Reading Time: 7 minutes Sadly…they are real! BUT here’s what you can do Our takeaways: TTC (Trying to Conceive) blues are as real but not as well recognized as baby blues. The waiting game TTC blues symptoms To cope with TTC blues or prevent it, you can Equip yourself with TTC knowledge so that Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutes Our takeaways: Start thinking about your ideal maternity hospital early because the learning curve is steeper, the medical system is complex and other factors might influence your decisionmaking. The maternity hospital plays at least an equally important role as your practiioner (i.e: obstetrician or midwife) in your overall laboring and Read more…
Reading Time: 6 minutes Our takeaways: The labor and delivery process differs by person and perhaps that’s why the pregnancy literature doesn’t seem to be consistent in defining the stages. A process flow with general reference points (i.e: cervix dilation, contraction frequency, and duration) for each labor and delivery stage would be helpful for Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Our takeaways: The process of taking out mental trash is the same as taking out our physical trash: Categorize – Pack & Take it Out – Repeat. If you have been doing your physical trash right, categorize mental trash should only be easier for you: trash or recycle (no compost). Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Our takeaways: Pick your dream birthing team members whose philosophies align with yours, and more importantly, whom you can see yourself working with in a physically- and/or emotionally-challenging condition. Expect potential changes in the dream team as the pregnancy and your maternal and fetal health evolve. While forming your birthing Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our takeaway: Birth plan is worthwhile given the benefits vs efforts required. Compare multiple birth plan templates to help you cover everything that matters to you. You might want to think about some edge cases. Discuss your birth plan with your healthcare provider in advance so that they are prepared. Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Our takeaway: Work out our mental muscles from Day 0 so that we are more likely to start our parenthood with internal peace and calm. Remember that parenthood is unique for your family. Don’t do it for social approval. Know that happiness is a choice. You are in control of Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Our takeaways “Are we ready to have a baby?”. It takes a lot of level-settings with yourself and with your baby-making partner (BMP) to answer this question truthfully and holistically. However, it’s not as hard as it appears! Learn to use the “Second-order thinking” and the “Go/No-Go” frameworks from this Read more…