Pregnancy

The Early Days – What the first trimester means to me

Just like zebra prints, no two women in the world are exactly the same. When it comes to babies, even in the same woman, no two pregnancies are ever the same. That's the beautiful part of it all, in...

18 Important Warning Signs For Pregnant Moms

Expectant mothers dont't always know whether that stomach twinge is something to worry about or not. In the middle of the night, it can be quite frightening. Sometimes it's best just to go ahead and call your doctor, rather...

Folic Acid and the Pregnant Woman

Having a baby is one of the most important times in a woman’s life, and be it the first or the third child, the devotion of an expectant mother to their child is a bond that transcends the tangible....

How to Minimize Morning Sickness

It's your pregnancy phase and your mornings are no longer good mornings, rather they are bad mornings. Even in the daytime whenever you wake up from a nap after dreaming about your little bundle of joy, you find that...

What to look for in a good OB-GYN

First and foremost, if your Gynaecologist knows your medical history and is also trained in obstetrics, it would be good to follow up with your current OB-GYN rather than changing to a new one. This is because you have...

3 Tips for New Dads

There is an abundance of information for new mothers, with little useful advice for the equally anxious new fathers. Like new mothers, dads-to-be can get well-meaning advice from family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and even from those who have never had...

Enjoying Your 1st Pregnancy (1st trimester)

Missing your menses and wondering whether you are pregnant for the first time is an exciting time for most mummies! You probably rushed to the pharmacy to get a home pregnancy test kit and if confirmed positive, you will...

Staying Attractive, Confident and Healthy During Pregnancy

I have 3 friends who are pregnant at the moment and all of them are image conscious. They are afraid of gaining too much weight and look unattractive. Well, understandably, who isn’t? The good news is that gaining weight...

My First Pregnancy

“It's positive? I'm pregnant! I'm going to have a baby!” After my pregnancy was confirmed by the Gynecologist, I was so eager to find out the challenges that I will be facing in the next few months. During the first...

16 Hours in Labor Ward

During the final trimester, I've planned for an induced delivery on the 39 weeks of pregnancy. I was so excited and very much looking forward to meet my little princess, but at times I was very worried about the...