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Asian Post-natal Practice of the Confinement Month

The confinement month is an Asian practice whereby new Mums are confined to the home for a period of one month after the delivery of their babies. This period is for the new mother to recover from the ordeal...

7 comments    health family healing
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Postpartum Girdle

I have to start out by saying that I have never used a postpartum girdle, but I am beginning to wish that I had . Until very recently I didn't even know that they existed. As I was browsing around I came...

0 comments    baby pregnancy back pain
Me doing breathing exercises...just before baby arrival!71

We're Pregnant!

A few years back....a male friend of mine stood with his wife and exclaimed,"We're pregnant!" I raised his shirt....put my hand on his belly and said "I don't feel kicking?" He said "Tom you are so silly...it...

52 comments    pregnancy pregnant male
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Life with two babies under two

My personal experience comes from having my youngest daughter just two months ago and getting to come home to a very active 19 month old daughter who, though she is excited about the new baby, has not missed a...

4 comments    love family children
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Know Someone Who Might Have the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

  Know Someone Who May Be Experiencing the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? Do you think you know a new mom that may be experiencing the baby blues or even postpartum depression?  A large number of...

2 comments    baby depression depressed
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The Natural New Mother's Toolkit

Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is a special, precious time and some mothers feel at their closest to Nature at this point. Whether planning for a natural birth or not, Nature has its own tips and...

0 comments    health family food
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The Importance of Pre- and Post-natal Care

  The Importance off Pre- and Post-natal Care When a woman's pregnancy has been diagnosed, she should immediately go to an antenatal clinic to receive regular check-ups before the baby is born. These...

0 comments    life family education
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Is the traditional Jamu Postnatal Massage effective for me?

Jamu Postnatal Massage originates from Central Java ,Indonesia. For centuries, it was a skill passed down by generations from the grandmother to the daughter. This was a very special skill that was the...

0 comments    pregnancy mother massage
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How to find the perfect Doula for you

'Doula' is a Greek word meaning 'woman caregiver'. A Doula is a birthing companion, who provides emotional support and care for the mother before the birth, as well as during and after. the relationship...

0 comments    pregnancy useful new baby
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Fathers: Helping a New Mom With Post-Natal Recovery

Until you actually have a baby, it's hard to imagine just how draining it is on your energy...then, to top it off, baby never wants to sleep very long and constantly demands your attention. While the FMLA...

0 comments    advice family relationships
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