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06 Oct Postpartum Health Tips for New Moms

Posted at 10:34h in Diet, Health, Postpartum by mommyato 0 Comments

The postpartum period can be challenging for new moms. Between the shifts in hormone levels, vaginal bleeding, and the newness of caring for your newborn, it can be overwhelming. Don’t neglect your own health and wellbeing. It’s so important that you prioritize your health as a new mom. Here are 6 postpartum health tips that will get your new journey off on the right foot.

23 Sep Foods to Avoid While Your Breastfeeding

Posted at 15:07h in Breastfeeding, Diet, Health, Postpartum by mommyato 0 Comments

If you’re planning on breastfeeding, it’s important to understand the direct link between your baby’s health and your diet. Just like during pregnancy, what you consume will be passed on to your baby. Many new moms are aware of this, but aren’t sure what foods to avoid while they're breastfeeding. This article will help you understand what foods could be a risk to your baby.

31 Jan Infant Congenital Heart Defects and Your Baby

Posted at 13:47h in Baby, Birth Defects, Congenital Heart Defects, Medical Concerns by mommyato 0 Comments

Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common type of birth defect. 1 out of 4 babies born with CHD will need surgery due to critical defects. What are Infant Congenital Heart Defects? Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common type of birth defect. They can...

Knowledge is Prevention When It Comes to Some Birth Defects

23 Dec Reducing the Risks of Newborn Birth Defects

Posted at 08:05h in Birth Defects, Cleft Lip, Congenital Heart Defects, Delivery, Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns by mommyato 0 Comments

Birth defects affect babies all over the world. A birth defect is a structural change to a baby’s body part, inside or outside the body.

What Causes Birth Defects?

Birth defects happen as a result of: genetics, infection, exposure to an environmental toxin like radiation, or exposure to an internal toxin, like drugs, medication, alcohol, or smoking. They can also happen as a result of poor diet (low in folic acid) or uncontrolled blood sugar (Diabetes diagnosis or chronic high blood sugar).

Every woman carries the risk of having a baby with a birth defect. This is called a background risk. The background risk for every woman is 3-5%. Yet, every woman can be proactive in reducing additional risk to her baby.

23 Dec Reducing Risks of Thyroid Issues During and After Pregnancy

Posted at 06:59h in Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Thyroid, Thyroid by mommyato 1 Comment

January is Thyroid Awareness month. When it comes to women’s health, understanding what your thyroid is and how it should be serving – not stagnating – your health and wellness is crucial. This knowledge is especially important during pregnancy and the postpartum period, when hormone fluctuations can leave you feeling like you’ve been through the physical and emotional ringer.

03 Dec International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the United Nations: Disabilities Resulting from Pregnancy or Childbirth

Posted at 21:57h in Breastfeeding by mommyato 0 Comments

The month of December recognizes people living with disabilities all over the world. We honor and acknowledge the struggle people with disabilities face in their daily living and consider how communities can reduce stigma and develop adaptations to support quality of life. Disability as a result...

01 Dec National Safe Toys and Gifts Month with Child & Family Services

Posted at 06:04h in Breastfeeding by mommyato 0 Comments

When selecting a toy, consider choking, drowning and suffocation hazards. These are significant causes of toy-related injury. Riding toys are the top culprit of injury or death in children under the age of 14.2 Make sure age and skill level of the child matches the...

17 Nov World Prematurity Day

Posted at 06:17h in Breastfeeding by mommyato 0 Comments

Did you know that there are specific risk factors for preterm labor and birth? Read on to find out what you can do to lower your risk! Preterm labor is labor that begins before the 37th week of pregnancy. Labor is the process your body goes...

01 Nov You Can Have a Healthy Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes. Here’s How!

Posted at 18:40h in Gestational Diabetes, Health, Medical Concerns, Pregnancy by mommyato 0 Comments

Hey Mama! Did you know that 10% of pregnant women develop diabetes during pregnancy?1 This is called gestational diabetes. It usually develops in the 2nd trimester, which is when your provider will test for it. If you test positive, you can still have a healthy pregnancy....

15 Jan How to help yourself when you’re anxious

Posted at 11:15h in Fashion, Health by mommyato 1 Comment

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