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What increases my chances of developing gestational diabetes?
You may have a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes if you: Have had gestational diabetes in previous pregnancies Have a family history of diabetes Are obese when you become pregnant Have high blood pressure or other medical complications Have given birth to a large (greater than 5kg ) baby before Have given birth to... Continue Reading →
Rice with Butternut Squash Purée
Ingredients: 1 squash – butternut or any squash in season 1 or 2 cups cooked rice Directions: Step 1: Cut butternut in half, scoop out seeds Step 2: Place halves face down in a pan and cover with an inch of water. Step 3: Boil for 40 minutes or until the "shell/skin” and the halves... Continue Reading →
Pregnancy: The first 270 days
I realized I was pregnant exactly 3 months after my wedding, it came as a surprise but I've never regretted being a wife and a mother because I have the best husband, family, friends and colleagues around me. I had a fantastic pregnancy, feeding very well,consuming the right portion of meals. I developed a great... Continue Reading →
What if I can’t breastfeed?
For whatever reasons you can't breastfeed; be it health, intense discomfort, or unremitting frustration, did you know you can find help from a lactating educator? Sometimes babies just don't breastfeed. And sometimes mums just can't take another day struggling to try. Don't give up. In case you find yourself in such a position the first... Continue Reading →
Is your child a ‘mindful eater or a mindless eater?’ — Afya Bora Nutrition and Wellness Centre
Children learn fast through emulation especially from an authority figure like a parent or a care giver. If a child is in an environment where people eat and finish their meals within a few minutes, they will learn to do the same. If parents and other care givers have meals while watching the TV, working […]... Continue Reading →
FAQs on breastfeeding
Here are some answers to a few common questions breastfeeding mothers ask: Q: I’m currently pregnant, is there anything I can do to prepare myself for breastfeeding? A: Your body begins to pr… Source: FAQs on breastfeeding
Guest writerHow Breastfeeding Works
Successful breastfeeding requires an unbroken connection between baby, breast and brain. The suckling action of a baby (or expressing by pump/hand) stimulates the breast, and this in turn sends sig… Source: How Breastfeeding Works
