Pregnancy is a time of profound changes, bringing a mix of excitement, anticipation, and sometimes discomfort. One common concern among expectant mothers is experiencing pain when the baby moves. While feeling your baby’s movements is a reassuring sign of their activity and well-being, these movements can sometimes cause discomfort or even pain. Understanding why this…
Pregnancy is a time of great joy and anticipation, but it can also bring fatigue and low energy levels. Ensuring you maintain a nutritious diet is one of the best ways to combat this. Here are seven natural pregnancy energy boosters that can help you stay active and healthy. 7. Apples Apples are an excellent snack…
We love a good ‘ole collection of gushy images of mums with newborn babies. But we love these pictures by photographer Karen Wiltshire showing proud daddies cradling their babies and children. Photographer Karen, who runs KW Photography said she’s pulled together “some of the most heart-warming photographs – and some of my favourite ever shots” for BabyCentre:…
Yes, dads can become depressed after the birth of their baby. One dad in 10 suffers from postnatal depression (PND). PND is most likely to start in the three months to six months after the birth of your baby, though it can start earlier or later than this. Like new mums, dads need support, encouragement,…
The comedian Michael McIntyre put it succinctly when he said: “The people without children, they think they know. But you have no idea”. It’s an old clip, but I urge you to look it up on YouTube because he’s right. Before you have kids, you’ll think you know. But you don’t know. You can’t know. And that’s not a…
All bumps are unique! Here’s what you can anticipate as your pregnant belly grows over the course of the next 40+ weeks. save article While there’s (usually!) no mistaking a pregnant belly when you see one, every woman’s bump is unique. Still, how you’ll look—and when you’ll pop—as the weeks and months roll by isn’t…
Parents share practical tips to help your child love their skin color and respect others, too. PHOTO BYINSTAGRAM /IAMSUPERBIANCA, /MOREYNAGABOANDGAMMY As another school year approaches, it is an opportune time to prepare our children on how to be more inclusive as they meet new people and socialize with others. It’s our role as parents to be…
Despite all the differences between kids and families, there are so many things we all have in common. I guess that’s why books, blogs and cartoons about parenting are so popular: so many of us can say with a sigh of relief, “It’s not just me”. I find myself saying the same things to my…
Babies need different amounts of sleep as they grow, and it’s natural for parents to wonder if their little one is getting enough. In the first year, newborn babies typically sleep around 16 hours over a 24-hour period, while by 12 months, they need about 13.5 hours. Daytime naps decrease from about 8 hours at…
Naming a child is one of the earliest and most significant decisions parents make. A name is carried throughout life, shaping a person’s identity, self-perception, and how they present themselves to the world. Filipino or Tagalog names are increasingly popular these days, not just because they honor our rich Filipino culture, but also because they…