Public Health Pregnancy Trivia: Pasteurised Milk

Did you know that pregnant women should not drink unpasteurised milk, because of the potential exposure to bacteria Listeria? Listeria can cause a food borne illness called listeriosis, a very serious type of food poisoning. Pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get listeriosis than a non-pregnant person. It can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and … More Public Health Pregnancy Trivia: Pasteurised Milk

Perfect Gift for Your Pregnant Friend! -The Belly Book

When I announced my pregnancy with Faiz, several family and friends send goodies for me and my growing fetus. One of my favorite items was from my friend Leeza – ‘The Belly Book‘. The Belly Book is a journal for a woman to document her pregnancy, childbirth, and all the associated pictures and memories. I … More Perfect Gift for Your Pregnant Friend! -The Belly Book

Deciding to have Baby #2, even when Baby #1 is still a Baby

My son will be 21 months old when our second child arrives, inshallah (god willing). A few people have asked “wow, Faiz is so young, was this planned”?? Yes, it was. My husband and I always discussed having multiple children. There are a few reasons that we decided that now was the right time to … More Deciding to have Baby #2, even when Baby #1 is still a Baby