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      CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Sex Therapist

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      Postpartum bleeding: Do you need to worry?

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      “I delivered my baby in a Grab!”

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      Are you at risk of gestational diabetes?

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      “How to enjoy your breastfeeding journey”

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      7 rules of night feeds every mother should know

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      Useful breast care tips for new mothers

      10 celeb mums who have championed breastfeeding [Photo Gallery]

      10 celeb mums who have championed breastfeeding […

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      What 2020 holds for your Year of the Rat baby

      What 2020 holds for your Year of the Rat baby

      9 mind-blowing baby development facts

      9 mind-blowing baby development facts

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      8 ways to raise a fearless kid

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      Why pointing is an important milestone for baby

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      Common causes of tummy troubles in children

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      Should you give your baby PHP formula?

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      The right (and wrong) way to reward your toddler

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      How to teach patience to your toddler

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      5 ways music can help junior learn language skills

      Fun activities that'll improve your child’s speech

      Fun activities that'll improve your child’s speech

      Nurture bilingualism in your child from young

      Nurture bilingualism in your child from young

      Help, my child won’t speak!

      Help, my child won’t speak!

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      Include probiotics in your child’s diet to boost their gut health

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      3 common causes of chronic cough in children

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      “I played video games 16 hours a day”

      13 fantastic things to do with junior in the North [Photo Gallery]

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      Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids

      Tips on preventing common sports injuries in kids

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      9 ways kids can eat healthily during their exams

      9 ways kids can eat healthily during their exams

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      8 more effective ways to ask junior about school

      EXPERT ADVICE: Why does my child have problems reading and writing?

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      6 benefits of online speech therapy

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      Why it's important for parents to “let go” of their kids

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      EXPERT ADVICE: Don’t delay health screening during COVID-19!

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Conceiving

12 simple lifestyle changes that’ll increase your conception chances
Getting Pregnant

12 simple lifestyle changes that’ll increase your conception chances

Easy ways to adjust your routine ― including making smart diet and exercise choices ― and boost your fertility.

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Getting Pregnant

How couples can resolve conflicts over how many kids to have

Not on the same page as your spouse over your ideal family size? Here’s how to deal with the issue.

Your 7-step plan to getting pregnant faster
Getting Pregnant

Your 7-step plan to getting pregnant faster

Can’t wait to start your family? Follow a fertility expert’s advice and boost your chances of conceiving quickly.

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Getting Pregnant

What I wish I knew before I got pregnant…

Not sure just what to expect now that you’re expecting? SmartParents mums spill the beans!

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Fertility Advice

6 healthy habits that’ll supercharge your sex drive

Keen to perk up your libido? Follow these guidelines, then turn up the heat in the bedroom!

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Fertility Advice

8 ways to work out your mismatched sex drives

Don’t let libido problems stand in the way of your baby-making efforts. Work through them with our expert tips.

6 ways to handle a BFN when you’re trying for a baby
Getting Pregnant

6 ways to handle a BFN when you’re trying for a baby

How to stay positive when you are disappointed that you are dealing with yet another negative pregnancy test. 

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Getting Pregnant

8 questions you’re too shy to ask your gynae

They’ve heard and seen it all before, so be fearless if you have issues you’d like your ob-gyn to address!

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Getting Pregnant

Get pregnant fast ― know when you’re ovulating

Ready to be a mum? Up your chances of conceiving by first getting familiar with your monthly cycle.

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Getting Pregnant

9 reasons why sex is painful for women

Ladies, is painful sex stopping you from trying to conceive? Don’t suffer in silence, help is here!

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Getting Pregnant

MUM SAYS Why I love having just one kid

Families may come in all shapes and sizes but this mum feels fulfilled even though she has just one child…

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Fertility Advice

Birth control after baby ― Which suits you best?

Wondering what form of protection to use after baby arrives? Here’s your complete guide to contraceptives.

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Fertility Advice

Why getting pregnant is so hard

When you are trying for a baby, many issues could derail your chances. We take a look at them.

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Fertility Advice

8 signs that prove your sperm is healthy

You can tell if your semen is healthy by looking at your ejaculate. Learn the other signs of strong sperm.

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Fertility Advice

7 reasons you’re not pregnant yet

Address these seven common culprits that may be sabotaging your fertility to speed up that visit from the stork.

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Fertility Advice

12 facts on how weight affects your fertility [Infographic]

Find out what your weighing scale is telling you about your failure to get pregnant.

 

 

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Fertility Advice

8 vital facts about your menstrual cycle and fertility [Photo Gallery]

Everything you need to know about Aunty Flo and what it says about your reproductive health. 

9 facts every woman should know about her fertility
Getting Pregnant

9 facts every woman should know about her fertility

Don’t know much about your fertility and are hoping to conceive? Take note of these basic truths!

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Fertility Advice

What to eat when you’re trying to conceive

Much has been said about the ideal pregnancy diet, but what about foods that will increase your chances of conceiving?

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Fertility Advice

5 things you may not know about IVF

You yearn to cuddle your own baby, but before your start your IVF journey, know what you’re in for…

Getting Pregnant

Celeb parents who have spoken up about infertility [Photo gallery]

From Hollywood to Singapore, celebrities share how they’ve beaten the odds to become parents.

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Getting Pregnant

8 things women don't know about getting pregnant

Reckon you know what it takes to make a baby? There’s much more to your fertility than having sex regularly!

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Getting Pregnant

Can TCM help with infertility?

Western infertility treatments can be painful and very expensive. Can TCM help?

 

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Getting Pregnant

Are you ready — emotionally, mentally — for a baby?

Beyond calculating the best time for bedroom activities, you need to get ready to rearrange your lives to include your child. Read our story for our five tips on getting ready to have a baby.

Fact or fiction? 15 wild things you hear when you’re TTC
Getting Pregnant

Fact or fiction? 15 wild things you hear when you’re TTC

Getting it on frequently can increase your chances of conceiving but sorry, not when you climax during sex!    

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Getting Pregnant

What are the dangers of conceiving later? [Infographic]

The health risks associated with pregnancy rise the older you are. Here are some issues you’ll need to consider.

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Getting Pregnant

What’s the best age gap between siblings?

Planning your family ― should you have your kids close together, or spaced further apart? Will it affect sibling relationships?

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Fertility Advice

7 tests that will determine the cause of your infertility

If you’re worried that you might have issues getting pregnant, see your doctor about getting these tests.

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Fertility Advice

11 ways to put some sizzle back into your baby-making efforts

Do your bedroom romps seem to be getting stale? Bring back the spark with these tips!

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Fertility Advice

6 intimacy killers to avoid in your marriage

Manage the challenges to your couple connection to prevent it from derailing your relationship ― and plans to start a family…

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Fertility Advice

What’s causing your recurrent miscarriages?

Natural killing cells are vital in protecting your body from infection but large numbers can kill your foetus…

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Fertility Advice

How long will I take to conceive after stopping birth control?

Now that you’re ready to expand your family, it’s only natural to wonder how long before you’ll become fertile again.

Fertility Advice

5 natural fertility treatments to check out [Photo Gallery]

Worried about invasive fertility procedures if you’re hoping to conceive? Consider these natural alternative therapies instead.   

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Getting Pregnant

How to tell the difference between implantation bleeding and a period

Spotting may not mean your baby hopes are dashed as this may be one of the early signs of pregnancy.

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Fertility Advice

8 ways to support your wife during fertility treatment

Starting IVF? Try these suggestions to make this stressful time a little easier on your missus.

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Getting Pregnant

7 surprising facts to know about vasectomies

Learn important details about this sterilisation technique that lets you enjoy sex with the spouse without worrying about making babies…

9 reasons why you can’t conceive again
Fertility Advice

9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

The stork hasn’t visited again, though you long for a second child. Find out what the issue could be.

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Getting Pregnant

15 signs you are ready to be a mum

Find out if now’s the right time to throw caution — and birth control — to the wind!

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Getting Pregnant

7 ways to beat PMS

You’ll no longer dread the impending arrival of your “monthly friend”, thanks to these simple solutions.

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Fertility Advice

Will fibroids affect my ability to conceive?

One in two women suffer abnormal growths in their wombs ― where these fibroids are located may affect your fertility…

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Fertility Advice

Are you too fit to get pregnant?

Exercising vigorously can create difficulties if you’re trying to conceive. Find out why and how to increase your pregnancy chances.

Getting Pregnant

7 signs you are fertile right now! [Photo Gallery]

Experiencing one or more of these symptoms? Your body is telling you that it’s baby-ready!

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Getting Pregnant

11 possible reasons why you can't get pregnant

Having zero success at making a baby? You may be seeing a negative on your pregnancy tests for these reasons...

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Fertility Advice

8 surprising reasons why sex is good for you

Here are great reasons to make sex a regular fixture on your schedule (even when you aren’t in the mood).

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Getting Pregnant

What's causing your low libido?

Not in the mood these days for between-the-sheets action? One of these factors could be affecting your low sex drive.

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Getting Pregnant

9 common fertility mistruths debunked by doctors

Struggling to get pregnant? These fertility misconceptions might be standing in the way of your baby-making success.

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Fertility Advice

8 surprising signs of a hormonal imbalance in women

Spotting these clues early, then getting help quickly should improve your chances of conceiving!

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Conceiving

Can’t conceive? 4 other ways to become a parent

Want kids but can’t get pregnant? Take a look at these options to complete your family.

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