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Brain Development in Premature Babies
Much of an infant's brain growth occurs during the last half of pregnancy, and the risks of premature birth vary depending on how soon a baby is born. Researchers at McMaster University say the last two months in the womb are critical to correct development of the brain.
Slimming Arm Exercises for Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time as you prepare for your new baby. It is also a time of change in how your body looks and how you feel -- more tired, uncomfortable and even moody.
How to Start Your Own Nutrition Business
If you enjoy helping others and are interested in working in the health and wellness industry, a nutrition business may be an ideal career for you.
Should You Let a Newborn Cry Himself to Sleep?
"Crying it out" is a practice that began late in the 20th century as a tool for sleep-training older babies. Sleep-training is adjusting an infant's sleep habits to teach him to sleep through the night, on a regular schedule.
Does Avoiding Certain Foods Help Prevent Miscarriage?
When a pregnancy ends on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation, it’s called a miscarriage. According to the American Pregnancy Association, anywhere from 10 to 25 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage -- most commonly within the first 13 weeks, which is the first trimester.
Smelly Bowel Movements in Infants
During the first few days after delivery, infants don’t produce smelly bowel movements. The odorless, greenish-black material you first find in your newborn’s diaper is called meconium, and it started forming in her bowels at 16 weeks of gestation. Once babies process this waste, regular bowel movements start to occur.
