The microbiome is a popular topic within health communities, it’s benefits and contribution to a range of processes in the body are seen in emerging research. So far, it’s known to play a large role in the metabolism of our nutrients and is currently being...
Many new moms, whether they are breastfeeding or not, do their best to lose the fat gained during those months of pregnancy. It's essential to comprehend that your postpartum weight was not gained all of a sudden, so it won't disappear in a fortnight! In general,...
After childbirth, new mums begin a new stage in their lives: the postpartum period or what we sometimes call “the fourth trimester”. This is a period that is important not only to establish the breastfeeding process and bond with our babies, but also because it...
Like most mums, I spent my first pregnancy alternating between visions of snuggling my newborn, and battling anxiety over how difficult – and painful! – childbirth could really be. Not once did I consider the recovery process–not even when other women described it as “the fourth...
After giving birth, there’s one thing that worries and is one of the biggest concerns for almost all new mums: how to lose weight and get rid of those kilos we gained during the previous nine months! The truth is that seeing so many changes in...
Breast milk will always be the first choice for infant nutrition due to the uncountable benefits on both mum's and babies. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), as well as many other pediatrics and nutrition academies, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until the baby is...
Choosing to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby may be the first and biggest decision you’ll ever make as a new parent. First, you need to know that there’s no right or wrong choice. Both options will provide your baby with the nutrients they need to...
Most people have heard about how the environment, maternal health, eating habits and diet can influence the health of children even before they are born. The truth is that the period just before conception or pregnancy, right through to the second birthday, is a critical and...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvEzfz4CfmQ[/embed] Many new mums do their best to lose the fat gained during pregnancy while still breastfeeding their baby. Among all the fad diets, keto diet and intermittent fasting have been gaining popularity when it comes to weight loss, but how safe are they during the lactation...
