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4 Reasons to Consider a Water Birth
Water births have been around for centuries, with the first recorded waterbirth in Europe documented in 1805. Mostly developed in France, water births are now more popular, and many hospitals around the world have installed birthing tubs to give women the option.
READ the POSTPregnancy Mystified: Pammela
Pammela Senora-Eijansantos lives the beach life in La Union. The former nurse is quietly and happily living with her husband and her two children. Six years ago it was a life she could only dream of having, pregnancy and childbearing being complicated by her having Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (also known Hughes Syndrome) commonly referred to as APAS.
READ the POSTMom Spotlight: Mia Lauchengco
It started with the discovery that her daughter had very sensitive skin, and 12 years ago Castile soap (pure olive oil soap) was difficult to come by in the Philippines. So she started making her own. Soon, moms began asking if they could buy soap from her. “I had the time to make soap, but not all moms did,” she says. “But all moms want to care for their babies’ skin.”
READ the POSTWhy do Babies Need Sunlight?
The usual recommendation is 15-30 minutes a day between the hours of 7am and 9am, or early morning sun. Parents are asked to cover the child’s eyes (to prevent exposure to UV rays), cover the child’s genital area (also for UV protection), and to sun both front and back of the child. But why is this a recommended practice? Why is sunlight good for babies?
READ the POSTPregnancy Workouts: Yay or Nay?
Exercising during pregnancy can help women alleviate some common pregnancy symptoms such as constipation, swelling, bloating, and (later on) backaches. It can help sleep cycles, prevent women from gaining too much weight, prepare the pelvis for delivery, lower risk of both gestational diabetes and C-section, potentially shorter labour, and more.
READ the POSTExciting Prizes Launch Into the Mom Mind 2021!
#IntotheMomMind is our initiative for finding out WHAT’S IN YOUR MOM BRAIN? What’s occupying your mind these days? What are your most vital and urgent concerns? How do you manage your many roles? These are just a few of the questions we intend to answer!
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