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Sun safety for your family asktheexpert skincare summer sun safety May 12, 2023

How can you make sure your family is protected from the harmful effects of the sun?

Sunlight produces warmth, visible light, and ultraviolet light (UVL), which can penetrate our skin. But too much UVL exposure can be dangerous for our skin and increase the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. I...

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Power up - nutrition for new mamas asktheexpert breastfeeding nutrition postpartum Apr 26, 2023

Looking for some tips to make sure you POWER UP for the demands of the postpartum period?

Good nutrition is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for new mamas who are recovering from the strain pregnancy and childbirth put on their body, and possibly also breastfeeding! Nutritionis...

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Plagiocephaly aka Flat Head Syndrome flat head syndrome infant health paediatric physiotherapist Apr 12, 2023

Often referred to as flat head syndrome, PLAGIOCEPHALY is one condition parents of infants should watch out for. 


Plagio-what?

 Flat head syndrome develops when a baby's head develops a flat area. A baby may experience this if they remain in one position for an extended period of time, such as res...

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Life-saving tips for First-Time Dads asktheexpert dads fatherhood pregnancy tips Mar 24, 2023

Meet Matthew. As a first-time soon-to-be dad he feels a little bit like a spare wheel since his partner found out she's pregnant.

He wants to be involved but is not quite sure how to go about it. He's concerned about what his new responsibilities as a father will involve, worried about how life wil...

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5 reasons (if you ever needed just the ONE) to book yourself a Prenatal Massage alternative therapies askthemidwife pregnancy prenatal massage Feb 13, 2023

Being pregnant is such an exciting time, but let's face it - it can also be pretty TOUGH on your body!

From back pain to swollen feet, pregnancy can take its toll in more ways than one. But what if we told you that there's a way to relieve most of your aches and pains, a solution that's been around...

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All you need to know about Perineal Massage askthemidwife labourandbirth perinealmassage postpartum pregnancy Feb 06, 2023

Is THIS the secret weapon for a smoother childbirth?

If you haven't heard of perineal massage before, don't worry, you're not alone. But according to our midwife team and women's health physiotherapist, this little-known technique can make a BIG DIFFERENCE when it comes to delivering your little bu...

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Gestational diabetes and your diet during pregnancy gestational diabetes nutrition pregnancy q&a webinars Jan 29, 2023

As if expectant mamas don't have enough to worry about, add a type of diabetes that can make an appearance during pregnancy!

During a webinar on gestational diabetes led by Ilona Pulis, a registered dietitian, various topics were discussed to help individuals better understand and manage this condi...

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EYE on baby - Keeping babies & kids SAFE in the home environment askthemidwife baby proofing choking fire safety first aid safe sleeping Aug 13, 2022

Your adult-friendly home has many POTENTIAL HAZARDS for a baby or child.

Children don’t understand danger, and as they grow and become more mobile (and curious!) you need to be on the lookout to make sure they don't get hurt. A team of experts joined forces at the Mothercare store in Birkirkara to ...

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MyMama LOVES - Sleep Tight Baby Bed by Purflo ad baby equipment healthy sleep habits mymamaloves safe sleeping Feb 02, 2022

Check out how the Sleep Tight Baby Bed by Purflo supports SAFE SLEEPING & why it's a MUST-HAVE for every expectant parent!

MyMama is proud to introduce the brand-new sleep innovation by Purflo - the Sleep Tight Baby Bed is the first of its kind to be certified for unsupervised and overnight sleep f...

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Pelvic Floor & Core Health during pregnancy & postpartum ad postpartum pregnancy pro-tip series q&a sponsored webinars Sep 29, 2021

Pelvic floor & core health is a topic many mamas only hear about only when issues start cropping up!

Pregnancy and birth (both vaginal and caesarean) can put stress on and damage the pelvic floor and our core muscles. So, if you are planning to have a baby, you’re pregnant or you’ve had a baby (or ...

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MyMama LOVES - Linea MammaBaby Sun Protection Range ad mymamaloves pro-tip series q&a sun safety webinars Jul 20, 2021

Sun safety is on every parent's mind once the temperatures start soaring!

We read confusing and often conflicting advice about how we should be keeping our little ones safe in the sun.  On the 13th of July 2021 we teamed up with  My Favourite Things and the sun protection range by Linea MammaBaby t...

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MyMama LOVES - PlanToys ad mymamaloves speech and language development toys May 14, 2021

Not just any toy company…  10 things you didn't know about PlanToys

Amongst the truly exceptional brands found at My Favourite Things, we stumbled upon PlanToys and fell in love. It's not just about the impeccable aesthetic - this brand comes with a purpose  and a history. Read on to learn all abou...

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