Journal of pregnancy, childbirth and baby
If the are softer and easier to chew, like Annies fruit snacks, these are likely fine at age 2. If they are at all chewy and hard, like traditional gummy bears, I would wait until 3 or 4. Are fruit snacks good for toddlers? Yes? Fruit snacks run around 80-90 calories per small pouch—which is …
After any major choking episode, a child needs to go to the ER. Get emergency medical care for a child if: The child has a lasting cough, drooling, gagging, wheezing, trouble swallowing, or trouble breathing. The child turned blue, became limp, or was unconscious during the episode, even if he or she seemed to recover. …
Don’t worry if you don’t leak any colostrum. That’s perfectly normal, too, and your baby will be able to get the colostrum when he or she breastfeeds. If you’re curious, you can probably hand express a little colostrum in your third trimester. Why are my breasts not leaking milk? Some mamas leak; some don’t. It’s …
Is it possible to be pregnant and get a negative pregnancy test result? Yes, it is possible. Getting a negative result doesn’t mean you’re not pregnant, it may just mean your hCG levels are not high enough for the test to detect the hormone in your urine. Is 4 weeks too early for a pregnancy …
An hCG level of less than 5 mIU/mL is considered negative for pregnancy, and anything above 25 mIU/mL is considered positive for pregnancy. An hCG level between 6 and 24 mIU/mL is considered a grey area, and you’ll likely need to be retested to see if your levels rise to confirm a pregnancy. What should …
Eating probiotic yoghurt during pregnancy can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia by 20 per cent according to new study. Pregnant women are less likely to suffer from pre-eclampsia in their pregnancies if they eat probiotic yoghurt, new research has suggested. Can you eat probiotic yogurt while pregnant? Most are considered safe during pregnancy, but check …
“I’ve found that this varies greatly from woman to woman, but on average I would say the majority of my clients begin to notice a marked increase in their hunger around the halfway mark or 20 weeks,” says dietitian and lactation consultant Meghan McMillan, MS, RDN, CSP, IBCLC, of Mama and Sweet Pea Nutrition. Do …
Why are some pregnant bellies small? Strong abdominal muscles mean a growing uterus is going to stay closer to the core of the body, Kirkham explained, making a bump appear smaller. On the other hand, if core muscles have been stretched out from a previous pregnancy, a second or third pregnancy baby bump may look …
What questions should I ask my insurance when pregnant? Does my health care provider and birth facility accept my health plan? Does my plan cover things related to pregnancy such as breast pumps, childbirth classes or doula care? Can I add my baby to my health care plan after they are born? Do I have …
Losing weight while pregnant at this late stage could be related to poor baby growth, low amniotic fluid or pregnancy-induced hypertension or preeclampsia. If you’re losing weight and it’s beyond your first trimester, call your provider. Is losing weight in the 2nd trimester normal? Losing weight in the second or third trimester can signal a …