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When to Call a Doctor After Delivery

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Is your postpartum recovery not going well, and you’re wondering how to tell the regular ravages of birth from symptoms that you should be worried about? Here’s a quick rundown on when and if you need to call after you get home from the hospital: Call your health-care provider or the nurse on … [Read more…]

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When is Postpartum Depression Just Depression?

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How long is depression supposed to last after having a baby?” About 75-80 percent of new moms report feeling weepy, irritable and sad for a few hours or days in the weeks after giving birth. This passing condition is known as the “baby blues,” and it appears to be caused by shifting enzyme levels … [Read more…]

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Planning a Romantic Babymoon

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With a baby on the way it’s important to take time out with your partner, even if it’s just for a night or two with someone watching your older children instead of a two-week babymoon cruise to Bali. But how to make your quality time special? You don’t have to spend a lot of money, or even … [Read more…]

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Does Nursing Help You Lose Weight?

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Yes, breastfeeding does help you lose weight, and keep it off, according to  studies. For maximum benefit you need to do it for at least six months, but even three months of exclusive breastfeeding has been shown to promote postpartum weight loss. One large, long-term UK study published in the … [Read more…]

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Should You Worry About Baby’s Poop?

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Once your baby starts solids, diaper changes can get downright weird. Find out what’s normal (and what’s not). A baby’s leavings are always a little but different every time, and once baby graduates to solids, finger foods and then cow’s milk diapers can get even more surprising. For beginning … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby Gear, Parenting (general and dads) Tagged With: baby, daiper, diet, food, Nutrition, solid food, stool

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