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Hydration

Hydration is the process of keeping the body supplied with enough fluid.

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Foods hydration supplements and what to avoid

Foods hydration supplements and what to avoid

Hydration around labor, birth, and early recovery Fluid needs are not identical throughout the perinatal period. In early labor, a person who is clinically well and permitted to drink may tolerate small, frequent amounts of water or other suitable fluids. As labor progresses, nausea, vomiting, sweating, rapid breathing, fever, or prolonged exertion can increase losses. […]

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Meal prep and recovery planning before birth

Meal prep and recovery planning before birth

Start with realistic postpartum physiology The first weeks after birth are metabolically and physically demanding. The uterus is involuting, lochia is changing, wounds may be healing, breast or chest tissue may be establishing milk production, and sleep is often fragmented. Even after an uncomplicated vaginal birth, many people have perineal swelling, hemorrhoids, constipation risk, musculoskeletal […]

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Growth After Illness or Feeding Difficulties

Growth After Illness or Feeding Difficulties

Why Illness or Feeding Problems Can Slow Growth Infant growth depends on a sustained balance between energy intake, nutrient absorption, metabolic demand, and the energy required for movement and recovery. Acute illness can disturb several of these factors at once. A baby with fever, respiratory disease, infection, pain, or gastrointestinal symptoms may feed less frequently […]

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Managing baby needs on the go

Managing baby needs on the go

Start with a realistic outing plan Managing baby needs on the go begins before you leave. Consider the destination, travel time, access to clean water and changing facilities, weather, likely crowding, and how quickly you could return home. For a first outing after a difficult night, a brief walk or one-stop errand may be more […]

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