You’ve probably heard the term spina bifida before. If pregnancy is part of your plans for the near future, it might be a good idea to learn more about this neural tube birth defect, which occurs when the bones of the spine don’t form properly around part of the baby’s spinal cord. There are three degrees of spina bifida that we know of, and they vary from mild to severe. Read on… Continue reading
As beautiful as pregnancy is, not every couple is up for it. Some may choose to remain childless while others may want to plan their pregnancy and have children at a certain time. This is where contraceptives come to play and these may include the use of hormones, devices, or surgery to avoid a pregnancy. Continue reading
The act of preventing conception dates back to thousands of years ago… and with good reason. Think about it — a woman may be fertile right up to the age of forty and unless women generally don’t mind being baby-making machines (and men, fathers to football teams of kids) for the better part of their lives, the desire to control this ability to procreate has and always will be necessary. Continue reading
There is a good reason why a pregnant mum puts on weight. This weight gain is vital for the well-being of both mother and baby. It is this increased weight that helps nourish the unborn child, supports the mother’s breastfeeding and within reason, also helps with an easier birth. Continue reading
Physical activities are more important to the development of babies and children than one can imagine. These days especially, it is crucial that parents ensure that their little ones receive enough exercise and not spend too much time in front of the TV or remain sedentary for too long. Continue reading
Regardless of whether you’re a new parent or not, questions and issues about infant and toddler health can surface at any time. At times like these, it would be great to at least have the basic knowledge of what to do first and how to go about it. Continue reading
It’s always been this way — parents and society, in general, have this perception that the plumper a child is during the first few years of life, the healthier that child is, as in being well-fed and well-nourished. So much so that a little toddler may be leaning on the overweight side without being noticed. Continue reading
Eating a cholesterol-lowering diet during pregnancy may reduce your risks of premature delivery. Studies show that 11 out of 149 women who ate their usual diets delivered preterm compared with only one of 141 women whose diets emphasized fish, dairy products, whole grains, healthful oils, fruit, vegetable, and legumes. The latter group also had lower blood cholesterol levels. Continue reading
Baby showers are probably some of the most heartwarming events to attend. After all, it’s a joyous occasion being celebrated — the anticipated arrival of a baby! There are many types of baby showers and some even include fun games that all guests can partake of. Here, we feature a few really enjoyable games for your consideration if a baby shower is on your agenda soon. Continue reading
All parents would want to see their children grow up with good life principles and ethics which will hopefully help them live a more gratifying life. Hence, it is necessary to instill important values in our little ones, from as young as possible. Continue reading
