Your family or friends would have mentioned that your baby bump looks lower than usual. They are, in fact, referring to a known as Lightening or Baby Dropping. It is a major precursor to the baby’s arrival. What it actually means is that your baby’s head descends lower into the pelvis into a position more […]
The nine months long journey is not rosy throughout. Every expecting mummy undergoes several ups and downs. But, if you are one among those 50% pregnant women who is “plus-size”, that is, if your body weight (Body Mass Index (BMI)) according to the Centers for Diseases and Prevention (CDC) is falling between the range of […]
The umbilical cord is a connection between mom and her baby that begins well before the baby is born. Whatever the baby needs for survival inside the womb reaches him/her via this cord. Not only does it supply blood to the developing fetus, but it also carries essential nutrients to the womb. The Make-up of […]
Vacuum extraction, or ventouse, is a process that uses a vacuum system to help extract your baby from the birth canal. It is used in the “pushing” phase of labor, if sufficient progress hasn’t been made. It could be a quicker and safer alternative than delivery with forceps or a caesarean section. When is Vacuum Extraction Recommended? […]
Simple changes to how you care for your baby can help to keep their body moisturized for a lot longer. In infants, skin growth is significantly higher than in adults and is distinguished by a greater potential to restore itself as an obstacle. Let’s take a look at some easy self-care tips that can provide […]
When you are expecting a baby, there is so much to do. Making your home a safe haven for your baby is definitely on the list. Enter baby proofing, which is a lot more work than we think. When do you need to do it? Since your baby would start moving around the house at […]
As you count down the days till you meet your little one, you’re also getting ready for the last stage of your pregnancy – labor and delivery. While it is believed that lying on your back with legs spread wide is the best position for labor and delivery, there are a variety of labor positions […]
When you think of food for your baby, your mind first goes to milk. However, babies sometimes react to cow’s milk or formula, which could either be lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. In these cases, you’d need to avoid milk or reduce how much milk your baby consumes. While your baby may grow out […]
Have you been advised to undergo a C-section delivery? Then, at the very outset, let us tell you that, one of the reasons why vaginal birth is still preferred over C-section is that, babies born vaginally come into contact with good microbiota or bacteria, from the mother’s vaginal fluid, as they travel down the birth […]
As a mommy-to-be, your goal is to ensure that your baby arrives into this world happy and healthy. However, if your bundle of joy needs a little assistance to enter the world, then a C-section delivery might be the safest way. C-section is a commonly carried out procedure for delivery around the world. Still, you […]