As if your hands aren’t full as a new mom, sterilising your infant’s utensils is one of those little chores you cannot escape away from. Failing to remember to clean and disinfect your child’s utensils may lead to a stomach upset, diarrhoea and a sad infant and mother. The words sterilisation and disinfection are often…
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Breastfeeding is a fundamental health decision that influences the optimal health of the mother and infant. This is the foundation for the advised infant nutrition. Therefore, public health plus administrative policies aim to create an environment that supports mothers to start and continue breastfeeding and reduce factors that dampen and ultimately mess about with the…
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A confinement shower is an herbal shower ritual you undergo for over thirty days after giving birth to purify your body, recover quickly and protect you from infections. New mothers shower in ‘Showering Herbs’ or also traditionally known as ‘Da Feng Chao’. It is mainly practiced in Asian countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and…
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It is always every woman’s dream to hold her new bundle of joy. Once the baby arrives, your parenting journey begins. If you are a first time mother, life for the first three months or the fourth trimester can be real a roller coaster. You will soon realize carrying your pregnancy was easier than the…
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Postpartum weightloss is perhaps the last thing on the minds of most new moms after childbirth. However, once you’ve settled into the routine of caring for your baby, it’s logical that you may be excited about working out again. Equally, it’s also logical if exercise isn’t among your top priorities especially after giving birth to…
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Carrying a pregnancy to full term requires intense care and close monitoring. It is a delicate stage and so much can go wrong. Though there is a global decline in foetal deaths for both the mother and the baby, the figures are still high. Conceiving is one thing and keeping the pregnancy is yet another.…
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Finally coming close to the day to meet your little one after months of anticipating? Giving birth is definitely one of the most daunting and fascinating experiences in life, especially when you are a first-time mom. Like most new parents, you might not have a clear idea on what happens right after your baby comes…
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No matter how many kids you’ve taken care of or how many times you’ve been to the delivery room, no one really prepares you for what awaits you. Every child is different and comes with lots of downs and ups. Everything takes you by surprise, and you pose and ask, am a first-time mother? Some…
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