Pregnancy

8 Most Common Ingredients Found In Confinement Recipes

“Pigs trotters in vinegar” did not sound divine to me. It smelled even less divine boiling away in the kitchen and making the house smell sour... but the taste was amazing! So what’s with the confinement diet besides being...

Things You Need to Know About Pregnancy Massage

As an expectant mum, you must have heard things about pregnancy massage. it can give you and the baby in your womb a lot of benefits that you can reap during or after your pregnancy. Pregnancy massage provides relaxation...

The next course

After subsisting on fluids alone for her first few months of life, there will come a point when baby is ready to expand her intake and broaden her palate. The mealtime milestone can offer endless entertainment as baby reacts...

Baby’s coming, get ready

Our short list of what’s crucial to have in place before your infant comes home – and why Removing the disco ball from the spare bedroom isn’t the only thing you need to do before bringing baby home. Long before...

Pregnancy: What foods to avoid

You already know that alcohol, drugs and cigarettes are officially off-limits, but did you know that during pregnancy your immune system is suppressed, leaving you more susceptible to food-borne bacteria and viruses? It’s important to avoid certain foods that...

Five essential exercises for pregnancy

Motherhood is a marathon that begins putting a woman’s body through its paces long before a baby arrives and continues well beyond birth. With that in mind, we've put together five exercises to help you shoulder the physical challenges...

How to Sleep Comfortably as Your Pregnancy Progresses

Q: I'm a stomach sleeper. How can I make myself more comfortable sleeping on my side? When you’re pregnant, it’s impossible to sleep on your belly, and you should avoid sleeping on your back after the first trimester. When...

Dealing with Discomfort During Your Last Trimester

As you approach The Big Day, you will be experiencing a lot more discomfort with the baby getting heavier, moving, and kicking so often. So what can you do to ease these pregnancy downsides? Here are some practical ways...

Folic Acid and Pregnancy

Women who are planning to conceive or are pregnant will most likely be prescribed with vitamin supplements that will prepare their body for the pregnancy and to help in the developing fetus. Folic acid is one of them....

Getting Children Involved with Pregnancy

Pregnancy has always been exciting, at least for the parents. Unfortunately, sometimes not all kids see it that way. Toddlers may be a little indifferent because they don't understand that much yet except they see your tummy...