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Getting Pregnant

June 27

Rita Daniela Is Pregnant, Ken Chan Expresses Support As A Friend

The soon-to-be-mom said, "My child, you came just in time."

Rita Daniela announced on June 26 that she is pregnant with her first child.The 27-year-old Kapuso actress and singer first revealed the news in the show, All Out Sundays, according to a GMA report. She performed Beyonce's "Love On Top" during the segment,
Getting Pregnant

March 14

Kung Paano Naging Mom Of 3, Pero Di Triplets, Sa Loob Ng 1 Taon

Baby girls silang tatlo!

Hindi na bago ang pagbubuntis at panganganak ng dalawang beses sa isang taon. Pero sa kaso ng isang single mom sa Washington state ng United States, nagsilang siya sa tatlong sanggol, at hindi sila triplets.Kuwento ni Stephanie Hansen sa ulat ng TODAY
Health & Nutrition

August 20

Perinatal Depression: How This Woman Found the Help She Needed

She was pregnant and miserable, but no one listened. How this mom found her safe space.

For most Filipinos, bearing a child is a blessing, so it can be hard to wrap our heads around the idea of being overwhelmed with sadness while pregnant. But perinatal depression, defined as depression during pregnancy, around childbirth or within the first
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September 12

LJ Reyes Gets Sentimental, Tells Son Aki: 'I Know You Will be a Good Kuya'

Before she welcomes another baby soon, LJ wants to make sure that her panganay feels appreciated.

Actress LJ Reyes is due to give birth to her second child in January 2019, eight and a half years after she welcomed son Aki and held him in her arms for the first time. With a new baby arriving soon, the 30-year-old entrepreneur is
Health & Nutrition

November 30

Should You Worry If The Baby In Your Womb Is Not Moving As Much?

Experts dispel three myths related to baby kicks and help mothers ensure their baby’s health.

Full disclosure: I hardly remember feeling my baby kicking in my womb, not until I was seven or eight months pregnant. That was the time when he would really move around in my tummy actively. Unaware of the implications of such "inactivity",
Health & Nutrition

June 22

8 Crucial Ways to Avoid Getting Sick While Pregnant

You have to be in the pinkest of health when you have a bun in the oven.

Getting sick is never awesome. Getting sick while pregnant is even worse. You stress more and become paranoid because it's not just you anymore--there's another life in the picture. You don't want to do anything that could possibly affect your baby in
Health & Nutrition

June 21

Folate Intake While Pregnant May Help Prevent Obesity in Children

A study provides another good reason to make sure you're getting enough folic acid during pregnancy.

If you're pregnant or even just planning to get pregnant, one of the essential nutrients you should be stocking up on is folate, or vitamin B9, a water-soluble B vitamin your body needs to build genetic material (including DNA) and grow and
Getting Pregnant

April 27

7 Ways To Survive The Summer Months While Pregnant

Stay cool and comfy amidst the intense hot and humid weather.

Photo from mamas2mamas.comThis year's summer heat has been challenging and exhausting with a daily temperature that can soar to more than 41°C! Two weeks ago, the weather bureau in Cabanatuan City saw a record breaking heat index of 51°C. No one is feeling the scorch
Health & Nutrition

November 23

Drinking Coffee While Pregnant Doesn't Affect Kids' IQ and Behavior

Craving for that cup of coffee you’ve been terribly missing since you got pregnant? This is good news for you.

Photo from thedailymeal.comWe all know that coffee can be a lifesaver. When we need a pick-me-upper especially on hectic days, the quick and easy way to get an energy boost is by having a cup of coffee on-the-go. Most of us also
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November 20

Top of the Morning: Breastfeeding Preemies Helps Reduce Serious Eye Condition

Plus, Spotify joins the growing list of companies who offer more benefits to new-parents

1. Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk for serious eye-problem in preemiesThis is an amazing study. "Infants who exclusively received breast milk had 89% reduced odds of severe ROP... https://t.co/2IL5wMg9H0New research published in the journal Pediatrics claims that exclusively nursing a premature baby
Getting Pregnant

November 11

13 Panel Comics That Perfectly Captures Every Preggo's Woes

This simple yet funny webcomic speaks nothing but the truth!

Expecting a little bundle of joy? Good for you! Be ready, though, for all the challenges carrying the baby to term entails, especially if it's your first time. Not to frighten you or anything, but being pregnant can relly bring on the
Getting Pregnant

September 25

This Week in Celebrity Preggy Fashion: Marian, Bianca, Isabel, and Angelika

These celebrities show off their cutest accessory: their baby bump!

1. Marian Rivera The "Sunday Pinasaya" co-host was radiant in a printed strap loose dress for her "cheat day." She went with a fitted lavender dress with silver accents for the Sunday show.2. Bianca Gonzalez IntalThe "Pinoy Big Brother" host was equally radiant
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September 10

Taking Parenting Classes During Pregnancy Benefits Baby

Research shows that preggo moms who took parenting classes give birth to healthier babies.

Photo from Flickr Creative CommonsWe already know that talking to baby while he’ still in the womb or having him listen to music helps baby’s cognitive development. Who would have thought that taking parenting classes while pregnant—which is done primarily to prepare
Maternity

February 27

Top 10 Ways to Feel Sexy while Pregnant

Here’s how one mom-writer stayed in shape and felt sexy during her pregnancy.

When you’re expecting, life suddenly changes 180 degrees. You’ll have food cravings that may cause you to gain weight, your body will feel heavy, you’ll experience morning sickness, and altogether feel insecure, ugly, and unsexy. When you're feeling exactly that, here are
Health & Nutrition

July 6

A Pregnant Momâ€™s Body Changes: The Good, The Bad, And The Icky

Get a heads-up on how your body will change during pregnancy.

Hormonal changes, weight gain, morning sickness, stretch marks, and fatigue will dominate your pregnant mom lexicon. With the help of ob-gynecologist Marie Victoria Cruz, M.D., SMART PARENTING gives neophyte expectant moms a primer on the good, the bad, and the icky of
Health & Nutrition

March 8

Is it okay for me to swim in the beach?

Find out if it's safe or not.

Although it is considerably safe, waves and shifting water currents become especially hard to manage when you’re front-heavy and you don’t have your normal sense of balance. Plus, pregnant women get more easily dehydrated, something that can be exacerbated when hanging out
Health & Nutrition

December 14

Buntis Manages The Noche Buena Buffet: 5 Strategies To Keep The Holiday Pregnancy Weight Off

You have the perfect excuse: you’re pregnant! Everyone, from total strangers to your mother-in-law, will be pushing you to “eat for two” and make you first in line for the buffet table. Infanticipating Charmaine dela Luna gives preggy moms five strategies to keep off the calories.

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