Pregnancy nutrition: a guide to food cravings and what they may mean
Have you ever wondered if your pregnancy cravings are indications of what your body needs?
Have you ever wondered if your pregnancy cravings are indications of what your body needs?
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a prenatal vitamin. Different brands contain varying levels of nutrients, and some may even lack key nutrients that your body needs. Other factors include price, taste and aftertaste, dosage, and whether the vitamin is third-party tested for safety and product claims.
When you breastfeed, it’s natural to worry about whether you’re producing enough milk—after all, you can’t actually see how much your baby is getting. In one survey, more than 57% of nursing women reported turning to supplements, teas, or certain foods in hopes of boosting their supply.
The causes of food allergies and eczema still aren’t well understood. But recent research points to a couple of easy tweaks you can make to your diet—both now and when breastfeeding—that may reduce your child’s risk. Be sure to discuss any dietary changes, concerns, or symptoms with your doctor.
Lovevery’s sleep and breastfeeding experts answer the most common questions about pacis to help you make sense of the research.
Even if you plan to exclusively breastfeed, it’s a good idea to have a couple of baby bottles on hand just in case.
There’s nothing quite like bringing home a newborn, with all the joy, wonder, and—yes, exhaustion 🙃
The first few hours, days, and weeks after childbirth are critical for building your milk supply. Knowing the basics of breastfeeding will help you take advantage of this important window.
There’ll be quite a few visits to the pediatrician during your baby’s first year.
Research shows that carving out 20 to 30—or even just 10—minutes a day for something low-key like taking a walk can benefit you and your baby.