Working Moms Blog

In Part 1 of this Sleep Self Help article series, we got an overview of some of the factors that cause disruption in our sleep and prevent us from relaxing and resting enough each day.Let us now look at some key questions that you can learn to regularly ask yourself to increase your self awareness quotient. This will help you take control of your stress to manage it more effectively.Find Out What Triggers YouTake a few minutes every day to see wh...

Lets discuss some weight loss solutions that will work quickly without any health risks. Does that exist? In this article I'll talk about some common concerns for you to be aware of, weight loss tips to get you started and things you should definitely avoid while breastfeeding. I'll also suggest a safe option for those of you who are interested in a plan that works.COMMON CONCERNSHow soon is too soon to start dieting? Some experts feel that you s...

Fenugreek seed is a medicinal and therapeutic herb whose use dates back to ancient Greece and Rome. The uses of the fenugreek seed were actually quite diverse, but primarily this natural seed was used for an array of "female problems", including the stimulation of milk production in mothers who were having difficulty producing enough breast milk to feed their infants.Fenugreek is still used for this purpose to this day, and you might be surprised...

The natural way in which a mother feeds her new born baby, instead of on artificial formulas like cow's milk is called lactation or breastfeeding. There are many advantages that breastfeeding has over artificial formulas. E.g., the mother's milk is easier to digest, it prevents constipation, protects the baby from many infectious diseases. The benefits also include:1) Promotion of healthy oral development. 2) Bonding and skin to skin contact betw...

Breastfeeding and smoking is an issue a lot of people ask me about. I'm assuming you know you should not smoke while you're pregnant! The nicotine you ingest smoking will go through your body and into your baby's body, addicting it just as surely as you're addicted. Not only might your child suffer from the harmful effects of all of those chemicals you're passing on, but when it's born, it will go through withdrawal symptoms.So, if you're pregnan...