A c-section can be a trying time for women and can lead to many different physical complications. You can reduce the risk of these complications by opting for a postnatal massage. You should check with your doctor first if a massage is a good idea for you postpartum. He or she will tell you if …
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I\’m sure you\’ve heard that breast milk tastes different for everyone. It\’s a common misconception that breast milk is supposed to taste salty, or sweet, or spicy, as if it were some kind of food product. It\’s one of those taboo-like subjects – from a societal point of view we are conditioned to accept milk …
You have a closet full of cute clothes, a short-list of names and a birth plan in place. But, after the safe arrival of your first child and a few days’ rest in hospital, are you really ready to bring your baby home? The reality is most first-time parents aren’t prepared for the huge emotional …
Pregnancy is a beautiful, yet challenging time for women. It can be exhilarating to know that you are carrying something so precious inside of you, but it also brings with it some uncomfortable symptoms. One of these is incontinence during pregnancy. Incontinence can happen in the third trimester, or after birth; both times when your …
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It can be overwhelming when you are a new parent. There is so much to learn and do! (like sleep!) With the right information and tools, you will get through the first year of your baby\’s life in no time. The tips in this article will help you know when to expect some relief, as …
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Over the course of pumping breast milk for my first born I picked up some ticks and tricks, and for a lot of the time I was effectively exclusively pumping for him. I went back to work at four and a half months, and having a breast pump is the only way I could continue …
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Breastfeeding, though it is a natural process, is not always trouble-free. The reason is that many mothers encounter several challenges during the process, especially for new moms. Some of the challenges of breastfeeding can include milk stasis, mammary hypoplasia, and infant health problems such as weak sucking reflex, among many others. How to tell if …
Over the years, an increasing number of women have been opting for C-section as the preferred method of delivery; not always by choice, but often out of necessity when things aren\’t quite right for a vaginal delivery. Though relatively safe, the scarring that occurs as a result of this procedure often raises a big concern …
A common question that new parents have is, does the umbilical cord hurt the baby. The umbilical cord is an important part of fetal development and does not cause any pain or discomfort to the baby. In this blog post, we will discuss the role of the umbilical cord in fetal development and why it …
There is something that bothers every pregnant woman. Long before we even get pregnant, we are plagued with stories of stretch marks during and after pregnancy. They are so common now that most women consider stretch marks one of the pregnancy signs. But even though they are very common, there are still a lot of …
