Pagophagia. Funny word, isn’t it? Probably not one you’ve heard very often, but you may well have experienced it. It’s thought that as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women experience Pagophagia at some point during their pregnancy. I was definitely one of them. What is Pagophagia? Is it something
Author: Debbie Jacobs
Coronavirus – Should Babies Wear Masks?
Should we or shouldn’t we be using face masks to protect ourselves and others from the Coronavirus? It’s a question that has been debated over for too long in my opinion. Covering our nose and mouth to stop droplets escaping and also to stop us breathing them in is a
Best Organic Sunscreen For Kids – 2020
Finally, the weather is starting to change and summer is definitely in the air. At least here in Portugal it is anyway. And as the sunshine starts bringing the heat, it’s time to step up our game in the protection department. In an effort to try to avoid the conventional,
The Best No Touch Thermometer 2020
When your little one is feeling under the weather you can have a hard time trying to figure out what’s wrong. Having a thermometer that will give you a quick and accurate reading can help put your mind at rest or let you know that it’s time to visit the
Guided Meditation For Children – Can It Really Help Them Sleep?
If you’ve read any of my other posts you may be able to detect an underlying theme in them concerning sleep, or our lack there of. My son is not, and never has been a good sleeper. He’s one of those kids that seems to wake up between almost every
How To Stop Breastfeeding A Toddler – Can Someone Please Tell Me!
I’m serious! Can anybody help me? I’m the one who really needs to know how to stop breastfeeding a toddler? At the moment I’m finding it to be an insurmountable task. The problem is me – mostly. Although for now I’m going to lay the blame for my failure on
Green People UK – A Review Of Green People Organic Lifestyle Company
I first came across this company during my pregnancy, when I was trying to find natural, organic products to use when my baby was born. I browsed the website and thought that this looked like the kind of stuff I’d been looking for; natural, organic ingredients, gentle formulas, no added
The Benefits of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea During Pregnancy
The nutrient rich leaves of the Red Raspberry plant have been used in herbal remedies for centuries. While they have health benefits for everyone, they are particular suited to the female body and support women’s health through all stages of life. Most of us probably only heard mention of this
Does Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer Kill The Coronavirus?
As we’re bombarded daily with new information about the Coronavirus, one thing has remained steadfast throughout. The importance of washing our hands. In fact, it seems as if this one simple act, along with social distancing, is our biggest weapon in the war against this deadly virus. Hand sanitizer has
The Pill – Can Birth Control Affect Fertility?
Does birth control affect fertility? Not a question than even crossed my mind in the 90s, when I first started taking the pill. Back then I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. An easy, non intrusive, totally effective way to not get pregnant, with the added benefits