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Breastfeeding Mama Workout Guide
Congrats on giving birth! Been thinking about getting back to your workout routine and getting rid of that fat on your girdle? You’re not alone, same thought here! But before you hit the gym, make sure you read through this post and know what to expect and do to make sure you’re having the right…
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Prenatal Yoga Poses That May Help in Labour
You may know that prenatal yoga is beneficial for both you and your baby. By stretching and strengthening your muscles, these low-impact yoga poses can help relieve pregnancy-related discomforts, such as back pain, indigestion, or stress. Moreover, it is a great opportunity to listen to your body through meditation and breathing. Prenatal yoga is not…
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Stretching During Pregnancy? Is It Safe?
Regular exercise, including stretching during pregnancy, can enhance our overall health, alleviate negative thoughts, and divert our attention from daily stressors, which applies to pregnant mothers as well. Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? Absolutely! In fact, moderate exercise, including stretching, may contribute to your baby’s health by reducing body fat and promoting a…
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Babies Smile: Reflex Smile or Expression of Happiness and Joy?
Nobody can resist the smiles or laughter of babies, but have you ever wondered what makes them smile when they can’t understand any language? Out of curiosity, Casper Addyman, of Birkbeck, University of London, decided to find out the scientific reasons behind it, including the reflex smile, which can help our understanding of conditions such…
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Ouch! How to Breastfeed a Teething Baby?
Babies’ first teeth start to appear around 6 months, you can see little teeth in their gums popping out. Pain, gum soreness kick in when babies are having teething. Most breastfeeding mums face a similar situation, babies constantly ‘biting’ or ‘chewing’ the breast while nursing just to ease the teething pain. It hurts when your…
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Eating Ice During Pregnancy?
Eating ice can be listed as one of the unusual food cravings during pregnancy. Have you found yourself craving ice suddenly? According to some research, one in five pregnant women loves to eat ice cubes. No worries, this quirky habit will disappear after delivery. The question is, is it safe? Is it normal during pregnancy?…
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No More Milk Blisters: 5 Tips to Get Rid of White Spots
Experiencing milk blisters, nipple blebs, or so-called white spots on your nipple is a common occurrence for breastfeeding mothers. It is typical to notice white spots on your nipple accompanied by painful sensations. 18 Ductal Openings?! Did you know that women have 4 to 18 ductal openings instead of the commonly assumed one per nipple?…
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Mastitis Wasn’t Built in One Day
Many of you have probably heard about how painful mastitis can be from your friends; some even describe it as painful as if they were “hit by a truck”! It’s really hard to fall asleep at night when your breasts are hurting like hell, especially with your husband sleeping peacefully at your side, which just…
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Pregnancy Swollen Feet Relief: Tips to Help
You may experience puffy cankles, beginning in your second trimester. Normal swelling, which is called oedema, can also be found in the hands, ankles, legs, and feet during pregnancy. Oedema during pregnancy is common and normal, often considered a pregnancy side effect, especially near the end, but it typically disappears after you give birth. Thus,…
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What You Need to Know about Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
What is PGP? Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is discomfort and pain in the pelvis and lower back area during or after pregnancy. It is common and happens to 1 of 5 expecting women. It happens when your joints move unevenly to the back or front of the pelvis and the pressure on your pelvic when…