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If there exist more or less suitable times to quit smoking, there is probably no better time to do so than when people plan to have a baby. A healthy baby is guaranteed to be born to a healthy mother, but it is rare for those who have some kind of bad habits.

For many new moms extra weight gained with pregnancy is a big deal and they are desperate to get rid of it as quickly as they can, however, as any other weight loss process it takes time and patience.

Pregnancy is one of the best times in a woman’s life but can sometimes bring on acid reflux that makes them uncomfortable. Acid reflux during pregnancy is not at all uncommon. Studies have shown that 8 out of 10 women experience mild to severe heartburn and acid reflux due to hormonal changes during pregnancy.

A recently conducted research has provided evidence that smoking during pregnancy can be directly associated with the baby’s risk for SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

According to a recent Cochrane Systematic Review, the best method for women to lose weight after pregnancy is to combine a right diet with efficient forms of exercise.Women usually gain a certain amount of weight during and right after pregnancy, which is a normal metabolic process designed by nature to protect both the mother and her newborn during pregnancy and the lactation period.

Pregnancy can be a big factor involved in female-pattern hair loss, say researchers from Atlanta, Georgia. Actually, losing hair just after giving a birth is not a pathological condition, as it was believed before, but a totally normal phenomenon. According to studies, postpartum hair loss represents a regular part of the hair growth cycle.

You had everything checked and double checked for your baby s arrival: diapers, wipes, onesies, bottles, car seat and stroller. But how does a mother prepare for postpartum depression? Is there a checklist for dealing with feelings of sadness, irritability, and the emotional ups and downs of being a new mom?

Do you struggle with weight loss? Some days, you feel gung-ho. You re ready to eat salad and chicken all day long, forsaking desserts for good. Other days, you feel completely hopeless. You think, quot;why bother? quot; as you reach to open a bag of cookies.