by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 25, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Good to Know, Health, Pre-Baby
Apgar score is a test that’s normally given to newborns right after birth. It’s usually done by a doctor or nurse twice: about a minute after birth and then after 5 minutes or so. There are times when childbirth is marked by complications and concerns raised about the...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 18, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Pre-Baby
Most expectant moms usually try to predict the baby’s gender before they reach 40 weeks. But even before modernization and the evolution of technology which has led to the use of ultrasound, there were several techniques or mechanisms which were used to predict the...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 18, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Pre-Baby
Miscarriage is one of the most common issues that are related to pregnancy. It normally occurs during the first 20 weeks. The spontaneous pregnancy loss can be hard to detect especially if you are a first-time mom. It can occur as a result of chromosomal issues,...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 14, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
Pregnancy comes with a plethora of changes. The mental and physical transition I experienced sometimes made it difficult to sleep. For a first time mom, this can be very uncomfortable. From the first to the last trimester, the tummy continues to grow and causes...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 12, 2019 | Advice, Articles, Health, Pre-Baby
Dear partner, as much as pregnancy is considered a natural, it honestly doesn’t feel so. It’s fascinating to have a tiny human growing inside me but it’s also stressful to adapt to the new changes. My body and mind have undergone multiple transformations and I miss...
by Amanda Maxwell | Feb 11, 2019 | Articles, Pre-Baby
For some women, documenting pregnancy usually starts once they confirm that they are expectant. Who can deny the joy that comes with knowing that a tiny human is growing inside you? Some people even start right by taking pictures of the positive pregnancy kit. Well,...