In the first quarter of 2021, Mommy Mundo, with the help of Good Thinking, conducted a survey for and among Filipino moms. Answered by 1,700 moms from all over the country, the first-of-its-kind survey revealed different facets, aspects, and the psyche of the modern Filipino mother. Survey results showed that Filipino moms are very involved with their children and tend to have a progressive mindset.
Healthy Pregnancy Recipes to Curb those Unhealthy Cravings!
When pregnant, a woman doesn’t really eat for two. Yes, women do need some extra calories to support a growing baby, but it’s really not much more than most women’s average daily intakes. Meaning, if you eat three square meals a day, you really only need a light snack to keep your baby happy and your body healthy.
So what’s a craving momma to do? Eat smart, of course!
Mom Spotlight: Jackie Go
Eight months after leaving Manila, we check in with Jackie Go to see how the popular blogger is juggling her new life in Dubai.
Momshare 2021: Heartworks Healing
For over half a decade Mommy Mundo has provided avenues for moms to share their time and resources with the less fortunate through MomShare, a project funded by the proceeds from Mommy Mundo events and activities. This year, Momshare teamed up with FabFourMama, Leah Eriguel, in a project that delivered Writing & Resilience workshops to public school teachers in Quezon City.
The Lifelong Bonds of Breastfed Children
Breastfeeding provides physical and emotional comfort to infants. Being able to suck while being held close, and–very often–with skin-to-skin contact, helps decrease anxiety, promote a sense of calm, and give a sense of happiness and security. All of these promote a strong sense of trust–from the infant towards its mother. This trust is the foundation of the infant’s bond and attachment to their mother.
Pregnancy Mystified: Angela
Angela Ines Malvar was not expecting. With multiple pregnancy tests coming back negative, she and her husband were unsure what to think. Expecting the worst, her ultrasound revealed a shocking surprise!
Mompreneurship: Bonding with Your Team in a WFH World
However, many studies have shown that working virtually can actually make people feel very alone. Perhaps more so in the last year and a half while the world has dealt with the pandemic. We at Mommy Mundo are no stranger to its challenges, which is why we’ve put together this list for all mompreneurs that might want to better bond with their teams while work from home continues!
5 ways to bond with baby in your womb
Research has shown that around 16 to 18 weeks of pregnancy, babies can begin to hear, and at 26 weeks they can react to the sounds they hear. Also at around 18 weeks, babies can begin to feel when their mother moves around, and at 26 weeks they react when the belly is rubbed. Both of these senses can be used by parents to their advantage as ways to begin bonding with their babies while in the womb.
