Encyclopedia of maternity from A to Z
Do diaper genies go bad? it’s plastic (or at least parts of it are). scrub as much as you want but the smell won’t go away. plastic retains odors. we had the same pail and had to throw it out. How long can you use a diaper genie? It’s a great value and each refill …
Spitting up is common in healthy babies. During their first three months, about half of all babies experience their stomach contents coming back up into the esophagus, a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux, infant reflux or infant acid reflux. When should I be concerned about my baby vomiting? You should contact your GP if: your …
Multiple births of as many as eight babies have been born alive, the first surviving set on record goes to the Suleman octuplets, born in 2009 in Bellflower, California. What is the highest amount of babies you can have at once? A woman gave birth to octuplets in California Monday after 30 weeks of pregnancy. …
What happens if you get a tooth infection while pregnant? Can a tooth infection harm my unborn baby? You should not take the presence of infection lightly while pregnant. The infection may cause severe discomfort and pain, which may directly or indirectly affect your baby. Hence, get the proper treatment for tooth infection to prevent …
Some of your infant’s movements may seem organized; others, not so much. Arm flapping may signal that your baby is happy or excited. In other cases, it can be an early sign of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a movement disorder, or some other health condition. Can hand flapping be normal in babies? Flapping hands is …
Is breastfeeding in public embarrassing? Six out of 10 women who breastfeed take steps to hide it in public and a third feel embarrassed or uncomfortable nursing outside the home, a survey has found. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. … How can I be confident while breastfeeding? Breastfeeding: …
Pregnancy is confirmed with a pregnancy test. A pregnancy test can be done on either urine or blood. Pregnancy tests find the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG). This is a hormone made by the placenta about 10 days after fertilization. How many days pregnancy will confirm? If you are pregnant, your body needs …
Babies are highly sensitive to stress and it can stunt their mental development leading to later issues. The loud noise of yelling is enough, even if the child doesn’t understand the words. They understand the threatening sound. Stress is a way of life, yes, but at an early age it can be terrible for a …
Cycling will help your child develop their leg muscles and strengthen their bones. The continued exercise will help build their stamina and improve their cardiovascular development. It will also increase their coordination and balance. How biking will contribute to the development of an individual? Cycling improves strength, balance and coordination. It may also help to …
Giving birth to a breech baby vaginally is not usually any more painful than a head-down position, as you’ll have the same pain relief options available to you, although it does carry a higher risk of perinatal morbidity (2:1000 compared to 1:1000 with a cephalic baby). Are breech babies more sensitive? Breech babies may be …