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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
Labor & Childbirth

August 5

Pinoy Nurses Help Deliver A Preemie Baby In Kuwait-Manila Flight

A nurse said she thought the pregnant mom was just having premature contractions. "Nung mag-internal exam (IE) na, nakita ko yung ulo ni baby!"

What could have been a long and relaxing flight from Kuwait to Manila became the most thrilling yet fulfilling nine hours of their lives yet for registered nurse Sheryl Alipio Pascua and her family.On August 3, Sheryl shared on Facebook about their very rare
Labor & Childbirth

March 28

How To Prevent Preterm Labor And Premature Birth

These five things can help promote a healthy pregnancy and prevent baby from arriving early.

Apart from aiming for a normal delivery, most pregnant women want to give birth at full term. That’s at least week 37 of pregnancy up to week 39 and week 40.A full-term pregnancy is best for your baby’s health. Despite preparations, however,
Labor & Childbirth

August 17

Pandemic Trend: Fewer Pre-Term Births, Low Birth Weight Babies

It’s the good news we’re thankful for during these trying times.

In many countries today, hospitals are reporting a decrease in premature births. They don’t know the cause, but it could be a positive effect of the pandemic. In Denmark, premature babies born less than 28 weeks of gestation dropped by 90% during the
Labor & Childbirth

June 25

Triplets Sa Mexico May COVID-19

Umaasa ang mga doktor na lubusang bumuti ang kalagayan ng triplets.

Positibo sa COVID-19 ang newborn triplets sa Mexico nang isilang sila noong June 17, 2020 sa isang ospital sa San Luis Potosi state. Kaagad silang sumailalim sa coronavirus test bilang health protocol ng bansang iyon para sa mga tulad nilang premature birth.
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January 29

Bianca Lapus, Nagkaroon Ng Temporary Blindness Noon Dahil Sa Preclampsia

Matindi ang pinagdaanan ni Bianca noong ipinagbubuntis ang bunsong anak

Nagdiwang ng unang kaarawan niya si baby Ethan Lawrence, bunsong anak ni Bianca Lapus at asawang si Jimmy Velasquez, noong January 19, 2020. Kasabay din nito ang binyag ni Ethan sa Santuario de San Antonio Parish sa Makati.Sa panayam ng Pep.ph kay
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
Health & Nutrition

September 19

Air Pollution May Cause Harm to Developing Babies in the Womb

Air pollution has also been linked to premature births and miscarriages.

Apart from the worsening traffic situation in the metro, which can affect a person’s health, there is another environmental risk that we should be concerned about: air pollution. According to a new study, breathing in polluted air may send soot all the
Real Parenting

June 3

10 Things I Learned From Being A Preemie Mom

Be encouraged by these moms who learned a lot from caring for their premature babies.

There is a well-known quote attributed to children’s book author Dr. Seuss that goes like this: “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” I first saw it used within pro-life circles because it aptly describes how valuable the life of a
Health & Nutrition

April 24

Stillbirth Risk May Be Lower if You Sleep on Your Side

If you're not too comfortable sleeping on your side, pregnancy pillows can help.

When you enter your third trimester, finding a comfortable sleeping position becomes tricky when you've got a huge and heavy baby bump. So sleeping on your side becomes almost necessary, and the need for pillows (sometimes lots of them) becomes more important
Getting Pregnant

April 23

32 Weeks Pregnant

You've officially entered the 8th month of pregnancy. One more month to go!

At 32 weeks pregnant, we hope you are mentally prepared to meet your baby, who is almost ready to leave your womb. At this time, your plans for maternity leave, newborn essentials, childbirth, breastfeeding, and postpartum care are all set up for one of the most significant moments of your
News

February 17

Miriam Quiambao Has Given Birth Prematurely!

Miriam Quiambao needed to undergo an emergency C-section at 35 weeks to ensure baby Elijah's health and safety.

It was not the ideal birth plan but having to deliver via emergency cesarean section (CS) was needed to ensure the health and safety of the 43-year-old beauty queen and her miracle baby.On February 16, at 7:32 pm, Miriam Quiambao and Ardy Roberto
News

February 11

Miriam Quiambao May Need Emergency CS

Her placenta is aging fast, which is causing reduced oxygen supply and blood flow to her unborn baby.

The pregnant beauty queen-turned-inspirational speaker is asking for prayers, as there is a chance she might give birth prematurely. Miriam Quiambao and husband Ardy Roberto await the decision whether or not she needs an emergency C-section, which they will find out today,
Health & Nutrition

January 22

Pregnancy Complications That Can Lead to Heart Disease

If left unaddressed, your health issues while pregnant could get worse after birth.

One of the pieces of advice new moms always give new brides is to take care of their bodies, even while they're still only planning to conceive. As actress Bettina Carlos told SmartParenting.com.ph during her birthing experience interview, "If you're preparing for
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
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,
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

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