Tag: mamaway
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Does Swaddling Help in Settling Baby, Yes or No?
Swaddling has exits for centuries; it’s basically an ancient technique of wrapping newborns in a thin blanket. Like many parents, you may wonder how does making a baby burrito calms babies. Calms Baby Baby all newborns are born with a number of normal baby reflexes, while startle reflex is one of the many. Take note…
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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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Weight Dropped: Is My Baby Drinking Enough Milk?
If you’re a breastfeeding mum you’ve probably noticed your newborn’s weight dropped a bit then regained afterward. You might be wondering whether you’re feeding enough if your baby is having enough milk. In this article, we will cover the signs of newborn and older babies having enough milk, what you can do to make sure…
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Second Pregnancy: Will it be different with the first one?
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…