{"id":20313,"date":"2017-12-18T08:47:49","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T15:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preemietwins.com\/?p=20313"},"modified":"2017-12-16T15:51:25","modified_gmt":"2017-12-16T22:51:25","slug":"embracing-organic-lifestyle-premature-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preemietwins.com\/embracing-organic-lifestyle-premature-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing the Organic Lifestyle with a Premature Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moms of preemies know that we often have to face a very different set of challenges than parents of full-term babies. There are important differences that affect our baby’s health; often, for instance, our baby will require physiotherapy to strengthen muscles and obtain greater balance. Additionally, although breastfeeding is crucial from birth<\/a>, very premature babies can find it difficult, because many of the reflexes needed (including coordinated sucking, swallowing and breathing) may not be fully developed. For these and many other reasons, our baby (and, indeed, our entire family) can benefit from adopting an organic lifestyle.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The good news for mothers of preemies is that breastfeeding is possible from as early as 28 weeks gestation. To encourage our baby to breastfeed, many methods can be used together, including kangaroo mother care (which promotes healthy brain development), giving baby lots of skin-to-skin contact, and using pumping and milk storage to encourage milk production.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If your baby is on formula<\/a>, organic milk is the ideal choice, though it is important to rely on certified organic brands that do not contain corn syrup and which have healthy doses of multiple vitamins, as well as a good balance of Calcium, Iron, and Zinc. When it comes to premature babies (and all babies, as a matter of fact), the less chemical ingredients and the more natural, the better<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [amazon_link asins=’B001BM4JLC,B00CTZMZ7U’ template=’CopyOf-ProductGrid’ store=’preemietwinswp-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’89f33441-e2b3-11e7-b7b1-dddb11987eaf’]<\/p>\n It is amazing how time flies when you have a baby; from the time your baby is around six months, they will probably enjoy the natural sweetness of carrot mash, cooked apple or pear purée, pulsed courgettes, etc. Prepare all these delicious foods with organic fruits and vegetables if possible. Recent research published in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that organic crops have significantly higher concentrations of antioxidants. For instance, they have around 50% more anthocyanins (which protect against inflammation, viruses and cancer) and flavonols (which reduce the risk of numeours diseases) than conventional crops. Organic foods also contain lower levels of heavy metals, which can be detrimental to human health.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBreastfeeding and Organic Baby Formula<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
Weaning and Organic Fruits and Vegetables<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n