I’m 7 months’ pregnant and my back is killing me! How can I get some relief? – Fiona Many pregnant women have achy backs as their bellies grow larger and their muscles and spine strain to carry the extra weight. During pregnancy, the body also produces the hormone relaxin, which helps prepare the body for… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
Your toddler and music
Music is a natural part of life for toddlers. They might sing to their stuffed animals, tap their feet to the rhythm of nursery rhymes, and enjoy the sound of their parents singing to them — even if mom and dad can’t quite carry a tune. But this early introduction to music does more than entertain.… Continue reading
More recipes for pregnant women
Chicken salad with apples Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need to consume extra calories and eat a variety of nutritious foods to contribute to their baby’s growth and development. Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 12… Continue reading
Your child and it’s handwriting
Before you read this article, quickly write the answer to this question: What is your favorite color? This might’ve seemed like an automatic and mindless task, but your body and mind had to work closely together to complete a series of steps in the right order. You had to pick up a pen or pencil,… Continue reading
How to discipline your toddler
Are there any parents who haven’t felt complete and utter love for their toddler and, at the same time, frustration and anger? Our beloved little ones test our nerves because they’re testing boundaries all around them. Every day, little by little, they’re mastering new abilities and accomplishing new feats, and are anxious and excited to… Continue reading
Having a baby? What should you eat and how? Recipes for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Easy turkey lasagna Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet. Prep time: 1 hour, including cooking time Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground turkey breast 2 cloves garlic, crushed 8-oz. can tomato sauce 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes salt and… Continue reading
Safety with infant seats
Infant Seats Infant seats should not be confused with infant or child safety seats (car seats). Regular infant seats simply allow young babies to sit up. They’re not designed to protect a baby in a crash and should never be used to transport infants. Some child safety seats, however, can double as infant seats. What… Continue reading
Experiments with vaginal tablets and rings for prevention of HIV/AIDS
New research presented Monday at the International Microbicides Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., suggests that devices such as vaginal rings, vaginal tablets and dissolving films can effectively deliver drugs to help protect women from HIV/AIDS, Reuters reports. The research also suggests that such approaches may reduce the risk of drug resistance that often develops when taking… Continue reading