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What Is Your Baby in the Womb Trying to Tell You?
The first baby kick can be surprising for a first-time mum. She can never understand life until it grows inside of her. Baby kicks indicate that your baby is growing well inside the womb. According to doctors, every sharp kick can help shape your baby’s developing bones. You may find your baby active in the…
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Home Remedies to Relieve Heartburn During Pregnancy
Heartburn, also called acid reflux or indigestion, is common in pregnancy. It can happen due to hormonal changes and the growing baby putting stress against your stomach. If you have heartburn, you may feel a painful, burning feeling in the chest or throat. You can help ease your heartburn symptoms by making changes to your…
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Get that Back Pain Out of My Way
It is very common as most women suffer back pain in the second trimester. Pregnancy-related back pain affects your lower back typically. With the shift of your center gravity due to your growing bump, you may need to find a new balance. Normally you can’t put this problem aside as it may affect your daily…
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What is a Water Birth? Is it for me?
Nowadays mums can choose to deliver their baby in the hospital, at a birthing center, or at home based on their needs and conditions. More mums are starting to welcome and promote the idea of water birth for a more natural and gentle childbirth experience. “But what is water birth? Is it less painful? Is…
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Childbirth Trilogy #2: Delivery of Your Baby, Welcome to the World!
You’ve just gone through your 15-hour labor and your body is now ready to welcome your little one to the world. Delivering your baby out to see the world is going to require some pushing – so stay strong, mommy! Key Points to Expect: Duration: 20 minutes – 2 hours, but sometimes longer Contractions: Contractions last about…
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All you need to know about breast pumps
You’ve probably heard about how breast milk is the ultimate source of nutrition for your newborn baby. But often moms find it challenging to breastfeed especially you doing it for the first time. A survey shows that about 27% of mothers found pumping uncomfortable, and an additional 15% experienced a pump-related injury, making most mothers…
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Is vaginal discharge normal during pregnancy?
You may notice an increase of discharge in early pregnancy due to hormone changes. Also, it is an early sign when you are expecting. Discharge is normal throughout your nine-month pregnancy, but it may vary in color, amount and thickness. Is my discharge normal? Normal discharge, also known as leukorrhea is thin, clear and mild-smelling. It is…
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Breastfeeding Tips that Every Mom Should Know
Have you ever wondered to yourself if you are producing enough milk for your baby or how to tell if your baby is getting just enough milk? It doesn’t come as a surprise that the current level of education in breastfeeding among new moms is low; You think to yourself that nurses will be there…
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Is Vaginal Bleeding Normal During Pregnancy? What Should I Take Note?
It is totally common and normal to face spotting or vaginal bleeding during the first 12 week of pregnancy. Don’t panic, it is normal in early pregnancy. Many women who experience bleeding will go on with healthy pregnancy and baby. First Trimester Implantation bleeding- A common cause of bleeding happens when the fertilized egg implants…
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False or True Labour: How Can You Tell?
“How do I know if my contractions are real?” This is the question we get from almost every mom-to-be, and sometimes even from moms who’ve already had their firstborn. You might be wondering about the same thing, with questions about when specifically should you rush to the hospital to welcome your little one. Are my…
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