Most parents considered traveling with a child quite a task. A lot of children do not travel in their first year, which is good as it allows them to settle in one environment and form their immunity. As much as it is a task, you can make it easier for yourself and fun for your child. Many children love to be on the road as the movement and the focus [read more]
Although travel during pregnancy is recommended during the second trimester and restricted after that, a holiday while pregnant is deserved. While you plan to travel, your safety and that of your baby is of great importance. Here are a few tips you could use as you plan for your holiday and travel. Before You Travel: Destination Details: Choose your holiday destination with caution. You want a place that will [read more]
Writing a birth plan is a common and great practice today. It helps the mum picture and plan for her soon coming birth and allows the birth team to identify the areas they can participate in while supporting the mum. What if the birth plan “fails”? Or is ignored and not considered? Birth outcomes can occasionally be a surprise. Anger, disappointment and guilt are some of the emotions that come [read more]
Call it a Spade: This article is one that will raise your eyebrow. And that is the intention:-) A lot of things/procedures around pregnancy and birth have followed a ‘hush hush, don’t think or talk about it” kind of approach. So we call it a spade, and tell you what it entails, hoping that you can now think and talk about it:-) Disclaimer: evesmama is a midwifery service provider meaning [read more]
Waiting for Labor to start can cause both excitement and anxiety. Unlike in the movies where it is obvious that a woman is in labor, determining that one is in labor can be difficult. We have put together the signs of labor to make it easier to identify where you are. Important to note, not all women go through it this way, some miss out on some of these. Subtle [read more]