Normally, the placenta, which is a round and flat structure that establishes a connection between you and your baby, remains firmly attached to the uterine wall until the baby is born. It provides the baby food and oxygen from the mother and allows transport of waste products from the baby to the mother for excretion. [...]

The number of children with weight problems has been growing steady over the years. This can be partly attributed to an unhealthy diet, probably high in saturated fat and sugar, and less on the necessary nutrients. It is no secret that everybody seems to be crazy over bigger portions. When you go to your local [...]

The benefits of exercise can not be underestimated; hence it is still recommended even to pregnant patients. Exercise during pregnancy may not necessarily be as tough and as rigid as in non-pregnant individuals, yet it really does a lot of favorable health advantages. Exercise enhances maternal blood circulation, maximizes maternal respiratory capacity, helps alleviate swelling [...]

There will always be a time when families have to deal with big changes. It may be difficult for children to deal with change, especially when it can affect their sense of security. When families decide to move elsewhere, children may go through a lot of stress. Your child may already have close friends, or [...]

In keeping children safe, parents should examine other areas where children may be spending a considerable amount of time. Aside from playing indoors, the backyard is another place in your home where children love to play. Parents should never be too complacent, in allowing a child to play in the backyard without proper supervision. After [...]

The childhood years can be a time of preparation for children. It is the time when they learn beginning skills and practices, which may better prepare them for the things ahead. As a child goes through different milestones, parents need to take steps so that a child can develop a healthy self-esteem.
Self-esteem is a person’s [...]

Teeth are one of your child’s priceless possessions. How well his teeth grow out to be creates an impression of how healthy he is. When your child has healthy and strong teeth, it tells how well you look after his teeth since the time he is still a baby; such as by making sure he [...]

Days can be so hectic that it may be difficult to devote time to family dinners. As children grow older, parents may modify parenting styles, but family dinners should still remain unchanged. Although eating dinner together may sound so simple, it can do a lot in terms of the overall health and well-being of the [...]

Antibiotics or antimicrobial drugs have long been known to treat various infections. Some parents may instinctively give antibiotics, to treat even common colds or flu in children. In this particular case, antibiotics may not at all be helpful. In turn, it may even be harmful because it can lead to antibiotic-resistant germs.
The two major [...]

When you get pregnant, the focus of care by your obstetrician is not only your health but also the health of the baby inside you. Determining any abnormality that you might be suffering from, like medical conditions (e.g. hypertension, asthma, diabetes) can be readily diagnosed because the manifestations are quite obvious. Generally, the diagnostic tests [...]

Getting enough sleep is as important as taking in the right nutrients, essential in staying healthy. As parents, we may be pretty much aware of this fact. However, are we really making sure that our children are getting the right amount of sleep? We can get so busy during the day, that our kids can [...]