No doubt we all have been affected by the COVID pandemic. I gave birth just before quarantine and isolation were put in place. I consider myself lucky that this was the case — I can’t imagine how tough it must be being pregnant, going to all the appointments or going into labour when there is…
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As a first-time mom, I try to read as much as I can and educate myself about my baby’s milestones so I’m prepared when they happen. One of the rather popular baby milestones is teething. I decided to write this story because my baby’s first teething experience taught me a good lesson about motherhood. Here’s…
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So one of the latest articles from Pregnant and Perfect contains a list of the best push presents for the new mom (or the 2nd, 3rd, 4th… time mom). It reminded me of the time my husband gave me my push present. He gave it to me a few weeks in advance of me giving…
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I wonder how uncomfortable a nappy is after 9 months suspended naked in fluid; How cold a cot must be after 3 trimesters of warmth; How unpleasant hunger must be when your belly was always full in the womb; I wonder this, and I stop wondering why newborns want to be fed and held so…
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In my attempt to spread awareness on postpartum recovery and the mental and emotional challenges that a new mom could face, I didn’t realize that it had the unintended effect of scaring some women about pregnancy and motherhood. While the “welcome-to-motherhood” phase is no doubt arduous, the joy it brings is immeasurable. And so in…
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Wow you’re pregnant?! 🤰🏻 Congratulations and best wishes! You’re in for the best rollercoaster ride of your life! This is a joyous moment, but it could also be overwhelming — hormones would have a lot to do with that! Here are 5 tips that could help you get the most out of the next 9…
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Last year when I learned that I was pregnant, my life really took a huge turn. At the start of the year, I was thinking it would be the year that my husband and I would do a trip to Europe. It would have been our first European trip and would have been both for…
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Before I became a mom I found it excessive when my mom would worry about me and my siblings even though we’re all grownups. She’d be worrying about the littlest things — asking whether we ate, where we’re going, who we’re hanging out with, what time we’re coming home, the list goes on. My mother-in-law…
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When I was preparing for childbirth, I found packing my hospital bag was a bit overwhelming. I was not sure about a lot of things like when is it best to pack it, what goes in it, etc. Anyway now that I’ve given birth, I can now share my 5 best tips. These are just…
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Packing your hospital bag is one of the most exciting part of your preparation for childbirth. For me personally, this was when I really felt that I’m super close to meeting my baby. However, it could be overwhelming to pack your hospital bag especially for a first-time mama. Usually, we tend to overpack for things…
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