More hospitals these days are offering options and choices in terms of environment and services for women seeking alternative approaches in labor and delivery. As women become more aware of their rights to these choices, even their birthing atmosphere and procedures during labor may be tailored to their favour. Continue reading
How to improve my child’s immune system? How to make sure my children are always healthy? How to prevent my children from diseases? There are so many similar questions that every parent would concern about. Continue reading
So, you’re pregnant? Our heartiest congratulations! For the next 40 weeks or less, you may find yourself getting rounder, wider and heavier, but you’ll also have the best gift ever at the end of your pregnancy — your baby! Continue reading
Napping helps to keep little children from becoming overtired. A tired child is usually a moody and cranky one and this moodiness may last throughout the day. Tiredness is also capable of affecting the quality of a child’s sleep at night. Continue reading
Your baby may be ready to try some solid foods around the age of six months. Baby’s first foods usually consist of either simple baby cereals or single-ingredient purees. For mothers who are way too busy to prepare their baby food, knowing what’s out there in terms of choice, quality and ingredients are important, so that they may select the best baby food for their precious baby. Continue reading
Colic is a common albeit exasperating condition characterised as excessive crying or extended and repeated periods of crying or fussing in babies who are otherwise healthy and thriving. It affects both baby boys as well as baby girls equally. The most telling sign of colic is the crying and it’s most likely to begin in the late afternoon or early evening although they can occur at any time of the day or night. Here’s what we got. Continue reading
For new parents, one of the joyful experiences involved in welcoming a new baby is clothes-shopping for the little bundle. The thing is, when it comes to baby clothes, new parents tend to overbuy! They also tend to feel attracted to the colours and prints rather than the fabric and cuts of those tiny outfits. Well, we can’t blame them, can we? Continue reading
If your child’s diaper area appears to be red and irritated, chances are that its nappy rash we’re looking at. The rash may be located on the skin surface, in the skin folds, or both. Continue reading
Sometimes, it may seem that bath times are the only times when little children don’t seem to like water. When left unattended though, they’re almost drawn to it. Hence, parents of toddlers, especially, should be particularly aware of water safety to prevent any untoward incidents. Continue reading
So, you’re pregnant and are wondering where’s this ‘pregnancy glow’ you’ve heard so much about. Firstly, do keep in mind that hormones play a large part in the changes you notice in your skin during pregnancy, be it good changes or bad. Continue reading
