Breast milk takes on the taste of the food you are eating. This means that you are developing a well-rounded palate in your baby for starting solids. Your breast milk adjusts to the climate. During a heatwave, when temperatures rise above 30˚C, your milk will adjust to meet the needs of your baby’s thirst and…
Here are some side effects associated with ibuprofen intake during pregnancy. In early pregnancy Ibuprofen should be avoided in the first two trimesters as this is a crucial time where the baby’s organs form, and the baby is sensitive to toxins and medications. It can, therefore, lead to birth defects, miscarriage, and can adversely affect…
1. Breast and cervical cancer According to the World Health Organization (WHO) two of the most common cancers are breast and cervical cancers. Detecting both these cancers early is key to keeping women alive and healthy. The latest global figures show that around half a million women die from cervical cancer and half a million from…
Be your baby’s sleep clock. The sleep hormone melatonin isn’t fully produced by infants until at least nine to 12 weeks, which means they don’t have a “schedule” until then. During the newborn stage, expose your baby to plenty of light during the day and wake him up for a feed if nap time has…
Breast milk takes on the taste of the food you are eating. This means that you are developing a well-rounded palate in your baby for starting solids. Your breast milk adjusts to the climate. During a heatwave, when temperatures rise above 30˚C, your milk will adjust to meet the needs of your baby’s thirst and…
Colds are generally unavoidable but there are a number of ways to bolster your chances of preventing a cold. There is no sure way to prevent colds, especially in children. As children grow into adults, they naturally get fewer colds. The following may help protect you against catching colds: – Wash…
Sleeplessness Sleeplessness during pregnancy could have various causes, such as physical discomfort, anxiety about the pending birth and ability to cope with a new lifestyle; nightmares as a result of this anxiety; or pressure on your bladder resulting in frequent visits to the toilet. How to cope Avoid caffeine throughout the day. Rest often for…
As your pregnancy progresses into its final stages, you can be faced with various physical challenges – simply standing up can become a process on its own – so, it’s important to always take care of your health and fitness levels, and prepare for the arrival of your baby. Make sure you are eating…
Plan your day (and outings) around your baby’s sleep times (as opposed to her feeding times). Anticipate when she will need to nap and work around that. Try to avoid interrupting baby’s naps, and try to be home for at least one long nap each day. Where possible, try to keep baby’s weekend routine…
