Are you using SPF 100? Well you shouldn't and here's why... SPF literally means sun protection factor. Using an SPF of 15 blocks 93% of UVB radiation, whereas SPF 30 blocks 97%, and SPF 50 blocks 98%. This means that using anything above SPF 30 is only a slight percentage higher. So don't fall for the gimmicks of false advertisement and more expensive sunscreen. Skincancer.org recommends between SPF 30 and 50. Protecting against skin cancer:
Stay protected this summer!! Comment if you have any questions or want me to clarify anything :)
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That luscious hair you gained while being pregnant was due to the increase in estrogen levels-after baby, your hair begins to shed from the drop in estrogen levels. I’ve seen this time and time again over the past 6 years of doing hair; most girls are shocked by it, as their Doctor’s/nurses didn’t prepare them for this part post-partum. So, they come to me begging for a quick fix or something to help the losses! I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but honesty wins all and post-partum hair loss is a real thing, that doesn’t just go away with a quick fix. Most often it shows up between 6 weeks and 3 months and ends around 8 months post-partum (although I have seen sooner and longer). It is caused by the drop in estrogen after you’ve had baby. Here are the best ways to hide/help it, but not necessarily any quick fixes.
Feel free to email me with any more questions you might have and I would be so happy to help and answer them at [email protected] or leave a comment! Thank you-I hope you enjoyed this post! A lot of women don't realize the true benefits of breastfeeding. Right now, around 75% of women breastfeed for at least a couple weeks. It is our job as nurses to increase this percentage, not only for Moms to try harder at breastfeeding, but also to breastfeed longer than normal. Whether you choose to breastfeed or not (or if you can!), it is important to know the benefits in the case you want to start breastfeeding and/or why you should continue to breastfeed. In Europe, it is not uncommon to breastfeed until babies are 2 years old, whereas in the US, only 43% are still breastfeeding at 6 months and 22.4% at 1 year. It is recommended to breastfeed at least 9 months, preferably for 1 year. I also want to point out that if you aren't able to directly breastfeed, pumping is a great alternative with very similar benefits to breastfeeding and I have many friends who have found success with pumping. PS though-never ever buy a breast pump. Most if not all insurances provide you one for free now- check with your insurance first! They are spendy! And if you are a working Mom, get a pump to prevent decreased milk supply so you can feed for longer! Your work (by law) cannot prevent you from breaks to go and pump. So checkout the benefits and free stuff below and pass on to your friends:) Benefits for baby:
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BIG thanks to Thrifty Family Finds, use code ThriftyFree2016 to get the items below for FREE! Just pay shipping! Check out these FREE nursing covers! Free breast pads! (10 pairs) And free nursing pillow! Enjoy! Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2013). Essentials of pediatric nursing. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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