Nature gives you nine months to prepare for the birth of your child under normal circumstances. You have read all the articles about what pregnancy entails, how to prepare yourself for labour, you have even attended all the birth classes, and you feel so ready. You have made yourself aware of the signs of labour,…
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The nine months are finally over, and your baby is here. The arrival of your baby completely changes you and your life, and every decision you make revolves around the welfare of your child. With your child here, the life you had before the child came is long gone, and you now have to embrace…
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Post-natal confinement is the period of concluding pregnancy where a mother is restricted from intense movements to heal from the delivery anguish. After childbirth, it is critical for every mother to go through a rest period to promote faster healing. During the period, a mother is supposed to be under an excellent diet. This helps…
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When you realize you are pregnant, the chances are that you have made Google your best friend. You research on all things pregnancy and the experience of child birth. Some of the stories you come across are cool, yet others are quite horrifying, but you brush them off. “These are things that can never happen…
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When planning your diet after giving birth, what is your main goal? Do you want to lose the excess pregnancy weight, or do you want to provide the best nutrients for your breastfed newborn? Good news – you don’t have to choose between the two! Giving birth leads to the loss of energy and…
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The life of a new mom takes a drastic shift immediately after the baby is born. For some, the lifestyle changes begin once one realizes they are pregnant. An expectant mother embraces lifestyle changes that are good and contribute to her well-being. However, for some, the changes are not as positive as they would wish…
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As a new mom, you wish your infant can just stop crying and sleep for only a short while to allow yourself some time to sleep. However, the truth is that even after the baby finally falls soundly asleep you may not find it possible to sleep. Your sleep may be interrupted by an imaginary…
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Confinement is the rest period just after a woman gives birth. It is a very crucial time for the mom as it defines how fast the mother can recuperate from childbirth and get back to her usual lifestyle. If the mother does not have adequate time to recover from the child birth experience, she can…
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