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No two women are the same, and this is perhaps even more true when it comes to the pregnancy journey. Every mum-to-be has different physical needs, as well as hopes, wishes and wants. In other words, a dream obstetrician-gynaecologist (obgyn)…
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You’ve discovered that you’re about to become a mummy — or daddy — and you’re over the moon. But once the initial excitement subsides, it’s time to think about the practical issues. For instance, can you claim MediSave for pregnancy?…
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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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