(Reuters Health) – Women who are very obese may be able to safely lose some weight during pregnancy — and possibly reduce their risk of needing a cesarean section, a new study suggests.
The findings, reported in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, add to evidence that at least some obese women may be able to shed [...]
Julie sat down to a big bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Her plan was to kill two birds with one stone. The ice cream was a fun way to help fulfill her calcium needs for the day, and to supply her with the extra calories required for pregnancy. “I’m eating for two [...]
Question
I’m a mother of an 8-month old baby boy. Sometimes he does not finish all the milk from a feed, and I will drink the left over baby formula. I do that because I don’t want it to go to waste as it is quite expensive. I want to know whether it will do me [...]
When it comes to baby formula shopping, many first time mothers get confused by vast range of brands available. This makes it hard – which brand should I buy? Is it suitable for my baby? Of course, price is a factor to many as well.
Some parents opt to buy 2 different brands of formula milk [...]
As soon as your pregnancy weight starts to increase, you probably are already scheming on how to shed those pounds after the delivery. Then, you will come to discover that the svelte body you had pre-pregnancy will not miraculously re-appear post-delivery.
Typically, a woman gains between two to five pounds during the first trimester, and a [...]
If you think your child has serious eating problems, consult your doctor or health care professional.
Poor appetite
Don’t worry. Babies have their own tastes and preferences. Don’t look at what your child eats in a particular day, but check it week by week. If it seems like something is wrong and you’re afraid your child is [...]
Calcium
Good for: bones and teeth
Comes from: dairy, green vegetables
Carbohydrate
Good for: energy
Comes from: rice, potatoes, noodles, cereals, bread
Iron
Good for: mental development and healthy red blood cells
Comes from: meat, nuts, cereal
Iodine
Good for: energy use in the body
Comes from: fish (salted)
Magnesium
Good for: metabolism, cell growth
Comes from: cereal, legumes, fish
Proteins
Good for: [...]
By the first birthday, your baby is ready to explore more tastes. Your child will be curious and assertive towards food. He will want to feel it as well as taste it…
Feeding Tips
Your child should eat and drink a balance of products out of the 4 basic food groups.
Continue to encourage you child to enjoy [...]
At about 8 months old your baby will be ready to switch to chunkier baby foods that require chewing.
Feeding Tips
You can now encourage your baby to feed himself. He may not be good at it and things may get very messy, but be patient!
If he needs to chew because of teething, give him a solid [...]
By about 6 months old, variety becomes very important. The good eating habits that your child develops at this stage will last through his or her life.
Remember that while you may have to try feeding a particular food on several occasions before your baby accepts it, it is important never to force your child to [...]
