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What’s the Best Tasting Milk for Pregnant Women?

I just gave birth five months ago. When I was still pregnant, I was given the chance to try three different kinds of milk that is best suitable for pregnant women. Every time I visit my OB-Gynecologist, there was always a sample of milk especially made for pregnant women given by the promo representatives of each milk in the waiting area. I have tried at least three of them and I would like to give you my honest opinions regarding its taste because this kinds of milk are known to have unpleasant taste since it is loaded with vitamins and essential nutrients so it is tend to taste like medicine even if it is flavored.

Filipino Traditional Beliefs in Pregnancy

I’ve got two kids already and I’ve heard a lot of traditional beliefs that my folks passed on me when I got pregnant. It somehow affects an expectant mom’s life because the restrictions are made and it created confusion and fear. When I got married, my husband and I moved to a new house right beside my in-laws’. My mother-in-law is a native of Cagayan province and she grew up with a numerous myths and beliefs that she used to tell me when I got pregnant until I gave birth to my youngest child. Unfortunately, she passed away when my youngest is only 3 months old. Here are some of them that I’m sure some other moms out there also knew: