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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…
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How Much Do You Know About Jaundice: A Comprehensive Guide
What is Jaundice? It’s common for a newborn to be diagnosed with Jaundice, a yellow discolouration that turns the skin and whites of the eyes. This occurs when the baby’s blood contains an excess of bilirubin, an enzyme produced in the blood when the body breaks down old red blood cells. What Causes Jaundice? The…
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Tips to Relieve Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is the most common symptom in early pregnancy. Although it is unpleasant and affects your daily life, it will not harm you and your baby. Instead, it means your placenta is growing well. More than 50% of women experience morning sickness both day and night. It happens within the first 4 months of…
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Everything You Need to Know About C-Sections
C-section, Caesarean delivery…you’ve heard it so many times, but what is it exactly? Is it scary? Is it necessary? Read on below to find out what you need to know about C-sections. What is a C-Section? C-section, or Caesarean section, can be explained as the surgical delivery of a baby through an incision on your…