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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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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
Labor & Childbirth

June 26

Twin Pregnancy Ends With Mom Having a Vaginal Birth

Twins are more likely to be born early and C-section is the most common type of delivery.

Carrying twins automatically makes a pregnancy a high-risk one. When mom Sheryl Jalaidi, 39, a licensed anesthesiologist based in Bataan and Olongapo City, found out she was pregnant in 2011 and was expecting twins, she was apprehensive.“The ob-sonologist asked, ‘May lahi po ba
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
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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
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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,
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

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

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
Baby

June 27

5 Baby Care Basics for Your Preemie When You Bring Him Home

What you need to remember when caring for your premature babies once he is home with you.

According to UNICEF, the Philippines ranks eighth when it comes to the highest number of preemie births among 184 countries all over the world. While the care for preemies has vastly improved in the recent decade, prematurity is still the highest cause
Real Parenting

April 23

Ali Khatibi Recounts Experience Caring for Preterm Baby Amarah with Wife Cristine Reyes

“Yung struggle namin yung mga times na hindi siya nakakahinga. She'd choke at night, she'd vomit so nagcho-choke siya. We had to suck out the milk from her nose. Ayun yung pinaka-mahirap.”

“Being a dad is amazing. It's a fun journey for me.” This was how Ali Khatibi described his experience as a first-time dad to Baby Amarah, his daughter with ABS-CBN actress Cristine Reyes.The 31-year-old model/athlete continued, “I'm learning new things about my
Baby

March 22

Cuddling Your Baby Often Has Lifelong Health and Brain Benefits

Cuddling your newborn brings nothing but advantages for your child.

We like to think that newborns first learn about love when they feel their parents' touch when they are held and cuddled for the first time. Now, a new study published in the journal, Current Biology, shows how skin-to-skin contact is vital especially
Breastfeeding

May 19

Hereâ€™s Why You Shouldnâ€™t Give Up On Breastfeeding Your Preemie

Breastfeeding preemies is a challenge, but the benefits are huge.

Photo from medelabreastfeedingus.comGiving birth prematurely is not something you plan for -- it just happens. As a parent, you just have to step up to the challenges of caring for a preemie, and one of the first issues that should be addressed is
Baby

April 7

Meet the Cutest Twins on Instagram!

Their mom talks to us what it's like behind the scenes of their adorable Instagram photos.

Photo from @leialauren/InstagramLook out, world. Cute is coming your way!At just 8 months old, twins Leia and Lauren have already amassed a following of 222,000 people on Instagram. Their Singapore-based parents Amber Yong and Peter Lok initially put up the account to
Labor & Childbirth

March 3

This Made Our Day: Woman Holds Her Premature Baby for the First Time

It's a short but it's still so heartwrenchingly beautiful.
Baby

December 3

Probiotics Don't Shield Preemies from Serious Illness as Previously Believed, Says Study

There was very little difference between babies who were given probiotics from those that weren't

Photo from PixabayRecent research has found that, contrary to previous studies, probiotics – good bacteria found in certain food – may not shield premature babies from serious illnesses and complications.Published in the journal The Lancet, the study was conducted by researchers from
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October 23

How a Sandwich Bag Saved a Premature Baby's Life

It's not as unusual as you think.

Photo by Joshua Smith/FlickrBorn at just 1.1lbs, Pixie Griffiths-Grant stayed in her mother’s womb for only 28 weeks, that’s seven months. She was delivered via emergency c-section to her mother Sharon Grant and was no bigger than her hand.Minutes after her birth,
Baby

March 16

Study: Mom’s Voice Boosts Premature Babies’ Health

A recent study shows the therapeutic power of a mother’s voice.

It’s been scientifically proven that the sound of a mother’s heartbeat helps enhance a child’s learning development, even as early as in utero (in his mother’s womb). In fact, simply talking to your newborn child helps build his language and vocabulary and early
Baby

January 2

Probiotics May Help Prevent Gastrointestinal Disease in Premature Babies

A study from Brazil reveals the potential of probiotics to help prevent nectroizing enterocolitis or NEC in premature babies.

A Brazilian study could possibly have discovered a way to prevent a particular gastrointestinal disease in premature babies, particularly necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC occurs once in 2,000 to 4,000 births, causing infection and swelling of the intestines or incomplete development of the
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December 7

Call for Breast Milk Donations: Two Preemies In Dire Need

Breastfeeding? Share your milk with two preemies who urgently need nourishment.

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