Parenting Articles Archive related to Weight loss

Weight loss

Weight can be a major issue in one’s life and neither parent are excluded from this nor are children. Pregnant and lactating women worry about maintaining a healthy body weight through weight loss or weight gain pratices. Most moms struggle with weight loss, as it’s difficult to eat right and find the time to exercise with their heavy schedules and parenting responsibilities. Likewise, pediatricians monitor the newborns’ weights after birth and during follow-up visits to ensure that they are thriving and there are no underlying issues. As compared to babies, toddlers tend to struggle a lot with weight because they don’t eat properly or wisely and put up a lot of resistance in terms of eating a healthy, balanced meal. Junk food, grazing, and eating in front of the TV are common culprits for bad eating habits. Good dieting habits can help parents as well as toddlers with weight loss or weight gain and maintaining their health.

May 14, 2018April 29, 2020

Maternity/Research Findings

Massive Maternal Weight Loss May Affect Breastfeeding

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as well as chemical substances that adversely affect health and are resistant to environmental degradation may have an affinity for human fat tissue. These substances can accumulate and may occasionally be released, interfering with lipid metabolism, sensitivity to insulin, and other endocrine functions. Also, early life