⢠First, tooth decay definitely increases with candy, but not if the teeth are brushed afterwards. ⢠Second, a high intake of refined sugar
It’s a good idea to think in terms of the four basic food groups when planning your family diet. Ideally, you should be getting 20% of your calories from the milk, meat, and eggs food groups, and 80% of your diet from the fruit, vegetable, and grain food groups. Obviously, we eat excessive amounts of
Passive smoking refers to the smoke your child inhales by living in a household with people who smoke. If one parent smokes, that’s equivalent to your child smoking 30 or 40 cigarettes per year. Children of smokers have an elevated blood nicotine level. I’m sure you’re well aware of the fact that smokers cough and
