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      9 reasons why you can’t conceive again

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      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

      Thalassemia: Facts About This Blood Disorder

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      What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)?

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      6 facts you need to know about C-sections

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      Things to do to make labour easier

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      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

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      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

      Breastfeeding 101: All your questions ― answered!

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      6 breastfeeding challenges & solutions

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      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

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      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…

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      Your guide to bathing baby

      Your guide to bathing baby

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      12 fun baby-friendly places to visit in Singapore [Photo Gallery]

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

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

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      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

      4 ways to stay close to your cutie

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      5 reasons Threenage years are worse than the Terrible Twos

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      Free and sheltered mall playgrounds in Singapore 2023 [Photo Gallery]

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      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

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      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

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      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

      Mommy Makeover: Be the Yummy Mummy

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      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

      All about Singapore’s Parenthood Tax Rebate

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      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

      11 great ways to save money on baby stuff

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      5 tactics to deal with your fighting kids

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    • Shopping Guide
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      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

      BUYER’S GUIDE Best family-friendly cars of 2020

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When you are pregnant

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

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

Learn more about the benefits for mummy and baby

How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?
When you are pregnant

How are nuts helpful in your pregnancy?

Here's why you should include these little wonders in your diet when you're expecting

Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga
When you are pregnant

Everything you need to know about prenatal yoga

It’s a healthy way to exercise during pregnancy, we answer your FAQs here.

What to expect at your first prenatal check-up
When you are pregnant

What to expect at your first prenatal check-up

Prenatal care is essential to ensure a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. Here’s what to note before your first OBGYN appointment.

What are the benefits of prenatal massages?
When you are pregnant

What are the benefits of prenatal massages?

Relieve stress and soothe those achy joints when you’re expecting...

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Which Chinese herbs are safe for pregnancy?

The team from Thomson Chinese Medicine offer some advice

9 tips on choosing the right obstetrician-gynaecologist in Singapore
When you are pregnant

9 tips on choosing the right obstetrician-gynaecologist in Singapore

Here’s how to pick the right doctor to ensure you and baby will be well cared for when you are expecting

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I’m pregnant. Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for me?

We get some advice from an ob-gyn...

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9 fun things to do before your due date

Amp up the fun factor with these enjoyment-filled activities before you count down the days to baby’s arrival!

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Pregnancy lingo for clueless dads-to-be

Congrats, you’re a father in waiting! Now, wise up to pregnancy terms your wife and the Ob-Gyn will routinely utter…

Symptoms that signal danger
When you are pregnant

Symptoms that signal danger

Five pregnancy symptoms you should not ignore — see your gynae immediately!

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When you are pregnant

8 embarrassing things to watch out for

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When you are pregnant

4 frightening placental conditions to look out for

An organ that grows in the womb during pregnancy, learn what could affect the health of the placenta, baby’s lifeline.

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When you are pregnant

13 prenatal screening tests to know

Screening tests provide valuable info on your baby's health, such as whether he has certain birth defects. We have details.

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When you are pregnant

12 burning new mum- and dad-to-be questions — answered!

Floundering because this is your first pregnancy? Two ob-gyns give their take on common pregnancy posers…

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When you are pregnant

9 pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore

If you’re checking off any of these ominous signs, don’t wait, visit your gynae right away!

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I’m pregnant and bleeding! Will I lose my baby?

Bleeding or spotting when you’re expecting a baby is more common than you think. Here’s what you should know…

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“Burning” when you pee? Could be a UTI

15% of pregnant women contract a UTI — what is it and how do you treat it?

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When you are pregnant

6 ways to get your baby to move in the womb

Bubba kicking in your tummy is the best feeling ― learn how to encourage your baby to shift positions.

9 mind-blowing things that happen to your pregnant body
When you are pregnant

9 mind-blowing things that happen to your pregnant body

From larger and more of everything to amped-up lung power, your body transforms in amazing ways when you’re expecting!

EXPERT ADVICE: Help, I have an incompetent cervix!
When you are pregnant

EXPERT ADVICE: Help, I have an incompetent cervix!

Facts about a rare and often silent condition that causes pre-term birth and miscarriage in an otherwise healthy pregnancy.

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When you are pregnant

5 signs you might be going into premature labour

If you aren’t 37 weeks pregnant yet, here’s how to tell if your baby is arriving sooner than you expected.

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When you are pregnant

Steps you can take to prevent another premature birth

Lower your chances of having another preterm baby when you follow the expert’s guidelines on ways to reduce the risk.

Pregnancy pain: 5 common causes
When you are pregnant

Pregnancy pain: 5 common causes

Expect some discomfort even in the smoothest pregnancy. Get a grip on the five most common aches.

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When you are pregnant

How to boost your baby's growth at every trimester

Your chubby bubby starts off as a cluster of cells ― learn ways to spur his growth in your womb.

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I’m having a miscarriage – now what?

There’s nothing you can do to prevent the loss of a baby, but here’s what you must know about this life-changing event.

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“My baby was growing outside my womb”

Holly Jean Aroozoo-Clarke lost her baby and nearly her life, too ― she opens up about her ectopic pregnancy.

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“Eating for two”— that’s a lie

Keep weight gain in check to avoid complications, advise doctors.

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Pregnancy sex ― What’s it really like?

Pregnancy doesn’t have to spell the end of sexual intimacy. Keep things steamy at every trimester with our expert advice.

7 truths about sex
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7 truths about sex

Whether it’s the last or only thing on your mind — all your feelings about pregnancy sex are normal, experts say.

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When you are pregnant

7 things husbands should know about pregnancy sex

Enjoy great pregnancy sex ― arguably the best time to get busy between the sheets ― with these tips!

Everything you need to know about ultrasound scans
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Everything you need to know about ultrasound scans

Ultrasound exams are routine when you’re pregnant. Learn how these are done and what they can tell you.

Are you at risk of gestational diabetes?
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Are you at risk of gestational diabetes?

Learn if you have traits that’ll increase your chances of getting this pregnancy condition, plus, get tips to control it.

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10 ways to involve husbands in pregnancy

Congrats, your wife’s pregnant! Now, wise up to nifty ways you can be part of the journey…

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When you are pregnant

6 common sleep issues in the third trimester

Big bump robbing you of much-needed Zzzzs? Nod off in a jiffy with these expert tips!

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When you are pregnant

6 pregnancy power foods to eat

To keep you and your growing bump in good health, make sure to add these superfoods to your prenatal diet!

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  • 1) Don’t announce your pregnancy during the first trimester
  • 2) Steer clear of crabs or seafood during your pregnancy
  • 3) Don’t eat mutton
  • 4) Don’t cut or sew anything on the bed during your pregnancy
  • 5) Don’t sit at the sharp and pointed edge of a rectangular or square table
  • 6) Don’t attend weddings during your pregnancy
  • 7) Don’t attend funerals, if you do, wear a red scarf
  • 8) Don’t look at frightening or ugly images of animals, babies or monsters
  • 9) Avoid renovating, redecorating or moving to a new home during your pregnancy
  • 10) You can dictate your baby’s destiny if you opt for a C-section
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10 Chinese pregnancy myths: True or false? [Photo Gallery]

Whether they are “pantang” or not, some Chinese mums-to-be still abide by a host of pregnancy beliefs…

3 ways physiotherapy benefit pre- and postnatal women
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3 ways physiotherapy benefit pre- and postnatal women

Learn why physiotherapy is an important part of post-birth recovery for women.

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EXPERT ADVICE: How can I avoid pregnancy back pain?

A severe backache may affect your organ functions if left untreated! Learn what signs to look out for…

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EXPERT ADVICE: What is preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome?

Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome can result in the premature delivery of your baby, but there are ways to detect this condition early.

3 ways TCM can ease your morning sickness
When you are pregnant

3 ways TCM can ease your morning sickness

TCM therapies like acupuncture, herbs and tuina can ease symptoms of nausea when you’re expecting.

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When you are pregnant

6 ways to feel good when you’re expecting

Your body is changing all the time now that you’re pregnant… Embrace the new you with these feel-good tactics.

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When you are pregnant

Stretch marks: All you need to know

Will those unsightly red streaks on your skin ever go away? The experts to fill you in.

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When you are pregnant

6 pregnancy skin conditions to look out for

Skin problems can plague you when you’re expecting. Here are tips to treat common pregnancy skin issues.

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When you are pregnant

Pregnancy pros — glowing face, body and hair

Being preggers isn’t all stretch marks and swollen ankles. Get a load of these pregnancy-related plus points!

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When you are pregnant

10 hidden superpowers of pregnant women

Now that you’re growing a human being, get set to conquer the world with your newfound abilities!

 

 

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Blood incompatibility between you and baby: What you need to know

Learn why a rhesus incompatibility spells bad news for you and bubba plus how this condition is treated.

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When you are pregnant

5 brilliant ways to bond with your bump

From singing to soothing massages, here’s how to have the best pregnancy experience, plus, cement that connection with your cherub!

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