Tag: umbilical cord

Labor & Childbirth

October 22

Umbilical Cord Compression | Smart Parenting

Nangyayari ito sa isa kada sampung buntis, ayon sa American Pregnancy Association.

Alam nating malaking bagay ang ginagampanan ng umbilical cord sa mga baby. Nandito ang buhay nila. Ito ang daanan ng suplay ng kanilang pagkain mula sa placenta o inunan ng nanay. Higit pa, ito rin ang nag-uugnay sa kanilang nanay. Kaya mahalaga
Labor & Childbirth

May 27

Kryz Uy's 'Lucky' Birthing Story To Baby No. 2

"He almost did not make it," the vlogger mom shared.

#Skyfam has officially welcomed its newest member and is now a happy family of four!Digital content creator Kryz Uy gave birth to her second baby with her husband, Slater Young, on May 21, 2022. The couple considers their newborn "Our lucky baby,"
Your Kid’s Health

November 5

Bukol Sa Tiyan | Smart Parenting

Puwede ring magkaroon ng umbilical hernia kahit adult na.

Editor's Note: Ang sumusunod ay for educational at informational purposes lamang. Huwag pong gamitin ito na kapalit ng doktor. Mahalaga na kumunsulta sa doktor para sa medical advice na bagay sa pangangailangan mo.Kung napapansin mo na may bukol sa tiyan, bandang pusod,
Baby

June 24

Umbilical Hernia: What You Need to Know and When to Be Concerned

An umbilical hernia is usually painless, but in extreme cases it might require surgery

When does a baby begin breathing on his own? Many think that the baby can already breathe while inside his mother’s tummy, but the surprising answer is this: A baby will only take his first real breath when he is born.Even while
Getting Pregnant

June 19

Umbilical Cord Knots: Can They Be Prevented?

When is the umbilical cord formed? Can cord coils be prevented?

When you’re pregnant, your unborn baby’s health largely depends on three vital support systems: the placenta, amniotic sac and fluid, and the umbilical cord, which is his lifeline in the womb. The umbilical cord delivers oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to
Baby

June 8

How to Clean Baby Belly Button After Umbilical Cord Falls Off

Don't neglect to clean your baby's pusod or belly button to avoid infection.

Your newborn's belly button (or pusod in Filipino) is one of those wonderous physical reminders that you and your baby were connected. When you give birth, your newborn's belly button will have a small piece of the umbilical cord attached to it. This umbilical cord
Labor & Childbirth

November 27

A Pinay Mom Proudly Shares Her Newborn Daughter's 'Lotus Birth'

What exactly is a lotus birth and why do some pregnant women choose to do it?

As a Montessori teacher and a yogi, Mia Tiongson has always been an advocate for all things natural. So, on September 15, 2017, she welcomed her daughter Laurel Marianna into this world via an unmedicated gentle water birth. After Mia delivered her
Labor & Childbirth

November 8

Delaying Cord Clamping by 60 Seconds Helps Save Preemies' Lives

Two new studies affirmed the international guidelines on delayed cord clamping for full-term and preemie babies.

The age-old practice of cutting the baby's umbilical cord right after birth is so dated—two new international studies have imposed a waiting time on delaying cord clamping, and it varies from 30 seconds to a minute and even after three or five
Special Occasions

August 25

Photographer Captures Newborns Still Attached to Umbilical Cords

She says the "cord is the ultimate symbol of connection" between mother and child.

Life is full of incredible mysteries. One of the most beautiful experiences is how a mother is able to carry and create life inside her and give birth to a precious baby. Photographer Monet Moutrie’s amazing talent allows her to capture this
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August 18

LOOK: What's In Kylie Padilla's Postpartum Mama Health Kit?

Plus, beware of fake 'pampakapit' drugs, watch the video of Scarlet Snow's 2nd birthday, and more!

LOOK: Kylie Padilla's postpartum mama health kitThe new mom shared on Instagram a photo of her son Alas Joaquin's umbilical cord art, placenta capsules, and a CD from her doula Irina Otmakhova of Conscious Birth Manila. "I feel as if this whole
Labor & Childbirth

December 23

U.S. Ob-Gyn Group Updates Recommendation on Cord Clamping

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has issued new guidelines on the practice of delayed umbilical cord clamping.

After more and more research has proven the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has finally acknowledged the practice, and has issued new recommendations for doctors and midwives to hold off clamping on all healthy newborn's umbilical cords for
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November 1

Toni and Paul Soriano Celebrate Baby Seve's 1st Month

Plus, Paula Peralejo's postnatal care "goodies" include encapsulated placenta pills, Snow White is getting a live-action reboot, and more!
Your Kid’s Health

October 13

How to Care for and Clean Your Newborn's Bellybutton

Here's what you need to keep in mind on umbilical cord care especially during his bath.

Your baby is now finally in your arms. But wait, there’s still a small bit of umbilical cord still attached to her. Here’s what you should know about it:Why and how long it’s going to be thereAll throughout your pregnancy, your baby’s
Labor & Childbirth

September 14

New Pregnancy Keepsake Trend: Umbilical Cord Art

Okay, moms-to-be, what do you feel about this trend: #Pwede or #NoWay?

You've heard about moms who eat placenta, putting it in shakes or taking it in tablet form to help prevent post-baby blues. Or they buy the placenta soaps and facial washes because of the promise of better skin. This time around, it's
Labor & Childbirth

January 12

This Beautiful Photo of A Newborn is Pure Love

Raising awareness for ancient birthing traditions in an amazing way

Photo by Emma Jean Nolan/FacebookThey say a picture says a thousand words, so we'll let this photo show you.You've heard about Kim Kardashian eating her placenta twice—and all the supposed benefits it can have for moms. There are also placenta soaps and
Baby

September 29

Caring for your Newborn: 14 Questions Answered

You’ve given birth, and brought home your bundle of joy... now what?

After nearly 40 weeks of waiting, you’ve brought your baby home and you’re giving parenting all you’ve got. Yet you can’t help but wonder, is everything you’ve got enough? After all, your life has now changed drastically; your schedule has upended, you’re
Baby

July 25

Baby Belly Binder: What You Need to Know

Learn the benefits of the bigkis or belly binder and more about umbilical cord care.

The bigkis has been around for centuries, not only in our country, but around the world as well. It is known as the belly binder in the US, and a designer label which specializes in baby binders (jujuband.com) has in fact already
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May 3

Cord Blood Banking in the Philippines; What you Need to Know

Find out the advantages of cord blood banking and learn more about your options in case you’re considering this for your child.

Cerebral palsy. Stroke. Parkinson’s disease. Juvenile Diabetes. Cancer. Heart disease. If you could protect your newborn baby against these diseases in the future, would you do so? This is the option that umbilical cord blood banking, through the potential represented by stem
Baby

July 5

Handling your Newborn Baby From Head to Toes

It would be great if the staggeringly complicated mechanism that is your newborn baby came with an instruction manual—this is the next best thing.

Nappy rashes? Constant crying? Tangled umbilical cord? How in the world are you going to hold that head? Both fragile and tough, bodies of babies require a keen eye and a special touch. Here are a couple of tips and tricks to
Baby

September 8

The ABCs of Baby Grooming

Learn the A to Zs of looking after your tot's grooming needs.

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