Iron is needed by the body to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to your organs and tissues. During pregnancy, the body has to make extra blood for the mother and her baby and so…

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If starting a family is not yet in a couple’s plans, then some family planning techniques are called for. While the use of conventional contraceptives are popular among women, not everyone is keen on them. For these women, more natural…

Although the pediatrician is the one you normally consult in regards to the health and well-being of your child, there are many other doctors too who have dedicated their lives to the study of children’s health. These professionals are just…

Babies seem to have more things than they would possibly need, even before they’re born, thanks to all those shopping sprees and baby gifts! Apart from the fact that there may be an accumulation of unnecessary stuff in your baby’s…

Due to the sudden hormonal and chemical unrest that take place in the 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.…

As soon as you tell someone you are trying for a baby, everyone seems to have an opinion about what, where, when and how to do it. Chances are, a lot of what you hear could simply be nonsense, especially…

It’s not a very common opinion that teaching a baby to read is possible, but the fact remains that it’s highly likely to happen by default even, provided the little one is surrounded by a literacy rich environment. Mind the…

Dealing with diaper rash is part and parcel of childcare, especially in the first year or so of your child’s life. It is not an indication of being a negligent parent in any way. No parent is unfamiliar with the…

Confinement is an Asian traditional “quarantine” practice for new moms, aimed at helping them recover from the rigours of pregnancy and labour. In Malaysia, all three main ethnic races – Chinese, Indian and Malay – exercise confinement according to their…