When we become parents, every little thing starts to matter a lot – especially when it concerns our baby’s health. So while you play with those tiny fingers and toes, it may seem concerning if they suddenly start to feel warm. But is it something you should be concerned about? Let’s talk about what it means when your baby’s hands or feet are warm / hot to the touch. [Read more…]
Morning sickness, otherwise known as nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, is a common early sign of pregnancy. Is this something that you should worry about? Let’s know more about morning sickness including its causes, symptoms, relief and when will it need treatment. [Read more…]
For women with PCOS, pregnancy can be a lot more challenging than it should be. Let’s learn more about PCOS, how it affects pregnancy, and how you can boost your chances of becoming pregnant, even with this condition. [Read more…]
Thrush is a fungal infection that can infect both the breastfeeding mother and her baby. It is already known that with thrush breastfeeding can be affected due to the discomfort that it may bring, but a lot of mothers worry if they can continue nursing while they are having this condition. So for mothers who have the same concern, here are some essential things to know and consider about thrush and breastfeeding. [Read more…]
Herpes is an infectious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It can either be manifested as cold sores in the mouth (herpes simplex 1) or as genital sores (herpes simplex 2). Herpes is highly contagious and can be life-threatening to young infants. This is why breastfeeding mothers with herpes need to be extra careful while nursing and taking care of their infants. This article contains the information on herpes and breastfeeding. [Read more…]
A new strain of coronavirus is taking its toll on families across the world. Knowing the overwhelming effects on this virus, many parents can’t help but be worried about their babies’ health. So how can you protect your baby from coronavirus?
Let’s learn a bit more about this disease-causing microorganism to find ways on protecting your whole family from its dreaded effects. [Read more…]
Bringing a newborn baby home is a joyous occasion – but nothing causes more anxiety than cleaning a newborn’s small, sensitive ears for the first time! Read on for tips, do’s and don’ts for cleaning your newborn’s ears.
As unique as parenting is for all moms and dads, many new parents still often share the same experiences. From the pains of labor to the joy of holding their baby for the first time, parenthood does feel like being part of an exclusive club.
And speaking of which…
There are so many new and amazing firsts that you can enjoy now that you’re certified new parent and we’re here to help make the journey easier for you – especially when it comes to cleaning your newborn’s tiny and delicate parts.
One thing that new parents commonly agree on is the anxiety-causing thought of bathing and cleaning their newborn baby for the first time at home and usually without any assistance from anyone more experienced. [Read more…]
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The common cold has gotten its name for a reason! This viral infection can hit anyone at any time and there is no exemption, even if you’re breastfeeding. Cold symptoms are often mild and respond quickly to over-the-counter medications. This may sound pretty simple but if you’re currently nursing, you can’t help but wonder, “Is cold medicine safe for breastfeeding?” [Read more…]
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Sweating is something that we normally encounter every day, but when it comes to our babies, nothing is too little to be concerned about. As a parent, you can’t help but feel worried and curious about why your baby is sweating a lot, especially when it involves your baby’s head.
Do you want to know more about baby head sweating? Here’s some useful information for you to ponder. [Read more…]
A time-honored childcare practice in many cultures around the world, find out how massaging your baby can soothe almost every ill and ache that causes your little one to cry… and help them become healthier and happier.
Let’s start with the all-too-familiar story of two mothers helping soothe their little one’s first bout of colds…
It’s late at night. There’s a mom in America right now, scrolling past Google results on her phone, looking worriedly at her baby finally asleep after a full 5 hours of on and off crying and general fussiness, her baby’s tiny nose all red and stuffed up and chubby cheeks flushed pink as she is experiencing her first bout of colds.
She might find a hundred different results online telling her what to do, what not to do, when to worry and when to take her baby to the doctor. She’ll find a few bits and pieces of advice that are helpful and maybe an article or two that will tell her how to deal with her sick baby but it still doesn’t completely ease her worries. She sees an article on baby massages but she’s not so sure. She’s never done it before. Something about essential oils, too? She checks out a few more articles until she feels very drowsy.
“I’ll take her to the doctor tomorrow,” will be her last thought as she drifts off to sleep, well aware that she’ll be up again in a few hours.
Meanwhile in another part of the world:
The sun just rose in Southeast Asia. Somewhere in a quiet, rural town, there’s another young mother whose baby is also having the sniffles for the first time in his young life. She is calmly preparing for a quick morning massage session for her baby which she learned from her mother. The baby, also quite fussy, is in the crib fresh from a warm bath.
Wrapped up in a towel, she carries him to the bed where she gently massages the baby’s chest area, front and back in gentle, rotating motions with a bit of home-made massage oil while softly humming a lullaby. She concludes her baby’s massage with some quick strokes at the forehead and towards the nostrils.
Her baby, now visibly calmer, is ready and relaxed for his morning nap. Although she openly embraces the traditional ways of soothing her baby, she also knows that her baby may need to be taken to the doctor if the colds persist. She’ll wait and see in two to three days. For the moment, her baby is calm and feeling better; that is what’s most important. She herself grew up being given regular massages. Massages, as far she has known, were weaved into the fabric of her everyday life.
The two moms discussed above are from different parts of the globe, both worried about their baby’s first colds and both doing the very best they can to soothe their little ones. One is not better than the other, of course. Both are simply finding ways to make their babies feel better based on what they know.
Their stories simply illustrate that while Western parents do not tend to instinctually look to baby massages as a way to soothe their baby through common illnesses, baby massages are often practiced by mothers in other parts of the world taught to them by their mothers and grandmothers before them. [Read more…]
Bleeding during pregnancy is considered by many women as a nightmare scenario. And the thought alone can incur morbid “what if’s” that can send stress levels up into space.
That is why in this article, we decided to explore the different factors associated with it. Why does it happen, what are the factors that contribute to it, and most importantly – how to deal with it effectively.
Let’s begin! [Read more…]
Getting a headache, regardless if you’re pregnant or not, is not something any person welcomes with open arms. Having one makes it difficult to concentrate, messes up your balance at times, and makes you short fused.
So if you just found out that you’re pregnant, congratulations! Unfortunately, headaches are an inescapable part of pregnancy.
The reason why we decided to tackle this question though is due to the fact that many first time mothers tend to brush off headaches thinking that it is no different from any headache they had before they got pregnant – without them knowing that while uncommon, this could lead to something that could put their unborn child in danger. [Read more…]
Worried your toddler isn’t gaining enough weight? While they are renowned for their fussy eating habits, toddlers typically still manage to maintain a healthy weight. However, it is possible your toddler may not be gaining enough weight and that can obviously be pretty worrying.
Underweight toddlers can experience issues with fatigue, delayed development and irritability. So, if your toddler is diagnosed as being underweight, how can you help them to gain it? Here, we’ll look at some of the top tips that can help. Remember, some children have naturally smaller frames. So, it’s important to get a proper diagnosis to ensure your toddler is underweight and doesn’t just have a slimmer build. [Read more…]
There are numerous complications and side effects which can occur throughout pregnancy. While it should be a magical time, sadly not all pregnancies run smoothly. One of the rarer conditions which affects approximately 2% of pregnancies, is Placenta Previa.
Being diagnosed with Placenta Previa can understandably be daunting. However, it isn’t necessarily anything to be worried about. Here, you’ll discover everything you need to know about the condition and what to expect if you have it. [Read more…]
Heat rash is one of the most common rashes in babies. Although it may look worrisome, it’s not actually serious, though it can cause some level of discomfort and itchiness. Therefore, if your little one does develop a heat rash, you’ll want to make sure you treat it to ease their discomfort.
Here, you’ll discover everything you need to know about heat rash in babies, including it’s causes, symptoms and treatments. [Read more…]