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After having 3 kids, I can now tell you how extremely important it is to question your medical aid at the beginning of your pregnancy about your current plan and what it covers from time to time. Sometimes we don’t…
Continue readingThis post was in collaboration with Mango Airlines and is about flying during pregnancy. One of the most popular questions many first-time moms ask is: “Is it safe to travel during pregnancy and what are the current laws regarding this?”…
Continue readingOne of the questions that seem to come up more and more lately is whether or not it is safe to follow a plant-based diet during pregnancy and how does it affect the protein needed for the baby. Even though…
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There are a few questions that I wish that I had asked – both myself and some experts in the industry – before I even considered having kids or falling pregnant. I don’t want to scare you, but I think…
Continue readingThis post was sponsored by Salveo – cord blood. I have done a few posts on stem cells this year and why I think that it is important to invest in it so writing this post breaks my heart a…
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This post was sponsored by Salveo – Stem Cell Storage Cost in South Africa. Planning to have a baby or thinking about storing your baby’s stem cells but have no idea as to how much it costs? Don’t worry, this…
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This post is sponsored by Salveo – Stem cell storage. 4 months ago, I did the stem cell storage procedure in theater during my emergency C-Section. This procedure was very important for my husband and I because it was the…
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This post was sponsored by Salveo – the company that has partnered with me to store my baby’s stem cells. When you become a first-time parent, the last thing on your mind is the “what ifs”. No one wants to…
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This post was updated. I’ve had 3 C-Sections and from my experience, the most important item to have in your bag is comfortable high-waisted underwear or a belly band that will help with your C-Section recovery especially when you are…
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This post was sponsored by Salveo and is about Omega-3 during breastfeeding. To be honest, I did not know that testing your Omega-3 DHA levels in your breast milk was even possible but it is – thanks to the MyMilk test from…
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This post was written by a Guest blogger – Susy Richards about unusual ways to announce your pregnancy! Congratulations on becoming pregnant! Your world is going to change drastically once you give a birth to a cute little baby. Being…
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Today, I am sharing my experience of what happened in the theater for my last C-Section. Note: If you are squeamish, I suggest you close this page immediately. The images on this post are not for the faint-hearted. This post is…
Continue readingPlease note: This post is a bit TMI but I think it is important to educate first-time moms or even second-time moms who didn’t experience this yet. Have you ever watched one of those movies where the pregnant woman’s water…
Continue readingThis post was sponsored by Salveo and is about Omega-3 during Pregnancy. Can I be honest with you? I feel like the worst mom in the world right now. Instead of enjoying these precious moments with my newborn baby, I…
Continue readingThis pregnancy post has been updated from 2015. Here I am standing in front of the mirror, staring at my big belly wondering if I will ever encounter this moment again. I most probably won’t… In 2 days this belly…
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