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Labor & Childbirth

August 30

Contraction Ba Kapag Masakit o Humihilab Ang Tiyan Ng Buntis?

This doctor's technique will help you know if you're having a contraction and if it's mild or severe.

Everything you go through for the first time is a learning experience, including pregnancy. One of those is figuring out labor contractions. Like many things about pregnancy, it doesn’t matter what you read or what others tell you about it. It’s different
Labor & Childbirth

September 9

Braxton Hicks Contractions: When Your Pregnancy Belly Tightens

There is no known cause, but doctors believe Braxton Hicks contractions are a way of the uterus to “practice” for actual labor.

A lot of pregnant women, especially those who are pregnant the first time, always ask this question: Is it normal for your baby bump to feel hard? “Is it a contraction? Am I in labor?” are typical follow-up questions when one’s belly
Labor & Childbirth

July 31

Gripping A Hair Comb in Your Hand Can Help You Cope With Labor Pain

The hair comb hack for labor pain hinges on... distraction.

The pain in childbirth is mostly due to labor contractions when your cervix opens up to 10 centimeters, allowing the baby to pass through. Unless you’re having an elected C-section (CS), it can be painful, making it necessary for the doctor to give you an
Getting Pregnant

April 27

34 Weeks Pregnant | Smart Parenting

You're seven months and about two weeks pregnant. You're almost there!

At 34 weeks pregnant, your baby is almost ready to be born. Your goal right now is to make yourself as comfortable as possible. It's easy to say but not that easy to do. Hang in there, and try to enjoy your pregnancy
Labor & Childbirth

December 8

Is It Time for Baby's Arrival? 4 Frequent Questions on Labor, Answered!

One question we get asked the most: How do I know if I'm already in labor?

Discussing your birth plan with your spouse (or whoever will stand as your birth partner) essential as you hit your seventh month of pregnancy. If you haven't done so, the third trimester is the time to ask your doctor about the signs
Labor & Childbirth

November 7

Childbirth Explained With Just a Balloon and a Ping Pong Ball!

Let your husband watch this video, so he'll know how to support you, come delivery day!

It's understandable that apart from the excitement you feel for the arrival of your baby, you're also a little bit scared. You're not alone — a lot of pregnant women, even those who have given birth before, still have fears on delivery
Labor & Childbirth

December 29

Illustrated! 14 Positions That Can Help Ease Labor Pain

Apart from other pain-relief methods, these positions can help ease the tension in your body.

If you're pregnant, it's only natural to worry about the pain during childbirth. And we hate to break it to you, but the pain is inevitable. (Dads-to-be who question the pain should read this.) However, there are some positions to ease labor
Labor & Childbirth

September 17

Are You Ready To Pop? Look For These Signs

Find out the three most common signs that you're about to give birth.

Photo from Flickr Creative CommonsHaving a bun in the oven is a wonderful experience. You have a life growing inside you, and you'll be ushering that life into this world soon—it's a privilege, as well as a responsibility not to be taken
Labor & Childbirth

June 15

"How Do I Know I'm Going into Labor?"

Your questions on labor and childbirth, answered

Photo from galleryhip.com1. What are some tell-tale signs to watch for before going into labor?Some women experience very distinct signs of labor while others do not. No one knows what causes labor to start or when it will start, but several hormonal
Getting Pregnant

April 21

Your Pregnancy Glossary (Part 2 of 2)

Part 2 (T-Z) of our Pregnancy Glossary.

T Threatened abortion: Bleeding during the first trimester without cramping or contractions; does not result in termination of pregnancy Tocolysis: Medical procedure that inhibits contractions during premature labor Transition: Phase of labor just before pushing, at about 6 cm dilation; contractions are more intense and
Getting Pregnant

April 21

Your Pregnancy Glossary (Part 1 of 2)

Check out the 1st part of our As to Zs of pregnancy terms and keep them in mind throughout your pregnancy.

A first-time mom-to-be’s pregnancy glossary and what each term means. A Alphafetoprotein (AFP) testing: The mother’s blood is tested during 15 to 17 weeks of gestation to detect possible neural-tube defects and Down Syndrome in the fetus. Amenorrhea: Absence of menstrual period, which is one
Health & Nutrition

August 14

"Is it okay for me to drive on my third trimester?"

Find out if it's safe or not.
Health & Nutrition

August 14

"Is it okay for me to soak in a tub of water?"

Avoid saunas, hot tubs, and hot baths.
Health & Nutrition

August 14

"Is it okay for me to get a body wrap at a spa?"

No. Body wraps usually involve heat. High temperatures can cause the body temperature to rise, which leads to a faster heart rate and reduce blood flow to the uterus. This poses undue stress on your baby and can even cause birth defects,
Health & Nutrition

January 1

"Is it okay for me to travel by air?"
Health & Nutrition

January 1

"Is it okay for me to have a dental x-ray, a tooth extraction, and a root canal?"

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