A C-section delivery is a surgical procedure in which a baby is born through a cut (incision) in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. C- section is often performed when a vaginal delivery is not possible or when it is considered safer for the mother or baby / babies. Although c-sections are a routine surgery and …
Pregnant women, or women who have given birth recently often report suffering from forgetfulness and lack of concentration. This well documented condition is known as Baby Brain, Pregnancy Brain, or Mom / Mommy Brain. I’ve often seen bewildered husbands eye-roll at their partner’s forgetfulness and i recently decided to research “Is pregnancy brain a real …
Giving birth to triplets can be a very rewarding experience, but it also comes with its share of complications. After giving birth, you will likely experience a number of physical and emotional changes. Here is what to expect after delivering triplets in the days and weeks that lie ahead: Long hours of restlessness, immense bleeding, …
Nutritional deficiency and postpartum depression:Foods to focus on during pregnancy We all know how critical it is to eat well during pregnancy – it’s so important to keep both you and your baby healthy. Focusing on a balanced, nutritious diet is even more important when you’re expecting triplets – growing multiple babies requires a lot …
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Pregnancies are about as individual an experience as they come, whether you are carrying one, or more babies. There are a number of factors that dictate how much exercise, if any, a woman can undertake during her pregnancy, and they aren’t always factors within our control. This article is designed to help answer some common …
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There are few occasions I love to buy gifts for than the arrival, or anticipated arrival of a tiny human. However, when that tiny human becomes two, three or even more babies at once, it becomes so much more complicated! There are certain practicalities that need to be considered, the temptation of buying matching sets …
Triplet pregnancies can come in a few combinations of shared embryonic sacs, shared placentas, identical, fraternal etc. The types of triplets you are carrying can affect the likelihood of experiencing complications during your pregnancy. Triplet pregnancies in themselves are pretty rare. Recent (2020) figures from the CDC show a triplet or higher order birth rate …
There are some things we’re taught not to bring up in conversation unless we know people very well. Religion, politics, views on vaccination (that wasn’t on my radar until the last couple of years!) You know the topics the rules around bringing them up. I’d like to offer a piece of friendly advice and throw …
As with so many aspects of parenting, deciding on sleeping arrangements when you have multiple babies requires more thought than if you were to be caring for a single baby. While parents expecting one newborn may have no problem fitting a cot or bassinet in their bedroom with them, space limitations might make fitting more …
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When you’re pregnant, there are so many things on the “to-do” list, like buying baby related products, doctors appointments and ultrasounds, clothes to fit your growing belly, maternity leave or work arrangements, finances and even considering how parenthood will affect your relationship with your partner. Dental health is not usually high on the priority list …
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