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...]
The most common sign of breast cancer is finding a lump or bump in the breast. Irregularities, like lumps and bumps, are the most common thing women are told to keep an eye and feel out for during a breast self-exam. But what about breast cancer symptoms that aren’t lumps? They’re more common than you might realize. One in six women who discovered their cancer themselves … [Read more...]
This year, an estimated 290,560 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S.A alone. There is no known definitive way to prevent a breast cancer diagnosis, but there are things you can do that can help lower your risk. Many factors are beyond control, like being born a woman and ageing. But there are other factors that you can control. Knowledge is the key to prevention. … [Read more...]
Does your bra result in a higher risk of breast cancer? There’s been a huge debate over it. What I would say is that wearing a very tight fitting bra is like wearing a tourniquet. Because a tightly fitted bra prevents your lymph nodes from draining. That’s a big thing because these lymph nodes are very important because they help you remove dangerous toxins from your … [Read more...]
Teething is always a very difficult time during your baby’s development. Their mouth is in a lot of discomfort growing those first little teeth, which is often painful for both baby and parent to see. There are also other problems that arise from teething, such as sleepless nights and the dreaded teething rash. So, what is teething rash? Teething rash is caused by excess saliva that babies … [Read more...]
