The Process of Cord Blood Collection & Storage
Cord blood banking is an opportunity for parents to save precious cord blood stem cells. It is completely safe for mother and baby. Read More
Baked BBQ Tempeh Equally good whether served on rice, toasted bread, or a bed of spinach! See Recipe
Taking Care of You Week 1
Your Post Pregnancy Nutrition This Week
Life with Baby: Week 1 Breastfeeding FAQs
The beauty of bonding with your infant through breastfeeding is nearly as powerful as the nutritional benefits. Still, it comes with a lot of questions. How do I know when my baby is done? Is it safe to have a glass of wine? Should I watch what I eat? Breastfeeding may not be the most natural thing in the world for you or your baby, so some practice and learning will probably be needed. Answering some of these questions is a good start. Here is more information about the how’s, when’s and why’s of breastfeeding.
Rectifying Diastisis Recti
First of all, what is Diastisis Recti? A spreading of the midline of the abdominal wall, usually detected in later pregnancy. What can you do about it? The extent of diastisis should be checked 3 days postpartum by lying on your back with knees bent, placing your fingers in the midline of your abdominal wall and lifting your head up. Feel for the separation below your fingertips. If it's greater than three fingers, make some of these exercise modifications until the diastisis is corrected.
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If another child needs help getting used to the idea of a baby in the house, have him/her help with the baby’s room and buying clothes and toys. Allow your child to help pack your suitcase for the hospital and select the baby’s coming-home outfit.
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