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41 th week of pregnancy

2010-09-28T11:08:00.000-07:00

41 th week of pregnancy

With the 41 th week of pregnancy has exceeded the time it normally takes a pregnancy and is set to about 40 weeks from the first day after menstruation, or 38 weeks duration from the occurrence of fertilization. However, even a full term pregnancy is 40 weeks is considered normal range of time period between the 38 th week of pregnancy and the 42 th week of pregnancy.

In the 41 th week of pregnancy, the unborn baby is about 52-53 inches and weight is set at 3,600 grams, this week the mother goes into what is called post-term pregnancy. From this point further control values of amniotic fluid index, ie the amount of fluid and meconium also determines fetal tone, fetal heart rate and uterine contractions, etc. data through fetal monitoring.

Is considering the possibility of induction of labor, but this value specialists must first what is the maturity of the cervix and what result gives the index named Bishop. The value offered by this index is determined through data collection and presentation of the fetus and its preparation in the birth canal, and the conditions in which the cervix is. Depending on the score, would proceed to the induction of labor.

In the cuarentaiunava weeks of pregnancy if the cervix is ripe is possible to carry out the induction of labor, if not possibly wait another week. But as we said before, the most important data and priority is always taken into account before in one form or another is the fetal welfare.

A pregnancy can be prolonged for several reasons, a delay in the maturation of the brain, lungs or kidneys of the baby, a low level of estrogen due to functional deficiencies in the placenta and therefore a delay in the maturation of cervix, inhibition of certain chemical stimuli that trigger the onset of labor ... the truth is that there are several reasons that can slow down the mechanism of birth.

On the contrary, if it has started delivery mechanism, the steps are as follows: first, will have produced the descent of the fetus through the birth canal by the action of gravity, powerful uterine contractions push the muscles performed. The fetal head is flexed and the chin come in contact with your chest when you meet the first resistance on their way located in the pelvic floor. Embedding occurs later, as the fetus moves in its descent, to undertake a rotation of 90 ° left to adapt to the situation of the pelvic floor muscles, putting his face looking into the rectum of the mother.

The fetus continues to move through the birth canal until it shifts the external genitalia of the mother, ie the vulva. At this time the head is below the pubic symphysis (connection between the two sides of the pubis), just below the Mount of Venus. When the head is out, we proceed to make a 45 º returning to the starting position before the rotation will take place mentioned. As a result, over the shoulders of the fetus through the birth canal is much more feasible. The last phase is the expulsion, rapid phase in which after the departure of the shoulders, the rest of the body comes out with relative ease and little effort. Throughout this process, the support of the couple during labor plays a key role, physical and emotional support provided contributes to the smooth delivery.

The couple also is a medium in which to enjoy the calm and not lose your temper, your encouragement and sweet words, make more bearable this time. Anyway there is still much to discuss, such as cutting the umbilical cord, the possibility of carrying out a caesarean section, or the time when mother and son are skin to skin, and we will do in the 42 th week of pregnancy.

42 th week of pregnancy

2010-09-28T11:07:00.001-07:00

42 th week of pregnancy

We address finally the 42 th week of pregnancy, the last week of pregnancy is considered term pregnancy. Remember that usually a term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. If the future unborn baby in this week of childbirth necessarily natural either by induction or by Caesarean section.

As already mentioned in earlier weeks of pregnancy, do not know the exact reasons why a pregnancy is longer than another, but are known to influence different aspects such as the lack of maturation of the lungs, kidneys or fetal brain, which the mother has a very low level of hormones, placental deficiencies exist, lack of maturation of the cervix, etc.. Generally, if you reach the 42 th week of pregnancy, it is normal for the mother to worry, in fact, such pregnancies are associated with more complicated deliveries such as operative deliveries.

As indicated in the 40 th week of pregnancy, medical controls are much more comprehensive and fetal monitoring is done every three days, experts conducted at the 41 th week of pregnancy and this week, called the Index of Bishop, a test which result predicts the success of a natural birth induced. In a prolonged pregnancy the unborn baby is usually larger and therefore the possibility of complications and injuries occur in both the mother and baby.

Another problem addressed is the status of the fetus in prolonged pregnancy the placenta is less functional to the aged, which can affect the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the baby, the amniotic fluid can be reduced, hence specialists performed more frequently than fetal monitoring.

The truth is that you can highlight several complications, such as the presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid that is ingested by the baby, or stain your skin a yellow-green color due to the time that has been in contact with meconium. There are also more likely to occur umbilical cord compression and cause the so-called fetal distress, in any case, if the specialists detect or predict any complications, will act quickly to ensure the health of the mother and the unborn baby. In the event that there is a natural childbirth, at the 41 th week of gestation were explaining how they develop.

In the week of pregnancy cuarentaidosava specialists determine the maturity of the cervix, if it is mature induce delivery, otherwise work on the maturation and induce labor. Caesarean section is common in expectant mothers with prolonged pregnancy for the reasons previously described, but especially by the presence of meconium and the impossibility of inducing labor naturally. Some studies suggest that inducing labor with oxytocin and nulliparity (that is not never had children) significantly increase the risk that delivery is by Caesarean section.

In this case there is a caesarean section for no reason and it can be necessary to perform this operation to safeguard the life of the fetus and the mother. The cesarean delivery is performed by an incision in the abdomen and then in the mother's uterus to extract the baby, there are different types of caesarean section, although the most common is called lower segment caesarean section, the court made specialists is above the edge of the bladder in order to achieve more effective healing and less blood loss. Caesarean section is almost required when a vaginal birth is not feasible or can lead to serious complications such as those we have previously cited.

But back to the delivery mechanism, whether by inducing natural childbirth is achieved, this will be as follows: after the fall of the fetus through the birth canal by the action of gravity, powerful uterine contractions push the muscles will proceed to the head of the baby will flex and your chin will join his chest at the first resistance offered by the pelvic floor, then there is the incision and the fetus moves and makes a 90 ° rotation to the left to adapt the status of the pelvic floor muscles. The progress of the fetus causes a shift of the external genitalia of the mother. Now the baby's head is just below the pubic symphysis, below the Mount of Venus.

Specialists may perform an episiotomy is a surgical incision is made in the perineum and the vaginal muscles with a scalpel, in order to prevent tearing in the pelvic floor muscle. It must be said that episiotomy is contraindicated by the World Health Organization if done as a precaution. In the case of a prolonged pregnancy is warranted by the size of the fetus.

When the head is out and while continuing contractions, carries out a rotation of 45 ° and the fetus takes up the position before they perform the rotation of 90 °, this rotation allows the passage of the shoulders of the fetus through the channel delivery. It only remains the expulsion phase, following the departure of the shoulders, leaving the rest of the body quickly. The specialists come to make the cut the umbilical cord connecting link between the baby and mother throughout pregnancy, you can proceed in two ways and everything will depend on the specialist who performs it. The first would be to clamp the cord and then cut, the second option would be to make the grip after a few minutes and then cut. At these times your baby is on your skin and I invade thousand feelings that only a mother can understand. Congratulations! new mothers.

Weeks of pregnancy

2010-09-28T11:04:00.002-07:00

Weeks of pregnancy

To all the moms like to know how they will develop the weeks of pregnancy. In Pequelia we are going to provide a series of articles which may be used as a guide for guidance on the development of pregnancy your baby, since you experience the first symptoms of pregnancy until delivery.

Weeks of pregnancy guide will show in detail the changes in the body during pregnancy and fetal development show every week. It is the most beautiful experience one can live, so let's see how it will develop in this short summary and details, click on each week.

First Quarter

First week of pregnancy:
There was egg fertilization and cell division begins in the blastocyst, this week begins the path of the egg into the fallopian tubes.

Second week of pregnancy:
Embryonic development, the beginning of the formation of the baby's organs, the neural tube and development of the placenta. The mother begins to experience various changes in the body, estrogens are starting to do their work by inducing cell proliferation in some organs.

Third week of pregnancy:
The heart of the baby begins to operate and with it a number of mechanisms that allow the progressive development of the baby. The action of hormones in the mother causes many changes physically and psychically.

Fourth week of pregnancy:
The embryo begins to transform to adopt the baby's appearance, legs, arms and eyes begin to develop.

Fifth week of pregnancy:
The baby is like a Jewish way, begins to accelerate its growth, the mother felt more effects from your body changes, increased urination and senses seem to be further developed.

Sixth week of pregnancy:
The future baby grows, the eyes begin to adopt its position and the head is shown larger than the rest of the body, now has a slightly lower size of a walnut.

7 th week of pregnancy:
Now we can speak of the fetus, so far was an embryo, begins the maturation of some organs and growth in this week's spectacular. The brain begins to develop rapidly and the production of neurons is unstoppable. The placenta begins to undertake its role. The mother's body adapts to the new situation and the uterus gradually increases in size.

8 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus had reached 2 cm in size, the limbs are clearly visible and some features of his face, nose, eyes and mouth. The placenta supplies the baby through the umbilical cord and this is the power system throughout the pregnancy. The skeleton is formed, bones are not as we know, are still cartilage soft.

9 th week of pregnancy:
Begin to develop fetal joints, knees, elbows ... also appreciate more clearly the fingers and begin to form one of the signs of identity, fingerprints. Although in the eyes and eyelids are seen, are still not functional and must wait several weeks until finally open.

10 th week of pregnancy:
Awaited moment arrives, the first scan, but I must say that this can be done until the fourteenth week of pregnancy. In the future baby develops the digestive system, the intestines grow and with it all the organs associated with this system. The neural system is growing rapidly, the production of neurons is spectacular. In this first scan we can not wait to know the sex of the baby, but still can not accurately identify the fetus is about 4 cm.

11 th week of pregnancy:
The body of the baby begins to have greater autonomy, nerves and muscles begin to exercise, given early reflections, and kidney function and begins to produce urine that form part of the amniotic fluid. In the first quarter, the mother has increased about 2.5 kilos and hormonal turmoil begins to soften.

12 th week of pregnancy:
Fetal organs are already formed, but obviously still need to mature more, significant changes are observed anatomical and human profile is much more evident. Now the fetus is about 6 inches. The mom looks rejuvenated, radiant shows, this is due to increased blood flow and the action of the sebaceous glands.

13 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus grows rapidly, increasing in size and weight significantly, defined limbs and hands are about to be functional and will not be long until the baby suck the finger. The mother changes, your body adapts and begins to widen the waist, body secretions are more abundant, made sense perception is greater.

Second Quarter

14 th week of pregnancy:
The future baby is just 10 centimeters, is exercising some moves, shakes his head but there are still a few weeks so you can see some movements such as breathing and other activities. At this point the mother no longer suffers discomfort early pregnancy, usually nausea or dizziness has subsided, the belly grows but does not represent a nuisance, it must be said that the risk of abortion has receded.

15 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus is already sucking her thumb and weighs about 50 grams, you receive the lanugo and there is little to begin exercising their muscles. It's time for the mother to undergo some tests such as the Triple Screening in order to ensure that no genetic alteration in the baby.

16 th week of pregnancy:
Compensates for baby steps, until now the head was very large, the rest of limbs and trunk too small. The extremities are defined and have grown, like the trunk, gradually external stimuli are received by the fetus and reacts to them albeit weak. Is developed grasp reflex, senses light, there are many changes that will talk this week, by the way, now weighs in at 80 grams. The mother begins to feel the first movements made by the chair, is a very sweet and rewarding.

17 th week of pregnancy:
The vermix cover the baby, like the lanugo, a substance that protects it and that as pregnancy progresses gradually disappear. The fetus weighs more than 100 grams, the human aspect is much more defined. The body of the mother begins to prepare for the production of breast milk increases the size of the mammary glands.

18 th week of pregnancy:
The baby begins to kick, depending on the movements of pregnancy is clearly visible, especially the mother. The fetus begins to make facial gestures, the digestive system is exercised by the amniotic fluid, the baby hears sounds. Now weighs about 150 grams, but growth slows. Is the time of the second ultrasound, the specialist will determine the anatomical training and growth.

19 th week of pregnancy:
The baby becomes stronger, your bones will harden their rapidly developing nervous system and their movements are much more evident. From this point, the mother may begin to experience other changes in your body, swollen legs, spots appear on the skin and therefore some more signs of estrogen action.

20 weeks of pregnancy:
We are already halfway there, start the countdown to the awaited day arrives where you can see your baby. The fetus now weighs about 225 grams and has reached 20 centimeters in length. The fetus shows a fully human appearance and activity is evident, as clearly notice his first kicks.

21 th week of pregnancy:
The meanings in the fetus develop more evidence, taste and touch are experienced, eyebrows and eyelids have formed only lack eyelashes. The fetus now weighs about 340 grams, the mother begins to feel more evidence of the progress of pregnancy, fatigue, sleep and pain, are some of the symptoms.

22 th week of pregnancy:
The baby weighs almost 500 grams, the lips are clearly visible and in your mouth, inside of the gums begin to form what will be the teeth, but we must remember that until several months after birth, the baby teeth not make an appearance. The mother experiences the stretch marks, skin stretches and the umbilicus protrudes outward.

23 th week of pregnancy:
The baby's skin color and also acquires begins to smooth a result of its growth. The proportions of the body are more balanced and its weight has reached 500 grams. The mother suffered a slowdown in the movement began last week, there are some signs such as gingivitis and it is interesting to go to the dentist.

24 th week of pregnancy:
The unborn baby reacts to external stimuli, the interaction starts and reacts to your words or caresses. Light is perceived weak and his eyes are opened and closed. Continuous weight gain and has already overcome the barrier of 500 grams. The expectant mother's abdomen is growing strongly but the stretching of the skin produces itching, also become more obvious pregnancy pains, especially back pain.

25 th week of pregnancy:
Finally appeared the tabs on the lids of the fetus, the ear and the fetus develops amazingly sees all internal and external sounds. Soon reach the 1,000 grams. As pregnancy progresses, movements are clumsy mom, a matter of course taking into account the continuous change in the body. This week, O'Sullivan performs the test to detect if there is gestational diabetes.

26 th week of pregnancy:
This week of pregnancy is characterized by increased expression of the baby's reflexes, sudden external noises and waving it reacts to them, sucks her thumb with greater frenzy. The digestive system works more efficiently and to eat and a pint of fluid. The mother continues to experience the usual aches and pains of pregnancy, which makes sense given its advanced stage.

27 th week of pregnancy:
The baby's movements are constant and the interaction is more, the baby reacts to the rhythm of life of the mother. The pectoral muscles begin to make the movement of breath, but actually not breathing and no air in his lungs, is a way of preparing the entire system when it comes time for the happy event. Soon enter the final stage of the pregnancy and now are much more evident now, be patient, there is less and must be calm and quiet the last stage of gestation.

28 th week of pregnancy:
This week marks the end of the second trimester and the beginning of the third, the baby is familiar with the voice of parents and well recognized, their neurological system is very developed. The fetus is now about 25 inches and has already exceeded 1,000 grams. The mother suffers significant changes to hormonal changes in small time, the uterus exerts greater pressure and may start to notice Braxton Hicks contractions, is the hardening and contraction that makes the uterus ready for labor.

Third Quarter

29 th week of pregnancy:
The fetus is very active and suffer greatly every move, this is the stage where the baby is gaining weight more quickly and at this point and is approximately 1,400 grams. Its size is already large, about 42 centimeters and its continued growth requires more nutrients provided by the mother. From this week the mother's weight gain is also higher and about half a kilo of weight per week. Problems such as constipation are more obvious, which makes sense considering that it has slowed intestinal transit.

30 th week of pregnancy:
Vermix There are new layers to better protect the baby, its weight is 1,500 grams and measuring about 43 centimeters. The body of the mother is giving way to the fetus and the pelvis and hips expand. Notes and produces higher pressure causing urination may even leak urine when you laugh. It is interesting to perform exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor such as Kegel exercises. Continues to produce hormones and mood state changes, increase the desire to reach the happy day of birth.

31 th week of pregnancy:
The baby notices the lack of space, something evident considering that in this last quarter growth is higher and the mother's body can not make much anymore. The mother's body is prepared quickly for the time of birth and begins to form breast milk, you can even see that get a little colostrum. In this week may begin to appear blood loss in pregnancy.

32 weeks of pregnancy:
Your baby's fingernails have grown to the tip of your fingers, measure and about 47 centimeters and is about to reach two kilos. The mother feels very heavy and fatigue is becoming increasingly clear.

33 th week of pregnancy:
The baby's brain is very active, despite having very few life experiences, is able to dream and thus appears to be displayed in rapid eye movement performing. The fetus has already exceeded the two kilos of weight and size reaches 47 centimeters. The mother continues to experience increasing discomfort, you may receive the so-called carpal tunnel syndrome, a neuropathy characterized by the pressure exerted by the carpal tunnel located in the median nerve in the hand and forearm. The consequence is sore fingers and wrists.

34 weeks of pregnancy:
The fetus reacts to all stimuli received and the extreme activity combined with long periods of sleep. It requires a lot of calm and tranquility, the fetus must be calm and avoid receiving continuous external stimuli to ensure adequate rest and development. It weighs about 2,000 grams and is approximately 50 centimeters in length. Symptoms begin to appear prepartum, especially the false labor pains related to Braxton Hicks contractions.

35 th week of pregnancy:
The lack of space for the fetus is obvious, but there is little, his head has finally reached its size and neuronal connections have reached an amazing, no less than 100 trillion. Nature is wise and transferred the body of the baby with temporary immunity to certain diseases will be protected after birth. The baby will fall into place standing in the fetal position and her head is at the bottom of the pelvis. Mom's belly shows impressive, but still stretch a little more.

36 weeks of pregnancy:
Fewer baby's movements, something evident given that only space left, the road started last week to be fitted can be completed and ready for delivery. The pressure in the mother's body is very large, compressing the lungs, ribs and lower abdomen due to lightening. Increase the checks carried out by the specialist to ensure the good health of both.

37 weeks of pregnancy:
The ultrasound will show if the baby is ready for the birth and if their position is correct. These are happy times, there is little for the awaited day, but they are also moments of great discomfort, it is difficult to sleep, move, etc. Braxton Hicks contractions increase and we must be careful to distinguish the true from the false labor symptoms.

38 th week of pregnancy:
Countdown, the baby may be born at any time, remember that the date is unpredictable and can move forward. After 38 weeks of pregnancy must be very aware of the signs of labor. The baby is fully developed and their lungs are ready to breathe. The uterus has been declining adapting to the impending birth, this has made you breathe better and your digestive system work better by reducing some of the pressure. It's time to have prepared the baby's layette, can occur anytime delivery.

39 th week of pregnancy:
The baby has reached the appropriate weight and measures around 50 inches, although these data will depend on each pregnancy and each baby. He has started to accumulate the result of meconium amniotic fluid intake. The mechanism that triggers the delivery can occur at any time, and it does the lung maturity of the baby and the protein secreted by altering the production of hormones, there will be a chain reaction that will cause the production of oxytocin.

40 weeks of pregnancy:
Everything is ready, the future baby is engaged, the vermix has virtually disappeared, at any time you start the game, now more than ever we must be alert to signs of labor, signs such as broken water (breaking the bag amniotic fluid), regular contractions or loss of bright red blood, betray the onset of labor.

41 th week of pregnancy:
The 41 th week of pregnancy corresponds to the description prolonged pregnancy, starting this week the checks performed by specialists on the development of pregnancy is much more comprehensive monitoring fetal welfare especially. Is considering the possibility of inducing natural childbirth as long as the Bishop score is favorable, although this decision may be postponed to next week if not start delivery mechanisms.

42 th week of pregnancy:
In the 42 th week of pregnancy, childbirth is a fact, whether induced or by cesarean, specialists thoroughly monitor the status of the amniotic fluid, will be held every three days, fetal monitoring, assessing the ripening of the cervix, etc.. The Bishop score will determine the viability of natural labor induction. This week the risks of complications are higher and in most cases should have a caesarean section.

Early detection of deafness

2010-09-28T11:04:00.001-07:00

Early detection of deafness

A few months ago talked about the number of cases of babies with hearing impairment and carried out campaigns to raise awareness among parents about the importance of early detection of this problem. Today I'm highlighting the program for early detection of deafness or hearing loss that takes place five years ago at the University Hospital of Valme (Sevilla).

This is a program for early detection of deafness that has performed more than 16,500 infants to detect the earliest possible hearing impairment problems can have a baby and provide the appropriate treatment will improve the perception and quality baby's life.

During the five years of the program, experts have noted that two of every thousand babies have some type of hearing loss is severe or in part. The national studies show that five out of ten thousand children suffer from some degree of deafness, this figure could be reduced if screening had been carried out, since in some cases the problem treated in time allowing the baby to recover in a short period of time.

To detect hearing loss with simple, painless test the baby, which consist of the issuance of a sound through a headset that little should listen. This test is performed prior to discharge to the small, but before their second month of life should return to it to see if everything is correct.

If the second date is any abnormality, you will have a third test after the sixth month of life. After these tests can confirm the existence of a hearing and make the appropriate treatment to try to solve the deafness, whether through a cochlear implant (a transducer that converts acoustic signals into electrical signals that stimulate the auditory nerve, you can find more information Federation of Associations of Cochlear Implants in Spain) or other methods of rehabilitation according to the degree of deafness which detects the specialist.

Early detection of deafness is very important because you can take steps to try to alleviate it or at least improve the situation of the small hearing.

Fetal monitoring test

2010-09-28T11:03:00.001-07:00

Fetal monitoring test

Fetal monitoring is a test that is especially important during the last month of pregnancy, experts can determine it through a CTG, fetal heart rate, blood flow changes, fetal vitality, contractions or pressure utero. In this test the fetus should be awake and sleep if you try to wake up by eating something sweet, through moves made in the abdomen by the midwife or otherwise, must be allowed to re-active.

There are two types of fetal monitoring, the first type is the external fetal monitoring, the experts determined the fetal heart rate through sensors located in a belt that is placed on the mother's belly while lying down. Internal fetal monitoring is the second type of monitoring are placed in the baby's head electrodes through the cervix with the same purpose as in external monitoring.

With regard to internal fetal monitoring, the problems encompassed by this test are the need to break the membranes, which is associated with increased risk of infection. Also of note the way in which the device is placed, if too tightly could cause injury to the uterine wall or the fetus. On the other hand, experts indicate that this test data collected are more precise, the basal tone (intrauterine pressure of the uterus at rest), the intensity of contractions and duration, etc..

In the external fetal monitoring, the benefits mainly notice is that this is a non-invasive, comfortable and also provides a record of the frequency and duration of contractions continuously. However, experts stress and disadvantages of external monitoring an inability to determine the intensity of the contractions with precision, continuous position changes to be made by the mother to collect data, or data loss that occurs between each contraction.

In the last weeks of pregnancy, the monitoring is done weekly, but when you go beyond 40 weeks of gestation, the test is usually done every three days until the time of delivery, although this may vary depending on the data that have been previously collected that show the status of the baby and mother. Fetal monitoring is a test that takes about 30 minutes and did not involve any complications, at least in the case of external fetal monitoring.

After completing the test, experts interpret the data through graphical and assess whether there are any problems such as fetal distress or other anomalies. A baby's heart rate fell below the 120 beats per minute or exceeding 160 beats per minute determine possible complications, in this case would be conducted tests.

The fetus is protected from influenza A

2010-09-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

The fetus is protected from influenza A

The fetus is protected from influenza A, this is the conclusion reached following the death of two pregnant women and health care enjoyed by newborns. Experts say the H1N1 flu is contracted through the respiratory tract and not enter the bloodstream, the channel that could reach the placenta and thus the fetus. Not so with other diseases that were initially contracted by inhalation, and after spending several days of incubation, the pathogens fail to reach the bloodstream and infect the baby.

The flu virus is currently not hazardous to the unborn babies, the only possibility of catching the disease would be at the time of birth if the mother could result in the spread coughed. Anyway, do not rule out the possibility that one day the virus will mutate and end reaching the bloodstream to be so dangerous to the fetus.

The agency reduced moms natural cellular immunity in favor of fetal growth, so they are a higher risk group compared to the activity of influenza A/H1N1 virus. Experts say reducing the defenses is felt especially during the last months of pregnancy, increasing the likelihood of occurrence of serious complications for the mother in the case of contracting the virus, but the fetus is safe from the flu A.

According to statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, the incidence of the disease in expectant mothers is four times higher than that occurring in the rest of the population, but also high number of deaths, these data are available through digital publishing scientific Lancet.

According to global estimates, a large part of humanity will end up contracting the influenza virus A, each day being diagnosed and although the death rate is low, experts are cautious about the possibility of new mutations. Influenza A is behaving differently and seems to affect more virulent to the elderly and children, which makes sense given that their bodies are less mature or are most vulnerable to the disease. Therefore, preparing thousands of vaccines to prevent the disease could affect these segments of the population, especially the vaccination of high risk groups, pregnant women, under 15 and elderly people.

At the moment all the children born of women with the flu are healthy, but as we said before, do not rule out a mutation allowing the disease to reach the fetus.

Crib for twins

2010-09-28T11:01:00.000-07:00

Crib for twins

Micuna specializes in the manufacture of products and accessories for babies, which has extensive experience in the sector since 1973 seeks to improve the quality of life of babies and their parents by providing all types of furniture suited to the demands of each family, an example is this crib for twins.

The sides of the crib Elegance Due slide and removable, making it easier to access the two babies, the mattress can be installed on three levels, small as they grow and develop, we can reduce the height of the base and prevent them out of its nest.

Another notable feature of the crib for twins and fraternal twins is the head, once it has exhausted the life of the crib, we can use to form beds.

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Due Elegance cradle is made of beech wood, comes in three colors, white, honey and Ember, the price is probably high, 550 euros, but we must take into account the quality of materials, functionality and capacity it is as if we were to buy two cribs.

You can buy the crib for twins Elegance Baby Due in stores specialized.

Child Hypertension

2010-09-21T12:44:00.000-07:00

Child Hypertension

Because more and more frequent cases of hypertension in children, European Society of Hypertension, with the help of the Spanish Center for Biomedical Research Network on Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (Ciberobn) is threatening to publish the first guidance on hypertension in children.

Hypertension is a phenomenon that increasingly have more population and is associated with a sedentary lifestyle, overweight and obesity, etc. Blood pressure should be regulated according to the metabolic activity of each person, for example, is normal in a stress situation or in a place where a lot of noise, there is an increase of tension spontaneously. When blood pressure is above 140/90 mmHg even in a state of relaxation and peace, we say that a person has hypertension.

Having high can lead to numerous complications, can suffer kidney problems or cardiovascular events. Hence the importance of regularly monitoring and reviewing blood pressure, especially during pregnancy, because as you can read in the post hypertension in pregnancy, during pregnancy, increased blood pressure can cause serious complications for mother and the baby.

As reported by the European Centre for Hypertension, Europe has improved detection and treatment of hypertension succeeding in reducing complications and illnesses, but still has a lot to do, we must take into account that hypertension remains a major cause of mortality in the world.

The experts provide some tips for reducing the incidence of hypertension, that people carry out a proper diet, exercise is that health professionals do more follow-up of pressure control and emphasize what can cause the patient to change their living habits and strictly follow the treatment that you send.

Therefore, experts advise to various campaigns on the importance of blood pressure and have produced guidance on child hypertension, as it is unfortunately a problem that is occurring increasingly in children because of their bad habits.

Hypertension is an epidemic that now affects about one billion people around the world and that continues to grow. It affects 3% of children, resulting in a serious problem that can be prevented by healthy habits like exercise, a healthy diet and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.

The guide will be published shortly and will be a good tool for more details about child hypertension, through your reading you can discover the different degrees of involvement of hypertension and recommend treatment to follow. The guide is designed for the purpose of reducing rates of hypertension in the population, remember that effective prevention of various diseases begins in childhood.

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Cuddly toys and accessories for children with asthma or allergy

2010-09-21T12:43:00.002-07:00

Cuddly toys and accessories for children with asthma or allergy

If you are looking for accessories for stuffed animals or children with asthma or allergy, will be missed Sinalergia access, a store specializing in baby products that relieve symptoms associated with allergy or asthma in children. Their products are made with natural and organic materials that have been subjected to rigorous controls to determine which contain no chemical that can cause an asthma attack or different allergies such as conjunctivitis, eczema or atopic dermatitis among others.

In the case of soft toys and accessories for children suffering from asthma or allergy Sinalergia, noted that are offered with certification for Asthma & Allergy FriendlyTM, which ensures that the materials used in the manufacture of stuffed toys or accessories do not contain allergens or substances chemicals that trigger the crisis, or failing that can easily be removed by washing, as in the case of mites or dust.

Today we want to highlight children's stuffed animals for children who suffer allergies or asthma, as shown in the picture that illustrates this post. They are stuffed animals that have undergone extensive testing all types to ensure its durability and low levels of allergens. The resistance offered, allows them to be washed as often as necessary to maintain the very low levels of allergens. Naturally, we also offer other models of stuffed animals and toys to meet the needs of each child, dogs, giraffes, dolls, teddy bears, etc..

Selecting this type of toy reduce the amount of allergens that come into contact with children who have asthma or allergy, but it is also necessary to follow the action plan recommended by the experts, this would significantly reduce those factors leading to crisis , recommended to read something about childhood asthma in the post.

Returning to Sinalergia, it is noteworthy that in this portal, plus toys, accessories and products we can find ideal for babies who suffer from dermatitis, bath oils, diapers, moisturizers ... We also offer household products very interesting, an example Wash the ball is organic product that can wash clothes without the use of detergents that can leave children's clothing allergens trigger symptoms and allergic reactions mentioned.

We hope you find it interesting to know the existence of these products, in addition to preventing health problems in children, allows little ones to enjoy an environment free of allergens but full of life, that is, stuffed animals and objects usually brighten your room.

Psychological Pregnancy

2010-09-21T12:43:00.001-07:00

Psychological Pregnancy

Craving and wanting to be a mother, can cause a woman suffers a psychological pregnancy, it is a condition in which a woman believes she is pregnant without being pregnant, something logical bearing in mind that you may experience many of the early symptoms of pregnancy. Generally, psychological or pseudocyesis pregnancy affects women, although men can also experience symptoms.

In a psychological pregnancy psychological factors involved, ie, mental processes, and neuroendocrine factors, processes in which the nervous system interacts with the endocrine system by altering some hormonal mechanisms or mechanisms that regulate behavior, mood, etc..

With regard to psychological factors, are generally the primary responsibility of having a psychological pregnancy, and is also responsible for various psychiatric disorders called somatoform disorders. Patients suffering from this disorder suffer from physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, dizziness, etc., Without any justification that organic causes.

Having trouble conceiving, suffer infertility or sterility and also with all the forces want to be a mother, could lead to a psychological pregnancy. With regard to neuroendocrine factors, as we said before, influence the activity of hormones and we know that hormones play an important role in pregnancy. There is a hormonal dysfunction that causes the loss of ovulation or anovulation, menstrual flow also disappears, and the high level of progesterone hormone and prolactin (a hormone that stimulates milk production) originate lactation, a period which usually begins after birth and increases milk production.

In a psychological pregnancy for nine months, the body is altered in the same way that if there really pregnant, abdomen progressively increases resulting from increased volume of the uterus, but unlike a real pregnancy, there is no a blurring of the navel. Was suffering from dizziness, nausea and even weight gain, she goes so far as to perceive fetal movements.

Must be said that the numbers of women suffering psychological pregnancy has declined as have advanced techniques of fertilization and assisted reproduction techniques that have allowed many women motherhood design problems.

Plastic bottles, a hazard to babies

2010-09-21T12:42:00.001-07:00

Plastic bottles, a hazard to babies

In recent years, researchers studying a compound found in plastics used to manufacture bottles, to seal the trays of prepared food and also in bottles, it comes to Bisphenol A.

This compound has been reported in these studies as the cause of various health problems, cancer, abortions, etc. Well, we have seen a warning in Canada in which to prohibit the marketing of all plastic baby bottles because they can be a hazard to babies.

The reason for this is the recent research with mice in which there are harmful effects on the nervous and hormonal systems of fetuses, newborns and children. In addition, the Canadian government has just sent a preliminary report of the results of investigations to the U.S. government. It emphasizes that exposure to Bisphenol A causes the damage we have mentioned earlier.

Current levels of this substance in food materials are harmful to children. In the alert, the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) indicates that a new study to test the effects and the above conclusions. I honestly do not understand very well the position of the EFSA, many studies showing the danger of this element in children and we can trace some years ago.

Should not the EFSA, as a preventive measure to ban them too?, Have previous studies and research that would support the decision to them, plus any Canadian studies are reason enough to ban those plastic materials that incorporate Bisphenol A and it comes in contact with babies.

On why he has continued to use it is not difficult to imagine, as in most cases, are the economic interests prevail over the interests of health. We bottle feeding our children and this may be a potential danger to their health.

Via | The Daily Green
More Info | The New York Times

Check baby's percentile iPhone

2010-09-21T12:41:00.000-07:00

Check baby's percentile iPhone

It is amazing how, day by day, surprises us with technology advances that make our lives easier, especially in those areas where we need a security push or encouragement towards our often critical unknowns. This is true of our experience as parents, especially the first time, in which we lost a man who still does not communicate in our language and with plenty of secrets to discover, and all without book instructions.

One of the biggest concerns in its first months of life is if your baby is developing well. The monitoring of weight and size is essential, through it we will know whether it is feeding properly. This uses tables called percentile for boys and girls different, and we can see if the growth process is still adequate. Well, now that we can make comparative measurements with our iPhone with complete assurance and security.

This new application, called "Baby Grow Log", is a software that calculates percentile newborn baby since birth until age 5, based on standard figures given by the WHO (World Health Organization). Also gives us the possibility to track up to three children at once, so it is very useful for parents who have twins or triplets.

The given data are: the evolution of weight and height, and the evolution of the percentile in weight and height. In this way we generated a landmark can be very useful when visiting the doctor and check all their development in a given time, may dispose of concerns about whether our child is growing properly.

The "Grow Baby Log" is available for iPod and iPod Touch, is expected to brief it is, too, to IPAD. As already happened with the story or the analysis of tears, also bodes well for this new application.

Via | Pequelia

Placental aging

2010-09-21T12:40:00.000-07:00

Placental aging

The placenta is the place where he lives and to develop your baby during the nine-month-long gestation. It receives all necessary nutrients and oxygen so they can live and grow normally. But full operation begins from the 12th week of pregnancy because until then the baby is fed by other means: direct swallowing of tissue or blood cells called the trophoblast.

Although the placenta has an extraordinary power of regeneration, their life is limited to 42 weeks that is so important that pregnancies to term not longer than the time since, thereafter, the placenta begins to age and not perform its functions properly.

The placenta is formed by a group of hairs, called chorionic villi that are responsible for carrying oxygen and nourishment to the baby during pregnancy. These hairs can be young or immature, which are short and thick or mature, which are long and very thin. At the beginning of pregnancy are both young and mature because each one does its job completely different, but towards the end of pregnancy all the villi become mature, also losing the ability to regenerate. Once all the villi are mature placenta stops working properly, so the baby gets less oxygen and nutrition.

Some specific characteristics during pregnancy, such as multiple pregnancies or mothers over 35 years, can cause premature aging of the placenta. Similarly you have to wear a special watch for those pregnant women who suffer from high blood pressure or preeclampsia as they are often the main reasons for this anomaly.

Vía | Metro Baby

New technology for meningitis

2010-09-21T12:39:00.000-07:00

New technology for meningitis

Recent research funded by the Meningitis Research Foundation and carried out by Queen's University and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust developed a new test for meningitis. They believe that this disease, if diagnosed in the early stages would have the ability to save lives.

We have developed a test by which you can get a result of rapid diagnostic analysis of the meningococcal bacteria. The speed with which it performs this test is very important because it will depend on tratamieno to continue with the children and the prevention of meningococcal septicemia in very little time exacerbates the disease state.

Professor Mike Shields, Queen's University Belfast and the Trust announced that the first symptoms are similar to those of a simple viral infection, so it is difficult to diagnose in its early stages. The rash associated with a positive result is a late sign and may not actually appear in children who have meningitis.

Today many doctors treat with antibiotics while awaiting the outcome (which takes between 24 and 48 hours).

But what is proposed is that by developing a computer that resembles a portable home printer, and using a sample of blood or secretions such as saliva, can be tested instantly if the child has meningitis or not ..

In addition to saving lives, early detection can potentially improve outcomes for patients with meningitis, note that this disease can sometimes worsen rather the future quality of life. The machine is being tested at the A & E Department of the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children in Belfast.

Via | Queen's University Belfast

Medication dispenser bottle for baby

2010-09-20T15:47:00.002-07:00

Medication dispenser bottle for baby

One of the most challenging tasks to which we face during the first months of life of our baby, is to procure the drug intake. For syrup, the pediatrician advised us to do it with a syringe, so we make sure the dose is correct and that the child, at best, take it in full, go directly to your body without loss.

But due to taste "strange" unknown component in a small food and their natural "distrust" with everything, even unknown to him, the most likely end up being expelled with the consequent anxiety of not knowing whether we should repeat the take it or wait for the next if some fluid had been swallowed. So to avoid all these dilemmas, some men skilled in the pediatric world, have invented this bottle which also includes a dispenser for baby syrups.

Medibottle allows us to get the right dose of medicine at the same time that our little one is taking, almost without realizing it, mixed with milk, water or juice. This would not miss the taste and will take it in its entirety without spills or distress.

Apparently this invention has been tested in clinics and maternity and is proving very effective. The child will normally take their food and when we believe it appropriate, we pressed the plunger of the syringe so that its contents pass to the bottle, so the youngster is taking his milk or juices with no notice, just the new ingredient.

Not currently marketed in Spain but we will soon be available in pharmacies. Its U.S. price is less than 10 euros and this has been achieved either through Ebay.

Postpartum Girdle Shrinkx Hips

2010-09-20T15:47:00.001-07:00

Postpartum Girdle Shrinkx Hips

After birth, it is logical to widen the hips, a way to return to their original state before the design is to use the strip of UpSpring Hips postpartum Shrinkx Baby. This is a band that affects the hips and specifically in the pelvic ligaments and joints that have been relaxed to facilitate delivery.

For eight weeks, or during the time that the hormone relaxin is present in the mother's body, joints and ligaments are still flexible, which facilitates the work of compression that makes the belt postpartum Shrinkx Hips before hormone joints and ligaments disappear and resume their original hardness.

With Hips Shrinkx belt will reduce the width of the hips result of pregnancy and childbirth in a natural, continuous and uniform pressure exerted on the hips slowly back and within stipulated time after delivery ( 8 weeks) to its original position. The illustration shows where a band is placed comfortable being uncomfortable and not be seen either with clothing, is an elastic strip with varying levels of personal pressure because every pregnancy is different and hip width varies.

Using the Hips Shrinkx postpartum belt seems very simple, just place it below the hip bones and fix it firmly with velcro system. Sure, some doubts arise us, is there a scale on the pressure and what is the most appropriate in each case?, Keep in mind that the obsession to recover the initial position of the hips could lead to a mother to put too much pressure on hips, "would have a problem with them this attitude?

Obviously every woman who will decide and the pressure gauge should exercise belt, we find very interesting product, especially for those women concerned about her figure after pregnancy. Through this link you will learn more about postpartum belt Shrinkx Hips.

Handysitt highchair chair and of minui

2010-09-20T15:46:00.001-07:00

Handysitt highchair chair and of minui

Within the travel high chairs, the HandySitt Danish firm has one of the best known and its new chair HandySitt become the perfect partner for both home use or travel.

A few days ago HandySitt has launched a high chair, elegant and ideal practice for more little ones intended to join the portable highchair that fits perfectly with its magnetic attachment ensures complete safety.

The two together form a functional pair that evolves with the growth of the child. Not only is intended for use as desktop highchair at home, but also can be removed, used as a portable high chair and carry wherever you go on the road. Moreover, when the child grows, the chair will suit your needs making it easier access to it through the two steps you have in your front.

Both Handysitt highchair as the chair is manufactured by hand in Europe with birch wood. The HandySitt chair, which is new this year, complies with European safety legislation in the School Furniture and was a finalist products in the category of children's furniture to innovation prize Kind und Jugend 2009.

The highchair is recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old and the chair could be used by children of all ages, designed to facilitate the integration of the smallest in the table at family mealtimes.

The HandySitt chair you can find in the black, birch and walnut, weighs just over 4 kilos (4.35 kg) and measures 375 (width) x 540 mm (deep) x 795 mm (high).

The price of the chair is approximately € 119.50 and the high chair (with three-point harness) 69 €. Shops can be found in childcare and the network.
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The toilet sponge

2010-09-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

The toilet sponge

Although children usually enjoy the water and bath time is to relax and predispose to sleep, some babies go wrong when you get into the water and do not enjoy as they should, for this we can choose a little bathroom space and instead gasitas wash, dry sterile sponge or a baby toilet. This will avoid a hard time passing and give time to become accustomed to the bathroom.

In addition to the cleaning sponge can be very handy if you're away from home and we can not bathe normally, or if you are sick and do not want to put him in the water to prevent unnecessary cooling.

The key to the toilet to have a sponge is stable and impervious surface, put a towel over changer and prevent monks all around. Prepare a couple of containers with warm water, pour the soap in a baby while the other will serve to rinse afterwards.

As for the cleaning can begin with the eyes, with a sterile gauze soaked in clean water and to wet the eyes carefully for each eye gauze to prevent unnecessary infections and one for each eye gauze when dry The same procedure for the ears, yes cleaning only the outer zone is seen, never inside the ear could cause ear infections because if you introduce water. The nose is best cleaned with saline in order to eliminate any sign of congestion that may be due to the mucus.

Then we can move on to the neck, with the sponge, including the armpits and folds of the thighs and little arms, with great care to dry them well afterwards so there can be very annoying cause injury if the area is wet. As for the bum, cleaning sponge is very good, yes to clean if it's a girl from front to back to avoid infection.

When it gets dirty just too small so the days are going to use the toilet sponge is not necessary to wash the head, but if want to do is wet and rinse a little careful that water does not fall on eyes or ears, and you have to dry a little quickly because they lose heat through your head.

Via | Magazine SerPadres / pequelia.es

Children's furniture to encourage physical activity

2010-09-20T15:44:00.000-07:00

Children's furniture to encourage physical activity

Bobles is a Danish company, founded by sisters Blædel Bolette and Louise, who developed a line of children's furniture to promote physical activity and fun Romping called Animal. You could say that is furniture that combine some aspects of exercise equipment, and design and functionality of certain children's furniture.

As you can see in images, come in different shapes that emulate different animals, despite showing edges and corners, there is nothing to fear, because the material they are made is a very solid and compact foam able to resist the actions of children.

We could say that they are toys, and children can play with them, the forms are varied and mimic animals like elephant, crocodile, a snake or a pig, among others. Another important feature to note is the composition of the foam, do not contain any allergen, toxin or phthalates. Although it is furniture foam, density prevents water or moisture can be absorbed, they are very easy to clean, simply pass a damp cloth.

The design of each model is subject to specific functions, so the foam furniture Bobles elephant has the ability to develop and strengthen the balance, just put it upside down so that it becomes a rocker or a comfortable seat, when lying on the elephant in its original position without realizing the child strengthens your abdomen and back.

The crocodile looks like a three-step ladder where they can sit three children, if you turn becomes a kind of abdominal bench or a platform to lie quietly on it. Each position of the Bobles promotes physical activity, imagination and creativity, helps children develop motor skills and understanding of your body. With children's furniture that encourage physical activity can jump, roll, crawl, balance and even dance to the playful and physiotherapists aim is abundantly proven.

But we also need to highlight the role of rest and relaxation, as we said before, depending on the position will be different purpose, can be used as a table, chair or a couch to read fairy tales. As a bonus, I must say that foam when the children may be transported without being heavy, not to scratch the ground by dragging and not make noise.

Some curiosities of pregnancy

2010-09-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

Some curiosities of pregnancy

There are many symptoms and situations that may or may not affect women during pregnancy, such as nausea, cravings, hobbies olfactory ... This happens to all women or all pregnancies occurs because a woman who has been pregnant more than once you'll see that on each occasion is different from above. So many think they are urban legends, topics typical war stories of his grandmother ... and / or other we can be identified with each situation. So here we bring you a list of curiosities and surprises that can happen during pregnancy.

We've all heard the phrase macho 'do you have to come the rule or what? ", With that we have suggest that premenstrual syndrome in which we suffer excessive mood swings and they (innocent victims <- irony) must endure. During pregnancy because we shoot our hormones and we have some mood swings that border on eccentricity. We can be happy and laughing one moment and the next second mourn desperately silly. This situation usually occurs in the first quarter and late in the third quarter.

Something very strange is the change that affects our body, and not referring to the growth of our belly / belly, but for example the increase in our breasts, the change of color (and size) of our nipples and passing the high sensitivity to have. And the bra size you have to add not only the increase of the breasts, but also the enlargement of the rib cage. So do not be alarmed when to buy nursing bra (that's so useful that opens in front) I give it two sizes larger.

When a woman becomes pregnant a much more beautiful (and much uglier). And is that revolutionized our hormones there is a greater supply of blood that affects several of our bodies. As a result we have more pigment in the skin and more fat secretion, that can take you from having a color that favors you with a glow that draws attention to fill the skin of unsightly blemishes and many grains. Every pregnancy is different, so all we can recommend is a good protective sunscreen to avoid worsening the situation.

During pregnancy, usually toward the end, many women feel the need to clean and prepare the baby's room, anxiety and / or near-obsession with having everything ready before the next arrival of the baby home. It is the need to prepare the nest, a place where you and the child you will be protected and somehow you know that when you arrive you will not have enough time to devote to it. This is very normal, but remember to be careful not to overdo it too much.

It is said that when one is pregnant with a boy, this will typically grow hair on the abdomen, around the nipples or even the face. Anything can be. In addition, most experienced changes in hair like a hair grown more pronounced than usual and you drop less, but although this was offset after childbirth, where the majority of hair will drop more than usual. This situation is temporary after pregnancy everything back to normal.

The swelling in the ankles and feet is very, very common. And that can reach up to us to change the number of footwear.

One thing we do not usually talk but are not preventing hemorrhoids and constipation during pregnancy. As blood volume has increased and the uterus presses the pelvis, the veins in the rectal area enlarged. We all know that hemorrhoids can be painful, bleed, itch ... and if we add the constipation so common during pregnancy ... a real disaster.

But while all this may seem to you something that you would desire or your worst enemy, the pregnancy is the most beautiful state in which a woman can be. We will be more beautiful and dear, we will notice a new life grows within us, we will notice his first kick, his first move, we'll have that special connection ...

Painting children's rooms slate

2010-09-20T15:42:00.000-07:00

Painting children's rooms slate

The slate painting children's rooms can be a useful resource to enhance the artistry of children, allowing them decorate the room as desired using colored chalk. Sufficient to pass a damp cloth to remove the pictures as many times as necessary, making the children's room on a huge blackboard.

The chalkboard paint is a water-based paint formulated with a low content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that contain carbon, bromine, sulfur, chlorine, etc., Which are easily converted into gases or vapors. These may affect the health of children depending on the composition and cause nausea, eye irritation, dizziness, etc. Also noteworthy are elements that show little respect for the environment, but will discuss this issue further at another time. For now, I must say that the slate painting children's rooms complies with EU rules to prevent environmental impact and ensure the health of children.

Fourth Color a company dedicated to the world of children and young decoration, also offers vinyl chalkboard paints and adhesives to decorate the walls and furniture, fabrics and wallpaper the nursery with designs attractive and pleasant, and so on.

In the case of slate paintings, Fourth Color offers six colors, blue, mauve, orange, pink, turquoise and green colors are bright and cheerful, and especially chosen because they manage to enhance children's drawings done with chalk. It must be said to be used soft chalk of the type sold in stationery stores school supplies or other kinds of chalk may scratch the surface.

Although you can use a damp cloth to clean the slate, you can also purchase a blackboard eraser handy latex dry erase, it will be enough to clean with soap and water after accumulation of excess chalk. For a thorough cleaning of the wall, the damp cloth with a mild detergent is the best option. Through the company's website you can learn more about painting and how to apply on different surfaces, since it is also suitable for use on wood. This gives us an idea to build a huge slate of children using just a pot of paint and a wooden board.

The chalkboard paint is sold in 1 kilo jars with which you can cover an approximate area of five square meters and is priced at EUR 37'50, if you are interested in acquiring further blackboard eraser latex, this is marketed for 6 Euro '15.

That a child should go to school?

2010-08-22T07:45:00.000-07:00

That a child should go to school?

It should go to school not just to learn to read, write and count. In addition to learning all this, the child gradually builds up his character, his capacity for reflection and trial, while extending his knowledge.
In most advanced countries, schooling is compulsory and free, and virtually equal opportunity for all students. The compulsory study period usually lasts eight to ten years.

Read, write and count
The countries benefiting from a developed economy have made school compulsory for all children. Should be able to read, write and count to practice a trade, however modest. There are still, in many parts of the world, many children who can not go to school: in Asia, Africa and South America. Their governments have not built enough schools or enough trained teachers to make elementary education accessible to all. So, that may go to school, seek not to lose a single day of class.

In many countries, children go to school. But unfortunately the case that some countries are too poor to build schools and train teachers. Without educated men, these nations are doomed to be poor.

As done with school refusal

2010-08-19T15:16:00.001-07:00

As done with school refusal

The school phobia refers to a child's prolonged refusal to experience going to school for some kind of fear. A fear that may be related to factors such as education (master fear, poor school performance, problems with peers), negative life events (prolonged illness, breakdown of family togetherness), the anxiety of separation from parents (negative separated from the mother), as well as to other agents.

Not always the child who cries when he has to go to school is school phobia, so it must be distinguished from what is called school refusal, when there is a conscious decision by the child to refuse to go to school, which has no do with the anxiety it causes school phobia.

The first symptoms of school phobia are
- Physiological symptoms: sweating of the hands and body, high muscle tension, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in diet and sleep.

- Cognitive symptoms: Fear of everything related to being at school without being able to specify which. What is striking is that fear disappears over the school and reappears the next day when you must leave for him.

- Symptoms in behavior: negative behavior. Run a scandal if he is forced to dress, eat breakfast, etc., Scream, cry and if you make them stay in class is very disruptive behavior.

Diagnosis and treatment of school phobia
When the child emits and repeat these symptoms for at least 6 months, you will need special attention and even a therapy to avoid possible impact on their studies and implementation of homework. Children, unlike adults, do not recognize the situation as irrational.
Before any psychological treatment call your pediatrician to rule out that these symptoms were unrelated to a physiological problem. And when it has ruled out the existence of such problems, the psychologist will be responsible for diagnosing and treating school phobia based on specific parameters.

As for parents who are in this situation, can follow some recommendations:
- Talk with your child, with siblings, friends and teachers;
- Let your child goes to school incorporating gradually;
- Try to have someone pick up the child from school on the door and escort you to the class;
- Try not to let the child go to a class you have friends or your teacher is trusted to him;
- It's good to go to school at times when there is no class to become familiar with the center;
- Reward your child to your care;
- Establish a formal system of rewards;
- Ignore the negative comments about the child and the educational center and never promote their views;
- Have the child keep a daily routine at the schedules and standards;
- Encourage school friendships that are established outside the school also.

What is early learning?

2010-08-19T15:15:00.000-07:00

What is early learning?

Today, we know that our baby is born with great potential and is in the hands of parents use this opportunity in the process of maturation of the baby, for this potential to develop to the maximum of the most appropriate and fun. The early stimulation is the set of media, techniques, and science-based activities and applied in a systematic and sequential. It is used in children from birth to age 6, with the aim of optimizing their cognitive, physical, emotional and social, to avoid unwanted states in the development and help parents effectively and autonomy in the care and development the infant.

The early stimulation in healthy children from any point of view is a method of therapy or a formal education. Children from birth receive external stimuli to interact with other people and their environment. When we stimulate our babies we are presenting different opportunities to explore, acquire skills and abilities in a natural way to understand and learn from what happens around him.

Early stimulation for children and babies, is not simply a series of exercises, massages and caresses (without a clear purpose.) It is much more than that. The early stimulation is integral both physical and intellectual and social. It is very common to find great children physically (sports) but with difficulty holding a good conversation and interesting, like other great intellectually incapable of coordinating their basic motor functions.

Models for your baby jumpers

2010-08-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

Models for your baby jumpers

Today we are going to enter the world of jumpers for babies. If yourchild not yet learned to take the first steps and spent long periods of time on the floor of your room constantly crawling acondicionarte we recommend a baby jumper.

They come in different styles and prices, packed with maximum safety and comfort and equipped with different types of toys: llámesesonajeros, electronic toys, and also include light and sound equipment.

Here we briefly describe three options saltadoresde premium. Let's start time by the Air Jumper Jumper leave. This allows the baby to have fun safely because it has special protection in the seat to protect the baby's neck.

Includes an inflatable side to prevent bumps or scratches, it also incorporates rattles inside that make sounds at the beginning of the movement and reflexes activating the child.

Another option for first line is the Happy Planet Jumper Fisher Price. This model has swivel seat that lets baby explore all the toys around them. Happy Planet has five play areas around the seat with different animals, including an electronic toy at the front of the child can easily activate and two bananas hanging child will love to hit.
The Springer is built of soft tissue sheaths in structure to protect baby's fingers. New this model incorporates a motion sensor that detects when the child jumps, emitting light and sound.

Finally, the jumper distributed by Eureka Kids is specially designed for doors. The jumper door is an original and fun to have the child close and safe. It helps you take the first steps in a controlled and softens baby's early efforts while at the same time the child has fun. This model includes central rattle with different sounds and lights.

The general cleanliness of the baby

2010-08-18T05:41:00.000-07:00

The general cleanliness of the baby

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Eyes: Use a damp washcloth or cotton Pigeon with warm water. Gently wipe the edge of the eye from the inside out. Use a different cotton ball for each eye.

Nose: The mucous membranes of infants are extremely fragile and sensitive. Do not put cotton swabs in the nose. Use the nasal aspirator to remove mucus and a damp washcloth or cotton swab to clean the edges. If baby's nose is very blocked use a warm washcloth and a humidifier.

Ears: After the bath, wipe the outside of the baby's ears with cotton swabs or a damp washcloth. Never insert a cotton swab into the ear canal. This can damage their membranes. Also clean the back of the ears with a damp washcloth or cotton.

Nails: The baby's nails grow fast and should be cut once a week. If not cut properly, the face will be scratched. We recommend cutting the nails when the baby is asleep and use a special scissors with rounded tips.

Tips for skin care.

• Bathe your baby every day and keep your skin clean.

• Moisturize your baby's skin after each bath. Use lotion or oil to moisturize.

• Check the temperature and humidity of the baby's room: The baby's skin is sensitive to environmental factors. The temperature should be between 18 ° and 24 ° C and humidity between 50% to 70%.

• Use a cream or powder containing zinc oxide after changing diapers, to prevent chafing.

Care of the umbilicus.

The umbilical cord will turn black within a few days of birth, gradually begin to dry and eventually fall off 1-4 weeks later.

You can help heal the navel soon and prevent infection, as follows:

• Keep exposed to air, not the diaper cover or not with the shirt. You can fold the edges to avoid contact.

• Avoid getting wet. Do not give a bath until it has healed properly and avoid sponging.

• Put a little alcohol to the stump with a sterile cotton or gauze to keep the site clean and speed drying.
If the area around it becomes red or purple consult your doctor.

Tips for changing diapers.

Replacement is recommended if the baby's diaper is wet or uncomfortable, even if it has fallen asleep, to avoid skin irritations.

Take your baby by the ankles and gently raise the buttocks. Use a damp washcloth or gauze baby slightly damp to remove the faeces. Always wipe in the direction from the baby's genitals and the anus, the genitals to prevent contamination with germs. Once the area is very clean, wipe with a soft cloth and apply some talcum powder (not letting the baby to breathe) or some ointment containing zinc oxide.

Let him kick a while before putting the new diaper, so that the area is dry. You can use filters to diapers Pigeon (Filtrosec) to help keep baby's skin dry for longer. Finally Do not put the diaper too tight to avoid maceration.

Tips for bathing.

• Must be a fun time for the baby, so you become familiar positively clean. Use toys.

• bathe at night to relax and promote sleep. Do not bathe immediately before or after food to avoid stomach problems like vomiting.

• Prepare in advance all that will be necessary before the bathroom (shampoo, soap, diapers, clothes, towels, etc..), Because once started it can not be left alone for a second.

• If you use a portable tub, the ideal is bathing in the bathroom, he always splash a little water. Must be on a comfortable surface and wide to bring all utensils. Try increasing the ambient room temperature 24 ° -27 ° C (if you have a heater you can do with the steam of hot water from the shower) and make sure there are no drafts.

• Wash your hands.

• Water temperature should be 37 ° to 40 ° C. Use a water thermometer and test it with your elbow before putting the baby.

• Place the baby in the water gradually, holding firmly to avoid surprises.

• Clean the genital region and buttocks with a wet cloth before inserting it into the water.

• The bath should last for 5-10 minutes.

• Use a soft sponge.
It is advisable to give only sponge bath (do not immerse the baby in a tub) while completely healed navel.

Diseases and vaccines in infants

2010-08-18T05:40:00.000-07:00

Diseases and vaccines in infants

Visits to the pediatrician.

It is very important to take your baby to regular visits to the pediatrician. He will evaluate their development, growth, feeding and overall health, so as to detect any problems and deal with it as soon as possible.

It is also important that your baby gets all the vaccines available. Always carry your vaccination card to a doctor or health center to attend, seal it and sign the vaccine was administered at that time.

We recommend that you write before going to consult all the questions you have, so do not forget anything important. Remember that you know your baby better than anyone.

The first visit is usually performed between 4 days to 2 weeks old. After regular visits will be every two months (2, 4 and 6 months) and then every three months until your baby is two years. Then once a year.

Disease Prevention.

Babies do not have the same immunity against disease than adults. We recommend that you and the people who will be in contact with the baby does not have a cold or viral illness and to wash their hands before touching.

Some parents avoid leaving home with your baby during the first month, while others take their babies everywhere without problems. Use your own discretion.

Keep your baby away from cigarette smoke and environmental pollution. Keep the baby well-ventilated room and avoid the use of carpets that accumulate dust and mites.

How to take the baby's temperature.

Wash the thermometer before using. You can rub with an alcohol wipe.

• The rectally: It is the most accurate, but is usually a bit uncomfortable for the baby. Use a special gel on the tip of the thermometer. Leave the thermometer about 2 minutes.

• Under the arm: Make sure the armpit is clean and dry. The measurement should take about 4 minutes. Add 0.5 ° C measurement.

• With an ear thermometer (otic): Although many pediatricians do not consider this method reliable in infants younger than 1 year, is perhaps the easiest way. Make sure the thermometer around the center point of the canal and the ear canal is completely sealed. Repeat the process a few times and stay with the higher temperature.

If you use a digital thermometer may not need to wait the recommended time, then the thermometer will notify with a beep when the temperature does not vary for a certain period. Choose the thermometer with flexible tip.

Fever: Temperature of 37 ° C approximately.

It is the natural response of our immune system against disease. Although the presence of fever in most cases does not mean anything serious, it is important that you consult your pediatrician, especially if your baby is less than three months. Fever is often the only symptom of a major illness.

Helping your baby feel like when you have fever?

It is important to clarify that the fever itself needs no treatment (unless it is very high, sobre39.5 ° C) it is not dangerous, but you can help your baby feel more comfortable:

• Increase the amount of fluid that takes the baby. Breastfeeding or formula or water if over six months.

• Keep cool room temperature. About 20 ° C. Do not cover too.

• Give a sponge bath with cool water. Do not use alcohol, it can cause poisoning.
Medicine. Ask your doctor if you can give any medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. It is not advisable to give these medicines to children under 6 months. Never use aspirin.

Care of teeth in babies

2010-08-18T05:39:00.000-07:00

Care of teeth in babies

When the first teeth come out?

In fact every baby has a particular development of the teeth. In some babies the first tooth comes out at 4 months and in others at 18 months. On average we can say that the first teeth (central incisors) come in between 5-10 months. Among the 28 to 36 months has left all teeth.

In any case, should not worry but how come when they leave, ie in what order, so that will not affect the position of permanent teeth that will come later. Consult your pediatrician.

There are some babies that have more trouble than others, but all have high salivation, mild inflammation of the gums and increased irritability. The baby will try to bite and keep your mouth is almost everything in its path.

Tips to help baby with teething.

• Offer a pacifier or scrape gum cold because the cold has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Never give a frozen teething ring or a piece of ice as you can burn the gums.

• Apply a little pressure on the gums with your finger or a clean cloth.

• Ask your doctor about any topical medication to relieve pain. Some of these medicines contain benzocaine and chamomile.

• If you have had a lot of pain can give acetaminophen (paracetamol) in children. Consult your pediatrician.
Never rub your baby's gums with whiskey, alcohol or aspirin.

Can babies get cavities in baby teeth?

Yes they can, about 1 in 3 babies develop cavities before age 3. Cavities in baby teeth can affect the development of permanent teeth. Incentive as a child the habit of brushing your teeth.

Periodontal membrane.

At this stage, when your baby starts teething and has a need to bite to soothe the pain of the gums, it is important to offer special teething rings with different textures and thicknesses, so as to stimulate periodontal membrane.

The periodontal membrane is located on the gums, between the tooth roots and alveolar area. This membrane is responsible for transmitting information to the brain about the texture and hardness of food, so to bite properly. By stimulating this membrane during the first stage of the dentition, it will be easier to identify and your baby get used to new foods during weaning.

Baby Bottle Syndrome.

Many babies become so used to the bottle, using it day and night and even fall asleep with him in the mouth, keeping milk in her mouth all night. If the teeth are continually exposed to milk increases the risk of cavities.

We recommend avoiding the baby use the bottle as a pacifier and should remove it before going to sleep. Also make sure the baby does not keep a sip of milk in your mouth before sleeping. Place it gently in a position where it can dump the milk and then back to bed.

Tips for healthier teeth.

• Avoid excessive use of the bottle and pacifier.
• Avoid letting the baby suck on your finger. The pacifier is better than the finger.
• Regularly clean your teeth with a special brush for babies.
• Avoid excessive sweets and candies.
• Avoid food that is rich in calcium and vitamin D.
• Visit your dentist regularly, beginning of the year and a half.

Breastfeeding

2010-08-15T06:46:00.000-07:00

What problems can occur for breastfeeding and how to fix?

• The baby has weak suction force: This may be because the jaw muscles are very weak baby. For this there are special bottles that train the baby to suck so they can move to the chest later. Consult your doctor.

• flat nipples, inverted or sore: We observed that each time this problem is more common in women, which may be due to wearing bras too tight since adolescence. When this happens, infants can not press the nipple and remove the milk. In this case we recommend the use of a nipple and forming a right nipple shield. For dry cracked nipple or the nipple after nursing. Use an absorbent breast with the nipple bra to keep healthy. There are special creams or gels to care for the nipple.

• Breasts swollen and very full of milk: Put a hot towel over her breasts for a few minutes, get a massage and then express some milk by hand or with a pump. Try to get the baby to the breast more frequently and empty your breast after nursing. Use a proper bra that is not too tight. If discomfort continues consult your doctor. There may be risk of mastitis.

• Poor milk production: usually due to psychological problems such as anxiety, fear, disinterest, etc.. It is important that the mother is relaxed and comfortable breastfeeding. Milk is produced by the mammary glands when the nipple is stimulated by the baby, or a pump, by the release of hormones responsible for milk production: prolactin and oxytocin. Therefore the nipples should be encouraged continuously.

How long should each take?

As a guide we can say that during the first week is sufficient for 5-10 minutes on each breast. From the seventh day should leave 10 to 15 minutes on each breast. In any case, the baby will stop sucking when not hungry and you will understand when it is hungry. We recommend starting with the last chest of the previous shot. It is also advisable to remove the remaining milk in the breast after nursing to promote milk production. The very milk-filled breasts may swell and cause even mastitis. Usually the baby gets 80% of the milk they need in the first five minutes, so if you fall asleep after emptying the chest should not worry or awake. Generally, if sleep is because they are hungry.

When and how often you have to feed the baby?

The general rule is to feed the baby on demand and not follow rigid patterns. You have to meet the demand for baby food. In general, during the first months, babies are fed 6-8 times daily (every 3-4 hours). As you will grow less frequently and in larger quantities. From 10 to 12 weeks many babies fail to ask the central inlet of the night, a night's rest favoring the mother.

Is it necessary to give water or other food to the baby during breastfeeding?

It is not necessary to give any other food, breast milk contains all the nutrients the baby needs. Nor is it necessary to give the baby water, milk is made in 88% water. It should be noted that when the baby has started supplementary feeding even take chest should drink water.

Food of the mother during lactation.

If the mother is in normal physical condition is only necessary to have a varied and healthy diet that incorporates the different food groups and a large amount of water (about 2 liters of water and juice a day). In general, the nursing mother needs about 600 calories more per day. It is important to eat calcium during lactation (as during pregnancy) by about 3 to 4 servings of dairy a day: one glass of milk, yogurt or 30-60 grs. of cheese.

Avoid strong spices that can be passed to the milk and give a bad taste, such as: garlic, onion and asparagus in abundance.

It also recommends avoiding the use of medications, since many of them can pass into breast milk and affect the baby, the same with alcohol, snuff and caffeine. If you need to consume any medication consult your doctor.

Did you know ...?

The composition of breast milk is changing during a single shot. The fat content is increasing, thus regulating the fullness of the baby. Besides the endorphins at the end of the outlet to promote baby's sleep.

The Bottle

2010-08-15T06:45:00.000-07:00

The Bottle

How to choose the size of the hole in the bottle?

The baby should ideally be delayed 10-15 minutes to bottle feed. Choose the size of the hole that allows you to delay this time your baby. On the other hand, it must be remembered that the baby must strive to get their food from a bottle and must also have control of the flow of milk that leaves the bottle, just like you would at the breast. Milk during suckling at the breast does not come out by gravity or drip, but when the baby sucked by the peristaltic movement of his tongue. The baby should decide when and when not to leave milk out through the natural movement of suction. For this, a good bottle, especially a newborn, you must have a hole with such a design to leave a minimum of milk to be turned upside down (gravity), but leave enough milk your baby needs when it sucks.

• For babies aged 0-3 months is recommended size "S".

• For babies 2-3 months to 7 months is recommended cutting "Y", this track remains closed while the baby does not suck (it's anti drip) and opens more or less according to the suction force of baby.

• From 7 months onwards can use the size "L", although at this stage it is recommended to transition to a drinking cup (cups of training).

How to prepare and give the bottle?

Try the milk is as fresh as possible, if breast milk bank, gradually thaw at room temperature or in a water bath. If formula milk powder, mix with water just before offering the baby to avoid nutrient loss and decay.

First you have to measure the warm water in the bottle and then throw two thirds of the formula for the measure set. Shake the bottle well covered until well blended to avoid lumps. Once the mixture add the remaining 1 / 3. If bubbles form, wait until they disappeared before offering the bottle to the baby, to avoid being gassy.

The ideal is to offer the milk to body temperature (36 ° - 37 ° C), which can be achieved with a water bath or an electric bottle warmers (the microwave is not recommended.) Once the bottle is ready, pour a few drops on the back of the hand to check the temperature. The food must be in the same position used for breastfeeding, trying to be as similar as possible. Ideally allow the baby is in contact with your skin for emotional tranquility. At intervals, you must remove the bottle to allow expulsion of air in the usual position. The baby should take 10 to 15 minutes to take the volume of milk recommended by your pediatrician.

Cleaning and sterilizing bottles and accessories.

The immune system of infants may have difficulty fighting certain types of bacteria. Therefore, it is recommended to clean and then sterilize all bottles and accessories.

Clean: You must move all traces of milk stuck to bottles and nipples using a special brush. Clean the air valve and the hole in the nipples so they can function properly. The milk stuck to the walls of the bottle is difficult to remove, so we recommend using a liquid cleaner specially formulated for this. If using a detergent, rinse several times to ensure no toxic residues remain in the bottle.

Sterilization: Once clean, proceed to sterilize all the accessories. There are several methods, the pot with boiling water (5 minutes) in the microwave or an electric steam sterilizer. The latter method is more convenient because it allows for rest while you make accessories sterilized and sterile in the steriliser for 24 hours. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Did you know ...?

Bottles formerly operated by inserting a rubber bottle pressure on the neck of the bottle. This system was inappropriate, because on one side of the bottle neck was very narrow and difficult to clean, on the other hand, the bottle had no air valve so that as I was leaving the milk from the bottle the bottle would contracting until the baby could no longer suck.

To solve this problem Pigeon invented nearly 60 years ago the screw system currently used by virtually all the bottles on the market.

In this system, the nipple is inserted into a thread which is then screwed into the bottle. This form is more hygienic and which is handled under the nipple and his neck of the bottle may be wider to facilitate cleaning. Another advantage is that a valve allows air into the bottle, allowing air into the bottle during feeding the baby. As the feeding and milk is coming out of the bottle, it will produce a vacuum inside the bottle, causing lower pressure. As the pressure outside the bottle is higher, the bottle contracts preventing the baby to suck properly. The air valve or vent allows air into the bottle to half that goes out the milk, keeping the pressure inside the bottle. The Pigeon bottles have this valve consists of a small hole in the edge of the base of the nipple.

When should I start weaning

2010-08-15T06:44:00.000-07:00

When should I start weaning

Many pediatric associations indicate that exclusive breastfeeding is sufficient to properly feed the baby until about 6 months. On the other hand it is common for pediatricians recommend starting to supplement breastfeeding with cereal and fruit from about the fourth month.

Weaning is a gradual process and every baby is showing acceptance of new foods at their own pace. Your pediatrician will help and guide you in this process. It is also recommended that breastfeeding continue for at least the first year of life, or beyond the year if the mother and baby desire.

How to start weaning food?

Toss a few grains of rice cereal with a little breast milk or formula and get a great first food. It is easily digested by your baby and its consistency and flavor is appropriate.
After the rice you can try some other cereal like oats or barley. Do not mix cereal, offer one grain at a time. From the first year you can mix the cereal.
Another alternative is to deal with fruit puree. Many parents start with pear, banana and peach. In plants can start with sweet potatoes or yams, and carrots.

Food allergies.

Only about 6% of babies have allergic reactions. Foods that have a higher risk of allergies are: Cow's milk, egg white, strawberries, fish, wheat, peanuts, corn, citrus juices (orange, tomato) and spinach.

By introducing a new food try to do it one at a time (wait about three days before introducing the next) and without mixing, so as to identify if there is any allergies.

Fruit juice.

Many parents think that fruit juice is very healthy and it's a good way to start weaning. However, you must give the baby juice before 6 months. Between 6 and 12 months should be given no more than 4 oz. daily for the following reasons:

• They contain lots of sugar that is difficult to absorb by the baby and can cause diarrhea and gas.

• Often are filled with juice and drink less milk, which is much more nutritious.
May cause damage to the teeth, especially at night.

What can be done in the summer with babies

2010-08-13T06:54:00.000-07:00

What can be done in the summer with babies

The summer holidays are the most awaited moment for all those children who are already overworked at school, and therefore want to take as good and deserved vacation.

However, although highly anticipated, it is also true that at the end or middle of them, they begin to get tired and bored from time to time libresin come to know what to do.

To remedy this or at least take a little better, we encourage you to the most kids propongáis different activities can be carried out either with your help or without it.

That is, we teach children to play, for example, the Quartet (boxes painted on the ground there to jump), or to make soap bubbles fly with a single lifetime.

These activities have to be very simple and quite basic, entertain the kids because they will get from the usual routine of all your toys always well pudiéndole teach a lot of new things.

Games for children

2010-08-13T06:53:00.000-07:00

Games for children

Games are a fundamental part in the life of every child, and who collaborate in their growth and learning of new knowledge. It also serves to start small to deal with certain situations where they must learn to make decisions that will shape the course of his life, obviously no pressure.

A very important method of play is free, where children have to use their imagination to have fun. In this kind of entertainment, parents can participate by encouraging the child's wishes and participating in its activities. There is nothing more rewarding for a child who see their parents running around with him or giving them a smile.

Over time, the type of entertainment and children's game modes will change towards more structured, with explicit rules and objectives to be met. When presented with the idea of victory is imperative that parents are prepared to respond and support children.

When victory is presented, the child will be overjoyed but we must not allow pride to become part of it. It is necessary to explain that you can win and you can also lose, which does not mean that someone is a bad fall in what he does.

We need to lay the necessary foundations from an early age for most kids to understand what it means to be a good person, which does not imply being victor using every resource available.

The child must understand that the competitiveness both for himself and against others must be always maintaining a foundation of respect that mold as a person. But beware, parents should not pressure their children into the practices of any game or sport, because the load can operate emotionally in a way not desired.

Prevent accidents with baby

2010-08-12T11:42:00.000-07:00

Prevent accidents with baby

Poisoning.

Questions to ask parents and information you'll need your doctor:

• What are ingested?
• How much?
• How long?
• How is the child?
• You must observe: Color, salivation, sore throat, drowsiness, trouble breathing.

Many parents try to make the baby vomit when he swallowed a toxic substance. But this is not recommended in the following cases:

• The baby is unconscious.
• Poisoning is by hydrocarbons (gasoline) or acid (chlorine, cleaners).
• Less than 6 months.

What to do?

In case of poisoning by oil or acid (caustic poisoning):

• Give water or milk if the poisoning is acidic substances to reduce the corrosive effect.
• Call your doctor and go to the nearest hospital or emergency room.

In case of poisoning non-caustic:

• Make the baby vomit with syrup.
• Collect a sample of the vomit and go to the nearest hospital or clinic.

Prevention:

• Keep all poisons and medicines in a safe place and out of reach of children. There are special safety system to prevent babies open drawers or doors.
• The leading cause of poisoning in children under 1 year is supplied by the parent drugs improperly.

Nosebleed.

• Sit the child's head near the feet and push for a few minutes on the side that bleeds. Do not lie flat.
• If bleeding is heavy and constant take it to a nearby hospital or clinic.

Assault and battery.

In the case of a blow to the head.

• If the child vomits, loses his balance or sleeps a lot, go to a hospital or clinic nearby.

In the case of a wound.

• If you have a lump or swelling with bleeding, apply ice but not cold compresses.
• Disinfect with iodine.
• If the wound is caused by a metal spike, make sure your baby is up to date with tetanus vaccine.

Prevention:

• Let your baby play on a soft surface. There are special mattresses.
• Cover corners and sharp edges.
• Removes some furniture of the playing area to give greater breadth.

Burns.

They are one of the major accidents in infants.

Approximately 46% of burns occurred in children under 14 years, I happen to children under two years. On the other hand, about one third of the burns occur from hot surfaces such as stoves or furnaces.

Prevention:

• Keep the baby away from heat sources. The baby should never enter the kitchen.
• Do not hold hot liquids like tea or coffee near the baby when charging.
• Bath temperature should not exceed 40 ° C (use a bath thermometer) and check with your hand the water temperature before putting the baby.
• Avoid heating milk or food in the microwave because heat is distributed very unevenly and check the temperature of the food before giving it to baby.

Treatment.

Call your doctor or take him to a hospital in the following cases:

• If the burn is extensive or severe.
• When it happens in very young children.
• When they occur on the face, hands, genitals or feet.
• Where are chemical or electrical burns.

In the case of first-degree burns or less severe, the following is recommended:

• Run water at room temperature on the affected area. Do not apply cold water or ice to avoid blocking the blood supply to the affected area.
• You can apply any medicated cream specifically recommended by your pediatrician.
• Cover the burn with sterile gauze.

Talc and Babies

2010-08-12T11:41:00.000-07:00

Talc and Babies

We know that the delicate skin of babies require lots of care and pampering, but the talcum powder are not suitable for babies. Talc has been traditionally used for the diaper area, and even to other parts of the body, sprinkle lightly for its pleasant odor.

But according to recent research practice is not recommended, because the drying talcum powder over the skin of infants, when the best is to keep properly hydrated.

It is also a risk agent for the problems caused in the case of excessive inhalation or accidental intake, can cause respiratory problems and even suffocation.
It is therefore advisable not to leave the dust of the reach of small if we have a container at home, although this product is not recommended for adults too for the same reasons.
Talc clog pores and prevents the skin to breathe properly, and allergic children can increase their status, to be easily inhalable particles. Asthma is not a good partner and can lead to crisis or aggravate your symptoms.
So when the diaper area clean is best, after cleaning, apply a moisturizer specifically for that area, without placing too much.
The good smell or softness left not justify its use, they are increasing the risks that may cause the talcum powder for babies. It is always better to use natural products specifically for bathing and perfume, but babies usually smell very well ...

Benefits of legumes

2010-08-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

Benefits of legumes

With the heat, do not want to eat too hot, not steaming stews or heavy meals. So the traditional lentils, beans or chickpeas are often not appropriate for more seasons ...

But vegetables can also be eaten in summer, not to lose its beneficial properties and prepare them in an engaging way for children and for the whole family.

Beans are a cornerstone of a healthy diet, and most babies begin to take them from 12 months. After two years when they eat the same as the largest (if we talk about healthy foods as there are no cases of allergies), any family making vegetable dishes.
In summer, instead of eating hot vegetables, cold dishes we test beans. Here are some examples.

Chickpea Salad. Having previously prepared vegetables boiling it down, we leave to cool. Then mix with bits of diced raw vegetables such as tomato, cucumber, carrots, peppers, corn and egg .... If you want to add some meat, better not choose sausages or meat too fatty, hard to digest, and opt for turkey tacos, chicken or ham. May also be mixed with tuna, if you like the combination, which to me seems great.

* Bean salad (kidney beans). Prepare well as before. Can be made with white beans, pinto or red delicious combinations.

* Even lentils can go well in salads, as in this recipe I brought you a while ago, a fresh and delicious dish that can be combined with various ingredients, adding vegetables to taste.

* Because they are cold, they can dress salads with a little mayonnaise, but it is healthier olive oil oil, and can give a touch of vinegar or lemon.

* Also we saw some tricks to get kids to eat vegetables in a different way, and in the form of hamburgers or croquettes, which make them very attractive in the eyes of children.

We hope that these tips to get kids to eat vegetables in summer and not lose this healthy habit in our diet you find them useful and help you to prepare delicious dishes and fresh vegetables.

Overweight in pregnancy leads to overweight for baby

2010-08-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

Overweight in pregnancy leads to overweight for baby

Medical recommendations on weight gain in the mom should be taken into account to avoid complications in pregnancy and childbirth, but also to avoid problems in the baby. According to a study just published in The Lancet, pregnant women are overweight have a higher risk of giving birth to babies with more birth weight and increased risk of the baby developing obesity in the future.

The study investigators have been at Children's Hospital Boston (United States) has been quite broad. They have been based on data from 513 501 1.16475 million pregnant women and children who have given birth at term, being 37 and 41 weeks, excluding diabetic mothers and babies born with an extremely high or low weight.

They have concluded that gaining too much weight in pregnancy is associated with a higher weight of the baby at birth, regardless of genetic factors. We analyzed cases of brothers and has been with the same genetic load, the greater the weight gain of mother during pregnancy, the greater the weight of the baby.
On average, pregnant women increased by 13.6 kg. About 12 percent of mothers has increased more than 20 kilos during pregnancy and 12 percent of children born weighing less than 3.9 kilos.
They found that mothers increased between 20 and 22 kilos were 1.7 times more likely to give birth to a baby with one overweight compared to those that only increased between 8 and 10 kilos. While they won more than 24 kilos multiplied by 2.3 times the risk.
It is believed that overweight during pregnancy affects the uterine environment, causing changes in the hypothalamus, pancreatic islet cells in the fatty tissue and other cellular systems involved in regulating body weight.
Hence the importance of maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy. The balanced diet during pregnancy is essential for the future health of the baby, both at birth and in the future, as they also relate more kilos of pregnant women with baby diseases in adulthood such as obesity, asthma and cancer.

Some tips for caring for Bebe

2010-08-10T07:23:00.000-07:00

Some tips for caring for Bebe

Accident prevention in babies 1-6 months.

At this age, major accidents involving babies are falls, drowning and burns. Always take the following precautions:

• Preferably the baby sleeps on its back or on the right side and his head slightly higher sapwood is rest of the body (do not use pillows) to prevent regurgitation milk and can jam.
• Do not smoke or allow others to smoke inside the house.
• Do not shake or move very strong as it can cause brain damage and even death.
• Do not leave it alone for a bathroom or a high place like a changer.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and do not use sunscreen at this time.
• Check with your hand temperature bath water before putting the baby.
• Do not hold hot liquids while holding your baby and keep it away from heat sources.
• Keep away from environmental pollution and CO2-emitting appliances such as stoves.
Always use a special chair for baby in the car.

What to do in case of choking with a foreign body.

• Ask for help before starting CPR or attempt any maneuver.
• Do not put your finger in the baby's mouth without thinking, may worsen the jam. Just do it if you see the object.

Maneuvers to expel the object.

• Small Babies: Put the baby facedown on your forearm and give five quick, forceful slaps on the back above the shoulder blades using the heel of your hand.

• Infants bit older: Heimlich maneuver. Place the baby upright against your body. Place the first hand with the thumb into the mouth of the baby's stomach and his second hand on the first. Press repeatedly to dislodge the object.

Resuscitation if the child does not respond.

• Shouting and touch to see if the child responds. If not responding put it on your back on the ground.
• Open the airway by lifting the chin. Check for breathing.
• Initiate two breaths of mouth 1.5 to 2 seconds and see if the chest moves. Cover nose and mouth of the child's mouth.
• Initiate compressions with the 3rd and 4th. Finger on the sternum sinking of 1-2 cm. 100 times per minute.
• Keep a rate of 1 breath per five compressions while waiting for the ambulance arrives.

We recommend you take a course in CPR and first aid.

Pet Wounds and bites.

Treatment.

• Wash with soap and water for 5 minutes.
• No scrubbing.
• Apply antiseptic and bandage.
• If heavy bleeding apply pressure and see a doctor.
• Locate the animal and put under observation for 10 days for rabies. Make sure your baby has tetanus vaccine to date.
• In the case of venomous animals, like snakes, identify what kind of animal it is, ideally take it with you and take the baby immediately to a specialized center.

Insect bites.

Prevention:

• Cover your baby well to leave the house. Do not use dark colors or flowery prints.
• Do not use lotions or bath products are heavily perfumed.
• You can use a special insect repellent for babies. You can apply it to clothing instead of skin in young infants.

Treatment:

• Wash with soap and cold water.
• Apply ointment or antihistamine if itching is swollen.
• Consider oral antihistamine.
Watch for infection: Edema, redness, discharge, fever and consult a doctor.

If the child enters a foreign body in the ear, eye or nose

• Do not try to remove the object.
• If the nose: Treat your baby to sleep, but not put anything in the nose.
• If the ear: Do not touch it, take your child to a medical emergency center.
• If it is in the eye: Wash with fresh water.

Prevent accidents with baby

2010-08-10T07:22:00.000-07:00

Prevent accidents with baby

Poisoning.

Questions to ask parents and information you'll need your doctor:

• What are ingested?
• How much?
• How long?
• How is the child?
• You must observe: Color, salivation, sore throat, drowsiness, trouble breathing.

Many parents try to make the baby vomit when he swallowed a toxic substance. But this is not recommended in the following cases:

• The baby is unconscious.
• Poisoning is by hydrocarbons (gasoline) or acid (chlorine, cleaners).
• Less than 6 months.

What to do?

In case of poisoning by oil or acid (caustic poisoning):

• Give water or milk if the poisoning is acidic substances to reduce the corrosive effect.
• Call your doctor and go to the nearest hospital or emergency room.

In case of poisoning non-caustic:

• Make the baby vomit with syrup.
• Collect a sample of the vomit and go to the nearest hospital or clinic.

Prevention:

• Keep all poisons and medicines in a safe place and out of reach of children. There are special safety system to prevent babies open drawers or doors.
• The leading cause of poisoning in children under 1 year is supplied by the parent drugs improperly.

Nosebleed.

• Sit the child's head near the feet and push for a few minutes on the side that bleeds. Do not lie flat.
• If bleeding is heavy and constant take him to a nearby hospital or clinic.

Assault and battery.

In the case of a blow to the head.

• If the child vomits, loses his balance or sleeps a lot, go to a nearby hospital or clinic.

In the case of a wound.

• If you have a lump or swelling with bleeding, apply ice but not cold compresses.
• Disinfect with iodine.
• If the wound is caused by a metal spike, make sure your baby is up to date with tetanus vaccine.

Prevention:

• Let your baby play on a soft surface. There are special mattresses.
• Cover corners and sharp edges.
• Removes some furniture of the playing area to give greater breadth.

Burns.

They are one of the major accidents in infants.

Approximately 46% of burns occurred in children under 14 years, I happen to children under two years. On the other hand, about one third of the burns occur from hot surfaces such as stoves or furnaces.

Prevention:

• Keep the baby away from heat sources. The baby should never enter the kitchen.
• Do not hold hot liquids like tea or coffee near the baby when charging.
• Bath temperature should not exceed 40 ° C (use a bath thermometer) and check with your hand the water temperature before putting the baby.
• Avoid heating milk or food in the microwave because heat is distributed very unevenly and check the temperature of the food before giving it to baby.

Treatment.

Call your doctor or take him to a hospital in the following cases:

• If the burn is extensive or severe.
• When it happens in very young children.
• When they occur on the face, hands, genitals or feet.
• Where are chemical or electrical burns.

In the case of first-degree burns or less severe, the following is recommended:

• Run water at room temperature on the affected area. Do not apply cold water or ice to avoid blocking the blood supply to the affected area.
• You can apply any medicated cream specifically recommended by your pediatrician.
• Cover the burn with sterile gauze.

Tips for the Third trimester

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Tips for the Third trimester

Common ailments and recommendations.

Back pain.

The increasing weight of the abdomen and breasts on the spine resulting in severe back pain. Mothers tend to move the trunk and head back to offset the weight. This position exaggerates the curvature of the spine, especially in the lower back.

In general both standing and sitting, try to keep a healthy posture and spine as straight as possible, head and neck straight and shoulders relaxed. As he sat down to choose a seat that does not sag and support the entire back on the back. Try, if possible, sit with the chair upside down, resting the chest on the back of the chair (position player dominoes).

It is recommended especially for gymnastics and swimming back, especially backstroke.

Wear comfortable shoes, avoid lifting and sleep on a mattress (you can put a table below). Bending your knees bend back trying to avoid bending. Become a massage with heat applied to the area of pain and take a warm bath.

Edema.

They are produced by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues mainly in the feet, ankles and legs. Can be alleviated by lying down with feet up and massage from feet to thighs. Gentle exercise helps to drain fluids. Never be limited fluid intake, as well as useless can be dangerous.

Varices.

In some cases, hormonal changes relax the muscles of the veins resulting in a failure of venous valves and affecting the flow of blood from the legs to the heart. May disappear after delivery, but it is usual that they are permanent sequelae. We recommend the same treatment for Dropsy, ie exercise and stretch with your feet elevated. Also, avoid spending much time standing and taking positions that compress the legs. It also must be disposed of elastic garments that can compress the traffic.

Insomnia.

The practice of physical activity light and warm bath before bedtime can be helpful.

"I can travel by plane during pregnancy?

In general, if the pregnancy is normal, flying is an appropriate means of transport. The baby is protected by the womb and within normal ranges, is not affected by the changes shaking and depression. Some airlines prohibit pregnant women from flying more de7meses so as to prevent the risk of early delivery.

Tips for feeding mothers.

• Prefer simple and nutritious meals on elaborate meals with many condiments.
• Prefer raw vegetables, in addition to being rich in vitamins provide vegetable fiber to avoid constipation.
• Distribute meals in small portions throughout the day.
• Eat slowly and chew each food.
• Eat meat and seafood cooked.

How much weight should increase during pregnancy?

Under normal conditions, the average weight of a pregnant woman should gain between 9-12 kilos during the pregnancy. In the first trimester of pregnancy, weight do not vary significantly. During the second quarter, the weight increase between 1 to 1.5 kilos per month. During the third quarter will increase from 1.5 to 2 kilos per month. This guide is useful to check if the mother's nutrition is adequate. The doctor indicated in each case how much weight gain is appropriate, because every pregnancy and woman are different.

What is the best sleeping position?

When the abdomen is small, any position is good. When changes are beginning to feel, the best position is on your side (rather than upside down or back) to prevent the uterus compresses the abdominal blood vessels. To prevent swelling or varicose veins in the legs may rest with legs elevated and supported on a pillow.

Get ready to breastfeed before delivery.

To prevent your nipples from becoming dry and cracked during lactation, we recommend to start preparing the nipple during the last months of pregnancy. For this we recommend applying Lactigel Pigeon on the nipples and breasts 1 or 2 times a day, massaging gently. If you have flat or inverted nipples can also use a nipple trainer from the 24th week of pregnancy. If you feel any contraction by stimulating your nipples consult your doctor. We also recommend using Lactigel during lactation nipples to keep healthy and painless.

Preparations for the arrival of new baby

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Preparations for the arrival of new baby

What to bring to hospital.

It's nice to have the suitcase prepared in advance in the days prior to delivery to the following:

For Mom:

• Personal items toiletries: toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc..
• cotton nightshirts or pajamas to open from the front to be able to breastfeed.
• Underwear, Maternity bras (without pins).
• Towels female and about 3 washcloths.
• Robe and slippers to get up and move around the room.
• Clothing suitable for the day of departure.
• Books and magazines to read.
• moisturizers and petroleum jelly for dry lips.
• Video camera and photos.
• Accessories Breastfeeding: Breast Pump (to stimulate milk production when it can not be with the baby), trainer of nipple special gel to keep the nipples elastic, absorbent or chest protectors.

For baby:

• cotton clothes: dress, body, suits, socks, bibs, blanket.
• A dozen or more diapers.

The baby's room.

Ideally it would be bright and sunny and airy as possible, avoiding the sun comes directly into the baby's face. Must be quiet and isolated as possible from the noise and traffic.

The floor must be easy to clean. Avoid carpets that accumulate dust and mites.

The temperature should ideally fluctuate between 18 ° to 24 ° C. The humidity from 50% to 70%. The baby's airways are very sensitive, so if the atmosphere is very dry it is desirable to have a humidifier.

The decor is recommended soft colors and pastel shades of blue or green. Decorative objects as well as being stimulating for the baby, they serve as reference points. The mobile is very beneficial for the stimulation of the infant, but should be placed a suitable distance (20 cm. The baby) not above the baby's face.

The crib and changing table.

The crib.

You must have an approximate size of 55 x 85 cm. And protected by a railing on the sides.
It is desirable to have wheels or a rolling system that allows rocking the baby. The mattress should be relatively firm so that the baby does not sink and to avoid possible deformations of the spine. During the first year is better because the baby pillow vitarla could drown in it. You can use a small towel.

The changer.

It should be as broad as possible, with raised edges and high enough for adults to not have to bend too much. You must have a padded, washable cloth.

Useful accessories for baby's first weeks.

For baby:

• Bottles: while breastfeeding directly is the best option not always possible. Later we'll tell you how to choose a good bottle.
• bottle sterilizer: to keep free of germs all accessories for the baby.
• Cleaning fluid bottles: milk easily removed without leaving a bottle attached to toxic waste.
• Pacifiers: To give the child emotional tranquility.
• Monitor: To hear your baby's condition remotely.

Breastfeeding:

• Absorbent or nipple shields: to keep you dry and comfortable while you're breastfeeding.
• Lactigel: To maintain healthy nipples breastfeed without pain.
• Nipple Protector: help you continue breastfeeding where you have flat or sore nipples.
• Nipple Trainer: to form inverted nipples.
• Breast pumps: We recommend keeping a milk bank in the refrigerator for your baby to always have milk available.

In the process of pumping, it should be noted that suck is not the same to pull or push the nipple. Strong pressure is not necessarily better. Breast milk is produced by the mammary glands when some special hormones are stimulated. These hormones are released during suckling of the baby and its production is interrupted when the mother is uncomfortable or painful.

The most important thing in the extraction of milk, is that the mother is relaxed and lactation promotes breast pump simulating the natural way a baby's sucking. In a good breast pump, such as Pigeon, you can adjust the suction force, so the mother to express milk at ease and without pain.

The newborn

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The newborn

It is a sublime moment when we finally get to see and hear the cries of the baby as expected.

The mother is crying and the dad is very excited. It's incredible that we have been able to form within our womb a little human being having the characteristics of both. It really is a miracle of life.

The first thing the doctor before cutting the umbilical cord will place the baby in the mother's chest or close to it so you can admire the newcomer. It softens the heart and we welcome you with kisses and calling him all sorts of nicknames. The emotions are intense and a possible reflection of the feelings is the inevitable tears.

The mother-child contact starts the first call intimate attachment. The baby knows this is his mom and be near it is a way to let you know "here is Mom, listen to my beats."

This moment is very special, because that sounds familiar and pleasant was the one heard in his home for nine months. That gives you security and support when it came to be with the loved ones that have so waited for him.

The father, after having attended to the mother during labor to the management of breathing and relaxation, a feeling comes to have ever lived at the time of birth. Literally, the parent who first receives the arrival of their baby, and it is he who is watching all the action.

Everything culminates in the reality that "before we were two and now we are three."

The father is not only sharing the event with his wife, but that is actively creating the links in the new relationship.

The father will have the "honor" to cut the umbilical cord minutes after birth the baby while her lungs begin to work (loud crying).

Then you can help clean the baby and loading. This is where you start a new relationship that will be important for child development (a) throughout their growth. The message we want to give the father's daughter (o) "Here I am with you."

The mother asks the doctor:
- How's the baby?
"Very good, has an Apgar score of 9 / 10, 'said the doctor.
- And what does that mean?

In 1952, the anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar was the creator of a general health assessment of the newborn baby. This assessment is made at the minute and the second evaluation after five minutes of birth.

This test assesses five specific areas of the newborn:
1. The appearance (skin color)
2. Heart rate (pulse and heartbeat)
3. The response to stimuli (natural reflexes)
4. The muscle tone (muscle activity)
5. Breathing (observation and functioning of the lungs)
Each area is given a score of 0-2 points. The maximum score of 10 points is obtained if the baby is in perfect condition, seven points being considered a good score.

The Abuelitis

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The Abuelitis

"I am a grandmother, that emotion!" "Not for nothing, but my grandson is beautiful, just look at him that nose, just like his grandfather Toño" says Mrs. Mary to meet his first grandchild in the hospital. The arrival of his grandchild is so special as it was the marriage of his only daughter.

Rather, there are no words to describe the feelings that go beyond seeing the newest member of the family. If we could take a picture of how they see the grandparents in this very minute would erect two characters of royalty, proud and joyful.

It is a moment of inspiration to physically see a successor to their hopes and dreams through grandson. Start the "abuelitis."

Immediately grandmothers are prepared to care, assist and help new parents. Grandma Mary is going away to shop for everything you need to grandson. Look for blankets and shirts who used their own children, until he found a costume for when the baby is a couple of months. At home, start looking for pictures of her husband's childhood to show the similarity between his grandson and grandfather. The grandfather very happy going to the bank to open a savings account and grandson sharing with new people.

If, before he met his teammates to play with now have the excuse that it is "Grandpa." He bought his first cart and a basketball up and has seen the toys for Christmas. They take lots of pictures and made an album to show your friends. The main topic of conversation is "my grandson and my grandson ...". Definitely "abuelitis da heartily.

Just as the role of parents is of paramount importance, the role of grandparents has its value in family dynamics. The grandparents have been through this situation, imagine, Mrs. Mary and Mr. Toño had six children, what more experience than that.

Grandparents become a bridge between the new generation and the past. Is during this transition where family traditions are passed that are essential in the culture of society. In Panama, we have many cultures and to value those traditions are forming a child more completely. This is where family values are founded.

However, the grandparents have to understand that if the child fails to consult them at any given time is because she is wrapped in its own battle for independence.

It is further recommended that grandparents reserve their opinions unless asked. This prevents the friction between parents and grandparents, which in turn are inevitable because the "first experience." But if you make the special moment in a war very uncomfortable, preferably the "grandparents" take into account certain rules of diplomacy:
1. Listen to concerns and advise them if asked. Only physical presence in those early days is a very big gift.
2. Avoid comparisons: My son Ricardo stomach slept all night. By comparison, the message you can receive is, "I'm not doing well." However, be sure to encourage them that they are doing a good job.
3. Respect the feelings and the rules of the new parents. It is preferable to speak honestly if there are differences. Reach a compromise between what parents want and what the grandparents want to say about his grandson.

4. What they need, both grandparents and grandchild, is to have a space to take time and dedication. For example, sing lullabies, share stories, read a story, listen to music while riding, but just have a few weeks old.
5. Finally, give love and affection. Most likely they were raising their own children could not give them the time they had wanted. That "abuelitis" is synonymous with love.

What to do when there are problems with breastfeeding

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What to do when there are problems with breastfeeding

The difficulties begin when mothers are rejecting the idea of feeding well before birth.

The rejection by loved ones, friends or acquaintances is through insensitive comments, prejudices and negative pressure to this noble cause.

For example, "Are you breastfeeding? ... I do not say breast, and he had nothing." "My son was very eater and will not be filled with my milk ... just gave him the formula he fell asleep."

Such comments are a message that does not encourage the expectant mother.

If she defends her decision to "Breastfeeding," despite the lack of support, will be filled with strength to remain steadfast in the battlefield. "

The reality is that we live in a society that lacks much to change. However, if we take the initiative because we believe in the wonders that mother's milk, then we made a big difference.

This is the prime time to learn the art of nursing through literature and support groups as is the La Leche League.

The baby is born and usually "battle" bigger is given in the hospital.

If we talk to the gynecologist or pediatrician and inform you in advance that the baby will be fed exclusively on breast milk, the doctors placed the order on file.

This would fulfill your desire and your baby will not get a bottle of formula while in the nursery.

When visitors come, "everyone" has something to say, what to do and how to do things, especially how "breastfeeding."

We will have to evaluate what we do. Do I want to breastfeed in front of everyone? or simply ask for excuses to withdraw the visits as "the noise and bustle" affect me.

The newborn baby also will let us know if overstimulation is affecting, as was restless.

If you have brought classical music to the hospital, this will help to relax and you can breastfeed at home.

Ask the nurse that you want your baby to sleep in her room in order to stimulate production of breast milk, because it will be available 24 hours for your baby.

The production equation is very clear: the more demand there is, more product (milk) will be obtained.

The message will reach your brain and demand to earn more through your baby's sucking, they produce more milk.

Care of the nipples is important. Since the third quarter, many times the nipples begin to secrete colostrum (first milk that has a particularly high antibody content) and these are changes that naturally the body is in preparation for milk production.

Did you know that every drop of colostrum is two ounces of milk?

When moms are beginning to "order" in those early days usually droplets are put off coming to get.

Although you do not see, colostrum is valuable (since it is not the quantity but the quality).

We varied breasts and nipples. The breast size has no effect on the ability to produce milk.

To take care of the nipples is important not to use soap on the nipple area to avoid removing natural oils produced by the body.

The importance of rest in babies

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The importance of rest in babies

Ideally, your baby learn to sleep alone from infancy. The success of this learning will occur when we realize that we can not sleep because of the baby. If we help always rocking, or while passing it along to deprive him of the great opportunity to learn to "sleep."

It is as if we tried to protect to the extent that they will not fall when they begin to walk, when the "fall" that will teach you to handle that skill.

Imagine all the work involved in coming to a new world, set the day and night. Being in the womb of the mother during pregnancy, the baby sleeps during physical activity and when the mother goes to bed is when the baby begins to kick and move. Those first weeks of age are not easy. However, we know that newborns sleep most of the time (16 ½ hours), the rest are awake. Every two hours after the baby wakes up we should lay him back (is the length enduring alertness).

As they grow, the length should not extend for about four hours.

What if we spent that period?

Let's put it this way: Babies are not able to let us know people with language: "Mom, I exceeded, you should have me lie down to sleep for a couple of hours." What it can do is stop mourn and collapse when they can not more.

When we spend the limited time period, the baby tends to over stimulated and will cost much more to reconcile the dream. If we "read" their sleep signals in time, surely it would have stayed away. For two months a baby her mother says: "It has not been asleep all day!" Means that not induced nap in time and the child is exhausted by the accumulation of deficits of hours needed sleep.

This results in a "resistance" to sleep, what triggers a "cascade effect": The fewer hours of sleep is more difficult to sleep, creating a damaging vicious circle.

On the contrary, the more the child can sleep sleep will cost less and be more alert when awake. Did you know that since 1925, Dr. Lewis Terman (father of the IQ test Stanford-Binet) published in his studies, that gifted children were those who slept more (Weissbluth, 1987).

Is not that what we want for our children, who are smart and achieve the best?

Besides good food, is its role as fathers and mothers to teach them that sleep is very important.

Routine is the key to learning. When you get up in the morning after drinking milk can sit in the bouncer and watch them while you are eating breakfast.

Talk, sing and gócenlo. After the bath, which usually induces sleep, we could use for massaging the whole body. Shew that it is time to sleep, baby making music or classical music, closing the blinds, preparing the environment. If breast-fed or bottle, it's very likely fall asleep. Place in the cradle and attach pillows to replace his arms.

If you were to wake up, rub the baby's face in the crib, give pats on the back or buttocks and hum to go to sleep.

If you rocked in the rocking chair, rocking stop long before you run fast asleep, then carefully places it in the cradle.

If a baby is taking a nap if I have to eat, according to experts, is to let him sleep. Obviously because your body is sleeping you need to.
The same routine is repeated with the rest of naps and bedtime. The hardest time is when the parents reach their work and want to be with your baby. This is where we must put the priorities, if it is true we want to play, at the expense of sleep and the baby's health.

Believe me there will be many opportunities to play. Children work routines and if we get your sleep pattern is affected. The other day, I went to visit my nephew and even though I arrived early to nap, play me and spurred me on and it cost him to take his nap and usually does. The routine has an important role in these early stages.

Many parents comment that solved the sleep problems carrying the baby to bed. There is literature that supports this method as a way of unification. How rich is thrown away and cuddle in bed with Mom and Dad! Other sleep experts recommend that alone will not only learn a natural ability but it reinforces the concept of security. The message sent by the mother when they learn to sleep in his crib is "I love you very much, but you and I have to rest." "You can do it by yourself, you can and I congratulate you."

As they grow they learn to cope with fears of darkness, monsters and other factors that are normal in the development stages as they grow, compared to children who depend on others to sleep.