Ask Our Experts: Grandmothers and Early Education
I am a mother of two young children ages three and a half years old and 7 months old. My older son takes after me, a Malaysian Chinese where else my youngest, also a boy, resembles his father who is…
Your Perineum: Not As Obscure As You Might Think
The perineum is the area of skin and muscle found between the vagina and anus. During pregnancy and childbirth, this area undergoes a certain degree of tension and trauma. It plays a role in childbirth and makes it possible for…
The Basics of Economical Parenting
As costs of living spiral and essential items, including baby stuff show bigger price tags than ever before, more and more parents are trying to look for ways to cut down on costs and spending. Here, we bring to you…
Pregnant Mothers Need To Know Their Thyroid Status
Expectant mothers who are experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism should get tested immediately. It is not an uncommon sight to see soon-to-be mothers and doting dads doing everything they can to prepare for the arrival of their precious little one.…
Getting Around Postpartum Depression
Due to the sudden hormonal and chemical unrest that take place in your body after childbirth, many women experience a form of depression often called the ‘baby blues’, which tends to occur during the first few weeks after giving birth.…
Perineum Massage Techniques
Perineum care is important for pregnant women, since this obscure area of one’s body is actually an exceptionally functional one during vaginal births. Perineal massages are said to be most beneficial in prepping up the area for childbirth. To begin,…
Playing to Learn and Learning to Play
When a baby is playing, even with his toes, he is busy discovering. In this case, about his body and the fact that those toes are part of him. He’ll want to know everything there is to know about them,…
Splurging on Baby Stuff: Yes or No?
Your baby is the grandest, newest love of your life and naturally, you’ll feel the urge to give him or her the best you possibly can. However, as much as you’d like to indulge in expensive items, overspending for your…
Pregnancy Complications: Preventing the Preventable
To be pregnant is a precious gift for every woman but it is nevertheless a delicate situation which needs care and due attention. Complications can arise and when they do, a mother’s health and that of her baby may be…
Skin Changes During Pregnancy
With pregnancy comes radical changes within the body which is mostly due to hormones adjusting to accommodate the various needs of a pregnant body. As part and parcel of pregnancy, everything from a pregnant woman’s moods to her appetite will…
