Fibroids, although not really life-threatening, can still cause enough trouble if they grow large enough. So its very important to have foods that help shrink fibroids. Abnormally big fibroids can result in infertility, a strain on other organs and abnormal bleeding. Fibroids are usually a result of excessive estrogen and...
What is Colic? My Sonshine was barely 5 weeks old the day my mum left. We dropped her off at the park and as we got back home boom! Colic struck. I felt helpless. Watching him letting out ear-shattering wails, arching his back, flaring his legs and pulling his knees...
I guess you practically know how many weeks, days, and possibly hours to your due date (who's counting? LOL!). The long-awaited final month is near and now every sign, symptoms and those thoughts in your head will land you on search engines asking if they are signs of labour. All you...
Diapering can be quite straight-forward except when you are changing diapers for a baby boy. These 5 tips are a must-know for every new mum expecting a boy child. As new parents, it can be overwhelming when we feel we are not ready, especially if you were looking forward to...
Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue that can sometimes lead to an infection. It is usually caused by milk that is trapped within the breast such as when a mum is weaning or when mum is away from the baby for long periods. Stayathomemum.com All of these cause inflammation....
Weight gain is normal during pregnancy. The average weight that is ideal in pregnancy depends on how healthy your pre-pregnancy weight and BMI. BMI is calculated as weight in kg/ height in meters x height in meters. Underweight (<18.5): 12.5 kg–18 kg Healthy weight (18.5 - 24.9): 11.5 kg–16kg Overweight...
Earlier in the year, I conducted a short poll of some women regarding contraception methods, 70% of these women have had or are having children. Based on this cohort of women I found that the average Nigerian woman was not armed with enough information to choose the right contraception and consistently...
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths in a woman’s ovaries which may occur in just one or both of the ovaries. Usually, ovarian cysts are harmless and will go away on their own, but sometimes ovarian cysts can become so large that they rupture, or cause damage to the ovary(ies). They...
Real mum of twins shared their winning tips on caring for newborn twins! Taking care of one newborn is a lot of work, let alone two! These time-tested tips will help you cope better and maintain your sanity, leaving you and your precious ones smiling (most of the time)....
Every mum looks forward to different milestones in their babies. From babies being able to do push-ups, raise their heads, sit, smile or even coo. Starting solids is a huge milestone for both mums and babies. Here's everything you need to know about when to start, what to start...
