It is pertinent for pregnant women to go through a glucose screening test. It is a routine pregnancy test conducted to check for gestational diabetes (GD) and it is done…
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,…
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…
Pregnancy can be quite a strenuous period for the most part of it, as there are countless times you feel like just relaxing, laying in bed sleeping and not doing…
Birthing a child introduces you to the parenting terrain with loads of responsibilities, revolving around caring for your child, which is not always an easy task, as it involves intense…
The stress of carrying a baby can sometimes be overwhelming for a soon-to-be mum. So, what way to help her relieve such stress than organizing the perfect, memorable baby shower…
Blue Baby Syndrome (BBS) also known as infant methemoglobinemia is a condition that occurs in some babies at an early stage in life, in which they develop a blue or…
Babies undoubtedly require so much love, care, nurture and guidance from parents. From birth to cradle, they demand so much attention, pampering and so, parents take extra care to ensure…
Babies require so much love, care and protection, hence, it is important for mums and dads to ensure they adopt healthy lifestyles. Extra care should be taken to guaranty good…
Babies gradually grow from taking breast milk or/and baby formulas, to lighter meals and then to solid healthy baby food. However, the search for the right and healthy food for…
Babies; tender, delicate and loving creatures, really do need so much care, particularly when it comes to the kinds of baby food they consume. Little wonder why mothers and fathers…
When you are pregnant, you are not just “eating for two.” You also breathe and drink for two. If you smoke, use alcohol or take illegal drugs, so does your…
Walking is safe if you are healthy and have a normal pregnancy. A moderate amount of walking does not cause early delivery, low birth weight, or miscarriage, as is commonly…
A growing number of new parents are turning to midwives and doulas to handle their delivery needs. This old-fashioned type of care has the appeal of being more natural and could allow a woman to have her child at home.
Are you wondering if you are pregnant? Missing your period doesn’t always mean you are. There are more serious and obvious signs you should watch out for if you want…
This week we turned our bedroom into a photography studio. I only have a handful of “real” photographs from my pregnancies (beyond the disembodied self-portraits of my belly that I’ve…