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Infomama, Pregnancy & Childbirth
At eighth month of my pregnancy, I was unmedicated with my cough for two weeks. It was so difficult to cough when you have a big tummy. I tend to wake up in the middle of the night with itchy throat and bouts of coughing. Fortunately, during my next appointment with my OB, she prescribed me with Sinecod Forte. Taking …
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Around seven months of my pregnancy I began to slowly complete the essential items for a newborn baby. I bought most of the items online while the toiletries were from grocery. All in all I spent around 6k PHP excluding toiletries. I really took it as a challenge to spend as minimum as I can. Here is an editable checklist …
Infomama, Mothershare, Pregnancy & Childbirth
I thought my second pregnancy would just be like the first, wherein I breezed through the experience and was able to maintain a socially active life. But I was wrong. I experienced pregnancy symptoms which I haven’t experienced with my previous pregnancy. I went through nausea, vomiting, sensitive sense of smell, whole day morning sickness, bloating and stomach acidity, pregnancy …
Mothershare, Pregnancy & Childbirth
Last May, with God’s grace, I was able to finish my masters in counseling psychology. I was about to begin my counseling practise wherein I already paid my deposit and advance for the condo unit I chosen. But a week after I made my payment, we discovered that I’m with our second baby. My first trimester has been difficult — …
Infomama, Pregnancy & Childbirth
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Infomama, Pregnancy & Childbirth
Is Biogesic safe for pregnant women? This is one question of expecting mothers as they look for a pain-relieving medicine. 1You need not worry, according to experts, Paracetamol or more commonly known here as Biogesic is safe for pregnant women as this is the safest painkiller to use during pregnancy. But they still recommend pregnant women to consult their health care …
Infomama, Pregnancy & Childbirth
I am so thankful that I was able to deliver my baby via NSD without epidural/anesthesia. Except of course the part when my “V” was sewn, so my OB applied a local anesthesia. I wanted to share my preparations that helped me to achieve a wonderful and fulfilling birth experience. You can read about my Childbirth Experience via Lamaze Method. …
Infomama, Mothershare, Pregnancy & Childbirth
Delivery Date: April 15, 2011 (Friday)Hospital: Cardinal Santos Medical Center (Ocular Visit)Method:Lamaze (Natural Spontaneous Delivery without Epidural/Anesthesia)Weeks: 39 weeks and 3 days *You can check HERE on how I prepared myself for a successful Lamaze delivery. Labor Experience: April 13, 2011(Wednesday) 11:00AM As per my weekly check up with my OB, my dilation was already 1-2 cm, my cervix has …
Infomama, Mothershare, Pregnancy & Childbirth
I’m already on my 36th day as of this writing, wee! Five more days and Yesha will be on her full term. My tummy is getting heavier and heavier each day, making it difficult and tiring for me to walk. I can’t wait for my D-day to come. Anyway, I also want to share our ocular visit we did today. …
Infomama, Mothershare, Pregnancy & Childbirth
Finally, after researching a lot about pregnancy and birthing, I’m now done with my birth plan but will still discuss this with my OB on March 9. So I think there will be little changes on this plan since I’m not informed yet of the birthing policies in Cardinal Santos. So here it goes! ______________________________ Patient’s Name: Nova Cruz …