9Moons

08/26/2022

According to a Japanese study "Association between maternal fermented food consumption and child sleep duration at the age of 3 years: the Japan Environment and Children’s Study". https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-022-13805-6

64200 pairs of mothers and children, infants and toddlers are more likely to sleep 10 hours or more if their mothers consume fermented food (like cheese and miso) when .

Children need a sufficient amount of good-quality for healthy development. From the period to and then early , sleep patterns change with the child’s development.

Short sleep duration has been reported to negatively affect physical and neurological development, including obesity in infancy and childhood and hyperactivity at 6 years of age.

One of the factors that affect children is the of their mothers during pregnancy, which is recognized as a lifestyle factor.

For example, -containing and are thought to influence the and have received considerable interest because they are associated with maternal health or, conversely, the development of diseases, depending on the amount consumed.

It has also been reported that children born by cesarean section are at higher risk of mental and developmental disorders, and one possible reason for this is that they are not exposed to their mother's at .

Background Using cohort data from the Japan Environment and Children’s Study (JECS), we previously reported that the risk of sleep deprivation in 1-year-old children was reduced with a higher maternal intake of fermented foods, particularly miso. The present study, which evaluates children from th...

05/31/2022

If you are new to the world of pregnancy and parenting, you may have come across the term “rainbow baby” on social media. What does it mean? Swipe to find out! 🌈

05/30/2022

It may feel challenging to wait to resume an exercise routine if you loved movement before your baby’s birth, but it will be worth it. You just had a major abdominal surgery, which involved cutting through many layers of abdominal tissue, and taking it slow is essential to avoid experiencing any potential complications or setbacks.

05/30/2022

“✨ Double trouble ⁠⠀
✨ You’ve got your hands full⁠⠀
✨ Gosh, two must be hard⁠⠀
✨ Two, that’s a lot of work ⁠⠀
✨ You must be exhausted ⁠⠀
✨ I don’t know how you do it with two babies! ⁠⠀
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Just a few of the many things I hear when out and about with the twins…⁠⠀
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✨ Yes, I’m tired. ⁠⠀
✨ Yes, I have my hands full.⁠⠀
✨ Yes, it can be (very) hard work.⁠⠀
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BUT, it’s also incredibly special 💛 ⁠⠀
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And honestly, I found the last couple years of my life trying to conceive through fertility treatment much harder than the hard days with my twins. I would much rather be sleep deprived, covered in sick and spend my days with two crying babies than be going through my IVF treatment again, praying and waiting for my turn to be a mummy. ⁠⠀
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My twins are my double rainbow blessing, who of course like to keep me on my toes but how lucky am I to be able to say that?! ⁠⠀
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So whenever those comments are shared with me in passing, I graciously smile and tell them that whilst yes, it can be hard, it’s absolutely double the joy 💫 ⁠⠀
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📸: Mason & Blair, my double rainbow 🌈🌈 ⁠⠀
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I’m going to be sad when I can’t quite hold them both at the same time! Those are some of my favourite moments ❤️”⁠⠀
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05/30/2022

It’s rough put here 🥴

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05/29/2022

Posted • Let's talk about fat! Here are a few fast facts you might appreciate. ⁠
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👍🏽 Babies are growing at a fast rate but have small stomachs. This means that they need to both eat frequently and to eat food that is high in calories. ⁠
👍🏽 Gram per gram fat has more than 2x more calories than carbs or protein. ⁠
👍🏽 Fats are also needed to absorb vitamins A, E, D, and K. These are appropriately called the fat-soluble vitamins. ⁠
👍🏽 Fat is also needed for the body to make hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. ⁠
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Sooooooo needless to say, fat is important and ya' best be serving it up! These foods pictured are just a handful of ideas for you to play on.”

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05/28/2022

Being a first-time mom can be scary! What fears awaited as you left the hospital?

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05/28/2022

“Part of my pregnancy planning is looking at my finances and realistically mapping out what I will spend in my first year as a mom. If you are a single parent, you will be head of the household and bread winner all at once. The average cost for a child’s first year is $12,000. But for me, when I start factoring in childcare prices, I’ll be looking at a higher number.

Disclaimer: this number can vary greatly based on your lifestyle and where you live - this is just MY estimate!”

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05/27/2022

Accurate 😂

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05/27/2022

If you’ve noticed any breast changes during your pregnancy, know that this is completely normal, and no cause for concern. It’s unusual for a woman to develop anything serious (like breast cancer) during pregnancy. But let your provider know about any lumps that are hard or otherwise concerning.

05/26/2022

Feeding frenzy time!! 🤣

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05/26/2022

UTIs are urinary tract infections. They're generally caused by bacteria from your skin, va**na, or re**um that enter your urethra and travel upstream. You can have a UTI in any part of your urinary tract, which starts at the kidneys, where urine is made; continues through tubes called ureters down to the bladder, where urine accumulates until you p*e; and ends with the urethra, a short tube that carries the urine outside your body.