Did you ever wonder why Lactobacillus Reuteri is good for your baby? Lactobacillus Reuteri? What's that? This is a beneficial bacteria that is found in the humans intestinal tract and it's not always there in the numbers we want. What happens in your baby's gut when it has low numbers of this bacteria? This is called newborn gut deficiency. Without good bacteria in your baby's … [Read more...]
There are numerous benefits of breastfeeding for mom. Breastfeeding has numerous physical and mental benefits for both mom and child. I remember when I was breastfeeding, the benefit that I knew most was that I would lose weight and come back to my pre pregnancy self. Let's begin with the physical benefits. So as I said earlier, it promotes faster weight loss after birth. So, mom will … [Read more...]
Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby's growth and development. Breast milk provides easily absorbed nutritional components, enzymes, and antioxidants. It has immune properties and live antibodies that get transferred from mom to the baby. A baby's immune system is not quite mature yet and the mothers immunity passes through the breast milk, and coats the lining of the baby's intestines to … [Read more...]
Discovering acne on your newborn baby can be alarming and look painful. But when do you need to worry as a parent? First, let’s take a look at what newborn acne actually is. So… what does it look like? This baby skin condition is where tiny red or white bumps or pimples appear on a baby’s skin, typically when they’re between one and four weeks of age. However in some cases, babies are … [Read more...]
Holding a baby in skin to skin contact is much more than just cuddling. Skin to skin contact generally means when a naked baby is directly placed onto the bare chest of their parent. This is the priority as soon as a baby is born. Did you know it actually helps mums and babies to bond? There are so many amazing benefits for babies and mothers during the first weeks and even … [Read more...]
If your newborn's beautiful skin has started turning a bit yellow, it could be jaundice. But your baby is not alone: many infants experience this condition shortly after birth. In fact, 6 out of 10 newborn babies develop it and 8 in 10 babies born before 37 weeks develop it. The good news is that only 1 in 20 affected babies require treatment. Let’s get to the basics on jaundice in newborn … [Read more...]
Hey ladies! Fibrocystic breast disease, or FBD, also known as cystic mastitis, is a common condition in the reproductive years. It affects an estimated 50% of women between the ages of 20 and 50. It's extremely rare in women past menopause who do not receive hormonal replacement therapy. Fibrocystic breast disease can be mildly uncomfortable to severely painful when the breasts are … [Read more...]
Women with breast cancer have to go through a lot. And they would DO a lot to get rid of the cancer and never have it come back. One thing for instance that their doctors will typically counsel them to do is to go chemical free. This includes the food they put in their body, what they put on their body, like skin care and moisturizers, and what is around them, in their house and … [Read more...]
Ladies, it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. Let's get right into my 15 preventative habits to reduce your risk! First, exercise at least 40 minutes each day, or 4 hours a week outside of your normal activities. Walking, jogging, swimming, dancing, cycling, rebounding, or using the elliptical machine. Second, sleep in a dark room with no lights from the street coming into your bedroom to … [Read more...]
Finding acceptance for her own body after a lumpectomy or mastectomy may be the hardest thing a woman will ever face. The changes to one's body are not just physical, but mental and emotional as well. I am going to share some tips for acceptance of your body after cancer, and after preventative mastectomy. I worked with breast cancer survivors for years teaching meditation and movement. … [Read more...]
