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AvatarAnn Marie Bantigue

Ann Marie is a licensed nurse in the Philippines. She experienced handling and assisting deliveries of newborns into the world. She also trained in labor rooms and pediatric wards while in nursing school - helping soon-to-be mothers and little kids in the process. Though not a mother by nature but a mother by heart, Ann Marie loves to take care of her younger cousins as well as nephews and nieces during her free time.

Am I Too Rough With My Newborn? (Tips for Safe and Gentle Handling)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Mom holding crying newborn in her lap.

Postpartum depression, isolation, stress, and the lack of knowledge on baby care may cause parents to handle their newborn roughly. 70% to 100% of new parents have these intrusive thoughts, and it is surprisingly common in the general population, according to a study. Being … Read more

Why Am I So Skinny After Giving Birth? How Can I Gain Proper Weight?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Woman looks skinny just after birth and is holding her baby in her arms

As your body transitions back to its pre-pregnancy form, it is normal to lose weight gradually but healthily. Aside from the baby and placenta, pregnancy fluids will leave your body until about six weeks after birth. The demands of parenting can also take their … Read more

Are Dandelions Toxic for Toddlers? A Parent’s Guide to Navigating These Common Weeds

by Ann Marie Bantigue
A toddler boy is sniffing a dandelion he found in the backyard

Dandelions are considered a safe plant with all parts edible except for the stem. The stem contains a milky latex sap that causes dermatitis upon contact. Even so, its toxicity is extremely low even if the stem is consumed by children. Dandelions are fast-spreading … Read more

Pros And Cons Of Starting Solids At 4 Months – How Will You Know Your Baby Is Ready?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
A baby is sitting in a chair staring at a spoon with a bowl of food in front of her.

There are both pros and cons of starting solids at 4 months in babies. Some say it is better to wait until 6 months, while some experts argue that 4 months is good enough. The WHO recommends solid foods to commence at 6 months when babies … Read more

Baby Sleeps A Lot After Vaccine, What Can I Do To Help?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
An infant baby is sleeping on his back

The following 48 hours after immunization is challenging and discomforting for your baby. Expect changes in their attitude, like feeling extra sleepy, irritable, or running a fever. Redness at the injection site is also normal, as well as lumps under the skin that can … Read more

Open Gut Syndrome: How Does It Affect Solid Food Introduction?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Mom is feeding her infant baby semi-solid food to help introduce solids

Open gut syndrome is a theory claiming that the baby’s intestine has small gaps that let substances pass directly into the bloodstream. Accordingly, the small intestine lining cannot distinguish solid food and bacteria. The spaces between the cells are large enough to allow macromolecules … Read more

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