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Losing Weight After Pregnancy, The Best Diet

October 8th, 2008 | Add a Comment

by Ricardo d Argence Are you feeling overweight and would you like to do something about it? Are you fed up with failing in all your past attempts with weight loss programs? You are half way toward your goal! Most women who’ve recently birthed a child are concerned about the extra pounds they’ve gained during pregnancy. For that reason, women who’ve just given birth want a customized diet they can follow while breastfeeding and that won’t require a lot of time and effort while they’re trying to settle into life with a baby. It is only natural for a person to want to be in shape and be healthy. It is to be expected that after being sick and tired and giving birth that your body will have an impact. After pregnancy, you need … Read entire article »

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Why You Should Be Breastfeeding Your Baby

December 4th, 2007 | Add a Comment

For a time, there was a huge debate about breastfeeding your baby, but that debate has been put to rest for the most part. Breastfeeding your baby is in the best interest of your baby. It’s as simple as that. It’s cheaper (you don’t have to purchase formula). It’s more convenient (there’s no preparation involved). And for those times when breastfeeding just isn’t an option, you can still have breast milk available by using a breast pump and storing the extra milk. More important … breastfeeding creates an important bond between you and your child. Most important … breastfeeding makes for a healthier baby. This is because antibodies from the nursing mother are transferred through her milk to the baby. There is also some evidence to show that breast fed baby’s have a … Read entire article »

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Benefits of Breastfeeding

May 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Human milk is by far the best food for babies. Not only does it contain the proper nutrients for a thriving infant, it also contains necessary proteins such as lactoferrin, which aids in the absorption of iron. Breast milk can protect the stomach from harmful bacteria, provide lipases which aid the digestion of fats, and introduce growth hormones that aid with the infant’s growth and development. A baby’s immune system is strengthened by human milk, which contains living immune cells and antibodies that protect the baby from respiratory and intestinal diseases. In fact, protection against developing cancers such as bowel disease and Crohn’s disease are also provided by breast milk. Those babies who are fed formula milk are at a higher risk or illnesses such as middle ear infections, pneumonia and stomach … Read entire article »

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