An independent review conducted by a panel of respected Australian Naturopaths has revealed that some of Australia’s leading prenatal and pregnancy vitamin supplements lack essential nutrients that are vital to mother and developing baby.

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Most women are aware of the benefits that prenatal and pregnancy vitamins can bring for mother and child~. However, a recent independent review conducted by a panel of Australian Naturopaths has shown that some of Australia’s leading^ prenatal and pregnancy vitamin formulas could be significantly improved.

Review panellist and Naturopath Eliza Finn of CBD Natural Health commented that “It appears that some leading Australian over-the-counter products misleadingly lack the quality and variety of vital ingredients necessary for optimal nutritional support for mother and developing baby. While most products contain high amounts of folate well known to be necessary during pregnancy, they often leave out important, synergistic and essential nutrients needed such as other B-group vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calcium, Zinc and Omega-3 fatty acids that are also important during this time. ”

The results of the review have been published on Australian vitamin information website HealthyComaprisons.com.au. Website Director Kristy Lee added “There are some fantastic products on the market, however it’s important to note that not all products offer the rainbow and dosages of ingredients necessary to support their intended benefit. Expecting mothers should always research products well or consult a health professional before making purchases that affect mother and baby’s health.”

“HealthyComparisons.com.au not only provides important information about vitamins for expecting mothers, but provides product comparisons and reviews for 33 different health categories including Arthritis, Multivitamins, Menopause, PMS and even Weight Loss.”

 “Whilst the vitamin information and reviews do not replace the personal advice of a qualified health professional, they go some way towards ensuring that there is independent information available for Australian consumers”.

For more information on the reviews and to meet the vitamin review panel, visit HealthyComparisons.com.au.

~Vitamin supplements may only be of assistance where dietary intake is inadequate.

^Top 16 Pregnancy vitamins as ranked by National Pharmaceutical Retail Sales Volumes provided by Synovate Aztec were reviewed.

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Baby wearing can be a real saviour when it’s time to soothing your baby. This practice are being practice for many years ago in Asia, north America, Africa, south America.

It’s not only promotes intimate connection between baby and the parents or caregiver. It’s also being prove that have benefit for healthy physical, intellectual and social development of infants. It promotes good digestion which is believe to great eases the distress symptoms of colic and reflux.

It’s also helping premature babies and babies who are slow weight gainers to gain weight at faster rate. As they cry less, calm, feel secure, content, because baby is hold close and it’s remind her of the womb experience. When you wear your baby, her ear is places against her mother, or their caregiver so they can hear the heart beat, beautifully regular and familiar. Reminds baby of the sound of the womb. and because the baby is held up close to the mother, the baby will able to nursed more often for long interval.

Wearing your baby in the sling also make your life easier, because you will have your hands free while you do your everyday activities. Mean while they are learn more by observing what happen around her as they have adult eyes level instead adult knee level.

By practicing baby wearing you learning a new skill. Some people may use a simple piece of cloth to safely and comfortably carry their babies. There is a learning curve with any baby product, including commercial baby carrier, rather than as a result of a product they can buy. babywearing technique can be learn in few minutes. Some techniques, such as carrying baby on your back, may take more time and practice to master, but extra effort is rewarded with increased comfort and freedom.

There is so many baby carrier in the market it can be confusing. Most carrier offering multi positions of carrying your baby depending your child age and need. Check with your local area, as sometimes there are babywearing group in the area and they have many type of baby carrier in their library, so you can borrow and try which carrier that suit you, and comfortable for you and your baby.

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Mums are generally delighted with the progress baby makes with each check-up. Some wonder when baby should have a spinal check-up. The following is a guide of when baby should have a spinal check-up.

When does your baby need a spinal check-up?

Soon after birth process

More urgent if difficult birth (forceps, suction) or caesarean birth

Baby is a poor sleeper or baby dislikes being held

Inability for baby to breastfeed

If baby favours one side for feeding

When baby starts to hold their head up

Baby constantly arches backward or constantly kicks out their legs

Colic (20% of babies have infantile colic – Chiropractic helps)

When baby sits up

When baby starts to crawl

When baby starts to stand

When baby starts to walk

If baby has any problem with their movement patterns – reflex locomotion

To check out our information on Reflex Locomotion in Babies CLICK HERE!

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The brain controls everything and relies on unhindered communication with every part of the body (every muscle, joint, organ, tissue, cell) for normal growth and development and the ongoing repair of the body. The importance of a developing baby being free of nerve interference usually caused by the birth process cannot be overstated.  All infants even those that appear healthy may have subluxations due to traumatic birth syndrome.  Every baby, including your precious little one deserves the best chance at a healthy happy life. Our children deserve to be treated naturally; Chiropractic care is one part of providing the best development opportunities for your baby.

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Vitamins for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

It’s important for pregnant women to obtain at least 27mg of ion per day to ensure that she does not get anaemia due to the increased blood supply she produces to support the growing foetus.

Calcium and Vitamin D are important for maintaining the bone integrity of a pregnant women and supporting the skeletal development of the foetus. Pregnant women should consume 1200mg of calcium and 10iu of vitamin D per day.

Whilst all of these nutrients and vitamins are said to have benefits for mother and child, you should not under any circumstances substitute qualified medical advice with information found in this article. The author does not give or purport to give any medical or healthcare advice and is not qualified to do so.

For more information about Australian vitamins visit Australia’s vitamin information website. Navigate to HealthyComparisons.com.au’ Vitamins for Pregnancy page for more information about vitamins and to compare vitamins for pregnancy.

© Kristy Lee 2008. You are welcome to reproduce this article as long as URLs are active and no changes are made to the text.

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