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Benefits of Postpartum Belly Binding
Postpartum belly binding is nothing new. In fact, it has been a part of traditional cultural practices for centuries in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. Many women discovered that wrapping their belly with fabric to apply gentle compression may help reduce swelling, increase blood flow, and reduce the risk of developing Diastasis Recti. Diastasis recti is
Posted in Back Pain, Pain, pregnancy care, Self-Care, Women's Health
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Understanding the MTHFR Gene Variant When Planning for a Baby
If you’ve planned for a baby, you’ve probably heard about the MTHFR gene variant. Women with an MTHFR gene variant may be at a higher risk for miscarriage, preeclampsia, and having a baby with birth defects.
Posted in Nutrition, pregnancy care, Prenatal, Research, Women's Health
Also tagged fertility, nutrition, prenatal
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The Benefits of Waiting to Wash Your Baby After Delivery
It may seem like bathing a baby right after birth, often within the first two hours, has been the thing to do for as long as any of us can remember. Evolving interest in understanding that babies are covered in vernix for a reason has given us a better understanding of its benefits. It appears as a white, cheese-like
Posted in Children, pregnancy care, Women's Health
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