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How Soon Is It Safe to Return to Work after Childbirth?
Childbirth is exciting but it is also hard on a mother’s body and takes time to recover from. Most OBGYNs recommend a new mother wait at least six weeks before returning to regular activity, including returning to work. There are several things to consider when deciding to return to work after the birth of a baby, including a mother’s recovery after childbirth, how well established the breastfeeding relationship is and whether the mother wants more time to bond with her new baby. Financial concerns are always an issue if a workplace does not provide paid maternity leave.
Factors That Affect the Health & Physical Development of Children
Many dedicated parents spend a great deal of time worrying about their children’s development. These parents watch eagerly as their children approach developmental milestones, hoping that their kids hit them. If you are a worrier, it may help you rest a little easier to know which factors determine the rate at which your child develops and how healthy he will be as he moves through his childhood.
Making Healthier Meals During Pregnancy
One of the most pressing issues for pregnant women today is diet and nutrition. With the availability of pre-processed foods and fast-food restaurants, its easy to unconsciously do harm to oneself by making poor food choices.
Women Need To Pay Attention to these 5 Signs of Breast Cancer
As women, and certainly as mothers, it is vital to understand early detection signs of breast cancer. Many women only feel concern if they find a lump in their chest but there are five other signs you should be aware of. Women with a significant number of moles on their skin are 13% more at risk than…
Gifts From The Zuckerberg Baby
As most people now know, 31-year-old Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently became a first time father. His wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, gave birth to a daughter named Max in early December. Great news from a very happy, very wealthy, young couple. For many people, the bigger news is that Zuckerberg is now taking two months’…