Editorial

Pregnancy and delivery change a lot about your body, as well as your sex life. Postdelivery hormonal changes may make vaginal tissue thinner and more sensitive. Your vagina, uterus, and cervix have to “return” to normal

SINGAPORE: More Singaporean children will get their first passport free, after a scheme to waive passport application fees was expanded, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

Barre 2 Barre co-founder, @jessicaxfelicia is based in Singapore and is co-owner of our studio there. She is in her third trimester and continues to keep active and healthy…

This is an important decision for you and your family. Choose carefully as this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to store your baby’s umbilical cord stem cells at birth. Consider these…

Many families in Singapore engage the help of a  FDW (foreign domestic worker) to help with household chores, caring for young ones or elderly and pets. If you managed to find a good FDW, it can really be a great…

Is it safe to take evening primrose oil or sleeping pills during pregnancy? This is a common question that my patients normally ask me. This article describes medications that are safe and harmful for pregnancy. Consult your doctor…

It was indeed, an afternoon of fun when you put 20 mums in a room because the conversations they will have, are simply interesting. Of course, the highlight of our afternoon was the official launch of the highly…

Many positions that you and your baby can explore while breastfeeding — you may even end up inventing your own unique positions. Encourage your newborn to take a significant amount of your breast into his/her mouth…

Getting your child to sleep like a baby is not rocket science. It can be as simple as looking at how you treat your own sleep as adults. As a baby and child sleep consultant and a mother of 4, I’ve discovered respectful parenting as…

You’re so close, Mom! Get prepared, this is what to expect once admitted to the delivery ward. Once you land at the labour ward, the doctor/midwife will assess if you are in labour. If indeed your baby is on the way, you’ll be…

Now you may be wondering what you can apply on your face that is safe for baby. With so many lotions and potions on the market, finding the right product may be a challenge. #1 Use moisturizer and have lots of rest Adequate sleep…

All polyclinics vaccinations under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule (NCIS) will be subsidised for Singaporeans by the end of 2020, and the subsidies will be extended to general practitioner clinics under…

Every woman experiences and tolerates pain differently. Sometimes, focussed breathing is all that’s needed to get through labour, while others may need pain relief. They don’t call it labour for nothing. Having a baby is hard…

The time has arrived. Your cute little angel has suddenly transformed into a little uncooperative and unpredictable devil after age 2. Welcome to the terrible twos. “No” is his/her new favourite word! This is a challenging…

Do you know the early symptoms of pregnancy? From nausea to fatigue, know what to expect. There are many common symptoms in pregnancy. You may or may not experience every one of them. These are associated with…

Now is the time to gather all the essentials that you’ll need for the delivery stay. So that you can stay calm when the day arrives. Many first-time parents ask: “What do I need to pack for my delivery?” Let me suggest a…

What are the types of red birthmarks?
This red discolouration on the skin is due to abnormal overgrowth of blood vessels. There are 3 common types. #1 Naevus flammeus AKA stork’s bite (on the back of neck), or angel’s kiss…

Such an enjoyable time with this beautiful inspiring mum, Cheryl Wee ❤ She has graciously put together a specially curated #mothersclubsg Baby Box and we are now giving it away on our instagram and facebook!