From masterpieces on your white house walls to drawings, every parent should secretly treasures those milestones of growth. Parent should persuade children to learn more in a fun way, but in fact it boosts their memory skills and hand-eye coordination. Give them the tools, your moral support, and also of course do not forget food or supporting growing up milks (eg. Similac Gain IQ ) rich in brain nutrients for support from within.^{1, 5}

Helps with Concentration

Children can remain focused on things more often than is believed by parents. This is so as long as it draws their attention and is up to them how they go about it. If you give them a topic and let them interpret the answers, they will concentrate on colors, shapes, and composition. Most children love drawing and it is a type of outlet to let them establish the concepts of concentration. Once they are done with their piece, asking them to explain what they drew will allow them to observe small details and recall memories, which will help your child mature in learning ability.^{1, 2}

Boosts Creative Thinking, Expression, and Individual Confidence

With the right crayons, brushes, and a safe space to create, children can creatively explore art. It will help them express feelings in a way where words cannot. Here, it is a great way to let shy children tell you how they feel without having them be forced to talk.^{1, 3}

When your child is allowed to make physical representations, be it through art or show & tell, of their feelings and ideas, they gain confidence. And what happens when a child has more confidence and better concentration skills? They become better at learning by making a child’s brain work visually, kinesthetically, and semantically. Cognitively, the movements of hands, wrists, and fingers while drawing helps improve them as it provides immediate visual feedback on how your child uses it.^{1, 3}

How Nutrition Plays a Part

Breakfast can hold you over till the next meal without getting restless, especially a child with an active mind. Eating nutritious foods like avocado, kiwifruit, pineapple, strawberries, eggs, cheese, nuts, and oats provides your child with the necessary brain nutrients (Lutein, DHA & RRR Natural Vitamin E, folate, vitamin B6, choline, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin C, and Protein).⁴ Not only are those essential for brain development, these also help support the cells that help in regulation of mood and storing memory. In other words, the more colorful your child’s plate is naturally, the more their brain can concentrate on learning.^{4, 5}

Art is not only reserved for classy museums, but for museums of the home and mind where we get to be a part of our child’s milestones. Let your child draw and create because it could provide them a head start in academia. Because good nutrients for the brain matters as much as a stimulating environment, it is important that your child eats a balanced diet. The right amount of nutrition matters and when food alone is not enough, Similac Gain IQ  can help.⁵ With a unique combination of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), lutein, and natural vitamin E to help support vision and brain development^6,7 and 2’‐FL HMO & Nucleotides to help support immunity, your child can both learn and thrive.^8,6 Talk, teach, learn, and explore together with your child as social interactions are as important as nutrition when it comes to helping them thrive.

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The sensation or urge to vomit during pregnancy, known as morning sickness, is common. Morning sickness commonly happens during the first trimester, which is likely due to fluctuations in hormones. It can happen again during other stages of pregnancy, but it is more likely due to the pregnant location pressing against the mother’s stomach.¹

To alleviate morning sickness, try:

• To eat frequent snacks or meals, five to six small, throughout the day.
• Eating slower than usual.
• To avoid foods with aromas that bother you.
• Drinking plenty of fluids.
• Avoiding overly fatty and spicy foods.
• Taking your required supplements with food.
• To eat a small snack, such as crackers, before getting out of bed in the morning.

Look to snacks for soothing morning sickness

You can ease stomach discomfort by:

• Consuming cold foods such as smoothies and yogurt
• Drinking the occasional cooling fruit-flavored carbonated water
• Having easy-to-digest crackers, toast, and rice
• Snacking on fruits such as bananas and fruit sauce
• Having some real ginger soda, fresh ginger tea, or candied ginger

What to do when morning sickness persists

Morning sickness varies in every person and it is not harmful during pregnancy. But if the symptoms feel more severe than normal or are prolonged, please consult your doctor for diagnosis and instructions.

Reference(s):

1. https://abbottfamily.com.sg/articles/nutrition/morning-sickness#

It is beneficial to include more fiber and other types of nutrition in your diet during pregnancy. It benefits your digestive health by preventing constipation and nutrient absorption. Though fiber is important, some mothers only consume less than they should, due to either loss of hunger or cravings for nutritionally poor foods. Today we will review some important fiber facts and provide beneficial information on how Similac MUM can support you during pregnancy.^{1, 3, 4}

Fiber and pregnancy digestion facts

Fiber cannot be digested by the body itself and requires probiotics to do it. Fiber that feeds probiotics (the good bacteria in the gut responsible for fighting off the bad ones) is called Prebiotics. Here are some benefits worth highlighting for fiber:^{1, 2}

Controls Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Gaining weight is a given, but it can be controlled. High-fiber foods keep you feeling fuller longer to prevent overeating cravings. Weight control during pregnancy allows for easier control while breastfeeding and post pregnancy. High-fiber diets, especially, can reduce caloric intake by 10%, which can be a significant amount by the fact that you will less likely be eating junk or fatty foods.¹

Improves Bowel Movement During Pregnancy

Because of certain hormones (progesterone) being produced during pregnancy, constipation is common. Fiber helps with fluid absorption and softens stool so it is easier to pass so consuming more fiber will prevent discomfort. By the advice of your Medical Professional, consume fiber as recommended and ask about taking supplements to help.¹

Regulate blood sugar and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

Fiber slows down the absorption of food and sugar, thus preventing blood sugar from rising too quickly. Certain hormone production during pregnancy causes blood glucose to accumulate more in the blood so taking more fiber can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.¹

If blood glucose were to be left unchecked, it causes damage to blood vessels and nerves related to the heart. This can cause a mother to develop heart diseases and increase the risk of strokes. Fibers help lower cholesterol by trapping cholesterol-rich bile acids in the digestive system so they do not end up in the blood.¹

How to add more fiber to your diet

Fiber intake must be done gradually to give your body time to get used to that type of diet. Start out by spreading fiber content over six meals in a day or schedule them in during snack time. Good natural sources of fiber are bananas, dark greens, nuts, beans, and potatoes.¹

You always want what is best for your child, so even during pregnancy you try your best to be healthy yourself. But sometimes we all need a little help and pregnant mothers need as much help as they can get. That is why when they feel like they are not getting enough fiber or other nutrients, Similac MUM as scientifically formulated to support the nutritional needs for pregnant and breastfeeding mums without causing excessive weight gain .² The scientific combination of Lutein, Natural RRR Vitamin E, DHA, Chlorine, Folic Acid and Iron support brain and eye development.

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Source:

1. https://abbottfamily.com.sg/articles/nutrition/fiber#
2. Huynh DTT et al. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2017 May 7: 1-9 – https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14767058.2017.1320984
3. Brown, Lisa S. PhD, RD et al. Nutrition Requirements During Pregnancy. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, LLC. pg. 5, 8. 2011 – http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763777920/77920_ch01_001_024.pdf (PDF document)
4. https://abbottfamily.com.sg/products/page/similac-mum

Pregnancy can be a time filled with joy ‐ and, like many women, you may experience some physical complaints during that period. The list below covers some of the most common problems pregnant women experience, along with tips for how to manage them: