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musings on this profound journey called motherhood + everything else in between

Mum Finds: Crave Healthy ~ A Nutritious Snack For Mums-To-Be

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I always thought that it is way much better and more fun to be pregnant these days. Back when I was pregnant eight years ago, awesome things like baby slings, lactation cookies and lactation experts, as well as fashionable nursing dresses are rather scarce. Pregnant mums these days have all the fun enjoying all the latest products and services that make their pregnancy and motherhood a lot easier and enjoyable.

One of the things that I hope we had back in the days, especially when you had those late night cravings, was this yummy nutritious snacks made especially for preggy mums ~ Crave Healthy. I previously tried it when I got a pack from my Mommy Mundo Box and I absolutely loved it!

Crave Healthy is the first snack product in the country specifically designed by doctors and nutritionist for pregnant women. It is nutritious as it contains essential nutrients including Folic Acid, Iron, and Calcium which are critical for both the mum and her growing baby. It also has reduced salt and just the right amount of calories that give pregnant women the extra energy they need daily. And because it tastes just like mum’s regular snack, it is also delicious. It comes in Sweet Corn flavor and does not have any aftertaste of nutrient fortifications. It also helps support the nutritional needs of pregnant women and their developing fetus.

It is delightful to know that there is now a healthy way to satisfy hunger and food cravings of pregnant, and to be honest, I think even those who are not pregnant can enjoy a pack or two from time to time!  Grin

Crave Healthy is now available online at www.cravehealthysnacks.com, select Med Express branches, and Robinsons Supermarket outlets. A pack sells for Php25.00.

Infertility Awareness 2017: Facts, Myths, + Treatments For Infertility


It was an afternoon of new learnings and renewed hope {especially for those who are suffering from infertility} at Merck’s Fertility Awareness 2017: Bridging Baby Steps event held at the Garden Ballroom Hal 3 and 4 of Edsa Shangri-la Manila last 21 October. It was also interesting as we were joined not only by couples seeking to increase their knowledge about infertility and looking for ways to combat it, but also by a couple who have waited for 16 years to conceive a child, tried In-Vitro Fertilization, and was blessed with a set of twins!

Infertility Facts

According to Dr. Leonardo Almeda, infertility is the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of adequate cohabitation or after 6 months if the woman is older than 35.  The term describes a man who cannot get a woman pregnant and a woman who cannot get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term and one out of 10 Filipinos is suffering from this condition.  Among the factors that can contribute to infertility include health conditions, behaviors, age, and genetics.

Generally, as age increases so does the likelihood of infertility. Older men produce fewer and lower-quality sperm in the same manner that older women have fewer and lower-quality eggs. The risk of some health conditions associated with infertility increases with age. Age-related declines in sperm and egg quality also increase the risk of health conditions such as Down Syndrome, autism, and schizophrenia in future generations.

During the event mums are asked to take the Fertility Quiz and I was relieved to find out that my results indicated that I do not need to see a reproduction specialist. Although my little man is more than a handful, it will be awesome to have another baby so he can have a playmate and a best friend. [Read more…]

Cravings, Nutrients, +Portion Control: A Guide To Eating Well During Your Pregnancy

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Eating during a pregnancy can get quite complicated: are you wondering about quantity and/or worrying about those weird food cravings {seriously, can it get weirder than Palmolive dish soap on a burger? Oh the joys!} you might have? It’s normal for all future moms to have numerous questions about how being pregnant might affect their diet and lifestyle in general. Fear no more though and get ready to expel some of the myths around pregnancy and food: here’s our short but essential guide to eating well and healthily during this tricky but wonderful time of your life.

Do you have to change and adapt your diet even when you are healthy?

Doctors don’t recommend to drastically change your diet when pregnant – especially if you were eating a healthy, balanced diet in the first place. You should simply make sure that you eat healthily and don’t skip any meals. Contrary to popular belief, you shouldn’t eat for two during your pregnancy. You will gain on average between 26 and 34 pounds: 4 pounds during the first trimester is actually a good indicator, to keep you in check weight-wise. That’s hardly enough to get you booked for a liposuction on Harley Street as this weight will disappear on its own rapidly after the birth of your baby, even more so if you’re breastfeeding. [Read more…]

The Medical City Launches Expanded Maternal ICU

If you plan to get pregnant this year or are currently pregnant and are about to give birth soon, you might want to check out the recently launched expanded Maternal Intensive Care Unit at The Medical City. Read on to know more about it.

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Pregnancy and childbirth are major life events and all pregnancies involve a certain degree of risk to both mother and baby. While many pregnancies are without any complications, some encounter life-threatening events for the mother or for the fetus.

When critical complications arise during pregnancy, patients may need care from specialists in a health care facility that offers specialized, intensive care to ensure the best possible outcomes for mothers and babies alike.

The Medical City {TMC} is home to one of the country’s few maternal intensive care units that provides comprehensive high-risk perinatal services combined with holistic care by experienced, highly-skilled medical professionals.

TMC recently launched its expanded Maternal Intensive Care Unit {MICU} to accommodate more high-risk patients. Strategically located within the Delivery Suite, the MICU offers more privacy for the care of high-risk mothers and provides adequate space for the multidisciplinary team of experts so they can attend to their patients with ease. Maximizing TMC’s broad range of medical fields with the highest levels of expertise, MICU offers intensive monitoring of mother and baby in close coordination with other clinical departments, such as nursing, internal medicine, and surgery, among others.  [Read more…]

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