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Getting Pregnant

April 12

Reproductive-Immune Disorders and APAS Treatments

Here are treatments for APAS and repro-immune disorders to help your pregnancy.

I see hundreds and hundreds of requests from women to join the Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APAS) Facebook support group. APAS is just one of the five reproductive-immune disorders (RIDs). While we are happy to have a safe space for these women online,
Labor & Childbirth

September 2

Postpartum Preeclampsia: Who Is Most at Risk, Symptoms, Treatment

If you didn’t have high blood pressure during pregnancy, you could still develop it postpartum.

If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably had your blood pressure taken every time you go to a prenatal checkup. Any slight increase in your blood pressure alerts doctors to check if you may be at risk for developing preeclampsia. It’s a pregnancy complication
Baby

August 27

Pneumonia in Babies Signs and Symptoms Treatment, Prevention

Being sick or having a weakened immune system may lead to pneumonia.

If you’re a parent, the word “pneumonia” triggers fear. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this preventable illness accounts for 15% of deaths in children globally — that’s about 808,694 children under the age of 5, according to its latest 2017
Beauty

June 21

Lash Extensions and Beauty Treatments as a Form of Self-Care

It doesn’t lessen her mom duties, but it gives her the confidence to power through it.

When was the last time you stood in front of the mirror and thought, “I look good!”? For new moms, the thought might not have crossed their mind lately. Who has time to look like a decent human being when you’re caring
Toddler

June 13

Night Terrors Vs Nightmares in Toddlers

It's good to know the difference so you know how to respond when either one happens.

Training a baby to develop good sleeping habits is vital to your child’s health and development. And you want him to sleep soundly and without interruption at night, so you can get some shut-eye, too. So when your little one’s sleep gets
Kids with Special Needs

April 24

ADHD Treatment: eTNS Is First Non-Drug Device Approved by US FDA

U.S. FDA granted clearance to the manufacturer to sell it as a potential treatment for kids with ADHD.

ADHD is one of the most common behavioral disorders in kids, affecting around 3 to 5 percent of Filipino children. Kids diagnosed with the disorder have trouble paying attention, act without thinking or are very impulsive, and tend to be overly active.
Your Kid’s Health

November 27

Probiotics for Kids Is Not Treatment for Stomach Flu

A new study finds probiotics an ineffective form of treatment for gastroenteritis.

If you turn to probiotic drinks or yogurt for your child's “stomach flu,” a recent study shows it doesn't really do much to relieve his condition.Researchers studied 971 children 3 months to 4 years old who went to the emergency room with symptoms of
Health & Nutrition

September 21

Postpartum Mood and Anxieties

You are not alone, and you don't have to endure symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

About eight to 10 percent of women who have given birth experience postpartum depression (PPD), a condition that even with the widespread awareness campaign continues to get shunned because "it's just hormones." But, as experts have said, it isn't the only condition
Your Health

June 4

Most Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer May Not Need Chemotherapy

Did you know 1 in 13 Filipino women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime?

Majority of women with early-stage breast cancer may not need chemotherapy, according to a recently published landmark study. “The findings will have an immediate impact on clinical practice, sparing thousands of women the side effects of chemotherapy,” the American Society of Clinical
Health & Nutrition

March 15

How to Lower Your Risk for High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy?

Here's everything you need to know about preeclampsia.

While it's a wonderful blessing, pregnancy will overhaul your body and your life. Your body will go through many changes, from your senses down to your hormones. These changes require regular monitoring, so you need to show up for every prenatal checkup.
Baby

February 20

Moms Call a Baby's Scent a Stress Buster. This Study Might Prove Them Right

The scent of a baby has unique chemicals that have a positive effect on the brain.

We don't need to science to tell us that people can go gaga over a baby's scent. Why do you think people can't resist kissing them? It makes you want to pinch those chubby cheeks, burrow your face on their neck, even
Your Kid’s Health

October 24

Vomiting in Kids: The Most Important Thing to Do and When to Worry

Your child is feeling sick to her stomach. Observe and watch out for these symptoms

Fact: if you're a parent, there's no escaping kid barf. Vomiting is usually not a cause for alarm for children old enough to run around and play. Dehydration, however, is always something to watch out for if your child is throwing up.
Wellness

October 10

New Fathers Also Experience Postpartum Depression: 10 Red Flags

What you need to know about paternal postnatal depression

Yes, postpartum depression is real, but it does not only affect moms. The demands and challenges of being a new parent can also wreak havoc on a dad's mental health. Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND) is not exactly new. Previous studies have found that
Health & Nutrition

September 6

Extreme Morning Sickness Robbed This Mom of the Joys of Pregnancy

She felt guilty she wasn’t enjoying her baby’s “kicks” in her belly. It set off nausea each time it happened.

Earlier this week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Britain -- that’s Prince William and Kate Middleton to us folks -- announced that a third royal baby was on the way. Unfortunately, the Duchess was also suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a
Beauty

June 26

5 Reasons Why You Have Dark Underarms and How to Avoid It

You may have to rethink your use of the razor for your underarms.

Have you ever stopped yourself from wearing a sleeveless shirt because you have dark underarms? It's difficult to wear the things you like when you're conscious about certain parts of your body. So let's see what could be causing your dark underarms.
Wellness

June 16

Let This Documentary on Postpartum Depression Be Shown Here Please

This film is a powerful and raw film that all moms and moms-to-be should get a chance to watch. Watch the trailer.

Based on your reactions and comments each time we post a story about postpartum depression (PPD), we know it's a topic you not only care and want to know more about, but it is a topic that we never should stop discussing. PPD
Your Kid’s Health

June 13

What You Need to Know About Birth Defect Spina Bifida

It usually happens towards the end of the pregnancy's first month, often when women don't even know they're pregnant.

Yesterday, Pinoy Big Brother alum Wendy Valdez and husband Norman Garcia took to Instagram to ask for prayers for their first baby. He needed surgery to remove a cyst located at the bottom of his spine. According to her posts, their son
Health & Nutrition

November 21

Ease Your Discomfort From These 6 Troublesome Pregnancy Symptoms

Feel strong in your body again! Find relief in the safest and most natural way, according to the World Health Organization

Pregnancy comes with a lot body changes that can be, well, unpleasant. There's nausea, vomiting (also called morning sickness), constipation, and leg cramps, to name a few. The World Health Organization (WHO) even mentions that certain pregnancy symptoms like pelvic pain, heartburn,
Beauty

October 28

How to Treat Varicose Veins, According to Experts

Unsightly veins on your legs? Here are your treatment options and how much it will cost.

Skirts and shorts not only allow us to move freely, but they help us deal with the country’s stifling heat. But it's the kind of fashion you avoid when you have legs covered in green, twisted, swollen veins. So, how do you
Your Kid’s Health

July 28

Treat Lice, Worms, and More With These DOH-Approved Herbal Plants

With these plants, your garden becomes your child's first aid kit!

We can't even remember what we were looking for when we came upon this gem at the Department of Health's Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care website. It contains a list of medicinal plants and their different uses (found here),

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