False information about fertility is unfortunately everywhere. Ask five people on the street, and each will give you different advice on everything from preconception sex to what foods you should…
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False information about fertility is unfortunately everywhere. Ask five people on the street, and each will give you different advice on everything from preconception sex to what foods you should…
I remember the screaming the most. It was the first time I had peed since giving birth to my firstborn son four years ago, and the urine soaked the stitches…
If you’re concerned about your baby’s health, you want to be certain to start healthy eating habits early. The first year of solid foods is a very important time for…
Small babies may develop spots because of the lingering maternal hormones after delivery, which may cause stimulation to the baby’s sebaceous glands. Your baby receives these hormones from the placenta,…
Fertility can be an overwhelming subject as it has many layers to it—female and male fertility, IVF, medications, procedures, surrogacy and so much more. When it’s not happening to you,…
For some pregnant people, masturbation during pregnancy is the last thing on their minds as the list of to-dos gets longer, the aches and pains increase, and you feel less…
Over the past few years we’ve seen a rise in traumatic birth stories, especially for Black women. It’s clear that pregnant Black women are more likely to experience poor treatment…
Fever in newborns can definitely be a source of concern for mums and dads, as you are flummoxed, trying to decipher the cause(s) and what to do at that point…
Did you know that there are women who are actually pregnant but are unaware that they are pregnant? Absolutely! Cryptic pregnancy is a rare case as it hardly occurs, nonetheless,…
When your baby is constantly awake during the night or finding it difficult to sleep, or even crying at nighttime, it is undoubtedly a source of concern for parents, as…
Newborn skins are usually soft, tender and delicate in nature, which even makes it more crucial for parents to adequately care for their skins. There’s nothing as soothing as knowing…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common transmittable virus that affects the respiratory tracts of most children before their second birthday. In most babies, RSV causes just a cold, however,…
Hey Mums and Dads, I know you have a lot on your mind to say. I know you have so many unanswered questions. I know the role of a parent…
Mums often seek for ways to grow their baby’s hair and are sometimes worried when there seems to be a stunted growth in the hair. But, did you know that…
As you prepare for your baby’s arrival and begin checking items off your to-do list, you’ve probably started thinking about baby names. There are so many avenues of inspiration—whether you…
Having a baby is an exciting thing I always stay and staying alert to take care of your baby is necessary. Babies wander and play a lot. Having these baby…
Two pink lines appeared on a pregnancy test after exactly three minutes of waiting—changing my life forever. It was two days before I was supposed to start my period, and…
When I joined Expectful in early 2020 I had dreams of expanding access to holistic care for moms and moms-to-be—access that goes beyond the app experience and shows up right…
I never thought I’d be a mom of three. Especially given how long it took us to feel ready to handle one baby, let alone be ready for another baby. …
In those early, bleary days after having a baby, differentiating between pure exhaustion and something more serious isn’t always easy. But since it’s estimated that up to 75% of women…