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The drugs & painkiller which are given to women during labour may cut mother’s chances of breastfeeding her baby. These dugs are given to women to treat & protect bleeding after child birth, but these drugs are now linked with the falling rates of breastfeeding. All newborn children should breastfeed for first six months because it provides health benefits to both mother & baby. [Photo Credit] Experts have found that use of the clotting agents’ oxytocin or ergometrine was associated with a 7% decline in the proportion that started breastfeeding within 48 hours of giving birth. It is believed that the drugs may hinder a woman’s ability to naturally produce milk. It suggests that mother who has it, may need greater time or support from midwives if she wishes to breastfeed her baby. The study also confirmed the link between high doses of injected pain relief & lower rates of breastfeeding. The main reasons cited for women failing to breastfeed are a lack of milk or babies...

Experts have warned that all sexually active women of childbearing age should take folic acid supplement because it prevents any children they have being born with spina bifida. There is a rise in number of cases of disability among newborns. In unborn children spina bifida causes vertebrae in the backbone to form incorrectly. It often leads to lower-body paralysis & other damage to the nervous system. [Photo Credit] Due to this problem child can suffer lifelong bladder & bowel problem & in some cases children have brain damage. But experts said that 75% of the cases could be prevented if mother could take folic acid three months before the conception & during pregnancy period. Dr Margo Whiteford chairman Spina Bifida Association said, “We don't know if this is down to folic acid but we do know that most women don't take enough folic acid at the right time. Ladies do know about folic acid preventing spina bifida but they wait until they've missed a period b...

Breast feeding is most essential for the health of the baby & it provides the strength which helps to fight against various diseases through out baby’s life. To get the maximum benefits of breast feeding for the baby, the mother should find a position that is comfortable for the baby as well as for her. Other wise the baby won’t suck properly & it affects the health of the baby & it may also create engorgement, sore nipple & infection in the breast of the mother. Here are explained some recommended breast-feeding positions which are comfortable for both mother & the baby. [Photo Credit] 1. Cradle Position : In this position mother has to sit down in an erect position & use pillow to support her back. Now she places her baby in her lap with the baby’s head resting on the bend of her arm & nearer to the breast for feeding. She uses pillow to support the baby’s weight & this helps the baby closer towards the breast. Now the baby’s chest is against the bar...

A simple blood test could save the lives of hundred of unborn babies each year. The detection of condition Down’s syndrome would remove the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women that is associated with current tests. The new method is offered to the families at high risk of having baby with genetic conditions which only affects boys, such as muscular dystrophy. [Photo Credit] Women think of having baby in such condition to be highly risky. They have choice of two procedures one is amniocentesis & other is chorionic villus sampling. Both involve putting a needle into the womb to remove fluid surrounding the unborn baby & raise the risk of miscarriage. With one in 100 babies being miscarried, some women decide the risks are too great to take. The new NIPD test requires only a blood sample from the arm. Fragments of the child's DNA in the mother's bloodstream give vital information. Thousands of women every year have invasive tests for Down's syndrome, so the test co...

Underwater birth is a gentle birth choice because it is beneficial for both mother & baby. In this technique the delivery occur while mother is submerged in water. This method is gaining popularity & increased acceptability. This revolutionary method of baby birth owes its origin to the obstetrician Igor. Certain times this method can pose threat to the new born in the form of aspiration & water inhalation. [Photo Credit] Quite favorable for the baby : Under water birth method is quite favorable for the baby since the stressful exercise the child goes through during his passage through the birth canal is significantly eased as when the process takes place under water which is tepid, the transition of the baby from the birth canal to the outside world is smooth. The baby feels the water as if he is swimming in his mother’s womb. A form of Hydrotherapy : The under water birth which is a form of Hydrotherapy seems to be benefited as the pain threshold accompanied with lab...

The problem of sore & cracked nipples is mostly experienced by the women who breast feed their child. Other than breastfeeding mothers, may also suffer from nipple irritation. This problem makes it very uncomfortable for the women to wear clothes & it is more painful for breastfeeding mothers. The most important reason for sore and cracked nipples among breast feeding mothers is the wrong positioning of baby. Breast feeding mother should make it sure that most of the areola of the breast is into baby’s mouth & not just the nipple. She should hold the baby with some support underside so as to feel comfortable. She should use other hand to cup her breast with thumb on top & finger underneath. She should pull the baby in tight & stoke the cheek with her nipple. The baby would open the mouth & then she should put most of her areola in baby’s mouth. This allows baby to grab the areola & then the mother should press her breast to release the milk. Here are expla...

You must have probably heard about premature labor & this term usually makes a pregnant women tensed & worried. Many women these days face from premature labor & are still unclear about the reason behind it. Here are explained the reasons of premature birth which must throw light on the various causes of premature labor. Knowing the causes of premature birth is an essential step towards preventing this condition. Causes of premature birth : The major reason of premature birth is stress. Stress of any kind, be it emotional stress, tension & even exhaustion, can lead to premature labor. This is because stress leads to release of hormones in a woman’s body which in turn lead to contractions & premature labor. Physical stress can also be contributed via unhealthy diet & some medical conditions like anemia & diabetes. It has also been found that stress in the infant due to poor blood supply from placenta or birth defect can lead to premature labor. In additio...

Premature birth : It refers to the cases when the baby arrives before its scheduled date. It is found that around 7% of the pregnancies, babies arrive earlier that can’t be avoided. Medically the baby born before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered to de premature delivery. The cases of premature labor are increasing in today’s environment. Here are explained the symptoms of premature birth. Symptoms of premature birth : When the baby might be born prematurely then woman experiences an unusual discharge of blood, clear watery liquid or blood–tinged mucus or she may have period like back pains or thigh pain for more than half of the day. Woman can even experience abdominal pain or a burning sensation which can be a sign of urinary tract infection. Some women can also see signs of pre-eclampsia such as distorted vision, flashing lights, severe headaches or pain & sudden swelling. From the 20th week, many women may experience Braxton-Hicks practice contractions. ...

For a new born baby the most essential life saving thing is mother’s milk. Breast feeding is essential for the infants for the few weeks particularly after birth. But many mothers face challenges while breastfeeding as it needs patience & care. The breastfeeding are commonly found these days in most of the new mothers because of various problems faced by women. Here are explained some common problems faced by mothers that are usually observed on first few weeks after the child’s birth. 1. Engorgement problem : It is the common problem , where the breast may swell because of excess milk production. After child’s birth, due to the excess amount of milk produced, this problem may appear within seven days. Due to engorgement, severe pain may be felt in the breasts & the breasts may be rigid & warm because of this problem. The better solution for this problem is to remove the excess milk stored in the breasts. Soft breasts will be easy for the babies to latch the milk rather ...

Pregnancy is a very special moment in every woman’s life. During pregnancy hormones released out of your body, that do two things. One is they influence the growth of your body & other is they send signals that changes the way your organs function. The hormonal change during pregnancy affects every part of your body. Here is given the overview of what happens & where it happens in your body during pregnancy. Changes in hormonal level : With the start of pregnancy hormones production is continue to increase. The hormonal increase results in some unpleasant signs & symptoms for you like. You might experience nausea & vomiting, breast soreness, headaches, dizziness, increased urination, insomnia & vivid dreams. Nausea & vomiting may be the most significant hormone-related change you’ve experienced since last month. Changes in your gastrointestinal system in response to high hormone levels almost certainly play a role. Increased progesterone slows down the pace at ...

When a baby is born woman is filled with immense pleasure & joy. Being mother the birth of baby also lead to some added responsibilities towards you. Extra care & precautions must be taken while dealing with baby so that baby remains healthy & safe. Bathing a baby is one such task that requires special care & attention. Here are explained some useful tips & guidelines that might prove helpful while bathing your baby. 1. Remain around the baby : While giving bath to your baby you need to be continuously around him. So you should keep all the items required for bathing ready in advance. Some of the required bathing items like bathing tub, baby bath toys, towel, baby powder & his clothes. These all items should be made ready before bathing your baby. 2. Use lukewarm wate r : When you give bath to your baby, you should use lukewarm water. The water should neither too hot nor too cold. You should first check the temperature of water on your skin & then use it t...

Breast milk is very useful for newborn baby. Now scientists have founds a molecule in mother’s milk that protects & repairs the delicate intestines of newborn babies called pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor (PSTI) . This ingredient is found at its highest levels in colostrums that is known as the milk produced in first few days after the baby’s birth. PSTI - pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor is a molecule normally found in the pancreas & protects it from being damaged by the digestive enzymes it produces. It seems to play a similar protective role in the gut. Scientists believe that the lining of a newborn baby’s gut is particularly vulnerable to damage as it has never been exposed to food or drink. The new study highlights the importance of breastfeeding in the first few days after baby’s birth. Scientists from queen Mary University found small amounts of pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor (PSTI) in all the samples of breast milk they tested but it was seven ...

Babies are the most delicate thing o this earth. Parents need to know how to truly take care of them. A premature baby is more fragile. Premature babies need more attention because they do not know hoe to breath, & other complication that need more attention. Premature babies usually suffer from many complications which are either short term or long term. Parents of premature babies should know the above said things. Learning disability : Premature babies may suffer from learning disabilities. These disabilities might include coordination problems such as difficulty in writing, drawing, solving jigsaw puzzles & language problems. They may have difficulty in reading or remembering words & cognition complications such as memory problem, difficulty in spatial relationships, or difficulty with abstract concepts. Behavioral problems : Premature babies could also suffer from behavioral problems. Parents should be wary of these signs of a budding behavioral problem. Over aggres...

Researchers found a strong link between snoring & gestational diabetes . They said that sleep disorder in pregnancy may likely to cause diabetes in women. This type of diabetes starts during pregnancy & goes away after child’s birth. It is believed that the hormones produced during pregnancy reduce a woman's receptivity to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Gestational diabetes affects 1% to 3% of all pregnant women. Women with the nocturnal habit were more than four times as likely to develop a short-term form of the disease which causes health problems for both the mother and child. Snoring was still associated with gestational diabetes, when researchers took account of other possible causes in women like their age, race & body mass . Their babies are likely to be born heavier than the appropriate weight, which can lead to difficulties in the birth. High blood sugar levels can be unhealthy for both mother & baby. If it isn't treated, the baby may be...