Smoking increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside the womb, usually in the fallopian tubes and occasionally in the ovaries. A University of Edinburgh research team has reported that smokers are four times likely to develop ectopic pregnancy than non-smokers. According to the study, published in...
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To protect your baby from infections, you should exclusively breastfeed the infant at least for six months. According to a study in Greece, reported recently in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, breastfeeding significantly brings down the risk of childhood infections, such as ear infections, thrush and acute respiratory infections. According to Fani...
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Breastfeeding is beneficial not only for infants, it also benefits the nursing mother. Studies have shown that breastfeeding reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and breast cancer. Breastfeeding lowers diabetes risks By breastfeeding at least for a month, you can significantly lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. In a study,...
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According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, delay in production of breast milk occurs if pregnancy occurs for the first time after 30, if the nursing mother is overweight or if breastfeeding difficulties prevent the nursing mother from breastfeeding her baby within 24 hours after delivery. Soon after delivery,...
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Breastfeeding mothers should not worry if they realize that they are pregnant. Pregnancy and breastfeeding could continue without causing any adverse affect on the health of the growing fetus and the health of your breastfeeding baby. Expectant mothers are often worried that with breastfeeding the growing fetus will fail to get enough nourishment. Reluctantly...
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Often lactating mothers wonder whether their babies are getting enough milk. A balanced diet usually ensures adequate production of breast milk. Moreover, to ensure sufficient breast milk production you should nurse your baby for a longer time. To nurse your baby for a longer time your baby should be properly latched on to your...
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We all know that breast milk is the best food for infants. However, often moms wonder for how long they should breastfeed their children. According to a Dutch study, six months of exclusive breastfeeding is best for your child’s health. Researchers at the Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, have observed that prolonged breastfeeding reduces the...
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Breast engorgement is a painful condition that develops when the breast if overfilled with milk. Soon after delivery, the first food of your baby is yellowish colored milk known as colostrum. It might take about 2 to 3 days for the thicker mature milk to come in to your breasts. Breast engorgement usually develops...
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Mastitis is a type of breast infection that usually develops during breastfeeding. Usually this breast infection tends to develop within the first three months of lactation. It can even develop at the later stage of breastfeeding. Rarely mastitis occurs when a woman is not breastfeeding. What causes mastitis? Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the...
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Soon after delivery, a large number of women become desperate to return to their pre-pregnancy shape. It is a common belief that nursing helps women to lose fat gradually. However, health experts have failed to reach a consensus on this issue. In a 1980s study, researchers noted that while majority of lactating women lost...
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding are two moments in the life of a woman when she needs extra nutrition to feed herself and her baby. A nursing mother needs about 500 calories extra daily to produce between 23 and 27 ounces of milk each day. Although the quality of breast milk is hardly affected by the...
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