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After 30 hours of prolonged labour and minimal dilation, my obgyn said the ‘c’-word — C-section — that launched my career in maternal nagging. “You better come out soon,” I…
Two pink lines. Ecstatic tears. A whirlwind of emotions and a whole lot of questions, from “am I ready for this?” to “where should I give birth?”. Answers: you will…
If you are pregnant and expecting a baby later this year or early next year, here’s a thought for you. Where is the best place to welcome your precious bundle?…
For as long as she can remember, Mabel Tan, now a 37-year-old financial services director, had always envisioned herself becoming a mother someday. She loves children and recalls always wanting…
Baby on the way? Congrats! Have you considered and discussed birth options with your ob-gyn? While most mums-to-be prefer a natural birth, a.k.a. vaginal delivery, it may not be advisable…
Expecting a baby can be a tremendous and exciting experience at any time. But having a baby in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic? It will certainly be one to remember….
Desiree Chung, 40, started personal fitness training two years ago, when her first child was three years old. When the auditor got pregnant again, she asked her obgyn if she…
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,…
What if, God forbid, your baby is born with a birth defect and requires intensive care, can you afford the hospital bills that come with it? Read on to discover…
Having a baby? First-time parent? Check out these essentials that should be on that newborn must-haves list. Happy shopping! [banner][/banner] Expecting a bundle of joy? Congratulations! You’re probably excited about going…
Are you thinking of consuming your placenta? Here’s one mother’s experience with placenta encapsulation. What do you do with your placenta after childbirth? Many discard it as biological waste, but…
If I told you that varicose veins, swelling and stretch marks need not plague your pregnancy, would you believe me? What pregnant ladies often hear is that these are common…
Trying to conceive and then waiting to know if you are indeed pregnant are nail-biting experiences for a woman. You may feel butterflies in your stomach, a sense of excitement…
Tranquil. Deeply aware of my body’s work. A gentle arrival for my baby. Imagine a world where every baby is treated with gentleness from the moment he is conceived. Imagine…
Unless you have a planned Caesarean section or induced delivery, chances are that you will not be able to predict the exact day of your baby’s arrival. As some babies…
When labour is mentioned in tandem with childbirth, the first thought that goes though many women’s minds is pain. Indeed, there is pain in childbirth. However, women’s bodies were made…
Think of labour and what comes to mind is, more often than not, the image of a woman on her back, hands over her belly, legs splayed. Labour can, however,…
Becoming pregnant and giving birth to a baby are life-changing events in a woman’s life. For many a woman, her baby’s birth becomes one of her most precious memories. It…
Congratulations! Once baby comes on board, your life will never be the same again. There’ll be sleepless nights, projectile poop, leaky boobs and much, much more to look forward to…
“My mouth seems to fill up with saliva all the time, and swallowing it makes me queasy.” “I’m in the bathroom every half hour. Is it normal to be urinating…
Birth conjures up different images for different people. The media and society send messages about how birth is difficult and painful. On the flip side however, more stories are emerging…
