The Goal When I was 35 weeks pregnant, I was dreading labor. My final month seemed to take forever and I was ready to push baby out. My baby bump was dropping. My back was hurting. And each step I took used every ounce of energy I had. When I learned that there were natural ways to induce labor, I was excited. Perhaps I can give birth at 37 weeks? 38 weeks? (Note that if you have your baby before 37 weeks, your baby is known as a premature baby). This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. I've heard stories of mamas out there who gave birth at 40 weeks or … [Read more...]
How I Removed Jaundice in My Newborn Baby
One medical condition most newborns encounter is jaundice, the yellowing of the skin and eyes. It usually occurs after the first 24 hours of birth and will last up to two weeks or more (if you notice that it doesn't go away by week two, consult with your baby's doctor). This happens when your baby's bilirubin levels are high and the liver is unable to pass it from the body. Bilirubin is a substance created from the breakdown of red blood cells, which is important that it is excreted by the liver through feces. If it is unable to leave the body and your bilirubin levels rise, it can lead to … [Read more...]
What is RSV in Infants and Children?
As a parent, we never know what health concerns our babies and children may encounter. Which is why it is important for us to educate ourselves on major illnesses that are life-threatening - especially in infants and children. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. When I had my daughter 17 months ago, I knew I'd be the cautious mom who wouldn't take her baby out on cold days, go to the park often (although it was tempting), or go to any crowded places that was the recipe for catching infections. Call me the "scaredy" mom but I felt the need to take … [Read more...]
3 Roadblocks I Faced as a First-Time Mom and the Tools I Use to Overcome Them
During the first year as a first-time Mom, I realized that there were more changes to my lifestyle than I anticipated. Unorganized schedules, less time for self-care, and not enough time get everything done in one day. My mind was piling up action items sky-high, and I was completing the list with 40% progress. Before I knew it, I was already burnt out. It wasn't until I realized I was facing three roadblocks as a busy Mom that I discovered new tools to help me overcome them. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. Roadblock #1: Shopping trips are no … [Read more...]
10 Early Signs of Pregnancy You Need to Know Today
If you're planning for a pregnancy or recently had sexual intercourse without protection, then knowing and understanding these 10 signs of pregnancy would be something worth reading about. Understanding our body language can be difficult at times because common early pregnancy signs can also be a result of other body changes that does not relate to pregnancy - menstruation, hormonal changes, menopause, etc. Because each woman's body is unique, early pregnancy signs differ among women. One may start with nausea and morning sickness; meanwhile, another can have an intense craving for some … [Read more...]
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