Breastfeeding Diet
Reading Time: 4 minutes Gestational diabetes doesn’t happen to every woman. When it does happen it is most likely to do so in the second or third trimester of pregnancy; it can cause problems for you and your baby during pregnancy and after birth. The good news is that the risks of it can be reduced if the condition is detected early and well…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Striving for good nutrition is important during pregnancy because your body is going through so many changes. A growing baby needs a lot of nutrients, and your body needs extra energy and nutrients to support the pregnancy. Pregnant women should eat a variety of healthy foods from all food groups, including: Fruits Vegetables whole grains lean protein low-fat dairy healthy…
Reading Time: 4 minutes It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy. You not only add your baby’s weight to your body, but you also have extra weight due to body development. During the course of a healthy pregnancy, you will experience weight gain such as amniotic fluid, placenta, increased fluids, blood, fat and breast tissue. How much weight should I lose naturally after…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The main thing to prioritize when thinking of maintaining yourself fit is to have a healthy life; which includes a healthy body and mind. This means that exercise, diet and lifestyle shouldn’t be a result of a pressure to avoid normal changes that your body has after birth, but a purpose to have a healthy routine that keeps you strong…
Reading Time: 4 minutes After delivery, it may seem like you are tossed into a new routine. Your time isn’t really yours and your needs seem to take second place. There is a lot of adjusting during this period of time. Sit back and recognize the amazing job you are doing! Stop judging yourself for not getting back to your weight like you may…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Your body image is not what your actual body is, but a subjective judgment that your mind has about how your body looks like. This judgment has to do with your life history of what you heard about your body or other bodies, if they were critice or not; this coming from your family and from the society. Having a…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Nowadays there are many options and products that promise to bring the best nutrition for your family, which can make it confusing to know what to choose. In this article, we will tell you about the impact that consuming cow’s milk and/or vegan milk can have on your baby; as well as when to introduce them, so you can make…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Daily routine as well as keeping up with social life can get in the way of maintaining a healthy diet, but knowing what a healthy diet is and what isn´t may be of help to make the choices you need in order to maintain your family’s diet as healthy as possible. Keep in mind that your child is always watching…
Reading Time: 4 minutes A concern that most new moms will feel before starting their breastfeeding journey or through the first stages of it will be whether their baby is getting enough milk, so if you have asked yourself “Is my baby receiving the nutrition they need from breastfeeding?”, you’re not the only one, and it is easy to find relevant information on the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Many of us have heard of vitamin D since it started getting more attention in recent years. Let’s talk about vitamin D, specifically what its role is in our body and how it relates to breast health and breastfeeding. So what’s all the hype about vitamin D, you ask? Well, vitamin D plays many vital roles in our body. It helps…
