Somewhere around the third trimester of pregnancy, either anxiousness or impatience might begin to set in for many moms. After carrying your baby to full term, do you know all the bodily cues if your precious one is about to be born? Continue reading
When we think of long-term changes to make for our health and wellbeing, pregnancy is hardly the time that comes to mind for that. But what about the wellbeing of your baby then? Wouldn’t you do anything you possibly can to ensure that your baby’s health is seen to? Continue reading
Drink your milk! How many of us have heard this line as a child? So, why did our parents insist on this, and why is it important that our children drink up for as long as they possibly will? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Physical activities are more important to the development of babies and children than one can imagine. These days especially, it is crucial that parents ensure that their little ones receive enough exercise and not spend too much time in front of the TV or generally being sedentary for too long. Continue reading
If you’ve visited a spa recently or do so often, you would know very well that the minute you enter it gives you a sense of calm. We all know there are spas all over that offer treatments for expectant and new mums, but spa treatment for babies is now becoming quite a hit too! Continue reading
Can parents today safely give in to commercial baby food without worrying too much? Find out now. Continue reading
Fevers in babies can be one of the scariest symptoms for parents, especially when that fever is high or if the infant is very young. A fever is not an illness on its own – it is a symptom of one. Continue reading
Nursing a baby who is over a year old is a common practice in many parts of the world. It’s called extended breastfeeding and for many families, it’s a part of something called attachment parenting as well. However, not all societies, even the most modern ones, accept this as normal, regardless of the notable health benefits it offers for the child. Continue reading
If you’re 35 or older and wish to have a baby, you might have questions running through your mind, such as Will my age affect my pregnancy outcome…or will I be able to have a normal birth? To some, it may seem as if it’s too late to try due to the universal belief that the ideal age to conceive is between your early twenties till before your mid-thirties. Continue reading
One excellent way to get a decent dose of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids when you’re pregnant is through walnuts. Walnuts have more omega-3 fatty acids, especially alpha-linolenic acids, than other nuts! They help the developing nervous system of an unborn baby and may also help prevent the little one from having asthma and eczema. Continue reading
