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….
Mom guilt: why beat yourself over common grounds when you can improve on it
Mom guilt comes in various forms but there are some common traits that we all experience especially as older moms: The feeling that we might look too old at their PTAs can keep some of us away from those special moments when our kids want…
Older moms you have the self-love, give yourself more self-care.
Love is so selfless, effortless, and sweet! Yes, sweet because it always feels so good. Love is genuine. It is believed that older women already have the characteristics that ultimately define self-love. Such as Self-esteem, self-care, self-acceptance, self-awareness, self-empowerment, self-respect, self-compassion, self-expression, and self-worth. Self-love…
Is time ever really enough? Learn some time management tips for mothers.
There is a saying that says “time waits for no one” I believe this saying is directed a lot to mothers. We blink and the day is over. From managing the home and children, to our job or business. Time is something we never get…
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…
Dear Mother, are you overwhelmed? Delegate the chores now!
Do you feel the need to always be involved in your child/children’s lives? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about them? Do you get busy with house chores and work or business? Are you doing this all alone? A lot of this is genuine love….
How to balance being a career mom while enjoying motherhood?
Motherhood is love in the purest form. It is exciting yet stressful, it is beautiful yet ugly sometimes. It can be crazy, calm, and fun all at the same time. Every stage of a child comes with different challenges. As a newborn, mothers complain of…
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…
The African Story – Spanking a child and it’s long term effect
In Africa, it is said that the community grooms your child with you. This has to an extent given strangers an entitlement mentality and they want to teach you how to train your child especially your toddler. They tell you things like: ‘Beat am well-well…
There’s nothing Down about Down syndrome
There is nothing Down about Down Syndrome. You cannot change a down syndrome child, but that child will change you forever! Being a parent of special needs child comes with different challenges. These children require so much attention with extra love and care. How and…
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