Exercise During Pregnancy
In the not-so-distant past, women were urged to cut down on or even avoid exercise during pregnancy. Doctors feared that the jarring motion of running or lifting weights could damage the fetus, and prescribed abstinence from these activities even for the professional athletes. Fortunately, the tide has turned and it has been proven that exercising […]
Lactation Nutrition
Lactation is a calorie burning activity. In the past, mothers were told not to lose too much weight too fast after pregnancy because it was thought that a rapid weight loss could possibly accelerate the release of toxins stored in a woman’s body fat. However, this has not been proven to be true. Nonetheless, slow, […]
Covid19 and Breastfeeding
Breast milk is the 1st vaccine for your child. Available data shows vertical transmission of the virus is not possible through breast milk. However a positive mother can transmit the virus through respiratory droplets to her baby. Benefits of breastfeeding are reduced if it is not kept exclusive. Addition of even a single feed of […]
Breast is Best
Breastfeeding is the best way of providing ideal food for the growth and development of the baby. Breastfeeding recommendations Complementary feeds For busy mothers or those who wish to express and store milk for later use, following are the guidelines for storing expressed milk: Storage Hours Room temperature 6-8 hours Refrigerator (<4 […]
Exercise Recommendations Post Pregnancy
Exercise Recommendations Post Pregnancy At the outset, let’s define the postpartum period and things to bear in mind specific to this phase while planning an exercise program. What is the postpartum period? A postpartum (or postnatal) period begins immediately after the child’s birth. This period is distinct in three phases: The initial or acute period involves […]
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
COVID-19 and Pregnancy If you are pregnant, you are more prone to getting infections and may have several questions regarding your pregnancy and baby. You Your baby A small number of babies have been diagnosed with coronavirus shortly after birth, so there is a chance that infection may have occurred in the womb, but it […]