Your baby’s skin is much thinner, more delicate and less resistant to bacteria than your own. Inside the womb, the skin doesn’t need protection against bacteria and toxins: your baby’s skin is already protected. It’s only after your baby is born that their skin adapts itself to the elements of the world beyond the womb. […]
Mumz
Because a mother is the heart of the family, this section is all about you. We will share with you articles about your wellness, how to get through pregnancy and postpartum, and how to keep following and fulfilling those dreams of yours.
Mindfulness for Mums
In the busy schedule of a modern mum, making the time for mindfulness can seem like another chore to add to an overwhelmingly long to do list. Surely that seems counter intuitive? The key here is to look at mindfulness as mini moments scattered across our day, instead of a large block of time spent ...
Whether you are a stay at home mum or a working mum, here’s why you shouldn’t judge each other.
Being a mum is not all as it appears on Instagram. It's by far the hardest thing I have ever done on many levels. There’s an incredible amount of good, and a reasonable amount of not so good, think code brown, and while I know I'm incredibly lucky to have two beautiful children, that doesn't ...
3 reasons to use yoga to accelerate your hair growth
Yoga is a practice that has been around for centuries but only in recent decades has it gained popularity among the general population. This is likely due to its variety of physical and spiritual benefits. But did you know that yoga may also play a role in one of the greatest problems faced by men ...
How to Become “ Super Mama ”
Do you want to be an ideal mom? Take heart, every mother is a “ Super Mama ” in her own special way; each modern woman has her own methods for coping with life’s pressures that force them to divide their attention between family and work. Here are a few tips to help you become ...
How Do You Prepare Your Children For a New Baby
You adore big families and want a house filled with life and children’s laughter, and you’re getting ready to have a new baby, but you’re a little worried. How will your children react? Do you have to let them know that they’ll be welcoming a brother or sister soon? Here are a few tips to ...
Tiredness in pregnancy
The hormonal changes sweeping through your body when you're pregnant can result in extreme tiredness during the first and third trimesters (morning sickness and looking after older children you may have won't help either). Tiredness doesn't harm your baby, but you will want to try and get as much rest as you can. Why am I ...
Pregnancy and Fasting during Ramadan
The Holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching and if you are an expecting mother, you might be contemplating whether it is safe for you and your baby to fast. Your obstetrician should be the first person you consult on whether it is safe for you to fast or not. In high risk pregnancies, it ...
My Hyperemesis Gravidarum Story
I promised myself to write this article about my pregnancy as soon as I got my strength back, only to keep postponing it. I told myself it was because I was too busy with my new baby girl but that wasn’t it. I realized that I was postponing out of fear…. fear that writing this ...
How Can Fathers Help New Moms Cope Up?
When a baby is born, moms seem to know exactly what the baby needs and how to handle him. For dads, things can be even more difficult. They can’t seem to figure out how to pitch in and be of any use to both, mom and the baby. All the baby wants is his mom […]