Dear First Time Mom
By: Deanne Dimacali
Dear First Time Mom,
Let me tell you the truth: motherhood is laced with idyllic stories and tempting fantasies. I'm looking at you now, your 8-month pregnant...
Loving my Mom-Bod — The Struggles of Accepting My Postpartum Body
Your worth as a mother isn’t defined by your waistline or your weight on the scale. This body has helped us grow, sustain our most beloved child -- and we know it’s great tedious work.
Afraid to Go Under the Knife? Here’s the 101 on Delivering...
By Sujatha Rajagopal
What you should know before going under the knife
A cesarean section refers to the surgical method of delivering a child. It involves bringing baby out into...
Dressing the Bump: 5 Pregnancy Wardrobe Essentials
Whether you love it or you hate it, your pregnancy bump is here to stay...at least for the next 9 months of your life. And while it may...
Unang Yakap: Why Moms Should Include It in Their Birth Plans
A newborn baby’s grand entrance to this world is one of the most beautiful things moms and dads look forward to. In order to make this more than...
3 Beauty Products You Need to Avoid While Pregnant
By Mariel Uyquiengco
Pregnant women, with their changing bodies and surging hormones, sometimes need a little boost when it comes to feeling beautiful. A longing for a much-needed haircut,...
The Truth about “Bigkis”
Most of us have probably heard of bigkis from our parents or grandparents as one of those hand-me-down age old beliefs in infant care. What we probably do...
Getting Pregnant After 35
By Mariel Uyquiengco
People all have different priorities in life. Some dream of having a family of their own early in life, and some pursue career success. For those...
Nesting 101: How to Prepare for the Arrival of Your Baby
As soon-to-be mothers, we know what it’s like to make space for a tiny, adorable version of ourselves. We do it through our bodies (is that bump getting...
Labor Day
Did you know that labor starts even before your water bag bursts? In fact in more than three out of four pregnancies, it's the obstetrician who breaks the...