Category: Pregnancy

Going through labor is certainly not an easy process and a big part of it is to get past that pain. You’ve probably had nightmares about how painful your labor can be. You’ve probably heard other mommies talking about their back pain, sore muscles, and ripping-like cervix dilation. And yet you don’t want to rely…

Dear moms-to-be, you’re likely aware of the importance of hydration during pregnancy. Water plays a vital role in helping your kidneys eliminate waste and toxins, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your body, and regulating body heat. As you nourish your growing baby, your need for water increases to meet both your needs and those of…

You’ve been pregnant for 9 months, you’ve made it thus far. You’re ready to meet your little one but you just wonder when the moment will come. Many mums go into labour on days earlier or after the calculated due date. Only around 4 percent of newborns are born on their due dates – other…

“With the serious outbreak of COVID-19, should I change to a Home Birth instead of going to the hospital?” Childbirth at home has gained a lot of attention over the past few years and the recent outbreak of coronavirus has certainly brought more awareness to home birthing options. With social distancing going on, you may…

Discovering you are pregnant again can be very exciting! This time, you may feel like a pregnancy expert to have those normal pregnancy symptoms last time. You may wonder if carrying baby number two can be a unique experience too. Below are some main different symptoms when you’re expecting your second baby: Feel fetal movement sooner You tend…

Are you ready to welcome your second baby? Now that you are pregnant for the second time, it is normal to wonder if it’s anything different than your first one. You might have questions like these: “Will it come sooner? Easier? End faster? Will it be less painful?” Don’t worry, mummies! Check out below for what…

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…

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…

Preterm labor refers to the dilation of your cervix occurring during 20 – 37 weeks of pregnancy due to regular uterus contractions. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Preterm birth is defined as any childbirth occurring between 20 to 37 weeks of pregnancy, while Early term occurs between 37 – 38 weeks…