Why do many couples fail to conceive after long periods of unprotected sex? If a medical issue is a reason, then addressing it with appropriate treatments should do the trick. However, in many cases, no medical issues are detected, and there seems to be no reason for the failure to conceive. Continue reading
Persistent diarrhea can lead to dehydration and malnutrition. During pregnancy, this can harm the woman and the fetus. Diarrhea during pregnancy can also result from a bowel infection or underlying bowel disorder. Read on. Continue reading
Babies are such bundles of joy, aren’t they? That is, until, they start to develop their own little opinions – one of which being that lying still while having their diapers or clothes changes just isn’t their thing anymore. And so begins the diaper table wars! Continue reading
It’s natural for babies to fall asleep while breastfeeding, but “natural” doesn’t mean free from complications. Here, we discuss the advantages and potential disadvantages linked to breastfeeding a baby to sleep. Continue reading
A lullaby is a song that is sung to help lull a baby to sleep. Although it was invented for this, it’s also believed to have other purposes as well, such as to pass down cultural knowledge to the younger generations from their infancy. Lullabies are mostly simple in nature and they have soothing melodies about them, which makes them perfect as part of a sleeping time routine for babies. Continue reading
Being a swimming coach, I have been working with infants and babies for the last ten years. One question that I come across very often from parents is “How can I teach my baby to swim?” And sometimes phrases like “I would love to swim with my baby, but I am scared to take them into the water with me.” Continue reading
Although it may not sound like a good idea to some, red meat consumption can be of great benefit to pregnant women, for they are generally in need of more iron for their increased blood volume. If you love meat, try some juicy beef for dinner tonight – it’s rich in iron and it makes a satisfying meal too. Continue reading
To some women, it may seem redundant that we should even mention the importance of proper prenatal nutrition. There are many pregnant women who also wrongly assume that their increased appetite will ensure that they get extra vitamins and minerals. This can only happen if you are sure that you’re consuming the right kinds of food, everyday. Continue reading
Mrs. M walked into the clinic with her beautiful daughter Maya, aged 5. She is a happily married woman and conceived Maya within their first 6 months of marriage. Her pregnancy was well and Maya was delivered via caesarean delivery. Continue reading
Reproduction is part of life, and as beautiful as pregnancy is, not every couple is up for it. Some may choose not to have children while others may want to plan their pregnancies. This is where contraceptives come to play and these may include the use of hormones, devices, or surgery to avoid a pregnancy. Continue reading
