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Getting Pregnant

January 20

Pagbubuntis: Ang Sintomas at Paghahanda na Dapat Gawin

Paano nga ba malaman na buntis at anu ang mga dapat gawin kapag nalaman mo na magkakaanak ka na.

Itinuturing na magandang regalo sa mag-asawa at biyaya sa pamilya ang pagkakaroon ng anak. Sa mga bagong kasal, excited talaga silang magkaanak sa panahon na pinagkasunduan nila na tama. Kaya naman kapag delayed ang menstruation, tiyak na sabik na sabik na kayong
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January 18

Bill That Seeks to Legalize Absolute Divorce Filed in the Senate

Plus, Marian shares who she thinks the baby in her tummy looks like, Jennylyn spends time with her biological mom, and more!

A number of senators have been vocal about their disinterest in legalizing divorce in the country. Last December 2018, however, Senator Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Bill No. 2134, otherwise known as the Divorce Act of 2018, which seeks to institute absolute divorce
Getting Pregnant

January 16

Your Baby in the Womb Can Hear Your Voice, Have Hiccups, and Cry!

Be in awe of the many things your baby in the womb can already do!

Pregnancy is terrific — except for those uncomfortable pregnancy body changes that come with having a bun in the oven. Every time you feel down because of the changes pregnancy brings, focus on this instead: your developing baby in the womb can
Health & Nutrition

January 15

Having Blurred Vision? It May Be Because You're Pregnant!

Don't worry, you're not really losing your eye vision.

Most pregnant women have typical symptoms like morning sickness. But there are also the less common ones like carpal tunnel syndrome and, yes, issues with your eyesight.You didn't know? There are two possible reasons why not many pregnant women talk about vision
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January 15

Miriam Quiambao's Ultrasound Reveals Baby Is Small for His Age

The first-time preggo is praying for the best with nine weeks to go before she gives birth.

The beauty-queen-turned-inspirational-speaker could not contain her excitement over the upcoming addition to their family of three. "9 more weeks to go!!" she wrote on Instagram yesterday as a caption for her baby bump photo. Miriam Quiambao, now 30 weeks on the family
Health & Nutrition

January 11

Medical Advances Pregnancy 2018

These innovations may change not only the care given to preggos, but also how women conceive.

Having natural childbirth is not always possible, and that's when innovations are crucial. Cesarean section surgery has saved countless lives. Couples who've had a hard time conceiving can now have hope with several assisted reproductive technology (ART) options, not just the in
Getting Pregnant

January 10

17 Uncommon Pregnancy Symptoms

"Is this normal?" you'll often hear preggos ask friends or fellow expecting women.

Preggos ask each other "Is this normal?" all the time, often hoping to find comfort in the answers of women who have gone through the same experience. That way, it's not so scary.Keep in mind, though, that the best person to ask
Party Planning

January 2

Baby Shower Games Ideas Philippines

Receiving gifts isn’t the only fun part of having a baby shower!

Probably one of the most fun parts of waiting for the birth of your new baby is gathering with your loved ones to celebrate the new blessing coming into your life. Yes, their gifts will come in handy — it will at
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January 2

Celebrity Family Holiday 2018 Philippines

These celebrity families made the most of Christmas and New Year!

In an Instagram post on December 25, the actress and TV host announced that she is once again expecting. "Our family is getting merrier coz a little present is on the way," the mom of two captioned their family photo.Camille revealed in
Health & Nutrition

December 31

What Beverages to Drink (and Avoid) When You're Pregnant

Your common questions about what is safe to drink during pregnancy, answered.

It's the last day of the year, and it's time to pop that bottle of wine! Oh, but wait — you're pregnant. Pregnancy is a period of caution, because every activity you do, every food you ingest, and every drink that you
Getting Pregnant

December 27

Expectant Dads Search on the Internet

They want to know more about sharing the parenting load with their partners...among other things.

A confirmed pregnancy is usually met with happy congratulatory messages to the couple, especially if they are first-time parents. Beyond that, everyone's energies will be directed towards the would-be mom and the growing life inside her. There will be baby showers and gifts
Health & Nutrition

November 21

Rona Tai Pregnancy Strong Body

The former Amazing Race Asia contestant champions body positivity for plus-sized pregnant women.

Rona Tai, pregnant with her first child, has used her platform on Instagram to promote body positivity.Aside from speaking out against body-shamers and their rude comments, Rona takes time to celebrate the strength of her pregnant body.The soon-to-be mom wrote on her
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November 20

Karel Marquez Rainbow Baby

Karel and husband Sean Fariñas are happy to share the great news "even if there are lots of risks," she wrote.

About a year and a half ago, Karel Marquez and husband Sean Fariñas' dream of having a baby together was short lived when the singer/actress miscarried. On Saturday, November 17, the couple announced that they are pregnant again."Super blessed. Our prayers have
Labor & Childbirth

November 14

Sitti on Having an Emergency CS: 'It was timely and right'

The Bossa Nova singer, who has PCOS and APAS, said she felt her daughter wanted to come sooner.

A week and a half ago, Sitti Navarro Ramirez was near her term and went in for her regular prenatal checkup. Little did she know that she wasn't going home that day, at least not with her daughter in her arms.The Philippine Bossa
Real Parenting

November 10

Pregnancy Announcement and the Social Media Pressure

She calls it the "glamification of pregnancy."

Mom Unfiltered talks about the realities that moms don't post on social media, or, as we like to say here, these are the thoughts we all have in the bathroom.When did pregnancy become such a huge production number? Before the only first pregnancy
Getting Pregnant

November 10

How to Prepare for Your First Pregnancy

You really need to be in the best shape of your life, so to speak, when you raise another human being.

The moment you decide to have a child is also the moment you need to stop taking your health for granted. Your body needs to be healthy to support your pregnancy. That means no more late-night drives to your favorite fast food,
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November 8

Isabel Oli and Rona Tai Have No Time for 'May Masabi Lang' Comments

Buntis shaming is real, and it needs to stop now.

Babymooning and blooming preggos Isabel Oli-Prats and Rona Samson Tai recently took to their social media accounts to address nasty "may masabi lang" comments they have received about their bodies. Almost ready to pop at 37 weeks, Isabel Oli-Prats had a babymoon holiday
Health & Nutrition

October 28

Rochelle Pangilinan Pregnancy Cravings

The actress says she is past her masungit phase: "Nung first trimester, ayoko siya makita pero, once na umalis na siya, naiiyak ako kasi wala na siya."

Rochelle Pangilinan is glad that her pregnancy has been easy breezy so far.In an interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), the Onanay star says she hasn't experienced any difficulty, and hopes that there won't be complications in the coming months.Rochelle, who is now in her
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October 22

Miriam Quiambao Meds Late Period Positive Pregnancy

Miriam and husband Ardy are a week away from finding out if they're having a baby boy or girl!

Beauty-queen-turned-inspirational-speaker Miriam Quiambao and husband Ardy Roberto are excited to know if they're having a baby boy or girl."Whoa! We’re halfway there! Miriam is officially 4-1/2 months pregnant today," Ardy wrote on Instagram. "One doctor says it looks like a boy based
Special Occasions

October 19

Pregnancy announcements on Facebook and to Family

These pregnancy announcements are so creative and inspiring!

Pregnancy comes with a roller coaster of emotions, from disbelief to excitement to unexplained joy to anxiety. There are just many thoughts to process including birth plan, your diet, baby name, nursery room design, and the list goes on. But before all

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