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Baby

October 4

Kryz Uy Deals With Mom Guilt Over Flying Alone

The mom of two thanks her husband Slater Young for pushing her to pursue her work trip despite her feelings of dread over leaving her sons at home

Leaving our kids behind even for just a few hours at a time can already make a parent emotional, especially after two whole years of being together all day long because of the hard lockdowns. What more a whole week as a
Baby

July 5

Four First-Time Mom Mistakes And What To Do Instead

She also includes other traditional practices she had to figure out the hard way were not good for baby.

Newly-minted mom-of-two boys and Skyfam momma Kryz Uy candidly shared and dropped a number of truth-bombs in her latest vlog. From following advice from the older generation to getting a hold of one’s anxieties, the digital creator doesn’t hold back on her
Baby

October 26

Why Babies Fart So Much?

When to smell danger if your baby farts too much?

One of the observations you may have while taking care of a newborn 24/7 is babies fart a lot. You might even begin to wonder how much farting is typical for such a tiny human being. So, what do you do if
Breastfeeding

August 9

Breastfeeding Can Count as Emotional Labor

Breastfeeding is a choice many moms make to give their baby the best. But it comes with a cost.

On top of the many breastfeeding and breast milk benefits, many moms choose to breastfeed because it’s a big financial help when you think of the high cost of infant formula. But is it really “free” when you consider the sacrifice moms
Breastfeeding

March 16

Supplementing Breast Milk With Formula May Help Some Newborns: Study

Before you fire up your keyboard, read this first.

Breast milk is one of the best gifts you can give your child. Several studies have shown its benefits for both the baby and the mom. It contains antibodies that protect babies during the first few months of life and helps moms get
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August 8

See How 7 Celeb Moms Showed Support for World Breastfeeding Week

These celeb nursing mommas helped the cause in their own little ways.

Every first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week where we celebrate breastfeeding and make more people aware of its benefits. According to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, at least 823 000 child deaths and 20,000 maternal deaths could be prevented by
Breastfeeding

March 10

A Mom's Painful Loss Is a Reminder: Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help

This mom didn't know her newborn son was not getting enough milk. What we can learn from her rare but but tragic experience.

Nursing a newborn can be a struggle for first-time breastfeeding moms. It can be such an uphill battle for many reasons that some moms will decide to supplement with formula milk. One mom wishes she did just that.In a blog post, Jillian Johnson shared
Breastfeeding

February 25

Do Big Breasts Guarantee an Abundant Milk Supply?

Not really but large-busted women can encounter nursing issues. Find out here what they are and how to address them.
News

January 23

Goat's Milk Not a Substitute for Breast Milk, Stresses FDA

FDA has issued a public warning against a Facebook group that promotes goat's milk as a breast-milk substitute.

The Philippines' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a "public warning" against a Facebook group that FDA says violated the Milk Code. "The public is warned that claims on the use of goat’s milk through the Facebook group Dairy Goat Philippines as
Breastfeeding

December 19

#TreeofLife Is the Newest Brelfie Trend

"Women are editing their breastfeeding photos, not just for themselves, but as gifts for each other." Have you tried it?

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram used to take down breastfeeding photos because it had breast or nipple exposure, never mind the fact that this was not a lewd act. To put a stop to this illogical censorship, nursing moms
Special Occasions

July 15

Look! Mom Picks Mermaid Theme for Her Breastfeeding Photo Shoot

Let the magical beauty of breastfeeding be "part of your world."

Being a mom is a gift and a milestone that we want to remember and go back to or share with our kids someday. Taking a photo is one way of preserving and celebrating those precious memories. In fact, every day we
News

March 1

5 Family-friendly Things We Love About The Oscars This Year

And our winners for this category are...

The 88th Academy Awards are done, and it was not without its share of controversies. But here's how we'd like to remember the 2016 Oscars, the 5 moments this year that prove the awards show can be a family affair. 1. Tom Hardy's wife
Real Parenting

October 22

Is Breast Really The Best?

Real moms share their thoughts on the disputed the link between breastfeeding and a child's IQ

Photo from sunstatedoulas.com“Breast is best,” that’s what the advocates say. In fact, 96% of moms agree that breastfeeding and breast milk are definitely best for babies. From the antibodies breast milk contains, to breastfeeding’s “slimming” effect on moms, to the bonding time it
News

September 22

New Campaign Reminds Nursing Moms to Eat Healthy

The ads’ striking images, though, bring mixed reactions.

Breastfeeding is a daunting job, much like motherhood itself. And it is a struggle, but definitely one that can be overcome. Many have been advocating breastfeeding, and there have been many efforts to encourage other moms to nurse their young. Most play
Breastfeeding

September 16

Poll: Should Breastfeeding Women Cover Up When Nursing in Public?

An actor-host-DJ recently earned the ire of netizens for a comment he made on air.

Photo from Flickr Creative Commons"They breastfeed as if they own the mall," actor-host-radio DJ KC Montero reportedly said during his morning radio show on September 10. He was referring to breastfeeding moms who nurse in public sans cover-ups, a remark which earned a
News

September 10

Baby Born in Legoland Gets Free Lifetime Visits To the Resort

He sure is one lucky kid!

1. Baby boy born at Legoland gets lifetime worth of visits to the resort Photo from Legoland Windsor Official FacebookMom Janine Atkinson was on her way to the hospital when the little eager beaver in her womb started to work his way into
Baby

June 20

Study Shows Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Dental Conditions

Dental conditions include overbite, open bite, crossbite and misaligned teeth

Photo from trinitynewsdaily.comBabies who are exclusively breastfed are less likely to develop dental conditions like overbite, open bite, crossbite and misaligned teeth compared to babies who were formula fed, according to a study. The study was reported by US News and HealthDay.
News

April 29

Local Government Units Encouraged to Set Up Breastfeeding Stations

Breastfeeding and lactation programs are getting more support from the government.

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo recently urged local officials to have breastfeeding stations in their respective cities or town halls. A memorandum was issued to provincial governors, mayors, barangay officials, among others, to also establish a
Breastfeeding

February 14

Could your Baby be Lactose Intolerant?

To most moms, the challenge of breastfeeding alone can be quite a feat. But what more when your baby is lactose intolerant? We share the probable causes and how you can deal with this condition.

Lactose Intolerance: What it is and what causes itLactose intolerance is a condition wherein the body is unable to metabolize or digest lactose, a component found in milk and dairy products. According to pediatrician, breastfeeding expert and author of The Ultimate Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding

February 3

How To Breastfeed Your Baby In Public

Mompreneur, contributor and breastfeeding advocate Tina Santiago-Rodriguez shares some tips on how to nurse your baby in public, drawing from her personal experience as a breastfeeding mom.

Breastfeeding is a normal, beautiful part of motherhood. Unfortunately, a lot of moms choose to bottle-feed their babies without even trying to nurse their kids first. Most of the time, these moms make the choice because of inadequate knowledge or plain ignorance.

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