Prenatal nutrition1 min read
Rare beef phở and undercooked foods: pregnancy safety
General food-safety rules for Vietnamese favorites — phở tái (rare beef), salads, and storage at home.
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Pregnancy & baby care (0–24 months)
Articles on prenatal nutrition, meal plans, birth preparation and caring for young children — synthesized from WHO, CDC, NHS, ACOG and other trusted sources, with references at the end of each post.
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Prenatal nutrition1 min read
Soft cheese and unpasteurized dairy in pregnancy
Listeria risk, what to avoid, safe alternatives, and tips for Vietnamese cheeses and yogurt drinks.
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Folic acid and iron in pregnancy: how to supplement wisely
Folate and iron are among the most discussed nutrients in pregnancy. This article covers their roles, food sources, and supplement tips — not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
Postpartum1 min read
Early eating after cesarean birth
Gentle progression from clear fluids to regular meals in the first weeks after C-section — always follow your surgical team’s instructions.
Prenatal nutrition1 min read
Twin pregnancy: nutrition and weight gain
Higher needs than singleton pregnancies, nutrient priorities, weight targets, and closer prenatal monitoring.
Prenatal nutrition1 min read
First-trimester nutrition
Why early pregnancy nutrition matters, key nutrients, eating with nausea, foods to handle carefully, and a sample day of meals.
Pregnancy meal plans1 min read
7-day sample meal plan for the third trimester
Smaller frequent meals with protein, iron, and calcium for the final months — adjust with your clinician for weight or GDM.
Baby care 0–24 months1 min read
Newborn jaundice and breastfeeding
Why jaundice is common, what parents can do, treatment overview, and why sun therapy alone is not advised.
Postpartum1 min read
Storing breast milk safely
Room temperature, refrigerator, and freezer timelines for expressed milk — based on CDC and WHO storage guidance.
Postpartum1 min read
Pumping breast milk correctly
When pumping helps, hygiene steps, frequency, and storage pointers — CDC and WHO aligned.
Prenatal nutrition1 min read
Zinc and magnesium in pregnancy
Roles in immunity and muscle function, food sources, and why mega-dosing supplements without guidance is risky.
Postpartum1 min read
Kegel exercises after birth
Strengthening the pelvic floor after vaginal or cesarean birth — technique, timing, and when to see a pelvic physiotherapist.