I am 38 weeks pregnant and I went for a pregnancy (prenatal) massage and I cannot tell you how good it felt. I should have definitely gone earlier and a million more times in those 38 weeks. A few questions ran through my head before going and even after going for my massage! So I […]
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The decision to take a prenatal vitamin and which one to take is an important one. In fact, most people don’t realize that not all prenatal vitamins are the same AT ALL. They are actually not regulated like medicines. They often contain too much vitamins and minerals. There is no definition on what falls into
Prenatal Vitamins: What do you need to know. Read More »
Are you looking for a lactation consultant to help resolve your breastfeeding issues? It means you are half way there. The fact that you KNOW lactation consultants exist and you should look for one means you are SO close to resolving the issue. Most women actually don’t realize lactation consultants exist and THEY are who
Lactation Consultant: Mirna El Sabbagh, IBCLC Read More »
I delivered my son 9 years ago. Determined to breastfeed. I had just gotten out of a C-section. I am not exaggerating when I tell you, the pain I felt while breastfeeding, was way worst than my C-section pain and recovery. I remember feeling pain in my toes and fingers every time anyone told me
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My son stopped breastfeeding a few days after his 2nd birthday. He had already skipped a few days without breastfeeding all by himself. So when he asked to breastfeed afterwards randomly, I offered him a different source of milk instead. Then 1 day passed, 2 days, 10 days, and now almost 2 months passed. My son
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I dislike most baby cereals (porridges in the market for a few reasons): Baby cereals in the market are high in sugar and processed oils. Sugars and processed oils contribute to diabetes, obesity, a quick preference to high sugar foods, and most importantly have a negative impact on immunity and gut bacteria. They are also
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Did you grow up eating rice cereal? Do you see rice cereal in every store with baby food? Did you used to think that rice cereal is the best first food for babies? My answer is yes to the above! I was SO surprised when I learned that rice cereal isn’t the best for babies!
Baby rice cereal: why you shouldn’t give it and the alternative Read More »
Why am I told not to eat sushi when pregnant? First precaution your doctor gives you when he/she confirms your pregnancy is “Avoid all raw food, including sushi”. You didn’t wanna hear that did you? The reason doctors ask you not to eat sushi or raw food is because they are concerned about a bacteria
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