The period prior to actual labour pains is probably the one most filled with misconceptions, what with terms such as false labour and all. Prodromal labor is a more concise term to use, for it refers to the collective occurrence of several physical changes in a woman’s body prior to the actual process of going into labor. Continue reading
Having headaches during pregnancy is intolerable enough, what more migraines. Migraines can last for hours and they may even result in sensitivity to light, and even nausea in some really bad cases. Continue reading
What exactly is the nesting instinct? We do know that animals have them, but hey, pregnant women have them too. The nesting instinct sets in before the end of the pregnancy and gets moms-to-be in cleaning, organising, and event planning mode. Continue reading
We all love our kids. When they want something, especially if it’s a food or drink, we tend to oblige, sometimes even when we know that what they want isn’t good for them. Cake, ice-cream, sodas – how can we deny them all these delicious goodies, right? Continue reading
Attending kindergarten is an exciting time in a child’s life, for it’s the stepping stone for formal schooling. But when would be the right time for this? It’s important to keep an eye on your child and decipher their readiness if they’re able to attend kindergarten or not. Continue reading
Growing up with allergies can take a toll on a child. There can be endless sneezing, runny nostrils, red, watery eyes, and even skin rashes to endure. That’s not the kind of life anyone would want for their children, that’s for sure. Continue reading
Newborns and babies will cry – a lot! They’ll cry when they are hungry, they’ll cry when their diaper gets too uncomfortable and needs to be changed, they’ll even cry because they miss you and simply want to be carried! Continue reading
Having a baby or toddler at home means having to pay more attention to the safety around you. We all know by now that babies and toddlers fear very little, and don’t know any better when it comes to their safety. Continue reading
People generally tend to give way to a parent with a stroller. It’s called good manners, for, after all, there is a little child in it, right? However, on the parent’s part, it does not mean that it’s alright to take things for granted. Continue reading
Having just one child means that there is no need to divide your attention into two (or three). All your affections can be directed to your only offspring and you also need only to spend money just for one child. So, how can there possibly be a downside to this? Continue reading
