During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes. One of the most significant changes is an increase in weight. Most women worry that after having their baby, they won’t return to their normal weight and dress size. The thought of not being able to slip into those pretty dresses and skirts, cause some…
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Serena Williams Opens Up on Motherhood and Career
We all love Serena and aside from loving to watch her play her tennis matches, we have been following as Serena Williams opens up on motherhood and career. She shares on becoming a new mum, her health scare during delivery, work life balance and the many emotions she has been dealing with. Mothers are really…
Eating Right During Pregnancy
You already know it is important to eat a well-balanced diet, but it is even more important when you are pregnant. Keep in mind now you are eating for two hence why eating right during pregnancy is so important. Whatever you eat, the baby eats as well. In fact the baby actually takes your nourishments…
9 Effective Tightening Tips for Your Belly After Baby
Now that your baby is in your arms, you have surely changed in many ways. And one very obvious change is the shape of your body. It can be quite frustrating to find that even though after delivery, your belly is still bulging. Unlike what you may think, it takes a lot of time to…
Pregnant Women Can and Should Exercise
Pregnant women can and should exercise in moderation; unless there are health factors or risks that prevent them from participating in a fitness program. This should consist of intervals of no more than thirty minutes at a time. It should also be several days each week if not every day of the week. Exercising has…
15 Common Problems That You May Face During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time in your life. And, as excited as you may be about your impending or ongoing pregnancy, there are quite a few hiccups along the way. But, most problems you face during pregnancy are, in fact, quite common. Of course, you should always consult your doctor whenever you experience any discomfort…
Benefits of Breastfeeding to Mum and Baby
As a mum, whether a CEO, stay at home mum, or both, we all have the same decision to make when it comes to breastfeeding. The question is how long should you breastfeed? What are the benefits? Lagosmums supports exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of baby’s life. Breast milk contains an antibody that…
Expectant Mum – Can You Afford To Have A Baby?
A new baby brings a lot of joy and hope to a family. A baby is expensive too because you may be concerned that your home is too small, or that you need a larger car, among others. A baby is another mouth to feed, clothe, keep entertained and educate – all at significant cost.…
Pregnancy – Are You Ready to Have a Baby?
Growing up as girls, we all dreamed of someday getting married and having kids of our own. But now as women, we realise that having a child is more serious than we thought and there are a lot of things to consider when thinking about having a baby. Are you ready to have a baby?…
How Important Is Your Maternity Leave?
As a working expectant mum (whether you’re self employed or not), after the joy and excitement of finding out that you’re pregnant, one thought that could possibly cloud your mind with worry is maternity leave. There’s a lot to worry about. Most women wonder how they will work during the days leading to delivery. They…