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Type 2 diabetes: 5 tips to lower risk of high blood sugar if you had gestational diabetes

DIABETES during pregnancy is known as gestational diabetes; once high blood sugar has occurred in the blood vessels, the likelihood of it having it again increases. In fact, the lifetime risk of developing type 2 diabetes is now higher.

Not Gaining Weight During Pregnancy? What’s Normal & What’s Not

When you hear some pregnant people talk about gaining 30, 50, or 100 pounds, meanwhile you’re pregnant but not gaining weight, it can be unnerving. Before you freak out, take a deep breath and remember that your weight during pregnancy — gain or or lack thereof — doesn’t always mean that something is wrong with the baby.

For Your Health: Expecting a baby? This test should be part of your prenatal care

“Congratulations, you’re having a baby!” This news can bring a lot of joy to an expectant mother and her family. But of all the things that need to be planned and decided, the health of the mother and the baby are the most important. Getting appropriate prenatal care can lead to a healthier pregnancy.

Should you give young babies water during hot weather?

The hot weather can bring a whole host of problems when it comes to babies and young children. Keeping them cool and shaded in the day is one thing, before you even start with what to dress them in for bed. With the rising temperatures come rising concerns over whether they are getting enough fluid to keep hydrated in the heat.

Parenting Tips: How To Wake Up Sleeping Baby For Feeding

Young children need special care. To keep the baby healthy, many parents take full care of them, which also includes feeding from time to time. There is no fixed timetable for sleeping and waking up of the babies, due to which many times they stay asleep even after feeding time. In such a situation, parents are confused whether to wake up the baby or not.