Beware mums-to-be, your risk of getting post-partum depression increases if you tick any of these categories.

Preggers and fretting about Zika? Doctors say the risk that your baby might have microcephaly is very low.

You’ll pick up a whole new glossary as you take steps towards becoming a mother. Take a look at the ABCs of pregnancy…

Power up your depleted energy stores with ob-gyn-approved exhaustion busters!

Hear what the experts have to say about pregnancy digestive issues that are common among expecting parents.

What you wanted to know about your lifestyle and health while preggers, but were too afraid to ask…

Try these handy hints to speed up your labour.

Movie labour is often full of drama. In real life, most deliveries begin gently and develop over hours. These signs mean it’s time…

Among most new Malay mothers, the dalam pantang is a common practice, in which the mother or mother-in-law lives in to supervise the mum’s confinement.

Easy ways to strengthen your immune system ― and your unborn baby’s ― when you’re expecting.

Ways to embrace your expanding waistline, stretch marks, and all.

Prepare to roll your eyes as mums share the silliest things their husbands told them while they were in labour.

The Chinese refer to this period of rest as zuo yue, literally “sitting still for a month”. Chinese women observe a 28- to 30-day confinement period,

Your favourite actress Yvonne Lim announced last month that #2 is on the way! So we rushed to find out the deets and catch up on Alex junior…

From strange pregnancy tests to absurd diet advice, expectant women of days gone by had to observe downright weird rituals.

Indian mothers generally go through 40 days of confinement (or at least 30 days).

You’ve delivered a brand-new baby and you're learning about all the things you need to do and avoid, plus, the foods to eat.

Chockfull of pregnancy vitamins, this yummy drink packs a nutritious punch.

Celebrating the 40 weeks to when you meet your newborn!

Great reasons to enjoy your beautiful bump as much as you can before baby joins the family!

Here’s how to plan healthy meals for yourself and your baby.

From pregnancy cravings to her confinement plans, funeral services director Jenny Tay delivers all the deets!

A well thought-out birth plan sets out clearly how you want your delivery to go.

These simple fitness routines make keeping fit a cinch for you...and baby.

Clinical psychologist Angharad Rudkin explains how to give yourself a new-mum lift...

You’re sharing a house with loads of harmful substances, so make sure it’s safe before bubba joins the household.

You aren’t alone if you leak pee whenever you cough or laugh ― here’s how to stop pregnancy incontinence.

Your pregnant body produces more blood and fluid, which can cause swelling. We have tips on how to cope.

Although pregorexia or pregnancy anorexia is rare, this is a real disorder that requires serious attention.

Don’t bother to include these things and you’ll save yourself the hassle of hauling a heavy bag to the hospital.

Chocolates, sour foods, meat, seafood and dairy products, you seem to want them all! But should you?

We’ve rounded up stuff new mums don’t need, unless you’re okay with her re-gifting your carefully picked pressie!

We talk to sleep specialist, Dr Kenny Pang, and SmartParents Ob-Gyn Dr Christopher Chong, about pregnancy sleep problems.

No need to be in labour any longer that you have to. Follow these tips and hold your bundle sooner!

A short, easy birth? Here’s how.

Parents-in-waiting, actor-host George Young and his equally gorgeous wife Janet Hsieh, talk pregnancy cravings, baby kicks and diaper duty…

Perk yourself up with a good-for-you smoothie. Plus when you are exhausted caring for baby, it’s a great way to stay in good health!

The actress and mum-in-waiting talks about her pregnancy and shares her hopes for her little one.

Use these cool and fuss-free options to share your baby’s birth.

A lack of vitamins and minerals can harm bubba’s health. A gynae shares which ones you need to take…

Get simple strategies to stay fit, so you’ll be in the best of health to enjoy your pregnancy.

Birth companions like Angelyn Seet encourage mums-to-be who need some reassurance and a lot of support.

Priscilla Chua fought to keep her baby inside of her, even through several bouts of severe bleeding…

Don’t let your fears get the better of you. Here are tried-and-tested ways to stay chill in pregnancy…and labour

Are you obsessing over your food or what colour to detail the nursery? Pregnancy hormones could be the reason.

Chest pain after a meal? You may suffer from acid reflux. Here are ways to avoid this uncomfortable condition…

A handy checklist of birth essentials to get you started.

Back pain may be common during pregnancy, but you don’t have to suffer anymore thanks to these top tips.