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Breastfeeding Is Still Best for Your Baby and Your Budget

sparkposts — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:43:34 +0000

Whether it’s from the bottle or the breast, choosing the best way to feed your child is one of the most important decisions mothers have to make for their newborn. Though traditionalists advise that breastfeeding is still best for your baby, even modern mothers are discovering that breastfeeding is also best on the budget.

Breastfeeding saves you the effort and the expense of buying a constant supply of formula. With newborns feeding as often as twelve times per day, you can be sure that whatever hassle you’re avoiding by buying formula is transferred to the amount of money and time you’ll be spending at the store. Don’t worry about the baby’s feeding time getting too much in the way of your schedule, as soon as your body settles into the habit of breastfeeding you can save some breast milk for later with a handy breast pump.

Despite the many developments in infant formula, nutritionists still cite breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for your baby. Experts recommend breastfeeding for as long as you and your baby are able. And with breast milk lasting up to ten hours in room temperature, you can be sure to have constant supply ready for your little one.

What To Bring To The Hospital When Giving Birth

sparkposts — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:41:48 +0000

The last few months of pregnancy is more on getting prepared for that hospital date; delivery date. Expected delivery day is expected as per medical advice unless some unexpected circumstances occur like premature birth. Both the expectant parents do their share on the preparation stage. Here are some of the important things to bring on your journey to the hospital:

Baby’s blankets, clothes, diapers
Mommy’s extra loose clothes, panties (especially for caesarean births)
Feeding bottle (if and when food formula is a choice)
Sanitary towels (for after birth discharge)
Hot water bottle (if need arises)
Cotton balls and buds

Helpful Tips During Pregnancy

sparkposts — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:20:44 +0000

Pregnancy is not just about your baby, it is also about you, the mother.

1. Eat/drink proper healthful/ food/juice; avoid sweets, junk food and fizzy drinks.
2. Consult your doctor for the birth method right for you. Consult sooner and/when necessary to avoid last minute decisions. (There are a number of methods nowadays).
3. Do not self medicate and avoid taking chances.
4. Do regular exercise (don’t overdo) to keep fit
5. Prepare and get your “goody” bag ready for that hospital date.
6. Get yourself on the move immediately after birth to get back to shape or as per your doctor’s advice.

Questions to Expect on Your First Prenatal Check-up

sparkposts — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:15:37 +0000

Isn’t it wise for pregnant women to get themselves prepared with answers for questions doctors are more likely to ask during that first check-up?
Here are some of the questions:
1. Are you suffering from any disease or do you or your husband/family have history of family illness like heart disease, asthma?
2. Do you have any allergies or allergic reactions to antibiotics or any other drugs or medication?
3. When was your last menstruation (for delivery date purposes)?
4. Have you had any excessive bleeding, nausea spells, temporary blindness or any disease during your prior pregnancies? (For second timers, etc.)
Questions are generally about family history of yourself and your husband so it is just wise to research beforehand to maximize care and awareness.

Gender Selection – The Diet Method (boy/girl eating recommendations)

PreggNet Team — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:11:35 +0000

Many couples wonder whether they can predict their baby’s gender or not. The answer is ‘yes’. There are few gender selection ways with which you can predict your baby’s sex.

The ways are natural and proven to be positive for many couples. If you follow these natural gender selection ways, you will be blessed with an excellent chance of having handsome little prince or darling little angle you have been dreaming of.

Consume food items that can increase your ability to have baby boy or bay girl.
There are certain food items that can help you to alter your PH levels and this improved level can influence the success of your baby’s sex. These food items can be easily redeemed from your local grocery store. By consuming certain food you can attract the female or male sperms, which in turn can help you conceiving the desired sex of your baby.
Desire for baby boy: If you have lot of girls in your family and now desiring for a baby prince, you should have intercourse as close to the ovulation date, to strike the desired result.
Desire for baby girl: if you have lot of boys in your family and now desiring for a little angle, you should increase your PH level and have intercourse few days before your ovulation date.

By increasing your PH levels and by making changes in your diet you can predict the sex of your baby.