Getting back into shape after pregnancy can feel like a must-do for most moms. Not only that it will allow you to get back to your fitter self, but it will also recover your body from everything that has happened in the last nine months. While it is a very recommendable thing to do, some mothers find it very challenging and difficult. Aside from taking care of your baby, there are also other things that you need to take care of at home. But even so, it is worth noting that postnatal exercise
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“I’m Not Ready!” The Stressors of Returning to Work after Maternity Leave – Some Key Tips
There is that beautiful offspring – sleeping peacefully and having known the security of mom being there 24/7. Now you are facing the inevitable return to work and someone else taking your place all day. Will they understand the different cries? Will they cuddle as often as you have? Will they message you often enough so that you know things are okay? Will you ever get over this guilt you feel right now? Your Two Lives These are just a few of the stressors you are going to encounter. Just
10 Homemade baby food recipes for 10 to 12 months
Your baby is finally ready to start trying more solid food by the time they are 10 to 12 months old. By 10-12 months, it is time to introduce new textures and flavors to your baby. Let your baby use their new teeth with easy to eat food. In general, your 10-12 month-old baby can eat any type of cereal and grains, berries, citrus, corn, cucumber, spinach, tomatoes, whole eggs, any fish, whole milk, and soft cheeses. With all these types of food, now is the time to make new solid foods instead
Your Guide to the Best Pregnancy-Safe Skin Care
The famous sentence “You’re positively glowing!” is one most frequently uttered to women with a bun in the oven – but it’s not always resonant with the truth. As beautiful and majestic as the entire process of growing a brand-new human being inside our bellies might be, it also comes with major hormonal changes in our bodies and it can be quite stressful at times. These changes leave their trace in a multitude of ways, one of them being our largest organ – our skin. And we’re not just talking
When Is Side Sleeping Safe For Your Baby?
Parents of newborns are concerned about making sure that their infants are sleeping in safe positions as it has been shown that higher incidents of SIDS have been linked to babies sleeping on their stomachs. That means new parents are told to put their newborns to sleep on their backs because 'back is best'. However, at the same time, even though the incidents of SIDS are considerably lower when the baby is placed on his or her back - parents of infants are not keen on having their babies
Life after the Birth of a Child: Maintaining A Strong Relationship with Your Spouse
The period following the birth of a child can be a trying one; not just for you, but also for your relationship. It might not be very obvious, but it takes a toll on your partner too. During this period it’s easy for the relationship you share with your significant other to be estranged. Juggling life, a thousand chores, dealing with fewer sleeping hours, and most importantly a new baby would leave you wondering: where did all the time go?! But this doesn’t always have to be the case. Now
5 Natural Ways to Stay Happy and Healthy Throughout Your Pregnancy
“You can’t eat that. Why aren’t you eating this?” “You definitely shouldn’t be doing that. You should be doing this.” The initial joy and excitement of your pregnancy can soon become an overwhelming barrage of do’s and don’ts. From advice from other mothers to numerous online articles, it can be hard to establish what you should and shouldn’t be doing. Yes - the foods you eat, the exercises you do, and how you manage your stress levels can impact your pregnancy. Thankfully, with a
How a Weighted Blanket Helped A Boy On The Spectrum Sleep Better
John’s lean frame bothered me. Never the guy to see gloom in any situation, my naturally optimistic pal had surely thrown in the towel this time. His autistic son, Kyle (barely three years old), could scarcely sleep for ten minutes at a time. For the first time since his wife passed, I saw my naturally resilient friend cry. If being a dad is a full-time job, John is the definition for it. Kyle's sleeplessness made sure of that. Therapists to children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disease
How Sleep Helps Your Kid’s Dental Health
Your kids have plenty of energy reserves to rely upon even after a hard day at school. It is not the case with adults. Life is mostly overwhelming for us, especially as our responsibilities multiply. Our inability to get enough sleep initially seems like a badge of honor, but it eventually takes its toll. Even our kids have learned how not to get enough sleeping time. For kids and adults, there are undesirable outcomes of consistently not getting enough sleep. To tell it like it is, lack of