Maternal obesity, usually associated with the adverse birth outcomes, has been a serious public health concern. Studies examining its effect on the physical and cognitive development of children have ...
Less physical activity for infants below one year of age may lead to more fat accumulation which in turn may predispose them to obesity later in life, suggests a study led by researchers at the Johns ...
Objective To examine the relationship between postpartum physical activity and maternal postnatal cardiometabolic health, breastfeeding, injury, and infant growth and development. Design Systematic ...
WATERLOO - Mandy Zuck lies her newborn son, Kaleb, down on a mat and awaits instructions. Zach Hardy, a massage therapist at the College of Hair Design, instructs her to rub tiny Kaleb's belly in a ...
In eight short months, your baby has probably done some incredible things. They may already be sitting up on their own, enjoying solid foods, and looking downright adorable munching on their toes.
A loving mother’s caress is more than simple comfort to an infant. Scientists have known for decades that touch is critically important for a child’s healthy development, according to an article in ...
Children develop at different paces, but the average birth weight of a full-term male baby is 3.3 kilograms (kg) and 3.2 kg for a female. Growth charts can provide a guide to the average weight of a ...