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Vaginal Seeding: Is It for My C-Section Baby? Benefits and Risks Explained
You may have heard of the term Vaginal Seeding, that some mums swab their babies with vaginal fluids after delivering through C-sections. A lot of interest has raised around vaginal seeding nowadays when recent researches have found a potential causation for a higher chance of asthma and allergies in babies through C-section. However, it is…
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Breast Milk Substance Kills Cancer Cells
We all know breast milk brings amazing benefits to not only the babies but also the mothers. It is the best food for newborns and especially preterm babies. The substance in human milk is precious and the benefits are irreplaceable therefore it is so-called the “liquid gold”. Natural, health-beneficial, and eco-friendly. But what breastmilk can…
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How to Store Breast Milk Correctly?
“How to store breast milk?” “How long does breast milk last in the fridge?” “How long can breast milk last at room temperature?” We heard you, and we made a simple chart for you to refer to! How long can breast milk last at room temperature? That’s a tricky question, as it depends on your…
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Top 5 Questions You Need to Know about Amniocentesis
Q1: What is Amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a prenatal test to diagnose any conditions or serious health problems of your growing fetus. Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds and protects your growing fetus in the uterus. Under the ultrasound, about 20ml samples of amniotic fluid are removed through a fine needle inserted…
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All About Pumping, Exclusive Pumping & Must-Have Tools
When Should You Consider Pumping? We all know the benefits of breastfeeding our babies, but in many cases having skin-to-skin nursing sessions is nearly impossible. That might be you’re away from your baby, either that’s for work or other reasons. Some working mothers even booked in courier service to deliver their breast milk to their…
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Top 5 FAQs of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels become elevated during pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t necessarily mean you had diabetes before pregnancy. Typically developing in the second or third trimester, it can impact both your pregnancy and your baby’s health. Here are the most frequently asked questions about having diabetes during pregnancy.…
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Hypnobirthing 101: The Power and Myths of Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing has gained a lot of attention when rumor has it that Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex who gave birth last year included hypnobirthing in her birth plans. The concept was introduced by a Harvard University Ford Foundation fellow and a highly regarded hypnotherapist Marie Mickey Mongan back in 1991. Hypnobirthing is centralized on the…
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Stable & Ample Breast Milk Supply: Is that a Dream?
We mums dedicated our time and energy just to provide the best and right food for our baby – breast milk but if you’re having a low milk supply you probably will get really frustrated and start thinking of switching to infant formula. Today, we’re going to cover everything you can do to make sure…
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Breastfeeding: How Does Breast Milk Production Works?
We’ve mentioned the law of supply and demand of human milk, the more you expressed out now the more you will produce in the future. Therefore, the secret of stable milk supply depends on how often you express the milk from your ducts. Once your body senses empty milk ducts it will automatically refill to…
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Ready All Set, When Will My Milk Come In?
Heads in the game for exclusively breastfeeding my baby but the milk isn’t coming in during that 1 hour after birth skin-to-skin contact moment? Fret not, colostrum will come in first, then your transitional milk and mature milk. Skin-to-skin contact and the baby’s suction can assist milk let-down more easily and effectively. Your milk is…
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