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      EXPERT ADVICE: Should I be worried if I get very heavy periods?

      EXPERT ADVICE: Should I be worried if I get very …

      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

      Guide to managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      10 mind-blowing facts about your vagina

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

    • Getting Pregnant
      Can TCM help with infertility?

      Can TCM help with infertility?

      How to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and a period

      How to tell the difference between implantation b…

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

      How to prepare for a baby medically and physically

  • Pregnancy
    • Giving Birth
      4 things to do to make labour easier

      4 things to do to make labour easier

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving birth in Singapore

      5 reasons to choose a private hospital for giving…

      C-sections 101

      C-sections 101

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

    • When you are pregnant
      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnant mummies?

      How important are omega-3 fatty acids for pregnan…

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

      What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

  • Babies
    • Breastfeeding
      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast Milk-Boosting Products

      7 Nutty Things To Know About Lactation and Breast…

      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your needs

      BUYER'S GUIDE: Best breast pumps to suit your nee…

    • Development & Milestones
      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier habit

      Easy ways to help your baby kick his pacifier hab…

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      Should your baby use a baby walker?

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      What you need to know about baby heart murmurs

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

      Your guide to tracking baby’s growth

    • Health & Safety
      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      All you need to know about newborn jaundice

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best sleep sacks for babies

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sleep

      What happens when your baby doesn't get enough sl…

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Singapore

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best baby body washes to buy in Si…

    • Activities & Play
      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore…

      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Photo Gallery]

      Six mobile games your tween might be playing [Pho…

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South [Photo Gallery]

      13 fun pocket-friendly things to do in the South …

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

  • Tots
    • Behavior & Discipline
      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terrible Twos

      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terr…

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… An Autism Therapist

      10 time-out tactics that work

      10 time-out tactics that work

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

      How to talk to your kid after yelling at him

    • DEVT & Milestones
      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapist

      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Speech and Language Therapi…

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      9 tips to raise a tot with the right mindset

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

      Why is my toddler waking up so early?

    • Food & Nutrition
      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      How to identify good and bad poop shapes

      How common is constipation among Singaporean toddlers?

      How common is constipation among Singaporean todd…

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      9 ways to help your child eat better

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

      ABCs of eating for smart kids

    • Health & Safety
      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Infographic]

      3 simple steps to tell if your child has Obstruct…

      Your by-age guide to car seat safety [Video]

      Your by-age guide to car seat safety [Video]

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Unsafe Magnetic Toys for Children

      Children eye problems you may not know about

      Children eye problems you may not know about

  • Kids
    • Activities & Play
      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore 2023 [Photo Gallery]

      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore …

      8 family-friendly activities this December holidays

      8 family-friendly activities this December holida…

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      Best e-learning resources for kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

      5 physical effects of smartphone addiction on kids

    • Health & Nutrition
      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      What you need to know about scoliosis in children

      Is my child’s school bag too heavy?

      Is my child’s school bag too heavy?

      Flat feet in children: What you need to know

      Flat feet in children: What you need to know

      What are the signs of ADHD in children?

      What are the signs of ADHD in children?

    • Primary School Education
      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      BUYER’S GUIDE: Best school bags for children

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Mother-tongue dyslexia: What you need to know

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Maths

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

      Study-smart guide to PSLE success — Science

    • Social & life skills
      Managing screen time for your little one

      Managing screen time for your little one

      6 ways to shield your tween from porn

      6 ways to shield your tween from porn

      "Going to school helped my child with autism”

      8 things to learn about autism from "Atypical"

  • Parents
    • Lifestyle
      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

      5 reasons why you should get regular health scree…

      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      How to pay less for infantcare and childcare

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing your mind

      7 tips to work from home with kids without losing…

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

    • Money Smarts
      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Singapore

      All you need to know about the Baby Bonus in Sing…

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      Why it's important for your child to have an insurance plan

      Why it's important for your child to have an insu…

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

    • Relationships
      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best day of my life

      Celeb dad Max Loong: Meeting my son was the best …

      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like unwrapping rotten Nasi Lemak

      Celeb Dad Bjorn Shen: Changing diapers is like un…

      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like buy 1, get 1 free!

      Celeb dad Daniel Ong: Single-dad dating is like b…

    • Shopping Guide
      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s eczema [Photo Gallery]

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best shower creams for baby’s ecze…

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

      BUYERS GUIDE Best sensory toys for your tot

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to check out

      BUYERS’ GUIDE: Best childproofing products to che…

  • Events
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      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: A New Beginning 2025

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

      Pregnancy: Pregnancy Made Easy 2024

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Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

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When you are pregnant

5 things you didn't know about your baby's cord blood

Find out what you need to know before deciding what to do about your baby's umbilical cord.

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When you are pregnant

4 fab ways to keep fit when you’re pregnant

Staying in shape for an easier birth is a cinch with these effortless exercise routines.

Ways to stay in shape with a burgeoning bump
When you are pregnant

Ways to stay in shape with a burgeoning bump

It may be the last thing your swollen feet want to do, but keeping active while preggers has its benefits…

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When you are pregnant

8 ways to enjoy better sleep during pregnancy

Sound sleep is a challenge when your growing girth’s in the way ― follow these steps to get great Zzzs!

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When you are pregnant

Make sure your pregnancy diet includes this!

What you eat during pregnancy will affect your baby’s growth and development, so make sure you eat nosh smartly!

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BUYER’S GUIDE Top products that'll make pregnancy easier

From easing nausea to backache, these pregnancy items will help you sail through those tough nine months!

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Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

BUYER’S GUIDE Best pregnancy-safe beauty buys

Don’t look like a hag even if you feel haggard, be a yummy mummy-to-be with these safe, natural beauty buys!

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Giving Birth

4 easy exercises that’ll help with labour

You eat and sleep well… Now, keep your bump in tip-top shape for delivery with these effortless exercises!

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Giving Birth

6 natural ways to induce labour

Give these med-free options a shot if you need a little help bringing bubba into the world…

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When you are pregnant

Pregnancy and delivery: 24 do’s and don’ts for dads-to-be

Fathers-to-be, you play an important role during pregnancy and delivery even after, ahem, you’ve made your biological contribution!

5 things you will learn during pregnancy
When you are pregnant

5 things you will learn during pregnancy

Besides physical changes, here are other life lessons you’ll acquire along the way.

6 ways to show off your baby bump
When you are pregnant

6 ways to show off your baby bump

Wise up to ways you can look (and feel) fabulous throughout this time.

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When you are pregnant

9 easy ways to feel great during pregnancy

If pregnancy is leaving you feeling fatigued, follow our handy tips to recharge and feel fabulous.

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Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

Stressed, blah? Perk up with our tips

We have help for three common situations for pregnant women…

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When you are pregnant

Fab natural remedies for horrible pregnancy symptoms

Are baby bump issues making you feel down in the dumps? These natural remedies should ease your woes.

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When you are pregnant

EXPERT ADVICE: Will I lose my baby if there's too much amniotic fluid?

Amniotic fluid protects your foetus in the womb, but too much or too little may prove fatal. Find out more…

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When you are pregnant

12 pregnancy hacks you can't live without Part 2

Get a load of more useful tips that should ease your rough ride to motherhood.

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When you are pregnant

Top questions to ask your doula

Need extra physical and emotional support during labour? Get your doula to answer these queries before you hire her.

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When you are pregnant

15 phrases to never say to your pregnant wife

Do your spouse ― and yourself ― a favour by refraining from uttering these insensitive statements during her pregnancy!

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When you are pregnant

10 things to never say to mums-to-be

Sure, compliment a pregnant woman on her glow, by all means, but don’t tick her off with these insensitive zingers!

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Giving Birth

Facts about the benefits of common confinement foods

After childbirth, a new mum follows a special diet ― learn how these foods boost her recovery and breastmilk supply.

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When you are pregnant

4 dental issues pregnant women face

Don’t skip dentist visits when you’re expecting. Get tips on how to identify and deal with your pregnancy tooth issues.

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Giving Birth

Pain-relief for labour: What are your options?

Choosing the right pain relief should ensure a smooth delivery for you. We look at the methods available in Singapore

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When you are pregnant

17 crazy things pregnant women were told to do in the past

Read all about the wacky and weird advice pregnant women were asked to follow in days gone by.

Yes, you can breastfeed!
Giving Birth

Yes, you can breastfeed!

Breastfeeding may not come easy, but with the right information and support, you can do it!

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When you are pregnant

Pregnancy diet meal plans for every trimester [Infographic]

You have to eat smart, so wise up to the most nutritious foods for your developing baby!

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Giving Birth

Making a birth plan 101

Five tips for what you need in your birth plan.

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When you are pregnant

Pregnancy Etiquette 101: “We’re Having a Baby!”

You’re preggers! We tell you the proper way to announce your darling’s arrival…

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Vital support for pregnant mums — where to find it

Motherhood isn’t easy. We look at your needs as your bump grows…

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Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

BUYER’S GUIDE 12 online maternity stores to visit

Think maternity clothes are super-hard to shop for with a growing bump? Think again!

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When you are pregnant

EXPERT ADVICE: I’m pregnant ― Why do I have yellow skin and eyes?

Getting a hepatitis infection can put lives ― yours and bubba’s ― at risk. Follow these prevention strategies…

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Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

BUYER'S GUIDE 7 helpful pregnancy sleep aids

Restful slumber needn’t be a distant dream when you’re pregnant. We have great sleep aid suggestions!

Hard labour — put on the music
Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

Hard labour — put on the music

Music can soothe and distract you, even in the middle of contractions!

Will my waters break and flood the floor?
Giving Birth

Will my waters break and flood the floor?

From shaving down there to waters breaking, here’re all the embarrassing questions you’ll want to know the answers to...

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When you are pregnant

Celeb mum-to-be Chua Leelian: Unplanned pregnancy a precious gift

Having a baby in her 40s wasn’t Chua Leelian’s plan, but this isn’t stopping her from embracing motherhood.

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Celeb mum-to-be Tay Kewei: I don't think I'm naturally maternal

From a babymoon to building her dream home, this first-time mother isn’t letting pregnancy slow down her packed schedule.

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When you are pregnant

“I couldn't walk because pregnancy pelvic pain crippled me”

Feeling sharp, stabbing pain in your pelvic area with every move you make? You probably have symphysis pubis dysfunction.

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Giving Birth

8 childbirth fears all mums-to-be face

Anxious as to what to expect during delivery now that you’re expecting? Our expert advice should soothe your fears!

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When you are pregnant

9 fascinating facts about the placenta

Wise up to little-known facts about one of women’s most important, yet least understood, organs.

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Giving Birth

10 items you should add to your hospital bag

Giving birth is such a monumental task, making sure you have these things with you should help smooth D-Day.

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When you are pregnant

How to look after your teeth in pregnancy

How do I brush when I’m feeling nauseous? Can I visit the dentist? Get answers to your bump-related dental posers.

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When you are pregnant

9 common pregnancy fears: When to worry

You aren’t alone if you feel paranoid now that you’re pregnant, but your biggest fears may be groundless…

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When you are pregnant

Celeb mum-to-be Velda Tan: I’ll tell my daughter not to quit school, unlike me

Fashionista Velda Tan opens up about her rocky road to pregnancy and what kind of mum she aspires to be.

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When you are pregnant

Choosing names for baby

Christian? Julien? Aiden? Read on if you have a shortlist of baby names but can’t quite seem to make the final call…

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When you are pregnant

7 great yoga poses for pregnant women [Video]

Prenatal yoga offers many benefits for both you and your growing baby…try these simple poses.

Will my wife slap me if I post her “labour” face?
Giving Birth

Will my wife slap me if I post her “labour” face?

Mobile devices that keep you connected with the world at large are now pregnancy and delivery-room essentials. But make sure your social-media use doesn’t cross the line…

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When you are pregnant

Your pregnancy beauty kit: Must-haves and no-nos

Pregnancy beauty: What to use when you are expecting, and things to remove from your kit.

Will eating cheese affect my baby
When you are pregnant

Will eating cheese affect my baby

We sort science from superstition, facts from myths, and give them to you straight so you’re prepared for your developing baby.

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