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540 Baby January 2025

Feb 19, 2025 11:36AM ● By Debra Caffrey
Latest news and research on raising your baby in the 540. 
Bad Baby Sleep Habits, Home Births, Making Your Partner Feel Loved, and More!

Alleviating Constipation in Babies 

It's not uncommon for babies of all ages to get constipated occasionally, especially as they transition to new food stages. But there is plenty you can do to help easy baby's symptoms and regulate their bowels. Here's a look at what foods may contribute to constipation, and what you can feed them to help. 
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The FDA's New Guidelines on Lead in Baby Food 

Though the FDA recently announced guidelines on the amounts of lead in processed baby food sold in stores, pediatricians and child advocates are disappointed in the lack of guidelines to establish such protocol and the lack of comprehensiveness. What do you need to know as a concerned parent? Learn more in the article. 
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Sleep Regression or Just a Bad Habit?

Babies and toddlers go through so many different phases in terms of sleep routines and needs that it can be hard to determine if they are having a sleep regression or have just developed a few poor habits. How can you tell the difference? Here are some useful things to keep in mind, and how you can get baby on track. 
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Less Sleep During Pregnancy and Future Heart Issues 

Studies have made a correlation between women who consistently get less than seven hours of sleep during and after the prenatal months and negative cardiometabolic outcomes, which are issues like hypertension that can affect heart health. Check out more about this important finding and why prenatal sleep is so crucial. 

 
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All About Home Births 

Laboring and giving birth at home is an option that has existed since the beginning of time, and can be a safe and cost-effective choice for many women. But before you consider it, here is a look at the pros and cons of a home birth, as well as some safety protocols to keep in mind. 
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What You Need to Know About Pitocin 

You may have already heard about the synthetic hormone Pitocin, that is often administered after delivery to induce afterbirth and prevent hemorrhage. But is it safe or necessary? Here are some details about Pitocin so you can stay informed before labor and delivery. 
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Helping Your Partner Feel Loved After Baby 

Bringing a new baby home serves as the single most relationship-altering instance in your marriage or partnership, but it doesn't have to mean a lack of intimacy, connection, and bonding just because your priorities have changed. After getting into some sort of routine, here are some special ways you can make your spouse feel loved, supported, and special as you begin life as a family. 
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