There are many things a pregnant woman should stay away from. Some things are pretty obvious, while others may not be. Make sure you stay away from caffeine. It may be very hard to give up, but it’s very important to cut back your daily intake while you’re pregnant. Definitely make sure you stay away…
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Risk Factors
Pregnancy Symptoms
1. Missed period or less bleeding than normal 2. Backaches 3. Constipation 4. Darkening of areola (breast nipple) 5. Excessive salivation 6. Exhaustion or feeling sleepy 7. Food cravings 8. Frequent urination 9. Headaches 10. Increased sense of smell 11. Lower abdominal cramps 12. Nausea and vomiting 13. Tender or swollen breasts
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella virus. Chickenpox is still a common infection with most cases occurring in children up to age 10.Although Chickenpox may be a mild illness in most children, but some children and adults can have serious complications. Chickenpox is very contagious. A person can catch Chickenpox by coming in…
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Potty Training
Potty training requires cooperation between you, your child and your daycare provider. A deal of patience is needed from everyone involved. The process can be difficult if you expect too much, too soon. A child needs to be physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to begin. Some instances where potty training should be postponed are: -…
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Nutrition for an Unborn Baby
Your newborn will get all of his/her nutrition from breast milk or an iron fortified infant formula. If you choose to bottle feed he/she will probably eat 1-3 ounces every two to six hours. This will change as your baby gets older. Your newborn will probably drink up to 32 ounces of formula daily. As…
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Calcium Intake
Fueling with the milk group is one way to ensure that you are gettng enough calcium in your diet. 70 percent of Americans are lacking in ths area. When you aren’t getting enough calcium from your diet your body takes what it needs from your bones. More than 8 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a…
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Newborns
A new baby in the family is a special time for everyone. You will have lots of company those first few weeks the baby is home. A new mother needs to make sure that she takes time for herself. It is easy to get caught up into entertaining friends and family that stop by. Have…
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Bedwetting
Bedwetting can be stressful for you and your child. Most children are emotionally and physically healthy. Bedwetting is not something your child can control. It is normal for children under the age of 5 to wet the bed. And, only three percent of children still wet the bed by the time they reach age twelve.…
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Immunizations
DpaT – DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS (LOCKJAW), PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) DIPHTHERIA is a thick mucus in the back of your throat which can cause breathing problems. Some complications of this illness are heart failure, paralysis, and even death. TETANUS also known as LOCKJAW can enter your body through a cut. It can prevent a person from opening…
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How to Choose a Name
There are many questions to ask yourself before you give your baby a name. You want to make sure it blends right with your last name. You do not want your child to be teased as he grows up because of his/her name. Therefore you should take the time to be informed. For example….You should…
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Autism
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and…
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