Get a good understanding of drugs you can take and not take during pregnancy
As an expectant mom, there is so much to think about, so many do’s and don’ts but protecting your own and your baby’s health is a priority on the list! There are a lot of guidelines and advice from what you should eat and drink,…
Lactation and the older Mom, causes and tips on how to produce more
It’s a myth to think that age affects the quality or quantity of milk a woman produces because the quality of breast milk does not change over time. Regardless of your age, socioeconomic status, how long you have been breastfeeding, race, or any other considerations,…
Seven great apps every new mom needs to make life more pleasant
It can be challenging being a mom not to talk about being an oldermom. There is so much shaking of the table if you know what I mean hence the need for any resource that can make life more comfortable. I bet you will find…
HAVING A BABY AFTER 35: HOW IT CAN AFFECT FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY
It is no news that age is one of the leading factors that can be used to predict our ability to give birth. As one advance past the age of 30, our fertility decreases at a constant level until menopause. Like our lead doctor (fertility)…
Debunking the Myth that women over 35 can’t have a healthy baby
While growing up, our body releases the healthier eggs first which must have gone down as periods. So down the line, the eggs that we have left have a higher chance of having abnormal chromosomes, which can lead to birth defects, such as Down syndrome….
Gestational diabetes and older moms. How to be the best during your pregnancy.
Women experience different issues; diabetes is one of them. However, a certain type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is referred to as Gestational Diabetes. This typically occurs during gestation and is a form of high blood sugar that affects only pregnant women. According to…
Having a preterm baby isn’t as bad as you think it is
Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation), and this number is rising. (www.who.int) A study has confirmed that women over 40 have the highest risk of preterm births. About 7.8 per cent of pregnant women above…
Things you need to know when having a baby after 35 to avoid risk
They say females are born with all the eggs they’ll ever have during their life and as we grow old, we shed it every month during the menstrual circle. Also, as we grow older with age, the number and quality of our eggs start declining,…
Meditation and Pregnancy, the best thing for baby and you
Being older can be overwhelming; it is not easy when you are older and pregnant. Knowing that your pregnancy is a high-risk one can be scary and worrisome; this keeps you on your toes worrying if you are doing the right thing if you are…
A stitch in time saves nine
“A stitch in time saves nine, so many “ifs” now, I would rather have things done differently than nothing at all”. These are the words of sally. Sally 38, working class woman had her whole life in front of her and excited when…
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