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Constipation
Breastfed babies rarely get
constipation because breast milk is easy to digest and creates softer poop that make bowel movements easy.
Bottlefed babies can suffer from
constipation b . . .
Constipation and diet
Constipation is very common during pregnancy, as hormones relax your bowel and make it less effective when it comes to moving food through your digestive system.
The symptoms (includ . . .
Constipation
There can be nothing more frustrating when you are pregnant than being constipated. There are signs to tell if you are indeed constipated and ways to relieve the pain.
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is very common during pregnancy, as hormones relax your bowel and make it less effective when it comes to moving food through your digestive system. The symptoms can be worsened i . . .
Anemia during pregnancy
Iron-deficiency
anemia is common in pregnancy. Your blood volume increases by half but your
hemoglobin levels often don‘t keep up – so your blood supply is effectively
diluted. Hemoglobin is the ox . . .
Urinary tract infections
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that can develop if bacteria enters a baby or young child’s urinary tract, which runs from the kidneys, where urine is manufactured, throu . . .
Hernias
Although mostly thought of as a condition that affects adults, hernias can develop in babies too – in fact some babies are born with them, especially if they’re premature, and hernia repair is . . .
Understanding your baby's stools
New parents are often fascinated by their baby’s stools, spending ages contemplating their consistency and frequency and what these indicate about their baby’s wellbeing. But how much can we tell from . . .
Eating for two?
While many pregnant women use the excuse that they are 'eating for two' to eat what and when they like during pregnancy, it is actually a myth that you need to eat more.
Current reco . . .
Vegetarian diet for moms-to-be
Your
main concern as a vegetarian mom-to-be is getting enough protein, as meat is
the main source. However, you should be able to get plenty from other sources,
including dairy or soy products. Oth . . .