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Do you recall your mum and grandma telling you to take care during puberty because it sets the stage for healthy womanhood? Then when you got pregnant, they say that if you don’t observe confinement traditions, you’ll suffer the consequences….
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The decision to put your baby in infant care can be a momentous one. You may not have any other option but this. On the other hand, it may be something that you look forward to. The important thing is…
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Being pregnant is a joyful experience for most women but it also comes with certain levels of discomfort, as your body adjusts to the changes you’re going through. And, as your uterus — and, thus, your belly — expands as…
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Times have changed. More parents-to-be are willing to splurge on a luxury hospital maternity package these days. Which makes sense, considering it may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many couples, and that precious bub deserves the sweetest start in life….
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When I was pregnant, I was advised to avoid eating certain fruits. Pineapples, I was told, could be “bad” for the pregnancy. So I steered clear of this tangy fruit. I need not have done so, Vanessa McNamara, a dietician…
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In Singapore, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs in about one in four to five pregnancies. This is according to a study published in May 2018 by the Agency for Care Effectiveness at the Ministry of Health. Many think that it’s…
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True fact: in their first year, a baby can go through up to 2,500 diapers. That’s a lot of money drowned in pee and poop. If you are an advocate of green living, and using only cloth diapers for your…
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Mothers have an amazing ability to think on their feet while running around all day. They make sure everyone in the family is cared for, often at the expense of their own well-being. And this is on top of everything…
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