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Charlton/Southbridge Smart Shopper
May 16, 2018
HEALTH & BEAUTY
A guide for health and well-being for you and your family. Tips to Boost Your Baby’s Health from Day One
are far-reaching and include protection against diseases and conditions such as respiratory tract infections, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and certain cancers in (StatePoint) New moms want to babies, and can reduce a mother’s give their babies everything they risk of breast and ovarian cancers. need to grow up healthy and strong -- and the first six months are some • Get more out of breastmilk. of the most important, helping For all of breastmilk’s benefits, determine the course of their health its third most abundant nutrient trajectories. is indigestible by babies’ bodies. But recent research from Evivo, During this crucial time, there are a maker of baby probiotics, has many different ways that parents solved the paradox: this component can help create a foundation for of breastmilk is actually the perfect life-long health. nourishment for a key type of beneficial gut bacteria critical • Breastfeed. Breastfeeding is to the development of a baby’s recommended by the American metabolism and immune system Academy of Pediatrics, as it’s the during the first six months of life. best source of nutrition for your baby and is beneficial to both It’s this initial setup of good mothers and children. The benefits gut bacteria that helps fight off New Location Opening May 31st!
Women’s Health of Central Massachusetts Welcomes Harrington Physician Services Obstetric Patients to their New Office!
potentially bad bacteria linked to colic, eczema, allergies, asthma, diabetes and obesity. “Unfortunately, the last 100 years of modern medicine have created a negative shift in the balance of good vs. potentially harmful gut bacteria in most U.S. babies, due to the unintentional consequences of antibiotic use, C-section deliveries and formula feeding,” says Dr. Tanya Altmann, MD, and spokesperson for Evivo. “But parents can restore their baby’s gut microbiome with probiotics.” To get more out of breastmilk, and promote your baby’s developing metabolism and immune system, Altmann recommends incorporating a probiotic such as Evivo into your routine. Evivo is the only probiotic clinically proven to restore a baby’s gut to the way nature intended. To learn more, visit evivo.com. • Good nutrition. If you are breastfeeding, consider keeping a food diary to note how your baby responds after you eat different foods. It’s also important to follow safety recommendations regarding
alcohol consumption, prescription medications and caffeine. • Regular check-ups. Follow your pediatrician’s guidelines for scheduling checkups carefully. These appointments are crucial to ensure your baby is growing at a healthy rate, having healthy reflexive responses and is infectionfree. This is also one of your best opportunities to have all of your questions answered. Lastly, these appointments will include all the vaccinations your baby needs. • Healthy interactions. Spending time with your newborn is critical for their physical and emotional health, as well as his or her neurological development. Spend as much time as possible with your baby. If you go back to work, be sure that your baby’s caregivers spend plenty of time holding, playing and speaking to your baby. The right nutrition and habits can reduce a child’s risk for many common health conditions. Take every step you can to offer your child the healthiest future possible.
164 South Street, Southbridge, MA (Adjacent to Harrington Hospital campus)
Board-Certified Obstetricians & Midwives:
Amy Chang, MD Tiffany Forti, MD, MPH Stanley Surette, MD Leah Wilson, MD Cynthia Joslyn, CNM Convenient in-office ultrasound. Free parking.
For An Appointment: (508) 755-4861 Deliveries performed at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester. Harrington Physician Services will transition to a full-time Gynecology practice on June 1, 2018. For more information, call (508) 765-5981.
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