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.
When you are pregnant

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…
EXPERT ADVICE: When should I try for a rainbow baby?
Getting Pregnant

EXPERT ADVICE: When should I try for a rainbow baby?

Lost a baby through miscarriage or still birth? An expert has tips if you’re anxious but ready to try again.
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.
When you are pregnant

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.
When you are pregnant

“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.
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.
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.

 

 
4 umbilical cord complications that could happen during pregnancy
When you are pregnant

4 umbilical cord complications that could happen during pregnancy

Too long or too short, knotted or tangled ― umbilical cord issues can have a serious impact on your pregnancy.

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…
When you are pregnant

Pregnancy vaginal discharge: What’s normal and what’s not?

Yellow, green or smells fishy? Your vaginal discharge when you’re expecting may signal a problem…
When you are pregnant

EXPERT ADVICE Does spotting mean I’ll lose my baby?

Besides a possible miscarriage, wise up to what other “culprits” may cause you to bleed “down there”.
Fertility Advice

EXPERT ADVICE Can a D&C or abortion affect my fertility?

No menstrual periods and suffered repeated miscarriages following uterine surgery? You might have Asherman’s Syndrome…
Getting Pregnant

6 things a woman who’s miscarried needs to hear

It isn’t easy helping someone cope with a pregnancy loss, but these supportive statements might ease her pain and suffering.
When you are pregnant

7 things you’ll need to know about an amniocentesis

Would you accept the risks getting an amniocentesis entails? Find out more about this prenatal test.
Getting Pregnant

“I miss my unborn child”

Cherie Goh was 7 weeks pregnant when she lost her baby. She describes her experience to SmartParents.
Getting Pregnant

3 signs your body’s ready for baby #2

It’s not enough to be emotionally ready when you decide to have another baby. You also need to be physically prepped…
When you are pregnant

Why pregnant women shouldn’t carry heavy objects

Besides causing a possible miscarriage, SmartParents explains why carrying heavy objects during pregnancy is a no-no.
Getting Pregnant

11 celeb mums who've had miscarriages [Photo Gallery]

From Hollywood to Singapore, these famous faces have bounced back from tragedy, even going on to have (more) kids.
When you are pregnant

“I thought my baby had slid out of me”

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

Never say this to a woman who’s miscarried

Steer clear of these well-meaning, but hurtful phrases when you are trying to console a pal after her miscarriage.

Pregnancy myths or facts? Chinese dos and don’ts
When you are pregnant

Pregnancy myths or facts? Chinese dos and don’ts

Most cultures have superstitions surrounding pregnancy. We see if there is any truth to Chinese beliefs.