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Smoking and Breastfeeding – How Bad Is It?

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Smoking and Breastfeeding – How Bad Is It?

hi i’am shanita and I am new to this site and this is my first pregnancy i was wondering if you smoke while pregnant is it still possible to breast feed when the baby comes or will that affect the baby’s health?” Yes, and yes. If you smoked during your pregnancy you can still breastfeed. Of course … [Read more…]

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Should You Circumcise a Baby Boy? Pros and Cons

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In your third trimester, you’ll want to fill out hospital forms in advance to save yourself from having to do it while you’re in labor. One of these forms is likely to be a release to perform a circumcision if you’re having a baby boy. You may have already decided yes or no, but if you haven’t, here … [Read more…]

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I Think I Might be Pregnant, How Should My Cervix Feel?

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i’m 3 1/2 days past ovulation think i might be pregnant my cervix is high wet pretty soft somewhat closed. i also got blue veins on breasts and i at times feel dizzy, nauseous, my breasts and nipples are just slightly tender the breasts are tender underneath a little, my mouth has gotten real watery … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Baby (General) Tagged With: cervix, nausea, symptoms, TTC

How Clean is Clean Enough with a Crawling Baby?

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How Clean is Clean Enough with a Crawling Baby?

As soon as your baby can crawl, she’ll start to put anything and everything into her mouth. But what’s really dirty, and what’s just kind of gross? The scary reality is that germs are everywhere. If someone with a cold sneezes or coughs, germs can land on surfaces and then be spread by touch. You … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured, Baby (General) Tagged With: baby, crawling, germs, safety

Can Cats and Crawling Babies Mix?

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Can Cats and Crawling Babies Mix?

How to keep baby and cat friendly in the crawling stage So your baby has suddenly taken a new interest in the cat – but your independent cat would rather be left alone, thank you. Here are some suggestions for keeping the peace before something scratchy goes down. Always supervise. Make it … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Baby (General) Tagged With: baby, cat, crawling, pets, safety

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