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Baby’s Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Most babies fall into the 6- to 9-lb. range at birth, with the average being about 7 1/4 lbs., according to KidsGrowth.com. The baby’s weight gain is relatively slow during the first two trimesters. During this time, the baby is developing his organs, muscles and skeletal system. With regular ultrasounds, you will be able to see your baby’s growth and get an estimate of his weight gain throughout the pregnancy.
Why is Weight Loss Surgery Bad?
Weight loss surgery is often a desperate last attempt, undertaken only after traditional dieting and exercise have failed. The guidelines for weight loss surgery require that you have a body mass index (BMI) over 40, with more than 100 lbs. to lose or a BMI over 35, as well as a health condition exacerbated by obesity, like Type 2 Diabetes, according to Glamour magazine. General anesthesia comes with a substantial risk, in and of itself, but the long-term health implications of weight loss surgery cannot be overlooked.
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How to Achieve Balance
If pressed to name only one thing for which modern moms are not given enough credit, I’d say it’s their circus skills. At a minimum, mothers regularly find themselves juggling the emotional and physical well-being of one or more children; ringleading a household and all activities occurring within and without; playing the clown for an…
When is a Child Too Big for a Toddler Bed?
The toddler bed is special to kids and parents alike. As a mom, the idea of retiring the old toddler bed or passing it along to someone else probably isn’t on the top of your to-do list. After all, we love our kids and want to keep them little as long as we can. The…