Explore self-care tips for managing both the emotional and physical changes that occur during the postpartum period.
Some mothers do certainly have concerns when their babies are straining and crying to pass out poo. This situation happened to me with my second baby. He was always finding…
Immunization protects your child’s immune system against childhood diseases. The reactions include fever….
Women’s fashion is one of the most evolving and changing elements in history even faster than latest car upgrades. Well this has been the case for centuries as we have…
If you have a pool, go to a local pool, or expect to be poolside on a family vacation, pool toys are essential if you have children. Swimming and floating are fun, but let’s face it — it doesn’t take much for little ones to get bored. When they are through with relaxation, they will […]
Mothers nowadays are a lot conscious about their health today which is a good thing. Some of us regularly go to the gym to keep fit and burn some excess…
Setting all the physical ailments of pregnancy aside, one perk is going nine months without a period. After giving birth, all postpartum women bleed for a few weeks to expel all the remnants of pregnancy. This is called lochia, and once lochia dries up after giving birth, you may wonder what to expect from your […]
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Going back to work after maternity leave can feel overwhelming. You miss your baby, you’re readjusting to work life, and you need to factor in the time and means to pump while working. Expressing milk using a breast pump can feel like a full-time job. If you face obstacles when pumping in the workplace, returning […]
It is normal for children to sense fear about certain events or circumstances like being in a school play, passing a growling dog, or sleeping in the dark. But more…
The postpartum period can be overwhelming in many ways, even for a seasoned mom. You’re facing sleep deprivation, navigating care for a newborn, and your changing body. Ensuring you are taking care of yourself and being comfortable postpartum is essential. One way to do that is to ensure you have postpartum clothes that you feel […]
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It starts with a feeling of panic, sometimes mixed with extreme irritability. You’re stressed out, touched out, and one more “no” from a toddler or kiddo yelling “Mom!” might make you explode. You woke up on the wrong side of the bed, probably because you woke up with a foot in your face if your […]
Learn when your baby might be ready to move from their bassinet to a crib and learn five tips to help make the transition smoother.
If you’ve flown with a baby on an airplane, you know it’s one of the least fun things you can do with a small child. These lap babies squirm and cry, their ears pop, and you end up a sweaty, exhausted mess, questioning many of your life choices. However, despite the horror of dealing with […]
Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition. Moving in labor serves two very important purposes. First, it helps you cope with increasingly strong and painful contractions, which signal your…
What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the fast or slow paced movement of blood through the arteries. It is registered as two numbers, as the heart beats (the systolic…
That burning sensation in your chest or throat that makes you feel so uncomfortable while sleeping or just chilling on the sofa is heartburn. Heartburn in pregnancy often times begins…
Learn how avocados support nutrition through different life stages, then explore cooking tips for avocados and 3 easy avocado-based recipes.
In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Nicole Avena about the impact of sugar, sugar cravings, and the effect sugar has on our health and the health of our kids.