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A Birth Plan for a Low Intervention, Natural Birth

  Even if you are planning a natural birth, a birth plan is important because it will tell birthing staff what you envision for the birth of your child. Emergencies and complications happen and it is not always possible for birthing staff to give you everything you want. However, it is always better to create a birth plan because if you don’t, birthing staff will default to what they usually do, and this may be contrary to what you want. It is therefore always a good idea to create a simple birth plan. What you put into your birth plan will depend on what you want in terms of your labor, your delivery, and your postpartum care. Here is an example of a birth plan for a low intervention, natural birth. Use it as a guideline, and feel free to add or take away things as you see fit.   Birth Plan for a Low-Intervention, Natural Birth For Jennifer Miles I understand that emergencies happen and complications may occur. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I would like the foll
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Helpful Tips For Dealing With A Teething Baby

  Teething is very unpleasant for babies. Their gums are painful and itchy, and this makes them very uncomfortable. But once you know the source of your baby’s discomfort is teething, there are several things you can do to help ease his/her discomfort:   Off Your Baby Something Cold A cold teether or frozen washcloth can feel amazing on your baby’s irritated gums. You can even offer a chilled metal teaspoon—babies love them.   Offer Chilled Food Teething babies can be grouchy and often don’t have an appetite. However, cold things feel good on swollen gums, so be sure to offer healthy options like frozen fruits. That way, your baby is getting some relief of the teething, and eating something healthy.   Offer Teething Toys When they start teething, some babies will start to bite down on the sides of their playpen or crib because it feels good for them to bite onto hard things. The pressure feels good and it can even speed up the teething process. Get your baby a few rub
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Pregnant? Here’s Why You Need To Take A Prenatal Vitamin

If you’re pregnant or planning to get pregnant, it is really important to take your prenatal vitamins daily. In fact, this is probably going to be some of the first advice you get after your positive pregnancy test. There is a good reason for this advice. Prenatals are specifically formulated for pregnancy. They are chock full of nutrients you need to help build a healthy baby. But what’s in a prenatal vitamin? Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from a typical prenatal vitamin. Folic Acid Folic acid is important for a baby’s neural tube development. This s the precursor to a baby’s brain and spinal cord. The improper development of the neural tube can lead to birth defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly. Calcium Calcium is important for every stage of pregnancy , but it is essential in the third trimester. This is when fetal skeletal growth is most prominent. Calcium is drawn from the mom, which means you will need a surplus to grow strong bones. Also, b
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Scientifically Proven Method To Make Your Kid Smart

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  Home >  Blog >  Baby & Toddler > Scientifically Proven: How To Make Your Kid The Smart Kid How To Raise A Genius We all want our kids to be smart. We want them to have every advantage in life, starting with good health and happiness, and hopefully a high IQ too. But how do you help train your little one’s brain and keep a toddler engaged with everything they’re learning? Below is a list of scientifically proven tips. Everything in this list is absolutely possible, to ensure your kid  will  become the smart kid in class. Start By Being A Good Example Kids are na t ural mimics. As their parent, you are their primary example of good or bad behavior. Make sure to model behaviors you would want your child to pick up, like reading, exercising, doing creative activities, writing, etc. Make Sure Your Little One Gets Enough Exercise Getting plenty of exercise can help your children learn faster. so make sure to balance your little one’s studying with plenty of play and exercise t
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