Month: September 2019

The fact that you are carrying more than one baby does place you in a special category in the eyes of obstetricians.

​Including fish in your diet is a good way to get protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids without ingesting too many saturated fats. However, nearly all fish contain some traces of mercury.

It is proven and well known that smoking cigarettes during pregnancy is dangerous to the mother and baby’s health. But, do you also know e-cigarette use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is risky? E-cigarettes―also known as e-hookah, e-pens, vape pens, or tanks―are NOT a safe way to quit smoking during pregnancy either.

Some tests can detect genetic abnormalities before birth. By learning about these problems before birth, you can help plan your child’s health care in advance, and in some cases even treat the disorder while the baby is still in the womb.

Depression and anxiety that happen during pregnancy or anytime during the first year after the birth of your baby are medical conditions. These feelings are not something you caused by doing or not doing something. And, they can be treated if you seek help.

If 10 years ago, admitting that you met on the Internet was something shameful, today online dating apps are the most popular and easiest way to find a soulmate. People look at your photos, get to know, communicate, meet. And all this with one click of the mouse. But why… Read more“6 mistakes in profiles on dating sites that men definitely don’t like”

​​Lead is toxic and particularly harmful for developing nervous systems. Lead can be passed through a pregnant woman’s placenta to the fetus, or through breast milk to a baby.

Not all birth defects can be prevented. But you can increase your chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and by adopting healthy behaviors before and during pregnancy.