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22/05/2026

22/05/2026

Breastfeeding is a learning journey for both mother and baby. Finding a comfortable position and achieving a deep latch can make feeding easier, reduce ni**le pain, and help your baby get enough milk. Every mother-baby pair is different, so patience, practice, and support are important during the early weeks of feeding.

19/05/2026

You don't need to lie down all the time during labor, you can do these positions to ease labor pains.

19/05/2026

Daily stretching exercises for mom to be...

19/05/2026

Getting ready for the big day? Here are some tips for you. You got this mommy!

19/05/2026

It is still mum’s month!
You carry the life.
You live the life.
You nurture the life.

And we focus on protecting YOU.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) complicate 5-10% of all pregnancies worldwide. The month of May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. This is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of this serious pregnancy complication to improve early detection and save lives, not only for you but also your little one.

Dito sa Pilipinas, magsama-sama tayo para sa “Maagang tuklas, Ligtas na Bukas Laban sa Preeclampsia!” Sabay-sabay natin alamin ang lahat tungkol sa sakit na ito. Maki-chismis, maki-basa! Ito ang maaaring magligtas sayo at sa kapwa inay na katulad mo.

To know more, visit the information hub for a discussion about Preeclampsia. https://psmfm.org/web/information-hub/may-22-is-world-preeclampsia-day/

Are you worried you have the risks? Got more questions? Visit the PSMFM page and find a Perinatologist nearest you to book an appointment.
https://psmfm.org/web/find-an-mfm/


Visit www.psmfm.org for more information

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

In the final weeks of pregnancy, the body prepares intensely for birth. Research has found that pregnant women who ate 6 dates per day during the last four weeks before delivery showed significantly different labor outcomes. These changes appeared before labor even fully began.

Women who followed this routine were 74% more dilated upon arrival at the hospital. Greater dilation at admission often signals that the body has already progressed naturally, reducing the need for medical intervention and allowing labor to move forward more efficiently.

The first stage of labor was also 77% shorter among date consumers. This phase, which can be the longest and most exhausting, depends heavily on hormonal coordination and cervical readiness. Dates are believed to support prostaglandin activity and uterine muscle responsiveness.

Perhaps most striking, the rate of caesarean sections was 42% lower. While dates are not a guarantee, the findings suggest nutrition can influence labor physiology. Simple dietary choices late in pregnancy may support smoother labor progression, fewer interventions, and a birth process that works more closely with the body’s natural design.

18/05/2026

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