10 Best Pregnancy Apps
What an era to be pregnant! Other than your regular check-ups at the doctor’s office, mums today can also have the time of their lives with digital tools that provide a myriad of info and service to them throughout their…
Childbirth Myths To Be Wary Of
When it comes to women and childbirth, myths and old wives’ tales have always been a-plenty! What’s worse, as time goes by, new myths come along… Here are some of the popular ones, of old and new. A new mum…
Have a Problem Free Pregnancy
If you’re planning to have a baby, the first thing you should take seriously is your health, for it is the main determining factor of a smooth, uneventful pregnancy. This is especially so if you have a history of health…
Infusing Fun into Your 9 Months
Pregnant? Congrats! For the next 40 weeks, you may find yourself getting rounder, wider and heavier, but you’ll also have the best gift ever at the end of your pregnancy – your baby! So, in the meantime, here are some…
The Many Reasons for a C-Section
Countless women today have to thank their lucky stars for the popular surgical procedure called cesarean section. A cesarean section may be defined as a birth that occurs through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus rather than through…
Where’s My Pregnancy Glow?
Pregnancy glow – the term used to refer to the lustrous hair, sparkling eyes and glowing skin that a pregnant woman seem to acquire as part of pregnancy. Some women however, need a little coaxing in terms of health habits…
Challenges of the Pregnant Working Mum
Pregnant and working? We applaud you! For some women, especially those who are lucky enough to not suffer from any form of pregnancy sickness, working is one way to wait out the nine months while still generating an income. There…
You’ve Got To Move It, Mama!
No matter how worn out you feel a little exercise is beneficial, even for pregnant women. Unless you’re ordered by your doctor to go on a bed rest for health reasons, being too sedentary while you’re pregnant isn’t good for…
Happy New Mum: Postpartum Care
Right after a woman gives birth, her body goes through a postpartum period which lasts up to eight weeks. Postpartum care is crucial during this period to ensure that the new mum’s vulnerable body does not run into any health…
Baby Blues: Signs You Might Have It
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.…