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Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive, evidence-based answers for Filipino parents and caregivers across the critical First 1,000 Days — from pregnancy to age two.

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Emergency Hotlines (Philippines)

If experiencing obstetric emergencies (heavy bleeding, seizures) or infant danger signs, call or proceed immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room.

National Emergency Hotline911

DOH Health Hotline1555 / (02) 8651-7800

National Center for Mental Health Crisis1553

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Frequently Asked Questions

Conception to DeliveryWhat essential prenatal vitamins should I take?

Conception to DeliveryHow much weight should I expect to gain during pregnancy?

Conception to DeliveryWhat foods and drinks should I strictly avoid?

Conception to DeliveryIs morning sickness normal, and how can I relieve it?

Conception to DeliveryAre exercise and physical intimacy safe during pregnancy?

Conception to DeliveryWhat symptoms require immediate emergency medical care?

Conception to DeliveryHow can fathers and partners actively support during pregnancy?

Conception to DeliveryWhat ultrasound scans and prenatal tests are routinely needed?

Conception to DeliveryIs moodiness or anxiety normal during pregnancy?

Conception to DeliveryHow should we prepare a birth plan and hospital bag?

Labor & BirthHow do I distinguish real labor from Braxton Hicks contractions?

Labor & BirthWhen is the right time to head to the hospital or birthing center?

Labor & BirthWhat are the signs that my water has broken?

Labor & BirthWhat is the difference in recovery between vaginal delivery and C-section?

Labor & BirthWhat pain management options are available during labor?

Labor & BirthWhat is the partner's primary role in the delivery room?

Labor & BirthWhat is 'Skin-to-Skin' contact and the First Golden Hour?

Labor & BirthWhat is delayed cord clamping, and why is it beneficial?

Labor & BirthWhat routine care happens to the newborn right after birth?

Labor & BirthWhat postpartum maternal warning signs require urgent medical attention?

0 to 6 MonthsHow often should a newborn feed, and how do I know they get enough milk?

0 to 6 MonthsWhat is colostrum, and why is it called liquid gold?

0 to 6 MonthsHow should I care for the umbilical cord stump?

0 to 6 MonthsWhat is infant jaundice, and when should I be worried?

0 to 6 MonthsHow do I ensure safe sleep for my baby to prevent SIDS?

0 to 6 MonthsWhat routine vaccines does a baby need from 0 to 6 months?

0 to 6 MonthsWhy is tummy time important and when should we start?

0 to 6 MonthsHow can I soothe a crying, colicky baby?

0 to 6 MonthsShould I give water to my baby before 6 months?

0 to 6 MonthsWhat is Postpartum Blues vs Postpartum Depression (PPD)?

6 to 12 MonthsWhen is my baby ready to start complementary solid foods?

6 to 12 MonthsWhat are the best first foods for a 6-month-old in the Philippines?

6 to 12 MonthsHow much solid food and milk does a 6–12 month baby need?

6 to 12 MonthsCan I introduce water at 6 months, and how much?

6 to 12 MonthsWhat foods are dangerous choking hazards and should be avoided?

6 to 12 MonthsHow do I handle food allergies when starting solids?

6 to 12 MonthsHow do I care for my baby's first teeth?

6 to 12 MonthsWhat developmental milestones should I look for between 6 and 12 months?

6 to 12 MonthsWhat vaccines are due at 9 months and 12 months?

6 to 12 MonthsHow can I encourage my 9–12 month old to self-feed?

12 to 24 MonthsWhat does a balanced meal plate look like for a 1–2 year old (Pinggang Pinoy)?

12 to 24 MonthsHow do I handle picky eating and food refusal in toddlers?

12 to 24 MonthsWhat milk should a 1-year-old drink, and how much?

12 to 24 MonthsHow much sleep does a toddler need, and how do I manage bedtime routines?

12 to 24 MonthsWhat speech and language milestones should a 1–2 year old reach?

12 to 24 MonthsHow do I handle toddler tantrums and emotional outbursts?

12 to 24 MonthsWhat are the guidelines for screen time for children under 2?

12 to 24 MonthsWhat booster vaccines are recommended at 12–18 months?

12 to 24 MonthsWhen and how should we begin potty training?

12 to 24 MonthsWhy are the First 1,000 Days called the window of opportunity?

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