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When I discovered that I was pregnant with twins, I was instantly enveloped in an array of emotions. I was joyful, grateful and hopeful for my babies’ future, their development and their birth. I also worried about several things that we would face in the road up to my delivery.

I hadn’t given much thought to breastfeeding before I had my son. I had always presumed it would be an organic process that just flowed as a sequel to childbirth. I had no reason to question this assumption and I suppose at the time, I was more focused on the

Twins and higher-order births are fairly common today, due to an average increase in maternal age and an array of assisted reproductive therapies such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The chances of conceiving twins increase for women over the age of 35 and ovulation-inducing drugs, fertility treatments and IVF stack the odds in

So, the wife is pregnant, and the entire household, neighbourhood, country seems to be focused on her sensitive state. Feeling a little, ignored? We understand. While it may seem like your role in Project Baby is short-lived, know that these feelings will subside. You are as important to your child as your

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DOWN SYNDROME AND EARLY ANOMALY CHECK When? This scan is carried out between the 11 weeks and 13 weeks-and-six-days mark. How? This scan is usually performed transabdominally but select cases may warrant a transvaginal examination. Why? To Date the Pregnancy Accurately This is particularly relevant for women who cannot recall the date of their

There are a host of novel technologies available in the fertility space. Each of these plays a unique role in augmenting the chances of pregnancy for couples unable to conceive. Today, I will spotlight two of the most popular technologies that have taken centrestage in recent years: preimplantation genetic screening

A word that will come up rather often after the birth of your baby is bonding. While you may think that the relationship between a parent and child is established from the very onset, this connection may not always be instantaneous. Twenty percent of new parents report not feeling any

Here’s an alphabetical list of common cooking oils that contain more better-for-you, less saturated fats: Canola Corn Olive Peanut Safflower Soybean Sunflower Blends or combinations of these oils, often sold under the name vegetable oil, and cooking sprays made from these oils are also good choices. Some specialty oils like avocado,

The monsoon has set in and inevitably, along with the heavy rains and cold winds, have come food cravings. As much as the rainy season is about fried snacks and spicy foods, we must ensure that we make the right choices to stay healthy and keep infections at bay. After

There’s a reason breast milk is called liquid gold; it’s so precious that it’s hard to come by in some women. There could be various causes for a limited supply of milk in a mother’s breast. A premature delivery, breast engorgement or simply, low reserves of milk could prove as

We’ve all been to that dinner party where the host has insisted on plopping a generous serving of a rather tasteless-looking side to our plate. “No, thanks,” you think. But of course, you can’t say that. Instead, you accept this sweet token of suspicious nosh with a polite smile and a head

Have you ever noticed how the most beautiful things in life are symbols of a spectacular metamorphosis? Like the chrysalis of a butterfly, the milk in your breasts undergoes a tremendous journey during the time leading up to your delivery. The genesis of breast milk is set in a magical

Leaving your little baby at home on your way back from maternity leave can feel like leaving a little piece of your soul behind. And yet, you likely have a million aspirations rooted in the workplace that refuse to be eclipsed by the sheen of new motherhood. You represent a

Breastfeeding can seem like a champion balancing act for a new mommy of twins. And if you thought early motherhood was exhausting, add twins to the picture and you have a delectable recipe for organised chaos. Part of winning the game as a mother of multiples is organising a schedule,

We all have that comfort food that satiates our soul in a way that cannot possibly be described. For your baby, breast milk is that soul food, serving as incredible liquid gold that provides as much nutrition as it does comfort. Much like you draw solace from comfort foods when