Congratulations on your new baby! If you’re a new mom, you’re most likely having visitors, taking phone calls from excited friends and relatives, and learning how to bond and care for your newborn. If you’ve chosen to breastfeed your baby, you face a unique …
Chances are you’ve heard about “superfoods” more than once or twice. But what does it mean? The word superfood is believed to have been first used as early as 1915. It has gained popularity over the last decade, becoming a common topic in …
If you are a working woman in the US, odds are you don’t have much time off with your baby before you must pack up your industrial-strength breast pump and head back to the office. According to data from the …
Imagine living in a home that is under constant renovation. Sounds exhausting, but you do it every day. Your bones are the framework of your body, and they are always remodeling, breaking down old bone and replacing it with new bone. When you’re …
The first trimester is monumental – both for you and your little one. In the first 13 weeks, as your hormone levels rise and your body prepares itself to support a healthy pregnancy, your baby is already developing at a rapid pace.
An overall healthy, balanced diet will …
Imagine you’re on a long road trip and have been burning through fuel for hours, gas tank nearing closer and closer to empty. You wouldn’t expect your car to miraculously refill its own gas tank, so why expect the same from …
For some, getting pregnant happens quickly and effortlessly. But for others, it may take months or even years to start the family they’ve always wanted. In fact, one in eight couples will experience difficulty when trying to conceive. Any quick internet search will provide a lot of information on what women can do …
Oxalate is a naturally occurring substance found in plants and animals. It is found in certain foods that you eat and is also made in your body. Most people do not need to be concerned about the oxalate in their …
Nutrition plays a vital role in a healthy pregnancy – that’s no secret. Some nutrients get a lot of attention, like folate, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, while other important nutrients fly under the radar.
Although choline is an essential nutrient (especially during …
Two key nutrients, vitamin B12 and magnesium, are essential players in carrying out bodily functions. These nutrients benefit numerous processes within the body and might be a welcome addition to your daily regimen.
Take a look at what these nutrients bring to the table and …
