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Introducing new foods with different flavors and tastes to your rapidly growing infant may be an exciting yet nerve-racking experience for most mothers. After all, variety is the spice of life for fast-growing babies. This does not mean you should add a lot of spices to the food that your baby eats. Cinnamon for babies is one such food that can add tons of flavor. A few sprinkles is all you need to healthily enrich infant foods.
Are you thinking of introducing cinnamon to your baby’s diet? Wondering, “Is cinnamon safe for my baby?”. Look no further than this page. It has all you need to know ..read more
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2d ago
Infertility is a condition where a couple fails to get pregnant even after one year of unprotected intercourse. In today’s world, we see a lot of young couples struggling to have a baby of their own. Assisted reproductive techniques help such couples have their biological children. With the development of medicine and science, there is continuing advancement in the field of fertility treatments. Zygote Intrafallopian transfer for infertility treatment or ZIFT is one such technique that has become a game changer.
A few other common treatments are IVF, GIFT, IUI etc. These techniques require th ..read more
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1w ago
Infertility can be due to various reasons. Male fertility can happen due to a myriad of factors such as diet and lifestyle, environmental factors, and issues with sperm count and morphology. At times, issues with the genetic makeup of the DNA can also cause infertility. Male sperm DNA fragmentation is one such condition that can contribute to issues with conception.
Sperm fragmentation can lead to infertility, delayed conception, miscarriages and failed fertility treatments. Here is everything you need to know about DNA fragmentation, how it affects fertility, diagnosis and steps coupl ..read more
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1w ago
Whether you have a child throwing tantrums in public or a child constantly demanding and pushing boundaries at home, parenthood is all about unexpected twists and turns. The most common challenge that parents face today is how to deal with demanding children. As children get exposed to media, social inputs, and peer pressure, they tend to assert themselves loudly, and at times in an angry and disrespectful tone.
Such behaviors are often difficult to handle and parents try their best to navigate these situations with tactics and strategies. This fosters mutual respect, ensuring children feel h ..read more
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1w ago
The beating of the heart is the first sign of life. The subtle lub-dub sound of your baby’s heart can tell you that everything is fine. That is why the first thing doctors do after the birth of a baby is to bring out the stethoscope and check the heartbeat. Because a healthy heartbeat ensures a healthy life. Heart murmur in kids can seem like a threat to it initially.
To understand what heart murmur is you will need to know what causes heart murmur. You will also need to know the early signs and symptoms of heart murmur in babies and children to immediately ask for medical attention. Read thi ..read more
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1w ago
Tooth exfoliation is a normal physiological process where the baby teeth shed paving the way for permanent teeth. Also known as milk or primary teeth, baby teeth serve important functions like chewing and proper speech. They also play a vital role as placeholders for the adult or permanent teeth. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), children typically lose their first baby teeth around 6 or 7 years old (1). The first time your child loses their baby teeth can be an exciting milestone.
But what if your child loses their baby teeth early? Losing baby teeth even before your ..read more
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2w ago
Ovulation is a mid-menstrual cycle phase marked by the release of the egg. The first half of the menstrual cycle involves preparing the uterus and the follicles for the growth and maturation of egg(s). The mature egg gets released ready to meet the sperm which facilitates a successful conception. Many women experience ovulation bleeding during this phase.
So, what exactly is this ovulation bleeding and why does it happen? Is this bleed normal? Here are some important facts to know and understand about ovulation bleeding.
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2w ago
Eating in an unhealthy manner regularly might lead to major eating disorders (ED) in the future, affecting people of all ages and genders. Eating disorders may begin with an unhealthy focus on food, weight, or appearance. Young girls follow the size zero obsession, while boys succumb to the muscle-building mirage, which hurts their physical and mental health. Eating disorders may lead to many health issues, including fertility. So, how do eating disorders affect fertility?
Proper nutrition is important for proper metabolism. Disturbed nutrition will lead to imbalances in many aspects of human ..read more
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2w ago
The term “occiput posterior position” refers to how your baby’s head is positioned during labor. Ideally, we hope for the baby’s head to be facing the mother’s spine, a position known as occiput anterior. It’s like the perfect alignment for a smooth dance through the birthing process.
However, in some cases, the baby’s head may decide to take a different direction and face towards your back, termed occiput posterior. Understanding the implications of the occiput posterior position is a valuable part of your birthing experience. I want to assure you that while this positioning may introduce so ..read more
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2w ago
Kids are the sound sleepers. They sleep more than adults. But their sleeping patterns are bound to change from time to time. And there will be a time when they will completely skip their daytime napping. Ever wonder why this happens? Let’s know when toddlers stop napping and why.
The napping behavior of toddlers changes as they transition from infants to toddlerhood. It may seem to be confusing for you to regulate your kid’s sleeping patterns while maintaining your own. Here is a bit of help for you to understand and manage your toddler’s naps according to their age.
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