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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
Real Parenting

April 1

NICU Mama Shares Inspiring Story On What Helped Save Her Preemie

She shares, faith and perseverance kept their son alive.

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December 25

Mom Shares The Trials And Triumphs Of Caring For Her Preemie

A mom shares the trials and triumphs of caring for her preemie.

I knew something was wrong when I saw blood in my urine 27 weeks into my pregnancy. I felt contractions but assumed it was only Braxton Hicks. I asked to be brought to the nearest hospital, and the resident ob-gyn there said
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
Baby

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
Inspiration

October 3

Allyson Felix Beat Usain Bolt's Record 10 Months after Childbirth

She gave birth to a premature baby at 32 weeks.

There is a reason women need their maternity leave after giving birth — she needs to recover and heal, physically and mentally. Some moms are #blessed. They are already up and about a few hours after childbirth, which is impressive enough. But
Baby

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
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
Baby

November 1

Preemie Mom Twins and Son Birthing Story

Giving birth to preemies is already traumatizing and this mom had to experience it twice.

When you conceive twins, your pregnancy is automatically considered a high-risk one because the chances of preterm labor is high. Karen Sia, a licensed pharmacist and medical transcription editor, knew this during her first pregnancy with twins.“I started having contractions at 20 weeks,
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
Baby

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,
Baby

September 20

Hugging Brain Development

Hugs are the simplest way to boost brain power.

Hugging and cuddling your newborn is practically second nature to parents. And we know the act offers many health benefits to your child as he or she grows up. But if you ever need more reason to snuggle up to your baby, then
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,
Baby

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
Real Parenting

August 14

This Single Mom Was Told Her Daughter Will Live With a Feeding Tube All Her Life

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

Joana Caoleng, 34, was alone and working in Singapore as a pharmacy technician when she became pregnant. Based on her pre-natal checkups, blood tests, ultrasounds, and anomaly scan, it was going to be a healthy pregnancy.“I had my last prenatal checkup on December
Baby

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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May 9

Saab Magalona Reveals Son Has a 'Small Silicone Catheter Under His Scalp'

The catheter was placed when Pancho was just a few days old. Read here what it's for.

Saab Magalona reports that son Pancho Gerardo, who turned three months yesterday, May 8, hit a milestone in his journey as a preemie baby. In an Instagram post, Saab revealed doctors placed a "small silicone catheter under Pancho's scalp" called an Ommaya Reservoir

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