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Real Parenting

November 17

Dad Of A Premature Baby Shares His Story, And Lessons From NICU

"I felt like I need to fix the problem," a dad shared what it's like to care for a premature baby amid a pandemic.

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Labor & Childbirth

September 23

LOOK: NICU Parents Share Their Babies' Photos Then And Now

Parents share NICU stories to spark hope this NICU awareness month.

As a first-time mom whose baby stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the hospital for 20 days, it was easy to feel so frustrated and disappointed. Questions like, "What did I do wrong?" and thoughts like, "I should've been
Baby

November 9

Premature Babies Born At 22 Weeks Now Have Better Survival Rates

In Britain, only those born at 23 weeks or later are given treatment to save their lives.

Because premature babies are born before their expected due date, they are often at risk of having health problems. But due to advancements in medicine, experts from the British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) found that premature babies born at 22 weeks
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November 7

Premature Babies Grow Up As Healthy Adults, Says New Study

Adults born premature don't experience any serious health complications.

Parents are concerned when their little ones are born three weeks or more before their due date because premature babies are often at greater risk of having health problems. Even more worrisome: premature birth has been associated with an increased possibility of problems
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May 14

Premature Babies Myths

Unfortunately, your preemie baby's hiccups have nothing to do with his weight or size.

When you're carrying a life in your womb, you always hope that the entire pregnancy will progress without any complications, and that you will reach your full term (from the 39th week of gestation onwards). However, as with anything, there are events
News

May 10

Eric and Rona Tai Mark Legend's Second Month

Eric Tai recalled how Rona cried and felt worthless when Legend wasn't gaining weight during the first few weeks after birth.

Being a parent changes you forever—and this isn't only true for moms. On May 8, celebrity host Eric Tai shared a photo of himself with his son Legend, now 2 months old, that shows how they've transformed—thanks to the perseverance of his
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May 6

Miriam Quiambao 'Homeschooling' Lessons for 10-week-old Baby Elijah

It's never too early to support your baby's learning and development, like what Miriam Quiambao is doing for son Elijah.

As soon as babies are born, they could already absorb and learn from their parents, most notably from mothers, and their environment. That's why for beauty-queen-turned-inspirational-speaker Miriam Quiambao-Roberto, it's never too early to start 'homeschooling' her son Elijah, who's just about to
Health & Nutrition

December 10

Omega-3 DPA and EPA Linked to Reducing Chances of Preterm Birth

The latest study is a complete turnaround from the 2006 recommendation about omega-3 fatty acids.

No mom-to-be wants to deliver prematurely because a preemie baby, or infants born at 37 weeks or earlier, are most at risk of having a low birth weight and long-term health complications, from such as visual impairment to developmental delays. In some
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November 18

Turning Grief Into Gratitude House of Nathan

A mom talks about her loss and how he became the 'boy who will always live.'

It is not that easy to have a baby — at least in my experience. My husband Renan and I were high school classmates, but we were not high school sweethearts. We became boyfriend-girlfriend when we were already in our 20s and got
Baby

November 2

Preemie Twins Born at 33 Weeks Development

Their mom was scheduled for CS, but the twins couldn't wait.

From the moment Jadie Tan knew she was carrying twins, her ob-gyn told her she would be scheduled for a C-section at 36 weeks. “I’m petite with a height of 4 feet 11 inches. The doctor told me my body might not be
Breastfeeding

October 15

Cristalle Belo Breastfeeding Preemie Baby

The new mom has been exclusively breastfeeding Baby Hunter since day one.

It’s been more than four months since Cristalle Belo and husband Justin Pitt welcomed their sweet little boy Hunter early into the world. And Cristalle has been fully embracing motherhood and putting her life “on hold” the first couple of months as
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October 11

No Touch No Kiss Baby Sign Germs

Yay or nay? Would you buy (or make one!) a no-touch" sign for your baby?

Many people don't stop to think if it's okay to rub your baby bump or touch your newborn baby. While it takes a village to raise a child, there is still this thing called personal space. And, when a newborn is involved,
Real Parenting

September 18

Saab Magalona on Weathering Motherhood’s Storms: 'It’s Only Going to Get Better'

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

I almost missed Saab Magalona as she arrived at Smart Parenting’s shoot location. I had just gotten on the elevator when out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a hotel staff lugging a trolley down the hallway. Trusting my instinct,
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September 7

Premature Baby Care | Smart Parenting

A premature baby needs his parents more than anyone else.

An estimated 15 million premature babies are born every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and prematurity is still the leading cause of infant death globally. The Philippines is one of the top 10 countries with the highest premature births, which
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July 9

Clothing Line Helps Preemies Find the Perfect Fit for Their Tiny Bodies

The women behind the clothing line are three moms who had preemie babies.

They were batchmates in college as Pharmacy students at the University of Santo Tomas. But Joana Caoleng, Karen Sia, and Jadie Tan never thought their friendship would be cemented years later by this shared experience: they became moms to preemie babies. Joana’s daughter, Isabella, now two years old,
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April 5

Saab Magalona's Baby Boy Graduates From NICU!

The little cutie looks so happy he's going home.

Last Easter Sunday, April 1, the new mom shared the first photo of her baby boy, Pancho Gerardo. The little cutie was smiling in the picture Saab Magalona shared on her Instagram. After almost two months in the neonatal intensive care unit
Labor & Childbirth

November 8

Delaying Cord Clamping by 60 Seconds Helps Save Preemies' Lives

Two new studies affirmed the international guidelines on delayed cord clamping for full-term and preemie babies.

The age-old practice of cutting the baby's umbilical cord right after birth is so dated—two new international studies have imposed a waiting time on delaying cord clamping, and it varies from 30 seconds to a minute and even after three or five
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October 20

3 Simple Yet Lifesaving Ways Parents Help Their Preemies Survive

And it involves bonding with your baby from the moment he is born.

Last October 12, we wrote about the inspiring story of Zoey, a 24-week old premature baby who fought hard to stay alive even as doctors told her mom that she only had one hour to live.With advancements in neonatal medicine and proper newborn
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October 12

This Girl Weighed 1 Pound at Birth and Was Given an Hour to Live

She was such a fighter that her mom said, “‘Yung baby natin lumalaban, bakit tayo hindi?’”

Hormonal imbalance meant Hanna Diaz always had an irregular menstrual cycle. She didn't think anything was amiss when she did not get her period for three months. “I was still going to the gym every day,” Hannah, who was 20 years old
Health & Nutrition

August 10

Sleep Issues During Pregnancy Linked To Preemie Births: Study

A large-scope study found that preggos who have a hard time getting good quality sleep were more likely to have a premature birth.

"Sleep as much as you can while you're pregnant," said a many to pregnant women. It's good, practical advice, but it's not so easy to do. Sleep and pregnancy may not always go well together because of the many changes in your

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