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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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7 Ways to Ease Labour Pain Without Drugs
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…
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World Breastfeeding Week 2020 – Healthier Planet
Happy World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)! The first week of August is such a special week for all of us, especially those who are/ used to breastfeed, not only we are raising awareness of breastfeeding, it is also a time to say thank you to every breastfeeding mums for not giving up in breastfeeding, we all…
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Importance of Breast Milk to Preterm Babies
Preterm labour, or called premature labour occurs before 37 weeks, these babies born before 37 weeks are called preterm babies or preemies. Preterm babies are more prone to illness, infections, and face a higher risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) than full-term babies. Preemies, therefore, need more medical support, some might have to stay…
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Can I Breastfeed after C-section? 5 Common Questions Answered
As more and more mums deliver their babies by a cesarean, how to breastfeed after the surgery has raised a lot of attention and concerns. You may be wondering if your baby has to drink formula milk from the very beginning if you’ve delivered by a c-section. It is true that breastfeeding can be affected…
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5 Tips For C Section Recovery: Speed Up Your Recovery
Will I need more time to recover from C-sections than from vaginal birth? Are there any precautions to look out for during c-section recovery? You may be wondering about these questions if you’ve planned a cesarean or have just undergone your cesarean surgery. The answer is yes, a C-section is a major surgery that can…
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Recommended Drinks for Pregnant Women
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…
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Baby Bonding: Benefits of Skin to Skin
During pregnancy, babies stay with mums as close as they can be – get everything they need from their mother’s body. So you can imagine how insecure they feel when the labour occurs. That’s why doctors and nurses always place your baby on your chest to create a skin-to-skin contact during that first hour (so-called “golden hour”) after…
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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…