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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
    • Activities & Play
      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"

  • Parents
    • Lifestyle
      5 reasons why you should get regular health screenings

      5 reasons why you should get regular health scree…

      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…

  • Events
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      Pregnancy 101: Prepping For Parenthood

      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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Health & Safety

Preventing allergies in baby: 6 myths busted!

Follow these expert tips to give your baby the best chance of being a happy, allergy-free kid.

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When you are pregnant

9 common mistakes expectant mums make

Decisions made during pregnancy are the first parenting steps you’ll take. Be sure to separate the do’s from the don’ts!

5 strange things that may happen to your vagina during pregnancy
When you are pregnant

5 strange things that may happen to your vagina during pregnancy

From bulging veins to colour changes, learn ways in which your lady bits might change when you’re having a baby.

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When you are pregnant

10 surprising things about your second pregnancy

Don’t assume your second pregnancy is going to be a been-there-done-that experience. It might be completely different!

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Giving Birth

Baby too big? It could cause CPD

Is your pelvis too narrow to accommodate your baby’s size during delivery?

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Relationships

MUM SAYS I suffer from mummy guilt

Don’t beat yourself up about it ― mummy guilt is real… and normal! Stay-at-home mum Pauline Choo opens up.

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Getting Pregnant

How long does it take to get pregnant?

Start early if you’re planning for a baby. It may take longer to conceive than you think, says our expert…

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Giving Birth

7 tips for a safe and natural delivery

Aiming for a drug-free vaginal birth? Here are tips that may help you deliver naturally…

Don’t worry, gals, your leaky bladder can be fixed!
Lifestyle

Don’t worry, gals, your leaky bladder can be fixed!

A weak bladder shouldn’t stop you from doing your regular activities because urinary incontinence can be treated.

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When you are pregnant

A guide to how your unborn baby develops

From a ball of cells to a fully-functioning human being, your baby makes really amazing transformations in your womb!

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Getting Pregnant

“I want another baby but it’s not happening…”

Charlotte Chin, 43, talks about her struggle to conceive a much-longed-for baby…

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Getting Pregnant

10 #CoupleGoals to achieve before baby arrives

Your lives will be forever changed once baby joins the household, so make the most of this before-baby time!

Postpartum bleeding: Do you need to worry?
Giving Birth

Postpartum bleeding: Do you need to worry?

Still getting the “red tide” after giving birth? Find out what is normal and what isn’t!

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When you are pregnant

6 reasons for shortness of breath during pregnancy

Huffing and puffing your way through pregnancy? Our expert tells you why and when you should worry…

Foods that can help you conceive a girl or boy! [Infographic]
Conceiving

Foods that can help you conceive a girl or boy! [Infographic]

Picking what you eat wisely can help you raise the odds of conceiving a baby of your preferred gender!

8 ways pregnancy will change your relationship with your man
When you are pregnant

8 ways pregnancy will change your relationship with your man

Not only will impending motherhood impact you, it’ll also change how you and your husband connect with one another. 

Influencer mum Zoe Raymond Tan: There’s just too much to learn as a mother
Lifestyle

Influencer mum Zoe Raymond Tan: There’s just too much to learn as a mother

Read how the social-media savvy mum of a toddler daughter manages privacy and pressure.

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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.

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Getting Pregnant

“I miss my unborn child”

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

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Getting Pregnant

10 sure signs you’re done having babies

When you can finally say goodbye to sleep-free nights because you won’t be having any more kids.

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Giving Birth

6 fascinating birthing trends for the daring mum

Preggers and feeling adventurous? Here are some alternative ways to deliver your baby.

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Relationships

MUM SAYS If I could turn back time, I wouldn’t have had kids

A brutally honest Singaporean mum shares her heartfelt thoughts on being a reluctant parent of two young children.

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Shopping Guide

BUYER’S GUIDE Top mosquito repellents for Zika/Dengue

Do your Mozzie Wipe Out while you protect yourself and your family from bites…

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Fertility Advice

Why cranberries are a fertility superfood

Don’t be fooled by their size, these berries are power-packed with amazing health benefits.

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When you are pregnant

Pregzilla or The Princess - What’s your pregnancy personality?

Beware! Even the sweetest, calmest and most easygoing person can suffer a personality change when she’s expecting.

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Lactation Expert
Breastfeeding

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Lactation Expert

A lactation specialist offers tips to ease your breastfeeding experience and details helpful strategies to tackle common nursing problems.

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When you are pregnant

EXPERT ADVICE Pregnancy heartburn

No thanks to pregnancy hormones and their growing baby, many expectant mums experience a pesky burning feeling in their chest.

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  • 1. Chilled or warm foods
  • 2. Crackers and biscuits
  • 3. Sour foods
  • 4. Yoghurt
  • 5. Ginger
  • 6. Soups
  • 7. Sports drinks
  • 8. Mint
When you are pregnant

8 foods that’ll ease your morning sickness [Photo Gallery]

Feeling off-colour? Stock up on these foods that should reduce your queasiness and bloating!

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Sonographer
When you are pregnant

CONVERSATIONS WITH… A Sonographer

Healthcare professional Carleen Ong shares fascinating details about her job, which centres on performing specialised diagnostic examinations on patients.

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When you are pregnant

Girl or boy: What old wives’ tales say!

Confirming your baby’s sex is one of the most exciting times during pregnancy. Have fun with these gender-predicting methods!

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  • Dreamgenii 2-in-1 Pregnancy Support & Feeding Pillow
  • Birth-ease Birth Ball
  • Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Motion Sickness & Morning Sickness Relief Band For Adults
  • Bra Extenders
  • Fertility Mind Bando Maternity Belly Band
  • Traditional Medicinals Organic Pregnancy Herbal Tea
  • Fertile Mind Belly Belt Combo Kit
  • CONTEC Baby Sound B Pocket Fetal Doppler
  • My Brest Friend Pregnancy Wedge
Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

BUYER’S GUIDE 9 products that make pregnancy easier

From easing nausea to backache, these pregnancy items will help you sail through those tough nine months!

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  • Bio Oil
  • Palmer’s Stretch Mark Lotion
  • Biotherm Biovergetures Stretch Marks Prevention & Reduction Cream-Gel
  • Clarins Stretch Mark Control cream
  • Mustela Maternite Stretch Marks Prevention Cream Fragrance Free
  • Glyderm Stretch Mark Cream
Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

BUYER’S GUIDE 6 most-effective stretchmark products

We’ve rounded up the most worthy stretchmark oils, creams and lotions that you can slather onto your newfound curves.

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  • #2 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING (2012)
  • #3 THE BACK-UP PLAN (2010)
  • #4 JUNO (2007)
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  • #6 BABY MAMA (2008)
  • #7 LIFE AS WE KNOW IT (2010)
When you are pregnant

7 pregnancy movies to enjoy when you're expecting [Photo Gallery]

Bring out the tissues ― your overactive hormones will go into overdrive when you watch these sweet must-see “gestation” films!

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  • #1 Using cake!
  • #2 Let your guests find out first
  • #3 Make it a game
  • #4 Use silly string
  • #5 Say it with paint!
  • #6 Balloons and a dartboard
  • #7 Balloon release
  • #8 Pick a piñata
When you are pregnant

8 creative gender reveal ideas to choose from [Photo Gallery]

Try these fun and memorable ways to learn if your bun in the oven is a girl or boy!

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  • #1 Donna O’Shea Fitness
  • #2 Breathe Pilates
  • #3 Pilates Fitness
  •  #4 Swing Pregnancy
  • #5 Aqua Pregnancy
  • #6 Aqua Spin
  • #7 Happy Fish Swim School Pre-natal Swimming Class
  • #8 Yoga Inc Prenatal Yoga
When you are pregnant

MUM’S BLACK BOOK 8 pregnancy fitness classes worth checking out [Photo Gallery]

Staying fit eases your pregnancy journey and labour. We suggest fitness classes specially tailored for mums-to-be!

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Giving Birth

9 things never to say to a mum who's had a C-section

Bite your tongue and don’t ever say these insensitive things to a woman who’s just had a Caesarean...

  • Pregnancy: Boost your baby's brain during pregnancy and beyond
When you are pregnant

Boost your baby's brain during pregnancy and beyond

While genetics determine our baby's brain capabilities, what we do after birth plays an equally, if not more important role.

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When you are pregnant

4 fab ways to keep fit when you’re pregnant

Staying in shape for an easier birth is a cinch with these effortless exercise routines.

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When you are pregnant

Make sure your pregnancy diet includes this!

What you eat during pregnancy will affect your baby’s growth and development, so make sure you eat nosh smartly!

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Pregnancy Tips: Health, Your Body and Preparing for Baby

BUYER’S GUIDE Top products that'll make pregnancy easier

From easing nausea to backache, these pregnancy items will help you sail through those tough nine months!

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Giving Birth

4 easy exercises that’ll help with labour

You eat and sleep well… Now, keep your bump in tip-top shape for delivery with these effortless exercises!

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When you are pregnant

Pregnancy and delivery: 24 do’s and don’ts for dads-to-be

Fathers-to-be, you play an important role during pregnancy and delivery even after, ahem, you’ve made your biological contribution!

6 ways to show off your baby bump
When you are pregnant

6 ways to show off your baby bump

Wise up to ways you can look (and feel) fabulous throughout this time.

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Lifestyle

Celeb mum Jamie Yeo: For now, I just don't want my daughter to fail

We speak to the newly minted mum of two about her latest addition!

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When you are pregnant

15 phrases to never say to your pregnant wife

Do your spouse ― and yourself ― a favour by refraining from uttering these insensitive statements during her pregnancy!

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When you are pregnant

10 things to never say to mums-to-be

Sure, compliment a pregnant woman on her glow, by all means, but don’t tick her off with these insensitive zingers!

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Giving Birth

Facts about the benefits of common confinement foods

After childbirth, a new mum follows a special diet ― learn how these foods boost her recovery and breastmilk supply.

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Giving Birth

Pain-relief for labour: What are your options?

Choosing the right pain relief should ensure a smooth delivery for you. We look at the methods available in Singapore

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