Pregnancy Nutrition and Diet

A baby’s health begins in the mother’s womb. The umbilical cord is like a direct feeding tube from mother to baby. This also means that the unborn baby is exposed to everything the mother eats and drinks. Diets with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, lean meats,...

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

How Much Weight You Should Gain During Pregnancy? Here are the answers: If you are normal weight before pregnancy, average weight gain may be 25 to 35 pounds (about 11 to 16 kg) during pregnancy. If you are overweight before pregnancy, your doctor may advise you to...

The Rights of Working Parents

rights for employed parents

A woman who is employed can receive disability benefits while she is pregnant. This is called pregnancy disability, which is for the period of time that a woman is medically disabled due to pregnancy and childbirth. This time may consist of leave without pay and/or paid leave...

Having a Healthy Baby

Your world changes forever the moment you find out you are having a baby. The future of another human being will be in your hands. Once the baby is born, you will be his guide and teacher. You will provide for his many needs. This may seem...