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.
Mom 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.”
Why 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?
Pregnancy 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.
Exciting 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!
How to Raise Financially Stable Children
If the definition of financial stability is someone who is financially independent with money to spare for leisure activities, such as traveling, owning their own home and car, being able to go shopping and dine out, while still having savings for a rainy day, then parents can easily raise their children to be financially stable with these tips.
Easy Summer Snacks for Kids
Summer is right around the corner, and for kids that usually signals the time when many rules go out the window. They get to sleep a little later, watch a bit more TV, and in many cases it means they get to snack on and eat foods they don’t always get! As parents, we often wonder how to balance giving our kids their break while not letting go of all rules. For most of the rules we bend during the summer, a little creativity goes a long way, snacks included!
MMPSG: What to Expect in the NICU
No matter what the reason for a baby being admitted, being a NICU parent is not easy. It is difficult to know what to expect in the NICU. Every baby is a little different so the specifics might be different, but for most first time NICU parents, whether it be for a preemie or a full term baby, there are certain things that can be expected, and they are easily remembered by the acronym CHRISS.
