Articles about "nutrition" 28
Helping my premature baby
Your baby will be classed as
premature if she is born before 37 weeks, which is regarded as full-term. Not
all babies need to have special care, but some babies need to be in a neonatal intensive ca . . .
Healthy diet guide for dad-to-be
Apart from investing in a few foods with aphrodisiac qualities, Dads-to-be should also make sure they are eating nutritiously prior to conception. This is because there is a direct link between what y . . .
Healthy diet guide for a mom-to-be
Now that you are eating for two, it is even more important to make sure you are getting a well-balanced diet.
Why don’t some people immunize their children?
The
majority of the parents who have chosen not to immunize genuinely believe that
they are doing the best thing for their children. The main arguments they use
for not vaccinating are associated w . . .
Nannies: what to expect
A
nanny is someone you employ to give one-to-one care to your child in your home.
She’ll take responsibility for your child’s daily care, preparing their food
and planning activities to support the . . .
What happens at my first antenatal
During this visit, all of your medical and obstetric historical information will be put into your own personal file. Also, customary blood tests will be performed to ensure the health of both you and . . .
Milk banking
Milk banks supply donor breast milk for babies in neonatal intensive care units.
They collect expressed breast milk from healthy moms who have a good supply. The milk is then fed to . . .
Signs your baby is receiving enough milk
A common worry of new mothers is that their baby is not getting enough milk. Luckily there are signs to look for in determining just how much milk a baby has consumed.
Baby feeding dos and don'ts
When you're psyching yourself up to introduce solid food into your baby's diet, the first thing to think about is what foods to try him with.
It can be very tempting to rush into the . . .
How much should my baby eat?
Generally speaking, your baby will judge what is or isn’t enough food for him to eat.
Keep in mind that his tummy is much smaller than an adult’s and he’ll fill up very quickly. As long as h . . .