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Labour & Birth

Read up more about what to expect and happen during labour and birth

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Celebrity Baby Names

Celebrities are excused for their kooky behaviour because, well, they are supposed to be creative and different from the rest of us after all! The same applies to how they name their babies...
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5 Confinement Myths Or Truths

Childbirth is one of the most grueling physical ordeals a woman will ever encounter. That is why the idea that mothers need to recuperate from it is deeply entrenched in the...
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List of Essentials & Must-Haves Baby Items

Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of nifty gadgets, timesavers and nursery items in baby stores? Don’t fret! Here’s a handy checklist to help you suss out themust-haves from the nice-to-haves....
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The Stages Of Labour

Labour is the physical process during which your uterus contracts and your cervix opens to allow your baby to come out into the world...
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What our mums ask

Does Your Cervix Drop After Ovulation?

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Does Your Cervix Drop After Ovulation?

Cervical position of a woman may tell her about her fertility. Checking your cervical position will allow you to notice...

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Postpartum Hair Loss & Naturvital Tonic Review

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Postpartum Hair Loss & Naturvital Tonic Review

I was also losing quite a bit of hair but it has since slowed down. The following tips might be helpful...

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Can You Bathe Or Wash Hair During Confinement?

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Can You Bathe Or Wash Hair During Confinement?

New mothers are advised not to bathe or wash their hair during the first month after childbirth to prevent catching a cold and suffer from rheumatism...

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Drinking Water During Confinement, A Myth?

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Drinking Water During Confinement, A Myth?

There is no scientific evidence to show that drinking plain water will cause the tummy...

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How Can I Help Bring On Labour

You’ve probably heard stories from other people about a range of different remedies you can try to help bring onlabour. But before you try any...
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How Long Will Stitches Take To Heal

Many mums need stitches after labour, whether it’s because of a caesarean, an episiotomy (the name for a surgical cut in your perineum), or a tear...
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Factors To Consider When Naming Your Baby

Your child’s name is a unique signature that differentiates him or her from others. And since it will stay with your child for life, you would want...
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Contractions

You feel a contraction when a hormone called oxytocin is released which encourages the muscles...
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Getting The Timing Right

Everybody’s labour is different so there’s no hard and fast rule about when to go to the hospital...
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How Eating During Labour Builds Up Your Energy

Unless you’re a regular marathon runner, you’ll probably be burning up more energy during labour...
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