A Womb With a View.....

A Womb With a View.....
by Lisa Belkin

Over the centuries, most cultures have believed — and then dismissed the belief — that what happens to you in the nine months before you are born can affect everything that you become in life.


You may have already heard about the book. It’s the one on the cover of Time magazine this week. The one that is filled with such facts as
Eating chocolate during pregnancy can lead to a happier, less fearful baby.

Eating lots of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury during pregnancy produces smarter kids, with better social, communication and motor skills.

“Moderate” levels of stress during pregnancy is associated with accelerated brain development at 2 weeks of age and better motor and mental development scores at age 2.
to read more click on link.....


http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/a-womb-with-a-view/

SIMILAC INFANT FORMULA RECALL...another reason why breast is best

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Drugmaker Abbott Laboratories said Wednesday it is recalling millions of containers of its best-selling Similac infant formula that may be contaminated with insect parts.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Abbott-recalls-infant-formula-apf-3944096307.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=2&asset=&ccode

3 hugs a day....not the maximum :-) Touch those babies of yours!!

Ever meet a kindergartener who seemed naturally compassionate and cared about others' feelings? Who was cooperative and didn't demand his own way? Chances are, his parents held, carried and cuddled him a lot; he most likely was breastfed; he probably routinely slept with his parents; and he likely was encouraged to play outdoors with other children, according to new research findings from the University of Notre Dame.

http://www.physorg.com/news204201579.html

Fathers to be.....:-)

Dads and partners are in as much need to be educated and prepared for the birth of their babies.....here is a great site for tips and ideas!

http://www.fatherstobe.org/