Tag: mamaway
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Top 5 Questions You Need to Know about Amniocentesis
Q1: What is Amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a prenatal test to diagnose any conditions or serious health problems of your growing fetus. Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds and protects your growing fetus in the uterus. Under the ultrasound, about 20ml samples of amniotic fluid are removed through a fine needle inserted…
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Top 8 Questions of Dental Care during Pregnancy
Expectant women may experience changes in their bodies throughout the pregnancy journey, including changes in teeth and gums. Bleeding gums, gingivitis, and tooth decay are common during pregnancy due to hormonal and dietary changes. Below are the most frequently asked questions about dental care during pregnancy that you should take note of. Q1: Is it…
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How to Store Breast Milk Correctly?
“How to store breast milk?” “How long does breast milk last in the fridge?” “How long can breast milk last at room temperature?” We heard you, and we made a simple chart for you to refer to! How long can breast milk last at room temperature? That’s a tricky question, as it depends on your…
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Your Bump has enough to do. Give it some support!
Friends would mime holding my bump, as if they felt sorry for me and knew it needed all of the support it could get. I seemed too to leave a ‘wake’ not behind me, but rather in front of me. Everyone moving out of the way as if they might get pulled under the concrete…
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Breast Milk Substance Kills Cancer Cells
We all know breast milk brings amazing benefits to not only the babies but also the mothers. It is the best food for newborns and especially preterm babies. The substance in human milk is precious and the benefits are irreplaceable therefore it is so-called the “liquid gold”. Natural, health-beneficial, and eco-friendly. But what breastmilk can…
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STOP! The things you need to know BEFORE you breastfeed
As a doula and post-natal carer, I’ve seen many mums embark upon the breastfeeding journey with very little understanding of what’s required for successful breastfeeding. Many of these women’s experiences, result in frustrated mothers, munched nipples, oversupply and undersupply issues, unsettled babies, wardrobe malfunctions, sleep deprivation, and eventually (and understandably)… a mother who turns to…
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Vaginal Seeding: Is It for My C-Section Baby? Benefits and Risks Explained
You may have heard of the term Vaginal Seeding, that some mums swab their babies with vaginal fluids after delivering through C-sections. A lot of interest has raised around vaginal seeding nowadays when recent researches have found a potential causation for a higher chance of asthma and allergies in babies through C-section. However, it is…
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Bonding with a two days old babe in a sling
The call arrived late one afternoon in August 2010. Similar phone calls had been made for thousands of other babies across NSW over the years and would continue to do so. But for us, this was our family’s first experience of such a request. Becoming foster carers had felt like a long wait, but now…
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All you need to know about breast pumps
You’ve probably heard about how breast milk is the ultimate source of nutrition for your newborn baby. But often moms find it challenging to breastfeed especially you doing it for the first time. A survey shows that about 27% of mothers found pumping uncomfortable, and an additional 15% experienced a pump-related injury, making most mothers…
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Childbirth Trilogy #2: Delivery of Your Baby, Welcome to the World!
You’ve just gone through your 15-hour labor and your body is now ready to welcome your little one to the world. Delivering your baby out to see the world is going to require some pushing – so stay strong, mommy! Key Points to Expect: Duration: 20 minutes – 2 hours, but sometimes longer Contractions: Contractions last about…