Pregnancy Mystified is a new series by and on Mommy Mundo. Stemming from the response received to Patty Hizon’s preeclampsia story, the series seeks to shed light on unusual pregnancy and birth stories by sharing the unique experiences of moms in the community. These are real moms and …
Onward and Upward! A Recap of A New Way To Be: How to Evolve
by Jojie Garcia To say that January 1, 2021 couldn’t have come faster enough is an understatement. After the roller coaster of a year that was 2020, the new year held an eager kind of hope, a divine lifeline that must mean something better is coming. But what if, surprise surprise, it is us who …
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The Perfect Valentine’s Recipe for Busy Moms!
Valentine's Day is just a week away, and while Valentine’s last year may have had many of us making dinner reservations, booking weekend escapes, and other elaborate plans, this year Valentine’s Day is going to be quieter, simpler, and (no surprise) done at home! Not sure how to make it special? …
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Establishing Self-Learning at Home (Especially During Distance Learning)
In your children’s current set-up of distance learning, self-learning is an important skill to develop. Self-learning is when your children grasp and understand concepts, put their lessons into practice to solve a problem, and retain information—all on their own. More than the lessons that …
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How Your Sex Life Changes Post-Partum (And how to get it back!)
Alright, you’ve had a baby. Your nights are sleepless, your days a little hectic, and you spend every other second thinking and anticipating the baby’s needs. Even just one baby is overwhelming. Add older kids to the mix, your work obligations, your extended family, keeping the …
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The Dos & Don’ts of Postpartum Shapewear
Postpartum shapewear, also known as pregnancy binders, have a long history rooted in eastern medicine. In Japan, Singapore, China, and the Philippines, women have been wrapping their post-pregnancy bellies for centuries. The practice was done to assist the woman as she recovers from …
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Living Fully, Fiercely and Unapologetically
Some of you may have first met Dona in a Mommymundo bazaar circa 2008 with her brand of onesies, Say One Word. These off-white onesies were selling like pancakes! They were made of natural, unbleached cotton (a pioneer in the natural fabric line during that time) and had words like Love, Peace, Joy, …
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Mom Spotlight: Paola Loot
Like many entrepreneurs, Paola Loot-Bronfman started her business by fulfilling a personal need. In 2010 she was preparing to return to her job in Ateneo de Manila after having given birth to her first child, her daughter Sjofn. Concerned that Sjofn wouldn’t have enough milk to drink while she …
