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

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      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
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      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"

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      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

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      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…

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      Pregnancy 101: Prepping For Parenthood

      Pregnancy: Bump, Birth and Beyond 2025

      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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Conceiving

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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

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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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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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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Fertility Advice

8 surprising sperm-killing foods to avoid

Get prime pointers on the kinds of foods you enjoy that may impact your sperm quality and fertility.

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Fertility Advice

Is your husband shooting blanks?

Learn the seven common causes of azoospermia — no sperm count — and how to deal with it…

 

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Fertility Advice

8 important lessons couples learn when dealing with infertility

Turn the pain and heartache from your experiences coping with infertility into a journey of self-discovery.

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Fertility Advice

Trouble having baby? Top 6 guys’ issues

Infertility is always one-third women’s problems, one- third men’s problems, and one-third “unknown”… We look at male fertility troubles.

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Getting Pregnant

10 surprising facts about sperm

These little swimmers are vital for creating another human being, yet there’s a lot more to them than you know.

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Sex Therapist
Getting Pregnant

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Sex Therapist

A specially-trained therapist details why she is passionate about helping couples achieve a satisfying sex life.

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Fertility Advice

Nifty ways to boost your chances of conceiving at every age

We have helpful hints on upping your chances of getting pregnant ― whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s and…

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Fertility Advice

8 amazing facts about your uterus

You probably won’t give your uterus much thought…until you are TTC or find out that you are pregnant.

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Fertility Advice

How to reconnect as a couple during infertility

Infertility can impact your marriage and sex life negatively. Learn how you and your spouse can bounce back.

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Getting Pregnant

Know when you’re fertile with this easy chart

When you’re trying for a baby, it’s useful knowing exactly when you’re most likely to conceive. Try this handy guide.

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Getting Pregnant

Want to get pregnant? Key numbers to know

First time? 20 times? How long before you get pregnant? We have statistics for you.

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Getting Pregnant

What’s the best age to have a baby?

SmartParents weighs the pros and cons of having your baby in your 20s, 30s and 40s.

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Fertility Advice

Your fertility by the numbers [Infographic]

Get sobering facts and figures about your fertility that’ll keep you motivated with all that baby making!

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Getting Pregnant

Basic checks before you consult a fertility doc

A checklist of things that must be okay before you even head for fertility treatments…

Fertility Advice

7 possible causes of male infertility [Photo Gallery]

At least a third of infertility issues are men related. Learn the reasons for male infertility and the treatments available.

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Fertility Advice

Are you infertile? 13 questions to ask your doc

Make those fertility doc visits pay off ― ask the right questions! This is what you need to know…

9 things only you’ll know if you’re TTC
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9 things only you’ll know if you’re TTC

Dreading your period? Baby-making diet driving you crazy? Welcome to the crazy world of couples who are trying to conceive!

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Getting Pregnant

6 eye-opening facts about the female orgasm

Not that you need more incentives to pile on the pleasure, but check out these fascinating facts about the female climax.

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9 important facts to know about getting pregnant

Thinking of starting a family? Then wise up to these facts about making babies…

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EXPERT ADVICE: I have endometriosis ― Can I get pregnant?

Endometriosis is painful and can affect your fertility. We discuss treatment options, plus, your chances of conceiving…

 

 

7 ways to make your TTC journey less stressful
Getting Pregnant

7 ways to make your TTC journey less stressful

You’ll be experiencing an emotional roller coaster during the conceiving process ― get strategies to handle this nerve-wracking period.

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Fertility Advice

EXPERT ADVICE: Will my autoimmune disorders affect my ability to conceive?

Women with certain autoimmune diseases face greater difficulty getting pregnant and keep their baby.

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Getting Pregnant

8 embarrassing sex questions couples ask their gynae

It’s vital for TTC couples to get the sex right. We put your burning questions to the experts…

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Getting Pregnant

Trying for baby? Avoid these common mistakes…

Are you going about your baby making the wrong way? Two ob-gyns weigh in on avoidable missteps.

  • TTC? 19 questions the fertility docs will ask
Fertility Advice

TTC? 19 questions the fertility docs will ask

Be frank and open with your doctor, so that you’ll get much closer to achieving that Big Fat Positive!

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Fertility Advice

9 things not to say to a fertility-challenged couple

Your words may sound sensible, even helpful, to you but to someone who’s facing infertility, they are downright hurtful.

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Fertility Advice

EXPERT ADVICE: Why is my vagina so dry?

Before treating vaginal dryness, your doc first has to figure out what’s causing your discomfort…but fear not, you have options!

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Getting Pregnant

6 common sex problems and how to solve them

An expert has advice on how to overcome common sex problems couples may encounter during their relationship.

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Fertility Advice

7 foods that boost your sex drive

Feeling frisky? Check. Ovulating? Check. Now eat these foods to rev up your sex drive for some baby-making action!

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Getting Pregnant

When’s the best time to take a pregnancy test?

An off-the-shelf test kit is a convenient way to confirm that you’re preggers. Find out if they’re reliable.

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Fertility Advice

9 things that might surprise you about male fertility

Are your misconceptions getting in the way of you conceiving successfully? Get to the bottom of these beliefs, stat!

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