Posted 04/05/2010 on BBC News - Pregnancy exercise 'slims babies'
Researchers in New Zealand (Paul Hofman, M.D.) and the U.S. followed pregnant women in a study group. One group was asked to exercise bicycles for 40 minutes sessions, 5 times each week. The other group was not asked to exercise.
The following are the findings:
1) Exercise group's babies weighted less by average of 0.32 lb. (143 grams).
2) Babies' length did not different in the two groups.
3) Babies in both groups were well nourished
Study's conclusions:
1) Larger babies are more likely to become obese
2) Exercise during pregnancy can improve the health of mother and child.
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How to find the best reusable nursing pad?
I have evaluated nearly ten different types of nursing pads available in the market. These things are what you should be looking for if you are breastfeeding and want something better for your skin.
1) A lactating woman should use naturally contoured pads without pleats. Pleats will dig into the engorged lactating breasts and cause pressure problems against the skin. Pleats may occasionally cause pain.
2) The reusable nursing pad on the breast side should be soft and smooth to touch. Cotton tends to get rough and pill up after a couple of washes. Pilling and roughening of the lining fabric can rub on injured, soft skin. A lactating woman with nipple injuries should avoid cotton pads or disposable nursing pads. There are reusable nursing pads on the market that use engineered, technically superior fabric to eliminate pilling.
3) The absorbent material should be breathable. Looks for reusable nursing pads with "breathable" fabrics. Skin tends to overheat and stay wet if the nursing pad is not breathable. Some examples of non-breathable absorbent materials are gel, silicone, felt & sponge. Similarly, disposable nursing pads are not breathable.
4) Choose soft and thin nursing pads over thick & heavy ones. Thin nursing pads (for an average milk leaker) tend to dry faster against the warmth of the skin. Technical fabrics designed to handle moisture protect the skin better.
5) For a lactating woman with cracked nipples or skin irritation, she may want to consider using reusable nursing pads with an antimicrobial layer. An antimicrobial layer keeps the pad cleaner and discourages skin infections.
All comments are welcome.
Elly Hann, creator of EPIBI Nursing Pads & EPIBI Milk Pads
www.epibi.com
1) A lactating woman should use naturally contoured pads without pleats. Pleats will dig into the engorged lactating breasts and cause pressure problems against the skin. Pleats may occasionally cause pain.
2) The reusable nursing pad on the breast side should be soft and smooth to touch. Cotton tends to get rough and pill up after a couple of washes. Pilling and roughening of the lining fabric can rub on injured, soft skin. A lactating woman with nipple injuries should avoid cotton pads or disposable nursing pads. There are reusable nursing pads on the market that use engineered, technically superior fabric to eliminate pilling.
3) The absorbent material should be breathable. Looks for reusable nursing pads with "breathable" fabrics. Skin tends to overheat and stay wet if the nursing pad is not breathable. Some examples of non-breathable absorbent materials are gel, silicone, felt & sponge. Similarly, disposable nursing pads are not breathable.
4) Choose soft and thin nursing pads over thick & heavy ones. Thin nursing pads (for an average milk leaker) tend to dry faster against the warmth of the skin. Technical fabrics designed to handle moisture protect the skin better.
5) For a lactating woman with cracked nipples or skin irritation, she may want to consider using reusable nursing pads with an antimicrobial layer. An antimicrobial layer keeps the pad cleaner and discourages skin infections.
All comments are welcome.
Elly Hann, creator of EPIBI Nursing Pads & EPIBI Milk Pads
www.epibi.com
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