If you are a new mom and you haven’t tried Meinas’ 7-Step Scalp Treatment, this is your sign to make time for it.
Hi, Bagong Nanay! Kumusta? Ako, eto, busy-busyhan. Kaka-soft launch ko lang ng bagong business namin sa social media: Laro Tayo Kids! Inflatable and mobile play space rental siya, perfect for playdates, birthday parties, o kahit walang okasyon! Check it out here.
Speaking of bago, last week, I tried the 7-Step Professional Scalp Treatment at Meinas Scalp Solutions. Kakaopen lang nila ng bagong branch nila sa SM Mall of Asia! May branch rin sila sa SM North EDSA Annex, kaya I tried their scalp treatment for the first time. All I can say is: TRY NIYO RIN.
Bagong Nanay Reviews: Meinas 7-Step Scalp Treatment
So yes, I’m here to convince you to try their 7-Step Scalp Treatment for yourself because you deserve it! If you are any or all of these Bagong Nanays, then go for it!
1. Hindi ka nakakaligo every day.
Gets kita, Bagong Nanay. Ako rin, before my treatment with Meinas, hindi ako daily naliligo. Ang excuse ko, walang time dahil may baby. Instead na maligo ako, mag-sulat na lang ako itutulog ko nalang. Lalo naman nung first baby ko. Inaabot ako ng 3-4 days na walang liguan, kasi pandemic, nasa condo lang naman kami, at wala kaming helper. Imbis na maligo ako, aalagaan ko nalang yung baby ko.
Pero did you know that neglecting hygiene is a sign of depression? Iyan ang kinonfirm sa aking ng aking psychologist when I first consulted a professional for my mental health. Especially nung nakita ko kung anong status ng scalp ko dahil hindi ako naliligo, nakakadiri! May fungus, microbes, at chemical residue na pala sa anit ko! Huhu.
Avail niyo na yung FREE scalp consultation ng MEINAS, and see it for yourself.
Meinas offers free scalp consultation in their branches, kaya talagang makikita mo yung magiging difference after the treatment. Kaya go mo na ‘yan.
My first scalp care treatment at MEINAS SM North EDSA Annex.
2. Grabe ka mag-hairfall.
Normal ang 50-100 strands of hair fall per day, ayon sa Healthline. Pero kung Bagong Nanay ka, i-expect mo na na mas marami ang hair fall because of postpartum hair loss, lalo na within the first six months after mong manganak.
Hindi sa nirerecommend ko, pero noong first baby ko, sobra akong napikon sa hair fall ko, kaya nagpakalbo ako. Shinave ni husband ang aking hair. So in short, na-reset ang aking hair, pero that doesn’t mean na healthy ang scalp ko.
My scalp before and after MEINAS Scalp Treatment!
After one session at Meinas, naging healthy ang scalp ko! Naglabasan din daw yung small hair na hindi makalabas dahil clogged yung pores. Nakakatuwa.
3. Kailangan mo ng me-time.
Well, lahat ng nanay naman need nito. Pero if you are a Bagong Nanay na wala talagang time for yourself, yung 90-minute scalp treatment na wala kang kasamang kids, sobrang nakaka-recharge siya.
Also, lagi ko sinasabi na need ko ng full-body massage. Pero hindi ko akalain na need ko rin pala ng sobrang malupit na head and scalp massage. First time kong ma-massage ng ganun, sabi nga ng friend ko, langit yung feeling. Parang natanggal lahat ng stress ko sa buhay. Haha.
With Ms. Jane of Meinas Scalp Solutions
Sulit siya for its price of P2,980. Meron ding packages where you can save up to P3530 if you buy 5 sessions. I’m telling you, it’s the spa we never knew we needed. And remember: Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp.
Visit Meinas at SM North EDSA Annex (Lower Ground), Greenhills Mall (5th Floor), and SM Mall of Asia (2F North Wing Main Mall) or their website here.
Watch my full video review of Meinas Scalp Treatment on TikTok and Instagram.
Disclaimer: Breastfeeding is best for babies up to two years and beyond.
A few weeks back, I received a message on Instagram from the milk brand HiPP Organic Kindermilk Philippines inviting me to its second Mommy Meet Up. They even said I could bring a plus one. In my head, “Naku ha, baka parang networking ito!”
HiPP Organic Kindermilk is an organic milk formula from Europe that is certified organic and free from chemicals. Personally, my kids haven’t tried formula milk, and I’ve only read about HiPP from mommy groups saying it has the closest taste to breastmilk because it has no sugar!
I cleared my schedule so I could attend. No kids and husbands allowed. I’d seen posts about their first meet-up and wished I could have gone, but it was in the South. This time, the venue was in Quezon City—just a 40-minute drive from home.
On the day itself, I almost didn’t make it because of an upset tummy that morning. But I pushed through, and upon arriving at B Hotel, I was greeted by a sea of moms riding the elevator with me. Ang gaganda nila!
Here’s why I’m so glad I went to the HiPP Mommy Meet Up:
Bagong Nanay’s HiPP Mommy Meet Up Experience
Yes, it was indeed a mommy meetup.
True to their word, they gathered moms for their much-needed time to socialize and make new mama friends. The call time was 11AM, and after registration, we were escorted to a room with booths and snacks. For the next two hours, we simply mingled with other moms, played games, and just enjoyed being unhurried. Read that again: two hours.
Stacking cups game comparing how many glasses you can make with HiPP vs others. Credit: Facebook /HiPP.ph It me! Thank you Mommy Gayle Dhillon for snapping this!
The brand was being fair.
I’ve been to a lot of brand events, and I could say HiPP’s event was more than just product promotion. They wanted us moms to really know their product–understand it, taste it, learn about it, and yes, earn it. They could’ve easily given each mom a box to take home, but instead, they took the time to share valuable information that made us genuinely want to try it for ourselves.
At 1PM, we went to the main hall for a sumptuous lunch *chef’s kiss!*I couldn’t believe I’d eat this meal all to myself. #iykyk
Every moment was well-thought-out.
HiPP didn’t even have to bring in a celebrity. Choosing Mommy Love Cosio to host the event and share her testimony was one of the event’s highlights. Inviting Dr. Joey Cuayo-Estanislao to explain the importance of gut health hit the jackpot. These two powerhouse mamas made the event not just fun, but heartwarming and meaningful. And if you were there, you’ll definitely feel the sincerity of the brand as their leaders mingled with moms from the time the doors opened until the very end.
Mommy Love Cosio hosted the event. Credit: Facebook /HiPP.phDr. Joey Cuayo-Estanislao talked about the importance of gut health in a child’s development
It was a day to remember. I hope I could bring all my Bagong Nanays to future meet-ups. Yes, hello, HiPP?
And oh, I made new mama friends.
What I loved most about the event was coming alone and going home with new friends. For a while I was able to see the mamas behind the Instagram handles I follow. In between their filming and poses, we exchanged stories about motherhood. It’s refreshing to also tell bits and pieces of my journey to moms I just met, and I got to listen to theirs too. The extrovert in me was very, very happy.
Shared the table with Mommy Irene and Mommy Gayle. See you again soon!
If I could join every meet-up and bring all my mama friends, I will. That’s how good it is. Thank you for this experience, HiPP!
Follow HiPP Organic Kindermilk Philippines on Facebook and Instagram and see you at the next Mommy Meet Up!
Want to invite Bagong Nanay to your event? Email judysantiagoaladin@gmail.com or send me a message on IG: @bagongnanay. Thank you!
For Bagong Nanay’s first gig, my daughter and I were invited to the Blue Carpet Screening of the Smurfs movie at the Gateway Cineplex 18. It was our first time to watch a movie at Gateway Mall in Cubao, and we had an amazing experience.
Smurfs Movie (2025) Review
Without spoiling too many details, Smurfs movie delivered the fun and good vibes for kids, and the lessons and message for parents. Here are some of my takeaways from the movie, whether you plan to watch it or not.
Bagong Nanay at the Blue Carpet Screening of Smurfs at Gateway Cineplex 18
1. It speaks to moms about the identity we lose to motherhood.
The first few minutes shows the first dilemma of the movie, where No Name wonders why he doesn’t have a thing that sets him apart from all the other Smurfs in the Village. To him, it seems like everyone has their own identity—there’s a Worrier Smurf, a Sound Effects Smurf, a Grumpy Smurf, among others. He feels frustrated and thinks he’s nothing special because of that.
As a mom, and I admit it, I sometimes feel like I don’t know myself anymore, especially when I can’t tie myself to a career or anything apart from motherhood. Life as a mom seems like it’s always on survival mode. Yet when we finally realize that our identity as a mom is actually irreplaceable, things just feel better.
Take it from the superstar and soon-to-be mom of three, Rihanna, who voiced Smurfette in the film.
2. Our past doesn’t define us nor our present.
Smurfette reminds us of this truth, that what happened to us in the past doesn’t define what will happen to us in the future. If we come from a broken family, it doesn’t always follow that we’ll have a broken family too. There’s power in rising and overcoming, and from what the movie showed, we can use our scars and wounds from the past as motivation to be better.
Smurfette is Rihanna at Smurfs 2025 movie!
3. There’s power in coming together.
Just like how moms help each other when they have questions about their children’s health, school, or milestones, the Smurfs were stronger when they worked together to battle the dark forces. The movie shows that alone, we can only do so much, but if we put our heads and our hearts together, we can move mountains.
Moms may feel like every struggle they encounter each day is hard, but asking for help already makes the load a little lighter. I read somewhere that a mom needs at least one person whom she can be transparent with about her thoughts and feelings so she can thrive. If you don’t have this yet, maybe you can find it in a support group like the Bagong Nanay Community. Moms love to help their fellow moms because they are paying forward the help they once received.
Smurfs Lessons for Kids
As for my 6-year-old daughter, she shared that she learned about the importance of telling the truth instead of lying, as well as the value of friendship.
My almost 6-year-old Lia at the Smurfs movie advanced screening
Smurfs is rated PG (Parental Guidance), and there are a lot of opportunities to teach your child lessons about honesty, trust, and self-worth throughout the movie. I highly recommend it for a one-on-one movie date with your child, or for a feel-good family movie time.
Smurfs is showing in theaters on July 16, 2025. Watch the trailer here.
Have you watched Smurfs? What do you think about it? Comment below!
After a three-year hiatus, Bagong Nanay is back for the best, and for good.
“It’s for the best, for now.”
‘Yan na lang ang naisip ko nung nag-decide ako mag-resign from my job as a Section Editor of Smart Parenting. Yes, halos four years in total din ako sa SP. Nagsimula as a community member, naging contest finalist, mom ambassador, contributing writer, hanggang sa inofferan ako ng full-time job as a Senior Staff Writer. Bago nun, two years akong unemployed dahil nagpaka-Bagong Nanay ako sa panganay kong anak na si Lia. Ngayon, may isa pa akong baby, si Titus. 10 months old na siya, which means Bagong Nanay ako all over again.
Lia (6) and Titus (<1)
How Bagong Nanay started (recap lang)
Ilang araw nalang, my firstborn will be turning six. Nakaka-senti kasi parang kahapon lang nung nag-break yung water bag ko at pumunta kami ni husband ng ospital, thinking baka hindi pa naman time. 33 weeks, 5 days palang kasi siya noon. Eh, sabi ng BabyCenter app, at least 34 weeks sana ang baby bago lumabas para ma-develop fully yung lungs niya. So ayun, nag-stay ng 3 days sa loob ng tiyan ko si Lia, until in-emergency C-section na ako ng aking OB-GYN na si Tita Ana Villaraza na kilala rin bilang si Dra. V sa Capitol Medical Center dahil ubos na ang aking amniotic fluid.
Si Lia, na dati ay 1.5kg lang noong lumabas, ay isang matalino at madaldal na Grade 1 student na. Ang bilis lang ng panahon. Kaya sabi ko, mabilis lang din naman lalaki si Titus, kaya susulitin ko na muna habang baby pa siya. Focus muna ako sa kanilang dalawa, at habang nasa school si Lia at nap time naman nung isa, makakasulat ako dito sa Bagong Nanay blog na sinimulan ko noong pang 2019. Naaalala ko pa, nasa shower ako noon, maternity leave ko. Hirap na hirap ako bilang first-time mom na nakabukod sa pamilya. Nakatira kami ni husband sa condo sa Quezon City, at walang ibang kasama. Sabi ko, “What if gumawa ako ng Instagram page kung saan pwedeng mag-crowdsource ng mga tanong about parenting? Tapos ako, bilang may communications background ako, icoconsolidate ko into a blog post para mas madaming makabasa at ma-share nila?”
What is Bagong Nanay?
So Bagong Nanay was born. Eventually, bilang unemployed ako nitong time na ito at pandemic, naisipan kong mag-try magbenta ng malunggay supplements. Ang lakas ng benta ko noon! Pano, ang business plan ko kasi ay mag-ship as needed ng mga malunggay tea and coffee, patok sa mga bagong panganak. Tipong nasa ospital pa sila, oorder sila at ipapadala ko ura-urada via Grab Express or Lalamove yung orders nila. Bilang gising ako halos buong araw, anytime delivery din ako. Kahit alas-5 ng umaga at kailangan nila ng pampalakas ng gatas, o gabi dahil yun lang ang time na pwede silang makalabas ng bahay, game ako.
Bagong Nanay, created in 2019
Gumawa din ako ng Viber group kung saan mga Bagong Nanay in different seasons of life ang members. Dito, free sila magtanong at mag-usap about anything under the sun. Pero nagsilakihan na din ang mga anak nila, kaya medyo naging inactive na ito. Nasa 90+ members ang Viber group, pero legit na mga nanay ito dahil by invitation link lang ang pag-join. Walang bots allowed.
Bakit may Bagong Nanay ulit?
Nag-resign ako sa SP dahil may company policy kami na two days report to office per week. Hindi ako maka-keep up dito dahil 1) hindi ko maiwan ang baby ko dahil breastfeeding kami at clingy siya; 2) ang layo ng office namin sa Mandaluyong, taga-Novaliches kami. Sabi ko, it’s for the best for now. Babalik nalang ako pag kaya ko na, dahil unfair din naman sa mga ka-officemate ko kung ako lang ang naka-work from home at sila ay pumapasok sa office. It’s the best for now because lahat ng oras at atensyon ko ay nakatuon sa aking mga maliliit na anak muna. Makakabalik din si Nanay sa work niya.
Long story short, gusto ko lang ituloy ang aking pagsusulat at pagiging nanay kaya binuhay ko ulit ang Bagong Nanay. Marami nga lang magbabago, kasi siyempre, natuto na tayo sa mga needs ng mga nanay. Naisip ko, sa dami ng mga content sa social media, ano ba ang kailangan nilang makita at mabasa? Bakit ako dadagdag pa sa mga isipin nila?
New and improved Bagong Nanay 2.0
As a Bagong Nanay of two, heto ang mga naisip kong magiging laman ng Bagong Nanay blog na ito at ng social media accounts natin.
Bagong Nanay, new logo for 2025 relaunch
Dati, Bagong Nanay served as a community of new and first-time moms, Bagong Nanay 2.0 is a safe space for mothers and their stories.
Kuwentong Bagong Nanay
Sa mundo na puno ng Chatgpt or AI-generated content, magpapakatao tayo. Ang kuwento ng bawat nanay ang bida dito. Tuloy pa rin ang mga Kuwentong Bagong Nanay, na sana one Nanay per week. May kuwentong Bagong Nanay ka ba? Send me a message and I will reach out to you. Read our past features:
Sa TikTok kung saan madaming nabubudol, tutulong tayo to make informed decisions. Tuloy pa rin ang Bagong Nanay Reviews, kung saan itetest ko personally ang mga bago o existing brands in a comprehensive article for every mom’s reference.
Bago naman ang Bagong Nanay and her Biz, kung saan iffeature ko ang mga mompreneurs at ang kanilang mga locally-made products for support and empowerment. (Haha, parang wordplay pala ng Beauty and the Beast, LOL). Open din ang Bagong Nanay for consignment or affiliate marketing! If you have a biz, hit me up at isulat natin yan.
Bagong Nanay Things
Eto ang excited ako. Gagawa ako ng isang page dito sa website kung saan makaka-download ang mga new moms ng mga files gaya ng proven and tested hospital bag checklist, postpartum depression test, at marami pang guides and how-tos. Syempre, para pa din ang lahat ng ito sa mga literal na Bagong Nanay.
Sa social media naman, expect affirmations, questions, and giveaways. Buhay pa rin ang Viber group natin, in case may gustong mag-join. Madami nang natulungan ang group to source breastmilk, brand recommendations, at event promotions. Active din ako sa Threads, kung andun din kayo.
Hanggang dito muna ang ire-reveal ko. Pero everything is possible with Bagong Nanay. Wala tayong hierarchy at burokrasiya dito, so feel free to share your thoughts on how we can help each other sa season na ito. Open ako diyan.
It’s for the best, for now.
Thank you sa pagbabasa, Bagong Nanay. It’s an honor to exist and write for you.
Love,
Nanay Judy
PS. Bagong Nanay is also a tribute to Dr. Maria Ana G. Villaraza, my dear tita and OB-GYN, who passed away in April 2024. May she rest in peace.
PPS. Sending a gift to Nanay Kyla Abrenilla Magbag (ky.mgbg) for commenting on my recent post. Yey!
This blog post is long overdue. Halos isang taon na since I published my last #KuwentongBagongNanay featuring Chesca Susmerano, a creative mompreneur and founder of Studio Maria for Mamas last March 20.
And on March 21, I will be celebrating my first anniversary as one of the editors of Smart Parenting. Mababasa ninyo ang halos lahat ng sinulat ko dito.
Napaka-surreal, to think na one year ago, hindi ko akalain na magkakaroon pa ako ng regular job bilang nag-resign ako to be a full-time mom in 2020, then the Covid-19 pandemic happened.
I also learned that I went through postpartum depression in 2021. Grabe the year that was.
But now, I’m here, explaining myself what happened to me. Getting my dream job – writing + parenting – and working with amazing teammates and mentors are just some of the biggest plot twists of 2022, and it’s all glory and thanks to God.
Hindi ko naman nagawa yun dahil magaling ako. Nagawa ko yun dahil nagtiwala ako kay Lord.
Hindi naman ako tumigil sa pagiging advocate ng maternal mental health at pagsuporta sa mga bagong nanay. Kumbaga, naredirect lang ako, pero ganun pa rin ang ginagawa ko. Nagsusulat, nakikipag-usap, nagbebenta ng malunggay, tuloy pa rin.
Buhay na buhay pa rin ang Viber group ng Bagong Nanays. Nag-out of town trips na kami ng ibang members na naging matatalik na kaibigan ko na. Sali ka dito kung wala ka pa doon.
Ang pinagkaiba lang, hindi na ako nakakapagsulat dito. Kasi naman, I’ve been writing daily for Smart Parenting. Stories of celebrities, parents, children, and inspiring people to raise healthy and happy families. I’ve been waking up every day with not just a deadline, but a purpose. And for that, thankful ako kay Lord.
Until one day, sabi sa akin ni Chesca, willing daw ba akong makipag-collab ulit sa kanya for Women’s month. Baka daw busy ako kaya siya nagtatanong muna. Siya pa nagtanong, eh malapit na siya manganak noon! Nanganak na siya, and na-launch pa rin niya ang collab namin. Ganun siya kagaling.
So ano bang point nitong blog post na ito? Aside from giving a life update, invite ko na kayo to join our statement shirt contest! Your witty idea could be printed on shirts and be worn by moms in the Philippines and all over the world. Gustomoyorn
Hindi alam ng mundo ang hirap na dinaranas mo. Hindi nakikita ng lahat kung gaano kasarap sa puso maging nanay.
Simple lang ang mechanics, punta ka lang sa link na ito or basahin mo hanggang dulo and you will know what to do. Then, start thinking about your ideas then write it down on your notebook or phone muna. You know, the best ideas come to us while we are in the shower or washing dishes. Tapos alarm ka ng March 18, isubmit mo entries mo on that day. Yun lang.
Why are we doing this again? Studio Maria and Bagong Nanay believe that moms matter. And through these shirts, we can raise more awareness on what first-time moms and even moms of multiple children go through. Kesyo pa-joke o seryoso, we should make a stand while we can.
Hindi alam ng mundo ang hirap na dinaranas mo. Hindi nakikita ng lahat kung gaano kasarap sa puso maging nanay. Through these shirts, kahit papaano, we are giving the people around us a glimpse of our lives. A snapshot of what we stand for.
Yung tipong pag suot ko yung t-shirt ko na Studio Maria na nakalagay “Moms matter,” para akong tumatayo para sa lahat ng nanay na akala nila wala na silang kwenta simula nung naging nanay sila.
Every day mom
Tuwing suot ko yung shirt ko na “Bagong Nanay Club,” napaparamdam ko sa makakasalubong ko na kapapanganak pa lang na hindi siya nag-iisa.
Lam mo yun, simpleng t-shirt pero ang laki ng impact. Nagsuot ka lang ng damit, pero nakabuo ka ng araw ng ibang tao.
Paano pa kung ang nakasulat sa tshirt na susuotin mo at irarampa sa mall eh, “kaMAhal-MAhal ka.” O di kaya, “Gets ko yang mombrain mo.” Diba, ang sarap mabasa? Ang sarap malamang hindi ka nag-iisa? Teka, entries ko yan ha.
O siya, inaantok na ako at ayokong nagpupuyat dahil ikakagrumpy ko ito bukas. Sana nagets mo yung point ko, na itong mga ganitong pagkakataon para magsalita, o manindigan para sa mga nanay ay napakahalaga.
What if ikaw ang inatasan ni Lord na makaisip ng next statement na ilalagay sa Studio Maria x Bagong Nanay shirt? Click mo na ito, sige na.
PS. Kamusta ka, Bagong Nanay? Comment below kung umabot ka dito, at baka may ipadala ako sa’yong surprise.
PPS. Chescagurl, congrats sa pagiging bagong nanay ulit. Salamat kay Lord at pinagtagpo tayo, 2 collabs in this lifetime, hindi biro yun ah? Salamat sa tiwala, mamsh.
Kumusta ka? Sana okay ka lang despite the rising number of Covid-19 cases dahil sa Omicron na yan.
It’s 2:23AM, pero hyped na hyped ako dahil mamaya na ang launch ng Bagong Nanay Club Merch!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!
So basically, magda-dump lang ako dito ng mga thoughts and feelings ko dahil sobrang overwhelmed ako sa collab na ito.
I remember one of my bestfriends saying, “Paano mo malalaman na will ni God for you ang isang bagay?” And the answer we concluded was, “Pag hindi pilit, at smooth lang ang bagay-bagay.” Kumbaga, iyo talaga yan. Ina-allow ni God yan for you. Hindi ka na Niya papahirapan.
Para organized ang thoughts ko, ganito ko nalang ikikuwento kung paano nagtugma ang lahat para mangyari ang collab na ito:
July 18, 2019:My Bagong Nanay moment. Naging literal na bagong nanay ako kay Therese Aurelia. 34 weeks palang siya, gusto niya na lumabas sa outside world! Siya ang pinakamagandang bata sa buong mundo.
September 11, 2019: Bagong Nanay was conceived. In one of my 5-minute showers, naisip ko “Juskolord. Bagong Nanay na ako. OMG. Paano ba ihahack ito? Napakahirap!” Boom! Nakatuwalya palang ako nun, gumawa ako ng Instagram account, and the rest is history. Ang initial idea is to make it a crowdsourcing hub for first-time moms on IG, kasi andun madalas nakatambay ang mga nanay.
November 8, 2019: Mommy Jersey dreams. Nangarap ako gumawa ng “mommy jerseys.” Four months palang ang baby ko noon, at naka-maternity leave pa ako. Na-inspire akong gawin ang idea na ito kasi lagi kong suot na ang basketball jersey ni Husband for easy access sa boobs. Hehe.
January 29, 2020: Transition. Nag-resign ako from my regular job as an Assistant Communications Manager to be a full-time nanay. Simula noon, sabi ko, kakareerin ko ang Bagong Nanay. Nag-start ako ng The Bagong Nanay Shop, etc.
August2, 2021: Cold message. Na-discover ko ang Studio Maria for Mamas. Meron silang muscle tees na same ng na-envision ko for my mommy jerseys. Parang na-dishearten ako na may nakaisip na pala non. LOL. Pero what if pwedeng maki-ride nalang ako sa current na meron sila? So nag-DM ako sa Studio Maria for Mamas sa Instagram (around 3AM pala yun, haha) na “Would love to have a shirt that says, Bagong Nanay!” Try lang, diba. At nag-reply si Chesca, ng “Nice idea! I can include in future releases!” WOAH. Simula noon, nabuhayan ang pangarap kong mommy jerseys!
September 17, 2021: Bagong Nanay as Studio Maria Partner Affiliate. Nag-join ako sa free workshop ng The Social Media Rebel, at nag-promote doon si Chesca about Studio Maria. Nag-sign up ako to be a Studio Maria Partner Affiliate for extra income, at bilang aligned naman talaga siya sa goals ng Bagong Nanay. Nagka-chat kami ni Chesca on IG, at naalala niya na gusto kong makipag-collab. Di niya alam, halos maihi ako sa kilig!
December 9, 2021: Planning Eto na! Tuloy-tuloy na ang online planning, brainstorming, and execution for the Bagong Nanay Club Merch! Lahat via chat and email lang with Chesca! Haha. Nag-crowdsource kami ng content from Bagong Nanays, dahil para sa kanila ito.
January 15, 2021: Bagong Nanay Club Merch Launch. To God be all the glory.
Sketches of my mommy jersey dreams way back in 2019
Isa ito sa mga pangyayari sa buhay ko na nagpprove na, God’s delays are not denials. May mga bagay na pangarap natin, tapos maffrustrate tayo dahil hindi siya nangyari based on how we envisioned it, pero yun pala, may better plan for us.
God’s detour. A collab with Studio Maria for Mamas!
Chesca Susmerano, a creative mompreneur, has her own shirt printing business, at sobrang high-quality ng shirts at print niya. Pang-alta! Hindi ka mapapahiya ipangregalo! Haha. Ako naman, I’m building an online community for first-time moms. Nag-swak ang mga bagay-bagay, kaya nangyari ang collab na ito. Ang smooth, diba?
Kaya naman, 3AM na. See you later onInstagram Live at 6PM for the Bagong Nanay Club merch launch!!! We’ll be launching FOUR (4) SHIRT DESIGNS na crowdsourced from real Bagong Nanays. Nakakakilig talaga. Thank you Lord for Chesca and for this project! Please please support us and share this to your mommy friends!
See you later at 6PM!
May this collab empower more Bagong Nanays. You are not alone.
Relate din ba kayo na when we became moms, parang may something na nangyari sa ating mga brains. Haha. Either nagiging makakalimutin, or dahil nag-maternity leave, parang feeling natin may mga changes when it comes to decision-making dahil siguro sa lack of sleep and other factors.
Ako, guilty ako dito. Ang term nga, madalas akong ‘sabaw.’ Haha. And it’s okay! Meron naman pwedeng gawin to keep our mind back to being sharp and healthy eh! Ang mahalaga we do something to improve everyday. At hindi naman mahirap gawin. Mahalaga lang, aware tayo sa mga need natin gawin at kung para saan natin ito ginagawa. Maternal mental health is important, mommies!
Kaya naman, I asked the Bagong Nanay community on Instagram (na 2,000 followers and counting na, btw, woohoo!) kung ano ang ginagawa nila to keep their mind sharp and focused. At ito ang top 10 na sagot nila!
1. Pray and meditate
Ang daming sumagot nito like Mommy Chesca, and I can also relate kasi iba talaga yung feeling when you take time to talk to your Creator. Parang instant peace of mind siya, samahan mo pa ng deep breaths.
Photo credit: Studio Maria for Mamas Facebook Page
Kahit say a short prayer lang when you start the day, or read some scriptures, iba siyang pang-kickstart ng day. Kung trip mo ito gawin habang nagdidiffuse ng essential oils, perfect oil ang Frankincense.
2. Exercise
Naalala ko sabi sa akin ng isa kong Bagong Nanay friend na motherhood is her workout. Yung pagbuhat, paghabol, at pakikipaglaro kay baby while you are doing your chores or work, nakakapagod na talaga at nakakapayat ha!
Pero if you’ve been thinking about taking your postpartum fitness workout seriously, I highly recommend that you follow Coach Mindy Lagdameo on Instagram. She is the Philippines’ first postpartum core rehab specialist, and member din siya ng Bagong Nanay community. She posts helpful workout tips, and how it helped her fight postpartum depression.
Sa kanya mo malalaman kung ano ang diastasis recti at magugulat ka na baka meron ka pala nito.
Photo credit: Mindy Lagdameo on Facebook
3. Read books
Eto for sure, isa sa mga effective ways talaga to keep your mind sharp. Especially sa panahon ngayon na ang daming kung anu-anong content online (gaya nito, hehe), iba pa rin ang feeling and benefit when you sit down and read a book.
Trivia: I am a big fan of American horror writer Stephen King. Kaya I started the group Stephen King Philippines on Facebook to gather his Filipino fans. Kaso when I became a mom, wala na akong nabasang Stephen King book ulit, kasi either wala akong chance or hahablutin ng toddler ko ang binabasa ko.
Eto nalang ang mga nababasa ko recently, at memorized ko na by heart. This book taught me that I could be a nanay and more. Diba?
Recently, I shared my top 3 books on Instagram. You can watch it here. Ikaw, anong favorite book mo?
4. Attend online webinars and trainings
As a content creator, ang daming updates and new features ng mga social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, and need natin mag-keep up! Diba, isang araw, bigla nalang may Reels sa Instagram, na kamukhang-kamukha ng TikTok. Hehe.
Kaya naman, I join digital marketing trainings by Go Digital ASEAN – The Asia Foundation on SEO, Facebook ads, and more. Free lang siya. Recommended ko din ang mga webinars ng Smart Parenting, Mommy Mundo, Babypalooza PH, at M2 Lactation Club, especially for moms! Maswerte tayo, madaming free webinars to enrich our minds ngayon, at may chance pa to win prizes!
I also joined the Soulful Socials 21-Day Reels Boot Camp, and it’s fun! You can check out my fellow boot campers’ reels by searching #SSReelsBootCamp on Instagram. Ang gaganda ng content, promise!
Eto yung first time ko to create on Instagram Reels, and proud ako dito. Hehe.
5. Listen to music and podcasts
Still my favorite purchase for this year ang Spotify Premium. Napansin ko kasi nagiging mas productive ako when I work while listening to my curated playlist – nang walang ads. Hehe.
Minsan naman when I sort my desktop files or packing orders, I listen to podcasts. My favorite is Paano Ba ‘To podcast by Bianca Gonzales, and Wake Up With Jim & Saab by the Bacarro power couple.
Grabe this ep, I just listened to this now, and super relate!!!
Ang daming mapupulot na wisdom sa mga podcasts nila, and they are all for free!
6. Rest and sleep
Isa ito sa mga pinakamahalagang healthy habits na kailangan nating matutunang mga Bagong Nanay na gawin. When we gave birth, naging interrupted na ang sleeping patterns natin, and when we realize it, 2 years old na pala ang anak natin, so 2 years na tayong puyat!
The more puyat we are, the more grumpy and indecisive we become. And hindi yun healthy for our brain. Rest when you can. Easier said than done, pero if we put premium on sleep, madami talagang magbabago sa buhay natin for the better.
7. Social media detox
Once in a while, need natin mag-take ng social media breaks. Because we should do anything in moderation, ika nga. Sa dami ng mga kaganapan sa social media, minsan toxic din ito for our mental health. Ang tanong: kaya mo bang hindi mag-Facebook or Instagram for a day? May kilala ako, nag-log out siya from all of her social media accounts for a few years already! Read her story here.
8. Watch K-Drama shows
Yes yes yes. Kim Seon Ho, at ang lahat ng mga oppa natin ay good for our mental health. Hehehe. During my first few months as a Bagong Nanay, doon ko na-discover ang world of K-Drama. Yung mga times na kailangan gising ka habang nagpapadede, yung mga time na clingy si baby at naka-latch lang dahil growth spurt. Kdrama ang kasama ko to survive each day, kasi laging gising ang diwa mo kay Park Seo Jun or Jung Hae In. Lol kaya mo ba silang tulugan. Hahaha.
9. Enjoy your coffee
I’m not a coffee drinker, but I know a lot of people who can’t start their day without drinking coffee. For Nanays, good luck if you can drink your coffee while it’s hot! Pero yes, don’t just drink your coffee, but enjoy it because that’s how it can help you stay focused and perked up to face the day! And if you are looking for a healthier version of coffee, try malunggay coffee here!
10. Play
Play online games, or play with your child. Just as how kids get smarter through play, ganun din tayo as adults!
Just do something that you enjoy, and that will help your mind happy and healthy!
Kaya naman, check out this FREE wellness activity book from Doctors Without Borders. This is a good resource on how you can not only keep your mind sharp, Nanay, but improve your overall health by doing simple yet proven effective routines everyday.
Libre lang siya, so if you have a printer at home, go ahead and print it! Share it to other moms who may need a breather too. Di natin alam gaano nila ito ka-kailangan.
Photo credit: Doctors Without Borders website
Bagong Nanay, kung gusto mo ng printed copy nito, just share this LINK to your social media sites, and tag @bagongnanay in your post, and we will choose five (5) moms whom we will send printed copies for FREE! Who knows, baka samahan ko pa ng samples ng Mother Nurture Malunggay Coffee. :)
Have a great week ahead, Bagong Nanay! You are so loved.
How are you? I know iba-iba ang struggles natin bilang nanay. And by sharing our unique stories and experiences, we inspire and empower other nanays that they are not alone in this journey.
Yaaan ang objective ng Bagong Nanay. Our goal is to serve as a platform to reach more moms who might be struggling because indeed, the struggle is real.
For our #KuwentongBagongNanay, I am honored to share the story of Mommy Honey Quiambao-Iresare. She is known on social media as The Mom of Hyper Kids. Isa siya sa mga first supporters ng Bagong Nanay since 2019, and lagi ko siya nakaka-message about mom life and struggles lalo na sa gabi, pag tulog na ang mga bata.
I invited her to share her story because it’s also her advocacy to help Bagong Nanays who are going through the same – in her words – surviving the menace.
She is a mom of two girls, who both have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. And it’s very timely because October is ADHD awareness month.
Read on, and find out how it’s like to be a mom of hyper kids.
1. What’s a day in your life like, as a mom of kids with ADHD?
Stressed. Hahaha. And still overwhelmed.
I wake up at 4am to prepare to go to the wet market by 5am, para makaiwas sa madaming tao dahil pandemic. I will then prepare breakfast. Minsan full breakfast, pero minsan sapat na yung pandesal and egg with mayonnaise or butter. Request nila madalas yun.
From 8am to 12:30pm, nagbabantay ako sa mga bagets habang class nila, kasi usually they do Alt-Tabbing (or shifting tabs) to play rather than to listen to their class, lalo na yung bunso ko.
Then, we will have lunch, and I will prep for my hubby naman kasi may pasok siya ng afternoon. I will prepare food and set up his workplace. Then, nap time for the kids. Minsan nakikisabay ako, or yun na yung time na pupunta ako sa grocery or mall to run errands or to check the renovations being done in our apartment.
Dinner time, then magtuturo ako sa kids sa homework nila. Advanced lessons. Usually gumagawa na ako ng reviewer nila and practice exams para pag exam week na nila, meron kaming sample test at hindi na sila mahihirapan mag-review.
Then, patutulugin ko na sila. It takes 3 hours bago sila makatulog kasi mataas ang energy level nila. Pag tulog na sila, doon palang ako makakapaglinis ng house.
Thankful naman ako kasi yung sister ng hubby ko nakakatulong ko na sa bahay. Kami din nagpalaki sa kanya since baby siya kaya medyo magaan na din ngayon routine ko unlike dati as in kulang na kulang ako sa time.
Tapos sa gabi dun ako gagawa ng content ko lalo na pag merong projects. Then sa free time ko, binge-watching habang nagtutupi ng damit. And doing budgeting for the day.
Mahilig talaga ako mag multi-tasking, nakasanayan ko na talagang ganun, minsan nag-o-online games din ako pero saglit lang. More on MMORPG games ko.
Basta ang hindi ko dapat makalimutan for myself is skin care, lalo na at lagi akong puyat. Importante sa akin na maganda pa din ang skin ko.
Mommy Honey Quiambao-Iresare with her kids Izai, 11; and Mamai, 9
2. Can you share briefly how you found out that your child has ADHD? What were your observations and how was it like when you sought professional help for the first time?
Actually, it was not me who discovered it. Super proud pa nga ako sa first-born ko kasi as early of 6 months, she can do phonetics, count numbers 1-20, binabaliktad pa nga niya. She can do it.
Ang hindi lang niya magawa is to construct sentences at age of 1 or 2. Tapos she can’t stay at one place. She has a fleeting eye contact. She can’t focus on you, pero if you ask her, she can answer you right away with correct answers.
Mommy Honey’s kids 💜
Her pedia was the one who noticed that, and she recommended to consult a development pediatrician (Dev Ped). Then my daughter was under observation until she was 3 years old. She was confirmed to have slight autism. Her IQ is two steps ahead of her age. The concerns were her EQ and social skills.
Then my youngest child, although we suspected that she might just be mimicking her ate, had the same signs. She is far more hyperactive than her ate. High level ADHD. She also has a high IQ.
But these are all now being corrected through their ongoing Occupational Therapy sessions. It really helps them. I also engage them in activities where they can channel their energy, and teach them to socialize.
As a mom of hyper kids, I use social media to share our journey, which made me somehow an advocate of ADHD parenting. I also love to give advice to parents of kids with ADHD, who are in the state of denial and confusion.
Mommy Honey Quiambao Iresare for bagongnanay.com
3. What are the unspoken struggles of being a mom of kids with ADHD?
Sometimes, I wish I were invisible.
I find it very challenging already to discipline my kids, then add the pressure and judgment coming from other people. Also the burden of educating others who don’t understand what ADHD is.
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For my kids, I need to be smarter than them. Haha. They have the tendency to use their wit and brains, including their charms to get what they want.
I also struggle when they are having anxiety attacks and self-pity. Especially when people avoid them or are scared of them because they think my kids will hurt them. My eldest is scared of being left behind. She is sensitive to rejection.
For now, pina-practice ko sila to do things just like other kids do. Doing chores, letting them make decisions, and helping each other kasi ang mindset ko is they need to know how to survive in the real world. Ngayon, marunong na sila mag-saing at mag-prito.
Ang mindset ko is they need to know how to survive in the real world.
Mommy Honey Quiambao Iresare
4. What or who helped you go through this journey? List your top 3.
I am grateful for my uncle and my aunt, who help me take care of my kids. They spoil my kids with so much love and affection
I am also grateful for their occupational therapist, Teacher Gids, who doesn’t give up on them. Especially at the time that I almost gave up, he guides me on how to manage them. He even talks to my kids even outside of their class.
Finally, I’m grateful to my cousins and relatives, who always check on my kids and me as well.
5. What’s your message to other Bagong Nanays who might have children with ADHD?
Have more patience! When talking to your kids, learn how to negotiate. Encourage your kids that they will be and do better.
If you feel that you need to talk or ask advice from a Dev Ped about your child, then do so. It helps.
Finally, remember that you do not owe other people an explanation for your situation. Never explain yourself to others. I have failed on this, but it’s a learning process.
6. In only six words, describe what kind of Bagong Nanay you are.
Fun-loving. Advisor. Warrior. Sometimes rule-follower, sometimes rule-breaker.
I am Honey Quiambao-Iresare from Quezon City.
I am the Bagong Nanay of Izai (11 years old) and Mamai (9 years old).
When I’m not being an all-around wife and nanay and tutor to my kids, I spend my time on online gaming, watching KDrama, writing, reading, cross-stitching, hanging out, unwinding, and sleeping.
Mahilig tayo magbigay ng advice sa mga kapwa natin nanay – anong pwedeng gawin sa colic, paano mag-sleep training, anong best binder, saan mura ang stroller. Dahil pinakamaganda magtanong sa mga naka-experience na nito. Been there, bundat. Hehe.
Pero may advice ka bang natanggap mula sa kapwa nanay mo na talagang tumatak sayo?
Tinanong ko ang mga Bagong Nanay sa Instagram kung ano ang best advice na nakuha nila from a fellow Bagong Nanay. And I love the range! Continue reading at sana may mapulot ka!
When you feel like you are wrong…
TYL at mabilis silang magpatawad.
When you feel like you are pressured to be the best…
“You will end up stressed and disappointed,” sabi rin ni Mommy Erin.
When you are overthinking things…
Focus on what matters.
When you feel like you are the only one who is struggling…
You are not alone.
When you feel like you are not enough…
Tandaan mo din yan.
Diba. Ang sarap. Wag sana tayo maging madamot sa pagbigay ng mga advice sa ating fellow Nanays. Minsan kasi, maliit na bagay lang sa atin, pero sa kanila, kailangang kailangan nilang marinig yun at that moment.
Shameless plugging. Nanay Judy (ako po yun) will be going on Instagram Live chat with Mama Missy Santos (@mamafindsbliss) and Mommy Krz Lopez-Pareja on Oct 2, Sat, 3pm to talk about postpartum depression.
Join us on Saturday, 3pm at Mama Finds Bliss on Instagram
First time ko itong gagawin on IG Live – ang ishare ang aking postpartum struggles, with the goal to help at least one mom struggling in the dark. Sana by sharing our stories, we can inspire you to get help, and share yours too. We need to raise awareness on maternal mental health because moms deserve help.
Because we are all in this together. #BagongNanaysEmpowerBagongNanays
What’s the best advice you received from a fellow Bagong Nanay? Comment below!
Yes, you can just diffuse or inhale or use the oils topically, but when you become a member of a group that loves learning together, you will discover the many many uses and benefits of essential oils.
The group that I belong to has regular (and I mean everyday) classes that help you unlock what else you can do with oils.
It’s a learning journey, because there is a lot to love and to learn about it.
Infinite possibilities
I didn’t know that I can use oils for a lot of things like cleaning the kitchen, or making an air freshener, or just cleaning the air!
I thought it was only used for diffusing so you can have good sleep.
Mandatory diffusing photo on the first night I got my PSK! Lavender + Stress Away blend for a good night’s sleep
Having a PSK at home, you can make roller blends, massage oils, and hygiene and cleaning products that are all-natural. Unlike vitamins that you will just take, or rejuv sets that you will just pahid on your face, the PSK is sobrang sulit, ikaw ang mapapagod sa dami nang pwede mong gawin!
You can make candles and soaps, or just add it to your all-natural facial wash or hair conditioner to spice things up!
Totoo yung sabi nila na every drop goes a long way!
I made this roller blend for my sisters who love to eat, and called it Mukbang! Peppermint + Digize + V6 oil
Pang-alta ang amoy and experience when you open it for the first time!
So if you are looking for a gift to someone who is extra special to you, say, your mom, sister, mother-in-law, boss, bestfriend, ninang, or tita, trust me, a Young Living Premium Starter Kit will not disappoint.
Lakas maka-sosyal! Every home should have this!
Start of a healthier lifestyle
Pre-YL, I didn’t know that we have been using cleaners or medicines that contain harmful substances like formaldehyde or parabens.
But when I had one, I was able to make my own all-natural products that I know are safe for my child.
One time, I woke up with a stiff neck. I would usually use SalonPas and put it on my neck.
But because I don’t have SalonPas at home, and instead of going out to buy it, I used the After Workout Massage oil I made for my husband.
After Workout massage oil for my husband! Peppermint + Panaway + Frankincense + V6 oil
After two applications and massages on my neck area, no more pain!
Another time I had a terrible headache after a long day of Zoom meetings.
I put a drop of Frankincense EO on my palm and inhaled it.
I’ve always wanted to smell frankincense, and when I did, I cannot unsmell it!
My headache was gone in a snap.
I cannot believe it either. But yes, frankincense is an amazing oil that’s been praised for centuries for its benefits. I know that too because I used to work for a Canada-based company that sells 100% pure frankincense and myrrh products from Somalia. Check them out here.
Ever since I wanted our bathroom to smell good, so I created an air freshener! It has a faint smell that lasts for days, but better than panghi!
Easy DIY air freshener using Citrus Fresh and Lemon EOs + baking soda!
My husband who recently had colds, swear by inhaling and applying Peppermint EO on his chest.
He said it helped relieve his nose and sleep well. But I didn’t stop, I made an inhaler for him – Lavender, Peppermint, and Frankincense. I also make an LLPFC blend for him.
The list goes on! I tell you, it’s a life-changing experience.
My work essentials includes a bottle of Peppermint EO!
Are you also an oily nanay? What are your favorite oils? Or you want to try it too? Comment below, and let’s go through this oily journey – together! I can send you free samples or roller blends, if you want!
You can also click here to get your own Young Living Premium Starter Kit, and get started towards a healthier lifestyle!
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