Congratulations on the birth of your newborn! In the beginning, the entire family is excited about the new member of the family. However, both you and your partner will soon realize that the newborn takes a lot of work. Regardless of how good your bond was before the arrival of the baby, this new parenting…
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It’s not unusual to feel down in those first few weeks after the arrival of a baby. You are recuperating physically from the strains of childbirth, dealing with baby blues, and adapting to life with your newborn. All this can make you feel exhausted, bad-tempered, and anxious. While caring for a baby can be all-consuming,…
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Does the expression ‘walking-zombie’ describe you during the first few weeks after the arrival of your newborn? Can you recall a wonderful night where you slept for eight hours until daybreak? New moms would probably not remember any such day in the recent past. Well, most new moms have a hard time getting enough sleep…
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It will be a while until your newborn knows how to talk so until she manages to do so, it’s your responsibility to deduce what message she’s trying to relay to you. Fortunately, a baby can give you some indications to help you figure out what she’s saying. Because she can’t talk, she uses a…
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In Singapore, it is common to host a party when your baby becomes a full month of age. This party is usually planned by the parents after childbirth where family and friends are invited to pass by, enjoy some refreshments and meet the newborn. It is an ideal occasion to introduce the latest family addition…
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You have just delivered a beautiful baby. Naturally, you expect to bask in new bliss and celebrate the birth of your little angel with your family and loved ones. However, rather than celebrating, you feel teary. Instead of joy and laughter, you feel anxiety, exhaustion and emotional. Unknown to many people, mood swings are frequent…
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Admit it. It is not easy to juggle between nursing your newborn and managing the rest of the family. It’s even more challenging if your little bundle of joy continually cries or wants to be held all the time. Nursing your baby alone often takes a massive toll on both your physical and psychological energy.…
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Babies grow faster than you can imagine and new mothers may find motherhood quite chaotic with all the nursing responsibilities that come with it. There’s the puzzle of how to calm the constant crying of a little child who cannot even talk. Is the baby hungry? Should you change the diaper? Getting to understand what…
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