Are you pregnant and worried? You are not alone. Almost every pregnant woman undergoes this phase of uncertainty and fear. That said, you should keep your fear at a manageable level otherwise what you fear will happen. Although you should prepare for delivery and taking care of the newborn well, it is self-defeating to worry…
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Chinese confinement foods are popular in Singapore; however, we seldom take time to understand their nutritional content. Consequently, we end up eating too much of our “favourite foods” and sometimes miss to take in essential nutrients. If you are a new mom or soon-to-be mom, don’t leave everything to the confinement nanny. Read on and…
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Are you wondering what the best diet is after delivery? Your concerns are genuine. You should eat well after giving birth because you have literally given a lot of nutrients to your newborn. Furthermore, you should continue doing so for the next months you will be breastfeeding. Additionally, you still need to keep your body…
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When it comes to delivering, you need to be careful. An innocent mistake can lead to far-reaching problems. You have to prepare well and early enough. However, being anxious is not part of the preparation. If you are perpetually fearful, you will realise that you can not plan well. Fear can also make you fall…
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Delivery through the cesarean section requires major surgery and just as it is with any other major surgery, your body will need extra care for you to heal completely. Don’t worry about getting a cesarean section because you’re not alone, cesarean sections now account for up to four out of every ten new births in…
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Singapore is a multi-cultural country that lives in harmony. Within this nation, Asian communities comprise the indigenous Malay people, Chinese, Indian as well as settlers from other parts of Asia such as Korea and Japan. There are also other settlers from Europe, U.S.A and other parts of the world. With such a kaleidoscope of people,…
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It is without a doubt that childbirth is one of the most exciting moments in your life as a mother, however, it will also be one of the most stressful periods for you. After childbirth, you’ll finally get the chance to meet the baby who’s been growing in your womb for the last forty weeks.…
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While there are your usual stay-home moms, there are also super-moms around. If you fancy yourself to be in the latter category do not be misled into thinking you can manage the entire postpartum period on your own. With forty weeks of pregnancy and the drain of child delivery just behind you, it’s inevitable to…
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