COMFYMAMALIFESTYLE

   As a first time mother, I was quite frightened when i saw my baby's first poop which was greenish black.This is referred to as meconium,your baby's first poop is this colour as a result of the amniotic fluid and all he's ingested in his mother's womb.My little one's poop gradually changed to a yellowish and seedy poop, there were times when it turned green too.O the shades of my baby's poop!   So what is the colour of your baby's poop and what do they mean?Though talking about poop may seem like a messy business, it's important mothers pay attention to their baby's poop so they would know when to panic and when not to when they see the changing texture and colour of their baby's poop.so follow me as I decode the colour and texture of a baby's poop. GREEN BLACK:This is the colour of your baby's first poop, otherwise known as meconium.this is made up of mucus and amniotic fluid and everything your baby took in while in your womb. ...

    A s  my tummy grew bigger, it became increasingly hard to get a comfy position to sleep as my favourite position to sleep was on my back, however i couldn't do that because according to research, it's not safe to sleep on your back because the weight of your uterus rests on your spine and major blood vessels as such it can block out oxygen supply to your baby and aggravate back pains,cause blood pressure to drop which in turn can lead to dizziness.     It is thus advised that you sleep on your side preferably your left side because it boosts blood flow and could help in reducing swelling in the legs(this doesn't mean you can't sleep on your right side).    Tossing and turning in a bid to get a comfortable position to sleep is what contributes to insomnia in pregnancy,so to get comfy while sleeping,you can get yourself a pregnancy pillow that is designed to provide sleep comfort while you're pregnant. It addresses the sleeping position p...

  S ome well meaning people have told me not nurse my baby for too long as this could lead to sagging breasts.hmmmm! Is that really true? Can breastfeeding lead to sagging breast?  According to research, pregnancy not breastfeeding is the real culprit for sagging breast . This is because during pregnancy, the ligaments that supports your breast may stretch as your breast gets fuller and heavier. It is this stretching that leads to sagging during pregnancy.It is not so obvious during pregnancy because your breast is full but once you finish nursing and the milk is no longer there to plump it up, a more sagging breast is noticed as such most people blame breastfeeding for sagging breasts.  Do not lose hope, there are some tips you can follow to maintain perky breast and prevent sagging. 1.wear supportive bra.wear a bra that best provides support for your breast as they increase in size 2.keep your weight under control during pregnancy.excess weight leads t...

    B reastfeeding is a natural process designed by God for a mother to feed, nourish and bond with her baby but it doesn't come naturally for most women especially for first time mothers. I for one had to struggle with the nursing position that best suit my baby and I,yet again, information to the rescue, I researched and researched until i found the best position that worked for my baby and I.           In view of the dilemma I faced here, I'd like to share with you, relevant information on the best nursing positions and what works best for whom.happy reading The above picture shows you how to position your baby for a perfect latch so he can be breastfed properly? DIFFERENT BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS CRADLE HOLD:This is the most common position but it's best used for older babies that have control of head and neck movement and that can latch on easily. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION 1.ensure your back is supported by ...

  The dreaded white line that comes with pregnancy-stretch marks! If you're fortunate enough to get away with it while pregnant, good for you . Unfortunately though 80% of  pregnant women are affected by this and it occurs mostly in the fleshy part of the skin, namely;the thigh, bum, breast and tummy.The big question now is what causes stretch marks and how can you minimise it?    The following are the causes of stretch marks in pregnancy: 1.rapid weight gain in pregnancy 2.if you're carrying a big baby 3.when your skin is not elastic enough 4.if you're carrying more than one baby 5.when you have excess amniotic fluid How can you minimise the appearance of stretch marks? 1.maintain a healthy weight gain in pregnancy as a rapid weight gain causes the skin to stretch thus resulting in stretch marks 2.moisturise your skin. According to the national enquirer, kate Middleton was able to prevent stretch marks by applying cocoa butter and vitamin e befor...