Tag: Unang Yakap

Holding Your Baby Can Have Lifelong Consequences on His Genes

The Department of Health's (DOH) Unang Yakap initiative lists a few outdated practices.

It begins with "Unang Yakap" or that first skin-to-skin contact with your baby.

Keep Hugging Your Baby! Huge Reward Lies in His Brain Development

Newly Signed Law Provides Support for New Moms During Their Baby's First 1,000 Days

More Reason To Hold Baby! Study Says Skin-To-Skin May Help In Pain Relief

A mom who tried her best to breastfeed says the hospital ban on bottles is unfair.

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

Plan for a successful breastfeeding journey the moment your baby is born.

The young mom talks about losing an angel, gaining a son and having a family she has dreamed of.

Philippine law has a strict clause that prohibits feeding bottles in hospitals.

A Filipina single mom fought to keep her daughter alive alone in a foreign country.

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

This viral story has many people up in arms, but there is an explanation. Plus, learn the advantage of pregnant Pinays when it comes to skin-to-skin.

Your baby's very first tests will determine his health for life.