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5 signs your baby is overstimulated
It is very common for a baby to feel overstimulated at some point in her first year. This usually happens when your baby has had a sensory-overload. Everything they experience in the world is a first...
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5 Apps for Mums-To-Be
You cherish that special bond with your baby as they grow within you. However, it can also be a confusing time as your body changes. As you progress on this journey in a digital age, your phone can...
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Benefits Of Coconut Water During Pregnancy
While tender or young coconut water is the endurance drink of choice for many athletes, its benefits are universal. Regularly drinking coconut during pregnancy can have numerous health and wellness...
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Christmas Food to Avoid for Pregnant Women
Christmas Food to Avoid for Pregnant Women One of the many best parts of Christmas is the sweet treats and sumptuous spread it has to offer. No doubt it's a season of indulgence for many. However,...
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A Pregnant Woman’s Guide To Festive Feasting
We run through the menu of your party table to sort out the good, bad and ugly for the health of you and your baby. Christmas was just over, and with that comes the promise of a mirthful festive...
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From Womb To World – Making the Most of the “Fourth Trimester”
The fourth trimester is the first obstacle to your maiden motherhood voyage, and we have the tips and tricks to help you ace it It's a term that is increasingly becoming more pertinent in today's...
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Maybe Baby… Again
Planning for numero due? It's time to practice some self-discipline again by revisiting the right choice of food and lifestyle options. Now that your precious little one is quickly gaining...
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Clearing The Dark Cloud Of Postnatal Depression
Prevalent and overlooked, we shine the spotlight on this pressing issue of mental depression post childbirth and the silent battles waged by brave mothers. Having a child is often said to be one of...
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Preterm deliveries: What can parents do to recognize probability of premature birth
Being early is not always desirable, especially when it comes to childbirth. We list below some of the facts on the important issue of preterm deliveries ("Preemie"), the factors that increase the...
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Pregnancy and the gestational diabetes problem
Gestational diabetes has been in the news frequently in recent times, with several reports pointing to the short and long-term implications of this condition. It is important for women undergoing...
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Powered-up Pregnancy
You don't have to take a dip in radioactive waste to get superpowers – just make a baby! Understand the sensory changes that women undergo during pregnancy and how one should understand and...
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What Is Natural Family Planning And How Can It Benefit Me?
No drugs, no chemicals, no devices. Natural Family Planning (NFP) is not only an all-natural form of birth control, it tells you when the best time to get pregnant is. Understand what natural family...
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Planning A Nursery
Getting a nursery ready for your newborn isn't just about locking down a cute theme and choosing furniture to match. While it's common to get all caught up in the aesthetics, you need to dedicate...
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Speed Bumps For A Second Pregnancy
Getting pregnant a second time might feel like it should be easier, but it's actually pretty common to struggle with it. Here's the lowdown on this issue to help you plan and prepare for a second...
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Second trimester of pregnancy: Simple tips for would-be moms
Simple do's & don'ts for the 2nd trimester The second trimester is considered a relatively more comfortable phase in pregnancy for expectant moms. But it is best to take some basic precautions that...
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How nutrition may affect reproductive health
You are what you eat, health nuts often say. Indeed, your diet affects all aspects of your being – physical as well as mental health. This also includes reproductive health. The correlation...
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How paternal age may affect fertility and baby health
You are what you eat, health nuts often say. Indeed, your diet affects all aspects of your being – physical as well as mental health. This also includes reproductive health. The correlation...
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Celebrities who opted for cord blood banking
Celebrity pregnancies and how they choose to play the parental role are widely reported and read about, as most of us seem to have a strong interest in their lives. A whole lot of them have been...
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Guidelines for exercise & physical activity during pregnancy in Singapore
Still wondering if you should engage in exercise or any form of physical activity during pregnancy? Rest assured – a moderate amount of exercise is not only safe but also necessary for a health...
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Simple lifestyle tips to manage PCOS challenges for pregnancy
For women in the reproductive age group, one of the most common endocrine disorders is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). While the numbers say anywhere between 5 to 12% of women in a community...
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How to avoid sibling rivalry with arrival of another baby ?
Most parents dread the idea of sibling rivalry as they await the arrival of a new baby. It is an interesting and inevitable phase, the challenges of which can be mitigated by ensuring that older...
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Dealing with Endometriosis and Pregnancy
A painful condition associated with menstruation, endometriosis is often erroneously equated with infertility. Many women with the condition are led to believe that it is not possible for them to...
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The importance of prenatal genetic counseling
From the moment a pregnancy is confirmed, an expectant mother is handed a list of medical tests to undergo, ranging from the regular check-ups to track the progress of the foetus through ultrasounds...
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7 body changes during pregnancy that people don’t talk about
As a woman's body gets ready to take on the responsibility of growing a whole new life inside it, Mother Nature provides it with many ways to take better care of the needs of both the mother and...
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5 substitutes for your pregnancy cravings
You're in your first trimester, and planning to stay fit and healthy through the remaining months of your pregnancy. Trouble is, you're craving for the greasiest and fattiest double bacon...
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Common Fears of Mums-to-be in Asia
Pregnancy is a cause for great celebrations, joy and hope. However, some mummies may experience a high level of stress and anxiety during this period. Especially when you're pregnant in Asia. As we...
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Plan the pregnancy journey
Planning the pregnancy journey: Preconception care to postnatal recovery Whether you are trying to conceive or simply thinking about starting a family, it is never too early to start planning your...
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Tips to prepare for conceiving a baby
Tips to prepare for conceiving a baby If you have tried to conceive and not succeeded yet, be assured that you are not alone! Couples trying to have a baby seldom succeed in the very first few months...
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Are you Pregnant? Here are some early signs
Are you Pregnant? Here are some early signs.. Your gut instinct may be telling you that you are pregnant, and another life is taking shape inside you. However, some of the external signs and symptoms...
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How to cope with mood swings during pregnancy ?
How to cope with mood swings during pregnancy Mood swings and pregnancy go hand in hand (well, often). It can get overwhelming at times, too. However, there are ways to cope with mood swings and...
