How early can you exercise after giving birth? Exercise has many benefits for postpartum women, it is good for new moms and their families too! 💪🏋️ As a new mom, I started exercising just two weeks after I gave birth. However, there is no specific timeline for when to start. Let yourself take time for […]
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How does oxytocin help your child’s brain development?
Hormones are essential in our body system, they regulate a lot of our internal body functions. They control and coordinate our energy levels, growth, development, reproduction, and response to injury, stress, and environmental factors. The good news is that you can now activate chemicals in your child’s brain, such as oxytocin, the so-called “hormone of […]
Why has the c-section rate increased?
What to expect for the recovery of c-section According to the World Health Organization (WHO), C-section use continues to rise globally, now accounting for more than 1 in 5 (21%) of all childbirths. Many assume that the leading factors in this trend are: (1) more and more women are asking for C-sections, and (2) the […]