Author: mamaway
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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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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…