Back when I was pregnant, slinking through cravings and safe food use advice felt like walking through a maze with my taste buds blindfolded. Among the many cravings, one stood out: Bak Kut Teh! A comforting and herbaceous soup that has always been my go-to…
If you’re pregnant, you probably be thinking bout ways to handle weight gain and body changes. Or perhaps how to improve your shape. Liposuction may definitely come to mind. But is it a good idea to get it during these times? This is a type…
Every bite counts when you’re pregnant. Nutrition becomes not just a matter of personal health but the health and growth of your babe as well. So, it’s only natural to question whether that handful of sweet, chewy gummy bears is a solid idea. It might…
After pregnancy and childbirth, many moms, including myself, had at least thought about personal care and ways to feel their best in their new routines. Getting a wax might be on your list of self-care practices to consider. But it’s important to get the right…
When you’re breastfeeding, you want to do everything you can to ensure you and your baby are at your safest. This includes eating well, grabbing some z’s, as well as perhaps being cautious about what you put into your body. Sometimes, just sometimes, the concern…
Growing up in a family that loves experimenting with foods from around the world, falafel was always one of my favorites. Those little deep-fried balls of spiced chickpeas were my go-to comfort food. Whether tucked into a pita or atop a vibrant salad, it seemed…
From diet to skincare, every choice you make now can impact both you and the little one. A popular skincare ingredient that often comes up is marula oil. It originates in South Africa from the nuts of the marula tree. And we know of it…
Pregnant women have thousands, in fact, millions, of questions about what to eat or skip now. One luxury food that might come into question is caviar. Known for its distinctive salty flavor and grainy texture, caviar is a type of fish egg that comes from…
During and after pregnancy, your body heavily adjusts to accommodate the baby’s growth and delivery. One thing this process can never forgo is a hormone called relaxin. What is relaxin? It’s a hormone that the body produces to help make the pelvis more flexible for…
I clearly remember from my time in midwifery school how we would always brainstorm and explore different ways to start or speed up labor. In fact, there are many methods, ranging from traditional techniques to medically approved ones. One topic that has piqued interest is…
Pregnancy puts your body through a lot of changes, and with those changes can come new aches and pains. It’s natural to want to find ways to relieve the discomfort and enjoy your journey as much as possible. One option you might think of is…
One vital aspect of prenatal care is ensuring that you have the necessary nutrients and minerals for a healthy journey. Iron is particularly essential as it helps in creating more hemoglobins, which are the proteins in red blood cells that carry oxygen to the body’s…