Tag: mamaway
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The Big 5 Questions About Second Childbirth
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…
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Can You Drink Alcohol, Coffee, or Smoke While Breastfeeding?
Congratulations on the birth of your little one! The past few months have been tough, now that you’ve delivered can you get relaxed and pick up your drinking or smoking habit again? If you’re a breastfeeding mum, beware and keep reading. Drinking and Breastfeeding Exclusive breastfeeding for a minimum 6 of months after birth is…
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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…
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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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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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Shaken Baby Syndrome – Never Shake A Crying Baby
Bringing a baby home is one of the most exciting yet terrifying moments in your life. This is what you’ve been waiting for the last nine months but now this tiny, little human is depending on you to meet all their needs. You may have been told or seen conflicting information about how to care for…
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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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Pregnancy: How to survive the final stretch
From the size of an olive, your growing baby has had you captivated and delighted. With a beating heart, budding limbs and flourishing nails and lashes.. what could offer more preoccupation? The early weeks and months of pregnancy afford incredible wonder, however, as pregnancy progresses and discomfort grows, it’s no wonder the romance wanes. For all…
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You know you’ve got a newborn when…
When talking with expectant mums, I’ve always majorly underplayed the extent to which their life is about to change. Sure, there’s going to be lots of new joy, wonder, and excitement, but a newborn, by nature, can leave you a little… rattled, scratching your head, wondering how the heck you got yourself here (although I’m…