Bonding with your baby during pregnancy is known to be beneficial because it strengthens the mother-baby relationship and helps the baby to understand a few things well after birth. Read on to learn more about bonding with baby in utero. Here's why it is important to bond with your baby bump and things you can do […]

Antidepressants are drugs used to treat depression. However, whether to take the treatment during pregnancy or not is a difficult decision. While antidepressants come with side effects, untreated depression can harm both you and your baby. Pregnancy and depression: what is the link? People once believed that the hormones released during pregnancy can protect you against depression. […]

Coconut water is a rich source of carbohydrates and electrolytes including sodium, potassium, and magnesium. It has been a popular drink around the world for centuries because of its multiple health benefits. It is also a good alternative for drinks such as tea, coffee, and cold drinks. No doubt, coconut water is power-packed with nutritional […]

As early as week 24 of her pregnancy, first-time mama Desiree Lubangco-Pineda and her OB-GYN noticed that her breasts were already leaking milk. She took that as a sign that she was meant to breastfeed her baby girl, as long as the doctors would allow. But little did she know that she would have to […]

Walking is one of the best exercises - whether in pregnancy or in your regular life. Walking every day for a minimum of 30 minutes helps enhance your blood circulation, controls diabetes, and manages blood pressure. As with other types of exercise, it can strengthen your body muscles and joints. Walking while pregnant is considered […]

A level 2 ultrasound is considered to be one of the primary scans during pregnancy. The other two pregnancy scans are level 1 ultrasound and level 3 ultrasound. These three ultrasounds look at the development of the child in the womb in all three trimesters. Also known as the second-trimester scan, this ultrasound is used to […]

A nonstress test (NST) is a common test a doctor will suggest a pregnant woman to check the baby’s health. In this test, the doctor monitors the baby’s heart rate and movements. The term ‘nonstress’ refers to the fact that nothing is done that creates stress on the baby during the test. It is normal to feel […]