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How Much Water You Should Be Drinking While Pregnant

It is important to drink enough water during pregnancy. Then, how much do you need to guzzle down on a daily basis?

Ice for mastitis? New breastfeeding guidelines change everything we thought we knew

I call it ‘the breastfeeding tax’ for a reason: mastitis (along with thrush and plugged ducts) feels like the price you pay for breastfeeding. And it’s a painful one. Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue that, if left untreated, could lead to a bacterial infection. But updated 2022 clinical guidelines from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) published in May now assert that mastitis should be considered “a spectrum of conditions”, ranging from oversupply (hyperlactation) to inflammation, bacterial infection and abscess.

A mother's diet during pregnancy is linked to her child's food preferences

Diet during pregnancy is an important factor in determining the health of the developing fetus and neonate after birth. However, there is little known about how diet quality during pregnancy affects the development of food-related traits in the offspring.

What to Eat When You’re Breastfeeding

Not sure what to eat or avoid while breastfeeding? The good news is, there isn’t much! Your body does a great job of putting all your baby needs into your milk whether you pull into a drive through or create a meal from scratch.

Can You Use Vitamin C During Pregnancy?

If you’re pregnant, you might already be aware that there are some beauty products that should be avoided due to certain ingredients that can be absorbed by the developing fetus and potentially cause harm, as per Healthline.