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Is your milk supply drying up?

Breastfeeding, though it is a natural process, is not always trouble-free. The reason is that many mothers encounter several challenges during the process, especially for new moms. Some of the challenges of breastfeeding can include milk stasis, mammary hypoplasia, and infant health problems such...

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Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy, and What It Means

Some pregnancies aren’t able to result in a healthy baby. When a fertilised egg implants in a location outside of the womb it is called an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is usually see the egg implanted in the fallopian tubes, and as a result...

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The Early Signs of Pregnancy – what you need to know

After going through it three times (and having two beautiful boys at the end of it!) i’ve expereienced a few early pregnancy signs myself. Early pregnancy affects women in different ways though. In my online searches before that elusive BFP (big fat positive pregnancy...

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Can C-section scars be removed?

Over the years, an increasing number of women have been opting for C-section as the preferred method of delivery; not always by choice, but often out of necessity when things aren’t quite right for a vaginal delivery. Though relatively safe, the scarring that occurs...

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The Best Pregnancy Workout Apps

I don’t care how much people like to think it isn’t a thing; one of the things that women think a lot about during their pregnancy is their weight. I did. For sure. Baby and baby’s life support (the placenta, amniotic fluid, and everything...

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Pregnancy and Flying

While some of us may be wondering why we should travel at all during pregnancy, we should also remember that there are times when certain occasions or situations demand our physical presence. It may be a family celebration, a business trip, a funeral or...

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Does Baby Stop Moving Before Labor?

The first time a mother feels the sensation of her baby kicking or moving inside the womb, it is always an exciting moment. Studies have shown that movements can initially be felt between the 17th week of pregnancy and the 28th week. However, if...

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What Can Boost Fertility in a Woman

Many couples who struggle to automatically fall pregnant turn to medical procedures such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF). But sometimes, before medical intervention is needed, a change in diet, lifestyle and outlook can help. In fact, the Fertility Society of Australia says one-third of...

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Female Incontinence – How to Prevent it and How to Deal With It

WHAT IS INCONTINENCE OF URINE? Incontinence in females is the lack of control over urine that happens due to the loss of control over the urinary sphincter. The significant factors that cause urinary incontinence are usually stress factors, specific illness or sometimes obesity. It...