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Top 4 Body Changes You Should Know During Pregnancy
You may feel happy with a new life growing inside of you and your body undergoes some changes. Here are some common changes you should expect during pregnancy: morning sickness, weight gain, skin changes and breast changes. Morning Sickness It is common that in early pregnancy you may experience nausea or vomiting, also known as…
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Top 5 FAQs of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs when your blood sugar levels become elevated during pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t necessarily mean you had diabetes before pregnancy. Typically developing in the second or third trimester, it can impact both your pregnancy and your baby’s health. Here are the most frequently asked questions about having diabetes during pregnancy.…
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Colostrum 101: Breastfeeding in the First Week
Colostrum takes approximately 72 hours to come in. What to do with it? What will it look and feel like? How to express it out more easily and effectively? Read more to see what you will see and do in the first week postpartum. Colostrum Texture Colostrum is the milk that comes in the first…
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False or True Labour: How Can You Tell?
“How do I know if my contractions are real?” This is the question we get from almost every mom-to-be, and sometimes even from moms who’ve already had their firstborn. You might be wondering about the same thing, with questions about when specifically should you rush to the hospital to welcome your little one. Are my…
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Is Vaginal Bleeding Normal During Pregnancy? What Should I Take Note?
It is totally common and normal to face spotting or vaginal bleeding during the first 12 week of pregnancy. Don’t panic, it is normal in early pregnancy. Many women who experience bleeding will go on with healthy pregnancy and baby. First Trimester Implantation bleeding- A common cause of bleeding happens when the fertilized egg implants…
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Breastfeeding Tips that Every Mom Should Know
Have you ever wondered to yourself if you are producing enough milk for your baby or how to tell if your baby is getting just enough milk? It doesn’t come as a surprise that the current level of education in breastfeeding among new moms is low; You think to yourself that nurses will be there…
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Is vaginal discharge normal during pregnancy?
You may notice an increase of discharge in early pregnancy due to hormone changes. Also, it is an early sign when you are expecting. Discharge is normal throughout your nine-month pregnancy, but it may vary in color, amount and thickness. Is my discharge normal? Normal discharge, also known as leukorrhea is thin, clear and mild-smelling. It is…
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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…
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Myths Buster!
I recently spoke to a group of parents in an antenatal class & spent a lot of time debunking myths about breastfeeding & early parenting. Myth 1. The funniest one I heard was ‘crying exercises a baby’s lungs! Fact 1. Our lungs are not a muscle! Lungs are organs! They work simply by breathing in &…