Emmanuel Hospital
Emmanuel Hospital will serve as a healthcare resource for the clients in San Miguel, Bulacan and in the provinces, providing the highest quality healthcare with excellent service and respectful manner for individuals.
Benguet Laboratories
A business entity of Benguet Corporation that started in 1930 primarily to serve the employees and dependents of Benguet Corporation. Realizing the importance of providing medical services to a growing population and to further attain its goal of expanding market share.
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital
Amidst the turbulence in the business environment where the economic conditions have rendered patients in the health care industry powerless, the REBIRTH OF NOTRE DAME DE CHARTRES HOSPITAL (NDCH) came into being to fulfill its raison d’ etre.
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During the first months of life, breastfeeding is the best way to nourish a baby with all the nutrients and energy they need. Are you a breastfeeding mom? Find research-based tips to support you on your journey, here.
Breastfeeding has been proven to be the best way to nourish a newborn. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, breast milk provides all the nutrition a newborn needs during the first 6 months of life. The benefits of breastfeeding go beyond nourishment; it's also a bonding experience between mother and child. Studies show […]
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Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps support the immune system. Since nursing mothers want their baby to have optimal immunity, it's natural to wonder: Is glutathione safe for breastfeeding mothers? Is it effective? Here's what you need to know about this essential supplement and how it affects your body while nursing. Is Glutathione Safe for […]
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Breastfeeding moms typically don’t have to worry about getting pregnant again for up to 6 months because nursing can be considered birth control for that period. But many moms breastfeed for longer than that period. Are pills for breastfeeding mom safe? Will it not affect their breast milk? The answers and more in this article. A […]
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The importance of breast milk for a baby’s development can never be emphasized enough. However, there are times when mothers may decide that breastfeeding may not be a good idea — if they have been drinking alcohol or too much caffeine, or if they are under medication for example. During such times, mothers may try […]
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During emergencies and natural disasters, concerned individuals are quick to respond to the victims’ needs. They readily donate food, water, medicines, and toiletries. Sometimes, they even distribute milk formula to families with babies, knowing they might not have enough to purchase them yet. But did you know that giving away formula milk — even with […]
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Breastmilk is the source of nutrients essential for a baby. Beyond being backed by science, this is a fact that many mothers know instinctively from almost the moment a newborn is brought into the world. To better provide for their child, some mothers ask if they need breastfeeding supplements while lactating. With the health of […]
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If your maternity leave is coming to an end, you may be full of apprehension. You may want to come back to work, but you are also afraid that breastfeeding your child may no longer be possible. Your mom friends suggest that you get yourself an electric breast pump to help you express milk while […]
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One of the main concerns after giving birth is being able to breastfeed your baby. Apart from knowing how to breastfeed the skin-to-skin way, some mothers also seek different ways on how to do it. This article gives you an idea of how to use a breast pump manually. What Is a Breast Pump? While direct breastfeeding […]
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Through the months or years of breastfeeding, you and your baby may develop a routine that works for the both of you. But it's not uncommon to feel discomfort due to the position you both are in. This is just one of the many instances why you should learn more about the different positions for […]
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Breastmilk is a valuable resource because of its life-giving properties. After all, a mother’s milk is supposed to be first source of nutrients that a baby receives once they are born. The adage “breastmilk is still best for babies” has gone beyond advertising copy, and it is encouraging how many mothers today prioritize breastfeeding for […]
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After learning how to breastfeed their babies, some mothers seek more advice from other moms on how to increase breastmilk supply. Some say that what you eat affects milk production, but have you come across the term galactagogues? What are they and how can they increase breastmilk supply? Find out here. Milk production is often a […]
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Jobelle Ann Dela Cruz Bigalbal, MD
General Practitioner
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
