motherhood

Baby care tips for new moms and dads

February 22, 2011
If you are fresh out of the maternity ward with your new born baby then you must know that there is a lot of work coming your way and you have to be well prepared to deal with it all. Taking care of a baby is no easy task and must be done with the uttermost meticulousness. The comfort of the baby should be a high priority and this means that you should be regularly feeding it and changing its diapers.

Weight training for pregnant women - will it harm my baby?

February 13, 2011
Activities such as weight training were considered out of the question during pregnancy not so long ago, as women were advised to avoid all forms of strenuous physical activity. Now, however, we know that there are many advantages to staying active during your pregnancy. It is advisable that you speak to your physician before embarking on any form of exercise routine and that you avoid an excessive number of workouts so that you don't end up overdoing it and causing yourself injury, especially in the abdominal area, there are still plenty of options that will provide you with lots of benefits.