Recent Blogs
My Pandemic Pregnancy: The Best of Times Amid the Worst of Times
I found out I was pregnant in August 2020, about 5 months into the pandemic—brief enough to hope for better days ahead but long enough to know that I ought to manage my expectations. After all, we had been through enough permutations of the letters M, E, G, C and Q. All signs were pointing to a very bumpy road ahead (pun intended).
Mind Your Mind: September Is #HappyHomeLearning!
When the pandemic started, school transitioned to online learning. Parents half-joked about how much they missed teachers and how each and every single one of them needed a salary raise ASAP! Whether parents chose to homeschool their child or opted for an online distance learning program, their role in their child’s education has never been more important.
You the Mom! The Ultimate Mommy Podcast in Asia
When it comes to parenting in the Philippines, Mommy Mundo has been at the forefront of providing information, featuring products and services, and building a community that is over two decades strong. Adding a feather to its cap is You the Mom!, the weekly podcast by and of Mommy Mundo’s founder, Janice Villanueva.
Breastfeeding Fashion: OOTDs from Our Favourite Celebrities
August is World Breastfeeding Month! And these Filipina celebrity moms are declaring that breast is best while looking sharply dressed! Here are some fashion-forward ladies whose nursing OOTDs look fabulous as they are functional.
Expo Mom 2021: Meaningful Connections!
Expo Mom 2021: Meaningful Connections, Mommy Mundo’s second Expo Mom of the year, was held on August 14-15, 2021 online via Facebook Live. The event was watched by about 13,000 moms and dads from all over the Philippines, and parts of Europe and America. For two days, Mommy Mundo delivered insightful talks, panel discussions, and mini-seminars all geared towards their monthly theme of helping moms Mind Your Mind and use technology to develop and nurture meaningful connections.
What to expect in an unexpected C
For moms that intended to deliver naturally or normally (the former being without anesthesia and the latter with), having to have a Caesarean can be terrifying. All of a sudden, they are being prepped for a major surgery. This article hopes to prep moms a little, just in case they find themselves facing an unexpected C.
How to Bathe a Newborn Baby
For new moms, giving their newborn baby a bath can be a daunting task, but it need not be a cause of stress.
Mind Your Mind: Make Meaningful Connections
Mommy Mundo’s Into the Mom Mind Survey takes a peek on mom’s view on tech. And it turns out that moms are more tech savvy than ever! Moms spend anywhere from 2-7 hours a day on the average on their laptop or phones. And 77% of respondents say that digital entertainment (whether games or movie night) has become part of their family bonding.
Can You Breastfeed & Use Contraceptives at the Same Time?
Since August is World Breastfeeding Month, it is more than fitting for nursing moms to celebrate and promote the importance and value of breastfeeding. And it is also necessary to educate new moms about breastfeeding as a contraceptive. We sat down with Dra. Avigail V. Bordon, a Fellow of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Here are often-asked questions about Breastfeeding and Contraception, and Dra. Avigail’s answers:
Mommy Mundo’s App Recommendations for Moms
Moms are among the busiest people on the planet. From the moment they discover they are pregnant until their child has graduated from college (or even beyond that), moms are doing doing doing! That’s why moms need all the help and support they can find, and a little help from technology too! Here is a list of Mommy Mundo’s favourite apps for moms!
