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Many women become pregnant every day. For those women who become pregnant for the first time, they often experience symptoms before they are medically confirmed pregnant by a pregnancy test or a doctor’s examination.
Many times, there is a great deal of confusion about how pregnancy should feel, making many women wonder not only are they actually pregnant and need to seek out medical care early but also if their pregnancies are normal.
Breastmilk is undoubtedly the best you can give your baby in the early months in the form of nutrition. Research has proven that babies who are exclusively breastfed till six months of age have better immunity and a healthy weight gain. Doctors even recommend breastfeeding to be continued beyond six months supplemented by weaning foods. But, when mothers cannot be available with the baby due to work or other commitments, stored breastmilk comes to the rescue. In such cases, storage of breastmilk is a good option so that the nutrition is not compromised upon.
A common question among many new moms is “when to start giving rice cereal to baby?” Although some parents have claimed that a little rice cereal or baby oatmeal in their baby’s bottle have helped their newborn sleep better, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly encourages moms to only introduce these solid foods when their baby is between four and six months of age. When your baby is younger than four months, he/she should only be fed breast milk or formula as both are much more nutritious for babies at this age. As your baby’s body starts to develop, he/she will be able to easily digest solid food. Before your infant reaches four months of age, you should know the main differences between baby oatmeal and rice cereal.
A major part of parenting an infant is feeding and cleaning up after them. So, it’s quite common to see new parents maintaining a healthy stock of wipes with them at all times. And quite a lot of these wipes come in handy when the baby spits up, especially after feeding. Some babies spit up less than the others, but all parents at some point of time find themselves wondering – why do babies spit up?
Diapers are an inevitable part of being a new parent, and when it comes to this subject, there is an entire debate. Parents all over the world choose a side very firmly, and scientists have a long list of pros and cons on both sides. So for a parent to make a decision, they should set their priorities and inform themselves on the benefits either diaper will bring to their unique life.
One of the most wonderful surprises in life is finding out the gender of a new baby. It’s no wonder, then, that having a gender reveal party has become a popular way for couples, as well as their friends and families, to celebrate this joyous news together. If you are looking for some tips or inspiration for your own celebration, here are a few ideas to get you well on your way!
