Hazards of Smoking during Breastfeeding Smoking during breastfeeding is harmful to you and to your baby in many ways. It is not safe to smoke when you are breastfeeding. When you smoke during breastfeeding, nicotine and other harmful (toxic) substances pass through your milk to your baby. When you smoke, your baby is also exposed …
Breastfeeding and Returning to Work Breastfeeding is good for you and your baby. It protects your baby against many illnesses and is your baby’s best source of nutrition. Babies should be breastfed (given only breast milk) for at least the first 6 months of life, and they should continue to be fed some breast milk …
How to Prevent Unhealthy Weight Gain Staying at a healthy weight is important to your overall health. When fat builds up in your body, you may become overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing certain health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, sleeping problems, joint problems, and some types of …
How to Prevent Motor Vehicle Crashes Driving is important for many people, but it can be very dangerous without using safe driving practices. Every year, millions of people are injured and thousands die in motor vehicle accidents. Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the U.S. You can …
How to Prevent Hunting Injuries Hunting comes with a risk of injury, like any sport. Hunting injuries can include gun (firearm) accidents, falls from tree stands, drowning, and more. Many of these injuries can be prevented with proper training and preparation and with the safe use of clothing and equipment. You can start by following …
How to Prevent House Fires Most house fires start in the kitchen or from unattended open flames, like a candle or fireplace. You can take steps to lower your chances of having a house fire and to know what to do if you have a house fire. How can a house fire affect my family? …
How to Prevent High Cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs in small amounts. Your liver makes all the cholesterol that your body needs. Having high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. Extra (excess) cholesterol comes from the food you eat, such as animal-based fat (saturated fat) …