Are you interested in becoming a surrogate mother? If yes, you must learn everything about this life-changing journey. When you are a surrogate, you carry a pregnancy for a willing couple, give birth to the baby, and transfer the parental rights to the intended couple. Some moms pursue surrogacy for financial freedom, while others are … Read more
Drinking coconut water (nariyal pani) in pregnancy is associated with many myths. Though there is no denying the fact that coconut water is a health powerhouse, let us take you through the benefits, side effects of coconut water and bust the myths on drinking tender coconut water during pregnancy. Let us see the advantages of … Read more
Parenting styles are often debated and range from strict to laxer therapeutic and permissive parenting techniques. We don’t consciously choose our parenting style once we have kids. Usually, our choice of parenting styles is dependent on our personal experiences growing up. You either want to copy your parent’s unique parenting strengths or avoid what they … Read more
Morning sickness is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy, occurring in approximately 70% of pregnancies. It’s characterized by flu-like symptoms, including nausea and vomiting. It’s most common in earlier trimesters, but manifests differently depending on the person. Severe morning sickness is known as hyperemesis gravidarum and occurs in 3% of pregnancies. No one … Read more
If it seems like there’s a celebrity pregnancy announcement every week, that’s not entirely wrong. Tons of famous faces have announced they’re expecting babies this year, and with more celebrities keeping their baby news a secret until after the birth, there may be even more we don’t know about. The following celebrities have confirmed they’re … Read more
It’s easy to assume that it’s largely people in developing nations who are behind on vaccines. But that’s not the case. A growing number of people in developed countries, including Canada and the United States, are choosing to forgo recommended vaccinations for their families. As we enter World Immunization Week, it’s an important reminder for … Read more
It’s a no-brainer that staying active is good for your physical and mental health. Working out keeps you in shape, prevents some chronic health conditions, and helps with your mental health. Exercising and maintaining the proper diet are critical for a healthy weight. And even for obese women, it is often recommended that they exercise … Read more
Your newly-independent toddler looks cute because she wants to handle everything herself. She’s feeding herself, even wants to help you clean her during bath time, and you can’t help but be proud of how far you’ve come. But it’s all fun and games until your toddler tells you no, refuses to eat his vegetables or … Read more
C-sections are more common than you may think. Estimates suggest that 30% of babies are born via c-section, and these numbers appear to be increasing. But the procedure is only half the challenge. A part of what makes c-sections so difficult is the arduous recovery time. Below, we review everything you can expect when recovering … Read more
Being a parent is one of the most joyful and stressful roles we will play in our lifetime. It can be exhausting and often overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like a thankless job. But it is also the purest source of joy, fulfilling, and rewarding in so many other ways. Well, isn’t that the greatest enigma … Read more