The first 1,000 days of life are an important period for children’s growth and development. From the moment babies begin growing in their mothers’ wombs until they are 2 years old, children are the most sensitive to interactions with the environment. During this time, babies grow quickly, and their organs and essential body structures are forming. Therefore, this is a very important time for mothers to keep their babies healthy, by taking care of their own health, watching what they eat and making sure they are not exposed to excessive stress or toxic substances. Doing the right things for a baby’s health during this early period can set the child on the path to a healthy life.
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