From the time I met Tyff Short in November 2020, I already knew that we shared similarities, from our single motherhood stories to our love language which is “acts of service.” While, in a different universe, there may not have been a chance for us to be friends, we knew that us meeting in this lifetime […]

After childbirth, the last thing a woman wants is to be constipated. There’s enough stress on hand with the baby, feeding times, body changes, and a new sleep schedule. And being constipated only adds to this list. Therefore, here are the home remedies for constipation post-delivery that you can definitely try. https://wp.hellodoctor.com.ph/pregnancy/mother-care/postpartum-period/after-giving-birth/ Reasons for Constipation Before we take […]

Most cases of preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, occur during pregnancy. However, there are times when it happens post-partum or after the baby’s birth. Here’s what you need to know about postpartum preeclampsia. Postpartum Preeclampsia, an Overview Postpartum preeclampsia is not different from preeclampsia during pregnancy, […]

In this modern age, more people try to explore about non-traditional yet natural health boosters to steer away from artificial supplements. Drinking raw placenta smoothie, for one, has piqued the interest of some mothers-to-be.  Raw placenta smoothie: Are they really worth a shot?  Placentophagy (practice of eating placenta) is said to originate in the United States in […]

Are you feeling sad after giving childbirth? It’s okay! It’s completely normal. With a lot of hormones lost after giving birth, it’s only normal to be emotionally off-balance. This onset of sadness is often called the “baby blues.” However, if you feel your sadness is too difficult to bear or it’s taking too long for […]

After childbirth and delivery, women tend to experience specific changes that can seem weird at first. One of these changes is with discharge, which is very typical and nothing to worry about. Is yellow discharge after birth normal?  Yes, very much so. This is called lochia, the discharge you get after vaginal delivery. Lochia is very similar to […]

Postpartum infections tend to happen after both vaginal and cesarean methods of childbirth, sometimes even during breastfeeding. This, along with the trauma a woman’s body goes through during delivery, can contribute to postpartum infections. What are the signs of infection after birth? Six weeks after delivery is when the bleeding will generally occur. However, this is […]

It is very hard to actually pinpoint when you may get your period again after delivering a baby because everyone’s body is different. But there might be ways to estimate it, such as when breastfeeding. You might have irregular periods after birth, your cramping might lessen or worsen, or you may even experience have heavier […]

It is very common for women to experience certain variations of mood changes and sensitivity. Postpartum psychosis isn’t something rare that indicates weakness in the mother. Most of the time, it is simply just the after effect of giving birth. To differentiate it from usual illnesses, you have to look out for the signs of […]

A freelance HR consultant, Michelle Ann Santos – Mia to her loved ones – spends her time training and coaching leaders, helping them become the better version of themselves. She also unleashes her creativity through her online business, Stitched By Mia, wherein she crochets beautiful items like hats, purses, coasters, and bags. An empowered entrepreneur, Mia […]