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Top parenting stories this week
Is Coffee Safe During Pregnancy?
Why caffeine and pregnancy don't always mix
by: Nancy Ripton
Caffeine and Early Pregnancy
- Drinking 200 milligrams of caffeine a day (less than a "tall" Starbucks coffee) during early pregnancy can double your risk of miscarriage.
- A developing fetus can become stressed as its heart rate increases due to excess caffeine during early pregnancy.
- The first four months are the most crucial time to monitor your caffeine intake.
- Espresso-based coffees have less than a third of the caffeine of brewed java.
- Milk chocolate contains less caffeine than dark chocolate.
he last thing any pregnant woman wants to hear is that there's one more thing she should give up. But a study published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found expecting mothers should monitor their caffeine intake, especially in early pregnancy.
The study followed more than 1,000 women throughout their pregnancies and found a substantial link between caffeine in early pregnancy and miscarriage rates. This wasn't the first study to find such a link, but it is getting more attention than past research. To view the full story click here.
Solving Pregnancy Skin Problems
From acne to melasma, here's what you need to know about your skin during pregnancy.
by: Sydney Loney
Pregnancy Skincare
- Your skin may change during pregnancy and be oilier, drier or more prone to blemishes.
- Not all your favorite lotions and potions may be safe when you're expecting, so check with your doctor before applying any topical treatments.
- Sun protection is the key to preventing and minimizing melasma, or "the mask of pregnancy."
- Don't forget to continue checking your moles for changes in size and shape throughout your pregnancy.
ne of the perks of pregnancy is supposed to be gorgeous, glowing skin. So, when you're confronted by blemishes or brown patches instead, it can be frustrating. Here's what you need to know about caring for your skin safely throughout your pregnancy. To view the full story click here.
When's the Best Time to Circumcise?
Here's why time is of the essence if you decide to have your son circumcised
by: Nancy Ripton
Infant Circumcision
- The ideal time to circumcise your son is between 24 and 72 hours after birth.
- Circumcision is considered a "non-therapeutic" procedure because it's not medically necessary.
- The longer you wait, the greater the risk your baby will need stitches.
- Once babies reach two weeks old they become more aware and experience more discomfort.
- After the first few weeks, circumcision requires a general anesthetic.
ircumcision is a controversial issue for parents and doctors alike. (The Canadian Paediatric Society refers to it as a "non-therapeutic" procedure because it's not medically necessary, although some families chose to circumcise for religious, social or cultural reasons.) But when you're deciding whether or not to have your son circumcised, it’s best to make the decision before you give birth. Here’s why: To view the full story click here.
Motherhood 101
An honest look at your first year as a new mom
by: Nancy Ripton
Surviving motherhood
- Up to 80 percent of new moms experience some form of the baby blues.
- Seek out other new moms – they can help the most.
- Let go of the idea that there’s such a thing as “the perfect mom.”
- Don’t try to mother alone – delegate!
- If you find yourself feeling irritable, angry, and/or noticing changes in your sleeping and eating patterns, don’t wait to get help.
irst of all, welcome to the club. Now, forget everything you’ve ever read, heard or seen when it comes to being the perfect mom and prepare yourself to take it one day at a time instead (making up your own rules as you go along). Here’s how. To view the full story click here.
Gestational Diabetes
How to diagnose and manage gestational diabetes
by: Nancy Ripton
Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes risks increase after age 35.
- For 95 percent of women, gestational diabetes will go away immediately after giving birth.
- Gestational diabetes usually occurs in the third trimester.
- Blood sugar levels need to be monitored and kept in check through diet and sometimes insulin medication that is safe for pregnancy.
our percent of Canadian women will get gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during their pregnancy. The good news? The negative side effects are easy to control once gestational diabetes is diagnosed. To view the full story click here.
