One in ten babies have a chance of being born premature. Most, approximately 90% of expecting mothers, will carry their babies to term. “To term” means 37 weeks of pregnancy onwards. Around 10% of women may go into labour before 37 weeks. This is called premature labour or preterm labour, and it …
The Importance of Written & Verbal Communication
One of the most exciting developmental milestones for both children and parents is when they begin verbal communication. Speaking is exciting for the child because they begin to see and understand how they can get their wants properly understood by their parents and other caregivers. They learn the …
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The Role of Your Nutrition Pre-Pregnancy
Usually women begin caring about their health and nutrition--the food and nutrients taken in by the body---once they discover that they are pregnant. Ideally, however, for women trying to conceive, looking into health and nutrition even before pregnancy is an important first step often overlooked. …
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Talking Tots & Speech Development
Cooing and babling are the first stages of speech and language development. Many moms can relate to being worried about their young children hitting the right milestones, and speech is right up there as one of the major milestones moms and dads look out for as their babies turn to toddlers and …
How Involved Should Your Parents Be With Your Newborn?
It’s official! You’ve made the announcement and now your families know you are expecting a bundle of joy! You’re excited to have a new baby, and your parents are excited too. As you begin to plan and prepare for your baby, your parents are very likely to begin giving tips and …
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How to Teach Your Child Math
Dr. Lillian Koh of Curtin University in Singapore This September Mommy Mundo continues its partnership with PLDT Home Fibr to bring moms more educational webinars that aim to aid their homeschooling journey as they #RediscoverLearning at home. On September 16th, the two companies joined …
Introducing Your Baby to Your Pet
For many couples, their fur-babies are their first babies, occupying a very special place in their hearts and homes. This place, while seldom removed with the arrival of a human baby, can often get a little shaken up in a way that the furbabies don’t understand. Newborn humans require a …
Do Lamaze Classes Help?
Around 40 years ago a small group of people sought to change the way childbirth was being done, seeking a method that did not require or depend on drugs. Instead, it focused on control and support (of a loved one in the delivery room). From this want for change, childbirth education and …
