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Open Gut Syndrome: How Does It Affect Solid Food Introduction?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Mom is feeding her infant baby semi-solid food to help introduce solids

Open gut syndrome is a theory claiming that the baby’s intestine has small gaps that let substances pass directly into the bloodstream. Accordingly, the small intestine lining cannot distinguish solid food and bacteria. The spaces between the cells are large enough to allow macromolecules …

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Will Lactose-Intolerant Pregnant Women Still Produce Milk? (How Does It Affect Breastfeeding?)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
A pregnant woman is drinking milk

Being a lactose-intolerant pregnant mom does not affect lactation. The hormones will still produce breast milk regardless of the condition. It does not render the baby to develop the same ailment either. Dairy intake is important for moms to replenish calcium that easily depletes …

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Foods To Eat While Breastfeeding To Avoid Colic (What Helps & What Worsens It)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Mom is trying to comfort her colicky baby

Colic is extreme fussiness in infants, demonstrated by plaintive and intense cries. Babies with colic cry for no apparent reason, predictably during bedtime, and lasting several hours. They would lapse into cries as if in pain, with their skin flushed and body tensed. Its …

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Calm and Relaxed: Natural Sleep Aids for Babies

by Ann Marie Bantigue
An infant baby is falling asleep on his bed with a pacifier in his mouth and his stuffed toy animal with him.

Essential oils that induce sleep are proven safe and natural sleep aids for babies. When babies have difficulty settling down for the night, a calming bath and infant massage can be of great help. Techniques like swaddling, breastfeeding, and skin-to-skin contact also do wonders. …

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Breastfeeding And Sweet Potatoes: A Recipe For Success

by Emelda Otieno
A breastfeeding mom is eating a bowl of cooked sweet potatoes

According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, sweet potato is a fall superfood rich in Vitamin A, which is essential for vision, immune function, and cell specialization. Vitamin A also has been linked to decreased risk of cancer development. Sweet potatoes also contain Vitamin …

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Vegetables To Avoid While Breastfeeding – How To Tell If Your Diet Is Affecting Your Baby?

by Saumya Malik
A young mom is at the store shopping for vegetables to maintain a healthy and clean diet while she's breastfeeding her baby

During breastfeeding, a mother should consume a healthy diet with a little bit of everything from fruits to vegetables. This will provide complete nutrition to the baby while providing a taste of everything. Sometimes a few veggies can prove to be intolerable to a …

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