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540 Baby December

Feb 24, 2025 02:36PM ● By Laura Carter
Eveything you need to know for raising a baby in the 540 December, 2024
Feeding Charts, Prenatal Sleep Amounts, Water Births, and More!

How to Keep a Feeding Chart 

Many new parents might feel overwhelmed at the thought of so many constant frequent feedings that a newborn demands. But keeping a feeding chart to track what baby ate, how much, and when is a great and advisable way to stay organized about nutritional demands, as well as better help you predict feeding patterns and habits. 
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The Link Between Prenatal Diet and Child Growth Patterns 

A recent comprehensive study sought to discover the connection between a woman's prenatal nutrition and the future infant and child's growth patterns, specifically how eating healthier during pregnancy reduces large gestational weight and childhood obesity. Read the detailed article to find out what the findings revealed. 
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Is Sleep Training Effective?

The idea of sleeping through the night and having baby not rely on you for getting back to sleep sounds like a dream, so sleep training methods to do so sound appealing. But is it actually something that is not only effective, but also safe in the light of research that proves that babies fare better developmentally when their needs are consistently met by caregivers? 
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How Much Sleep Do You Need During Pregnancy? 

Even though it may be difficult to achieve, most experts will agree that in most cases, you need a bit more extra sleep during the prenatal months, depending on trimester. But how much sleep exactly, and why do we need this much extra rest? Check out this article which details everything you need to know. 

 
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All About Water Births 

As you begin to explore your labor and delivery options, you may be wondering about water births and if they are safe and recommended by doctors. Here's everything you need to know about them, including benefits and potential risks involved. 
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Intestines Change During Pregnancy 

We can expect lots of body parts to alter during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, but did you know that our intestines actually restructure as well? Check out the details of this interesting new discovery and why our bodies undergo this change! 
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Emotive Language Strengthens Bonding 

An interesting new study reveals that when new mothers use language to express emotions to and in front of baby, this boosts the little one's oxytocin levels, a hormone which is important for bonding and trust building. Having healthy levels of this "love hormone," which is also strengthened during childbirth and nursing, increases a baby's ability to experience more positive social interactions in life. 
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