Most moms are bound to experience a form of mom guilt at some point during the growth of their child. It is a pervasive feeling of inadequacy that you may…
Your baby is here! That means your journey is just beginning. The postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester, is different for every mama. One universal truth? Mamas deserve…
When should you visit a doctor? This new year, now more than ever, it is important to take any suspected health issues seriously. You shouldn’t wait if you suspect that…
Preparing to bring a baby into the world can be one of the most exciting (and scary) times in your life, especially if you are the person who is going…
Pregnancy: What a wild and fascinating state of being. Women’s bodies are biologically programmed for the task of growing humans, and yet during each trimester, surprising, strange and downright weird…
Perhaps your toddler is having some difficulty enunciating words or you notice them getting frustrated when they try to speak, it could be an early sign of stuttering that you…
In 2009, when I first began studying to become a certified personal trainer and pre- & postnatal corrective exercise specialist, it was because I had witnessed so many close friends…
Although you can’t rush your child’s natural development, you can help boost their language skills. Some experts say that the best thing you can do is talk to your 1-year-old…
Newborns cry right from the moment they take their first breath outside the mother’s womb. While the crying is both memorable and endearing for the parents, did you know they…
Today’s author is Sharon Muza, a doula, doula trainer, and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator who teaches childbirth preparation classes as well as cesarean-specific childbirth preparation classes. She shares a simple, yet…
It is often convenient for most breastfeeding moms to store breastmilk for later. Working moms or moms who have to leave their babies at creches have even more reason to…
Life at home with a newborn ranges from wonderful and magical to hectic and depleting. Many people are surprised to learn just how much time and energy is required for…
Previously, we listed the steps to follow when massaging your baby, this is a more detailed guide. Seek your baby’s permission Gently rub some oil on your baby’s tummy and…
What kind of oil should you use to massage your baby?Health professionals do not recommend using oil or lotion for massaging the baby until they turn one month oil. This…
Just like adults, babies need to be massaged too. Apart from being extremely soothing for the baby, massages help to improve blood circulation and provide adequate bonding opportunities for parents…
Nearly everyone has used or at least heard of calamine lotion. The lotion has been popular for years and it is used by people of all ages but the question…
Skin peeling in newborns is absolutely normal as baby’s have naturally delicate skin which is very susceptible to dryness and irritation. According to experts, the skin of newborns requires no…
Partners going through a first-time pregnancy often worry about what to expect during the upcoming birth. For anyone, the unknown feels scary and since birth is (unfortunately) associated with plenty…
Mothering is one of the most difficult jobs in the world – there are no holidays or breaks, there are no “off days”. For a new born baby, the world…
Most babies get diaper rashes at some point during the course of their own growth and development no matter how careful you are. Luckily, most cases of diaper rash can…