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It is believed that fish makes kids more intelligent because it contains omega 3 fatty acids, an essential type of fat found naturally in the brain, eyes and central nervous system. The omega 3 are a simple nutrient, is a collection of several, including eicosapentaénico acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Several studies have shown that consuming foods rich in these nutrients may reduce the risk of developing certain conditions such as heart disease. Many studies have also directly related fish consumption by nursing mothers to increased cognitive (brain memory and performance) in children up to age 3. Although studies are not definitive, because there are other factors that may impact on child development, they appear to be very promising.

Pregnant women and those with newborn children, who eat fish for omega 3 should benefit from knowing the number of servings you should eat and fish species that are considered safe. To help ensure optimal health for mother and to encourage the positive development of your baby, here are some guidelines that will help incorporate the beneficial omega 3 to any diet. Read the rest of this entry »

When you get pregnant, it is important to be vigilant about the foods that benefit you and those that can harm your developing baby. The fish is a very important food for any healthy diet, but during pregnancy you eat with certain precautions. Here’s why.

The fish is perhaps one of the most reputable food that is in the books of nutrition. It is always recommended over chicken or meat because they contain a number of important nutrients like Omega 3 acids, which are great for the heart and brain. However, when deciding how much fish you can eat during pregnancy, it still generates some controversy. And not because it put into question its excellent nutritional properties, but because in some fish (especially large predators) present a pollutant that can be dangerous to the developing nervous system and brain of the baby: mercury.

So if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, we invite you to take note on how much fish is recommended to consume during the months of pregnancy, how much could be and how much might be too little.
So, the key word is moderation. Not advise you deprive yourself of eating fish, as it offers excellent nutrients for your body and your baby. But keep in mind that there are some that contain more mercury than others, so choose those that contain or not contain or contain low doses of mercury. Consider the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration (Food and Drug Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): Read the rest of this entry »

This is perhaps the most difficult to accomplish. If the mother has a minor discomfort and short course, as the flu or diarrhea, the best advice is not to take drugs, because these diseases are eliminated by the body naturally, and with general measures (rest, avoid temperature changes, have good food) evolve smoothly.

If taking medication, they should always be prescribed by the doctor, because medicate myself during pregnancy and lactation is risky for the growth of the child, who may have developmental problems or generate diseases like allergy and poisoning. Follow the recommendations: Read the rest of this entry »

Caffeine

Almost all women can take 1 or 2 drinks with it (coffee, black tea, cola or energizing) a day without harming their baby. However, some children are more sensitive, so parents should be vigilant for signs that will give your child to know whether to moderate or stop their use:

Because caffeine stimulates the nervous system, you will notice that affects the child when he revealed colic, sleeplessness, nervousness, irritability and poor appetite. Read the rest of this entry »

Alcoholic beverages consumed by lactating women can significantly affect a baby, especially if we consider that the infant brain is forming during the first year of life and therefore substances in beer, tequila, whiskey , vodka or the like may interfere with neural development and permanently affect the intellectual faculties.

Alcohol passes freely into breast milk and reaches its peak within 30 to 60 minutes after ingestion, even if taken with food reaches its highest point in 60 or 90 minutes. The best advice is to not drink alcohol, but if you think it takes into account: Read the rest of this entry »

Breast milk is a staple in the first year of life, and it depends on adequate physical growth and development of intellectual faculties, but products such as alcohol, coffee, snuff and drugs can alter their properties and affect the baby. Discover why and how to avoid problems.

Pediatricians often mentioned, again and again, that nursing a newborn is essential to ensure the health of the child. This is because breast milk contains the nutrients required for growth, and high protective ability against infection, but also because it promotes the development of joint and muscle mechanisms that allow the child to swallow and chew solid food from between the 4 and 6 months of life. Read the rest of this entry »