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Labor & Childbirth

July 11

Postpartum Massage Is Safe | Smart Parenting

You deserve some pampering too, Mama.

Pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, brings about a lot of aches, pains, and discomfort. Whether you are a new mother or an experienced one, you are not spared from the back, hips, rib, and groin pain as the baby becomes heavier
Wellness

May 10

Moms Will Love The Silk Massage At Qiwellness Living Tagaytay

This is your sign to take that much-needed escape.

When was the last time you had a good massage?Just when you thought a relaxing, full-body massage would be the best treat for hardworking moms and dads, this hidden spa in Tagaytay takes relaxation a notch above the rest.The Smart Parenting team tried
Special Occasions

May 8

This Is What Mom's Really Want To Receive On Mother's Day

Wala nang paligoy-ligoy pa!

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take,” said Cardinal Mermillod, a Catholic cardinal, which we know is true in every way.Mother’s Day is right around the corner, a special
Health & Nutrition

December 22

Is It Safe To Get A Pregnancy Massage?

Good news if you have some aches and pains you'd like to take care of.

As your uterus expands to accommodate your growing baby, you may feel some aches and pains in your back, abdomen, and thigh area.This is why some soon-to-be moms ask if it's okay to get a massage while they're pregnant. The answer, according
Baby

December 25

Is It Safe To Get A Massage After Giving Birth?

Narito ang ilan sa mga experiences ng mga nanay sa Smart Parenting Village.

Normal na sa mga babae ang makaramdam ng sakit sa likod, binti, at braso ilang araw o linggo matapos nilang manganak. Kailangan kasi ng iyong katawan ng sapat na panahon para maghilom at makarecover. Bukod pa riyan, ang pagpapasuso ay nakakangawit at
Breastfeeding

August 10

Lactation Massage Para sa mga Nagpapasusong Ina, Kailangan ba Talaga?

Makakatulong ang lactation counselors para turuan kang gawin mag-isa ang lactation massage

Naniniwala ang aming pamilya sa hilot na inakala ko noong pamahiin. Pero hindi ito naging hadlang para magpahilot sa pinsan ng tatay ko, na isang ekspertong manghihilot, pagkatapos kong manganak. Sa pagkakatanda ko, hinagod niya ng kaniyang palad ang itaas na bahagi
Real Parenting

June 18

Dad Designs Massage Track T-shirt

Silly or genius? Many absolutely loved his shirt design that lets parent hit two birds with one stone.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="ja" dir="ltr">???????????????????????T????<a href="https://t.co/o4QXllvo8h">https://t.co/o4QXllvo8h</a>????????????<a href="https://t.co/zonPvJsJnX">https://t.co/zonPvJsJnX</a>???????????????????????????????????? <a href="https://t.co/Kzrjy0kXvM">pic.twitter.com/Kzrjy0kXvM</a></p>— Ken Kawamoto??????? (@kenkawakenkenke) <a href="https://twitter.com/kenkawakenkenke/status/1106770123270950913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2019</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>When the need arises, moms and dads find ways to make things easier. These parenting hacks range from “silly but it works” to “genius!
Wellness

June 7

Raindrop and Aroma Touch Therapy Technique

We got your back, moms.

From pregnancy to parenthood, mothers become prone to physical injuries, especially on the back. Pregnancy means additional weight from the baby pulling at your stomach and back muscles.Post-pregnancy, the constant strain continues as we perform routine tasks such as carrying a baby
Baby

April 7

Massage for Baby

Kids also experience tension and stress, and massage therapy can be a great relief.

Lots of parents love getting massage therapy as a way of pampering and relieving the stress they encounter daily. But kids are just as prone to experiencing stress, which is why they also need to get massaged every now and then. And
Labor & Childbirth

September 13

10 Questions Every New Mom Asks After Giving Birth, Answered!

Find out when you can take a bath after delivering your baby, and more.

You finally did it! You have safely delivered your baby. Now, for the next six to eight weeks you can focus on postpartum recovery and dealing with the many physical and emotional changes. You probably have a lot of questions about the
Baby

August 16

These Massage Points Can Instantly Calm Down A Fussy Baby

Touch therapy can do wonders on your little one!

Newborns love their mom's touch, and many moms have told us of its healing power especially on premature babies. It's why Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), or prolonged skin-to-skin contact is highly recommended as soon as the mom delivers.As your baby grows, baby
Real Parenting

May 2

The One Thing I Need to Help Me Stay Sane: 14 Moms' Answers

Motherhood is beautiful but it can also be stressful. Here's what moms say help them survive.

Our day, dear moms, is just around the corner—that single day in a year that we get to sleep in, pamper ourselves, have an adventure, or not worry about the kids. It's almost Mother's Day (May 13)! But, on days that aren't dedicated
Love & Relationships

March 18

These Erotic Massage Techniques Guarantee Better Sex

Time to use your hands for something else

If your sex life feels a little boring lately, maybe it's time to spice things up. If you're not into the whole sex toys thing, don't fret — there's something else you can do to heat up the between-the-sheets action without having to
Wellness

May 28

Massage Places Under P500 You Can Escape to for Mommy Me-time

Give yourself a moment to chill!

I personally enjoy a good massage. It helps me calm down on hectic days at work. While indulging once in a while in luxurious spas are great, it’s the underrated massage places that really take the cake when I'm super busy. If
Your Kid’s Health

November 17

5 Key Things to Remember When You Massage Your Baby, Says Expert

This pediatrician and infant massage expert gives a surprising advice on the massage oil to use.

“Bonding and attachment is an ongoing process. It can start anytime and it must be nurtured,” said Dr. Roselyne M. Balita, a pediatrician and founder of the Little Lamb’s Pediatric Wellness Place during her talk at SmartParenting.com.ph's "The First Year of Life
News

February 17

Can You Guess What This New Baby Contraption Is?

Hint: It’s for relaxation purposes.

There are a lot of tips and tricks on how to calm a baby. You can sing to him, or hold him and sway and rock him, or bounce him around. There's also the hold, which a pediatrician swears by. It's a
Health & Nutrition

September 19

Surprising Benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Massage

A massage while pregnant? Read why you should have one

Photo from doctorsofosteo.com.auPrenatal massage (massage during pregnancy) and postnatal/postpartum massage have become popular all over the world within the past two decades, but it is certainly not a new concept. Ancient and modern hilots, as well as other practitioners of traditional Eastern
Health & Nutrition

November 8

Do Massage and Pregnancy Mix?

We find out if a relaxing massage is really good for you and the baby.

Suffering from backaches, stress, headaches, insomnia, leg cramps, varicose veins, and increasing blood pressure? Congratulations! You must be pregnant! Now all you want to do is get your rapidly changing body to a masseuse and have all that pain kneaded away, but
Baby

September 12

My Baby is ‘Sakang’; can a Hilot Help?

Pediatrician Ina Atutubo discusses the orthopedic condition bowleggedness (sakang), the idea behind hilot as a remedy, and what medical experts actually recommend.

Bowleggedness, known as being sakang in the vernacular, is a very common and normal condition in the first 2 years of life. During baby’s stay inside the womb, his body is folded in many different places so that he can fit inside
Breastfeeding

September 1

8 Gift Ideas to Give to Breastfeeding Moms

Show your support for a breastfeeding mom and start her right with these gift suggestions.

Today’s breastfeeding mom is very blessed in the sense that there are a lot more breastfeeding-friendly products and services out available. This is thanks in part to the government’s campaign to promote breastfeeding, and especially because of the advocacies of local pro-breastfeeding

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