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Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
After childbirth, some moms like to keep their baby's umbilical cord for sentimental reasons. For the last couple of decades however, umbilical cords are seen as a rich source of stem cells rather than as a 'keepsake' that linked mother and child during pregnancy.Stem cellsAccording to Wikipedia, stem cells are cells that are usually found in multi-cellular organisms. Stem cells are characterized ... [Read More]
Don't Name Your Child 'Taluha Does The Hula From Hawaii
Choosing the perfect name for your baby is a very huge decision. It's something that youhe Hula From Hawaiir baby will have to live with for the rest of his or her life. Of course, you don't want to name your daughter Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii (it's the name of a girl from New Zealand, no kidding), 4Real (another one from New Zealand), or III (pronounced "Three"). So, remember the... [Read More]
What is Water Birth?
In the past, mothers' experiences of labor and delivery were that of conventional means. Now, though, a new method is being introduced. This is what we call the water birth.From the name itself, water birth is the process of giving birth in a tub of warm water. If you are thinking of trying this method, you can either opt to labor in the water and get out for delivery or stay in ... [Read More]
Hair Loss After Pregnancy
A expecting mother should learn to protect herself against diseases to prevent affecting her child, but what about hair loss after pregnancy? Is it a bad thing that the mother would lose a great percentage of her hair after bearing her child?Doctors say that it is totally normal. Women usually experience hair loss at around three months after having their baby. A certain percentage is lost at firs... [Read More]