The Importance Of Staying Hydrated Congratulations on the beginning of your new journey! Let’s raise a glass of crisp water to celebrate. As a mommy-to-be, it is more important than ever that you stay hydrated throughout the day by drinking at least 8 to 12 glasses daily. [1] Our bodies naturally need water to function properly. However,… Continued
HOW DO SONOGRAPHERS DETERMINE MY BABY’S WEIGHT AND IS IT ACCURATE? Congratulations on the growing life inside your tummy! Throughout your pregnancy, you will have numerous ultrasound to check up on your baby. These ultrasounds are a wonderful experience for parents to see their baby but also the reassurance that baby is growing and developing… Continued
WHAT IS AMNIOTIC FLUID? HOW DOES IT AFFECT MY PREGNANCY? Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! As a new mother to be, it is important to know what’s happening in your body during your pregnancy. So what is it? When the baby is first conceived, it is located within the amniotic sac. Within 12… Continued
In-depth information about the placenta During your pregnancy, your body begins to adjust to the baby and undergo many changes such as the growth and positioning of the placenta. The placenta produces hormones needed during the pregnancy such as lactogen, oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones are responsible for separating the mother and the baby’s blood… Continued
Congratulations on being a parent! If it’s the first or subsequent time, it’s wonderful news and can still feel surreal! Every pregnancy can be different, and your dearest can go through different symptoms each time. It can be hard and you may feel helpless at time, to watch your loved one go through these normal… Continued