When I was into the 6th to 7th month of my pregnancy, most of my local friends and colleagues here in Singapore would ask if I have engaged a confinement nanny or someone to take care of my meals during confinement. As a Filipino, this was not practiced in our country but being introduced to this idea of confinement period in Singapore made me curious about this postpartum practice. Confinement Period starts after a woman has given birth. There are a lot of physical changes in a woman’s body … [Read more...]
10 RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR NEW MOMS THAT ARE WORTH BUYING
I was one of those new moms who feels overwhelmed with all the stuff I need to buy once baby arrives. There are so much products in the market that you get confused what to buy for baby as well as you as a new mom. I am guilty for accumulating items in the house that I though I would need or baby would need but it end up neglected and never been used. So now, being a mom of three, I can share with you 10 Recommended Items for New Moms That Are Worth Buying. I have been using these items with my … [Read more...]
KOREAN V-LIFT FACIAL TREATMENT AT BELLEZZA AESTHETICS
I have noticed that ever since I got pregnant with my first-born, my face especially near both my jawline became larger and for the lack of better word, fatter. I never returned to its tighter and less bloated pre-pregnancy state even when I lose my extra post-pregnancy pounds. I tried contouring my jawline and cheekbones with a bronzer but I was never good at contouring. I looked like I accidentally smeared brown crayons on my cheeks and jawline. So I got excited when I heard about Bellezza … [Read more...]
LOOKING RADIANT EVEN DURING CHILDBIRTH & POST-DELIVERY
I know the title of this blog post seems a little weird. Do we have to be really concerned on how we look during childbirth and post-delivery? Of course, as long as the preparation of delivering a healthy baby has to be covered then you can worry about looking good during your delivery and postpartum. Just this April, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton received a mixed feedback from the public after looking pristine, fresh and put-together hours after giving birth to her baby #3. Some were … [Read more...]
DEAR ZEKE: LETTER TO MY 3RD SON
Dear Zeke, Taken on the day he was delivered I have written letters for your two older brother weeks after I have given birth to them, of course, I have a letter for you too, my precious 3rd-born. When I learned I was pregnant with you, I have to admit I was a little bit surprised. We were planning to have you a little later part of 2017 around the Ber-season but God is mysterious and love surprises, I found out I was pregnant on August 2017 by buying a pregnancy kit in a local pharmacy after … [Read more...]
LIFESTYLE WELLNESS OF AN EXPAT IN SINGAPORE
As a Family Medicine Physician, I have always been interested in wellness as a lifestyle and I have been advocating wellness in my patients, family and friends. But what exactly is Wellness? The World Health Organization define Wellness as “...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Wellness encompasses a holistic approach to life leading to a higher quality of living. I would often associate wellness with … [Read more...]