Tag: Essential Newborn Care

Labor & Childbirth

July 16

Delayed Cord Clamping Benefits For Newborns

Giving birth soon? Ask your doctor about this life-saving practice.

Moms who are pregnant might be feeling anxious about giving birth in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s important to keep calm and have an open communication with your OB-GYN so you are better prepared for the arrival of your
Baby

March 22

Kangaroo Mother Care Benefits | Smart Parenting

Bare your skin and hold your baby close! Here are 7 benefits of kangaroo mother care

Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is not just continuous and prolonged skin-to-skin contact. Apart from holding your child against your bare skin, KMC involves frequent and exclusive breastfeeding and the goal of early discharge from the hospital, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).The practice was initially used
Baby

December 7

Baby's 1,000 Days of Life Supported by New PH Law RA1148

Every child will receive proper care and nutrition for their 1,000 days of life.

Here’s your good news for the day. According to Save the Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping and protecting Filipino kids, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law RA 1148 or the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act.The law ensures that every child
Labor & Childbirth

May 4

5 Outdated Newborn Care Practices in the Delivery Room

The Department of Health's (DOH) Unang Yakap initiative lists a few outdated practices.

Immediate drying, skin-to-skin contact, properly timed cord clamping, initiation of breastfeeding, and more — these are part of the Essential Newborn Care guidelines that list down recommended practices to be done immediately after a child’s birth. If you're pregnant, it's good to
Baby

December 2

Holding Your Baby Can Have Lifelong Consequences on His Genes

As if we needed more reason to, right? Keep on cuddling your little one, moms!

Science shows the simple act of touching your baby, like when you hug and snuggle, has deeply-rooted and potentially lifelong consequences. But a study from the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital Research Institute found that the amount of close and
Baby

August 17

Newborn Baby Care | Smart Parenting

In creating a birth plan, make sure to include these crucial baby care steps to ensure your little one's health going forward.

Pregnancy is a great motivator for women to make her well-being a priority aside from her baby's health. It's great that soon-to-be moms are taking control of their birthing experience. It's about time that pregnant women become more involved in making informed

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