What is cradle cap? Cradle cap is a scaly rash of the scalp in newborn babies as young as 2 weeks old to 12 months old. The medical term is seborrheic dermatitis. It is most commonly on the scalp, forehead and face. However, cradle cap can also appear behind the...
Did you know that sperm carrying the X chromosome are slower swimmers than sperm carrying the Y chromosome? That means that the sperm with the X chromosome travel more slowly to the egg (ovum) and stay viable longer than sperm carrying the Y chromosome. In order to increase your chances...
Trying to get pregnant and you want to increase your chances of conceiving a baby boy? Follow these 4 simples tips: 1️⃣ Eat potassium rich foods. The old wives’ tale suggests that eating foods high in potassium will help you increase your chance of conceiving a boy! Having enough potassium...
Are you at the end of your pregnancy? Wondering about what is postpartum bleeding? How long will it last, what does it look like, and how to manage your postpartum bleeding? Postpartum bleeding is also known as lochia. It occurs after you deliver your baby and the placenta either via...
Mastitis is an infection in one or both breasts and occurs mostly in breastfeeding mothers. However, mastitis can occur in any women breastfeeding or not. What causes mastitis? It is almost always caused by bacteria. Rarely is it caused by viruses, fungus, yeast, and etc. Often times when mothers are...
It is common for breastfeeding moms to experience blocked milk duct or ducts. A blocked milk duct is when one or more of the ducts that carry breast milk to the nipple is clogged causing red, tender, painful, hard and uncomfortable lumps on the breast. Sometimes, a milk bleb is...
Newborn babies often experience diaper rashes, especially during the first 1 to 3 months of life when they soil their diapers 8 to 12 times a day or more. As new parents, you definitely don’t want to be dealing with diaper rashes while you are overwhelmed with your new parenting...
