Category: Pregnancy
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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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Preterm Birth 101: Cause and Prevention
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…
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Preterm Birth 101: How to Care for Your Premature Baby?
Preterm labors happen at a rate from 5% to 18% across 184 countries in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Even though preterm birth is not uncommon, it still comes as a shock to most parents when it actually happens. You might have just come from the shock of your sudden contraction, and…
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Is Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) an Option for Me?
If you’ve been through a C-section for your first baby, you may be wondering if you need to go through the same procedure for your second baby again or if vaginal delivery is possible. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is possible for many mums, but there are some factors that’ll determine if VBAC is right for…
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Tips to Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Leg cramps are common during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, often occurring at midnight. You may feel discomfort as it typically affects your calf, foot, or both. Experiencing sharp pain or tightness in your calf when you are ready to sleep can be quite troublesome. Here are some factors that may cause leg…
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My Metamorphs : Breast Changes During Pregnancy To Weaning
Oh my!! Did you have any idea your boobs would change this much?! It happens as soon as you discover you’re pregnant. In fact, the change in your breasts, may just be the first sign that you are pregnant. Let’s have a look at our lady lumps a little closer, and really understand what’s going…
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TOP 11 Pregnancy Food and Pregnancy Vitamin
You may have heard of superfood and lots of additional vitamins for pregnant mums. A healthy diet is truly essential as what you eat and drink during pregnancy is your baby’s main nutrients. Instead of just taking supplements, we encourage you to take those vitamins from natural food.To have a healthy and balanced diet, you…
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Fight Against Gravity! Your Breast Care Manual
Have you noticed that your ribcage starts expanding, and your underbust increases in size during your first trimester? What’s more, your nipples become darker, and your breasts become heavier. Don’t worry! These changes are absolutely normal when you’re growing a baby. You just need more breast care tips! Breast Care During Pregnancy When pregnant, mums…
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7 Signs of Labour Other Than Water Breaks
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…
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Should You Switch to Home Birth During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
“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…