The cycle of life is long and takes us through many stages; infancy, childhood, teenagehood, adulthood, old age and eventually death. The amount of care you require differs from stage to stage because of your autonomy to think and make decisions for yourself. Without a doubt, the first and last stages of life are the ones…
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When you finally become a proud mother of your son or daughter, life changes. The duties and responsibilities that come with motherhood can be quite overwhelming. You will be adding duties to your already full plate and none of them is optional. If you have a toddler and now an infant, it may be even…
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Massage is a therapy that has the ability to calm your tense nerves, promote blood circulation and leave you feeling relaxed. The effect in babies is even more significant than in adults. A wailing baby can calm down the moment you pick her up. She will feel secure, at ease and warm. Preterm babies are…
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You have finally met your newborn. You felt the kicks and movements during your second and third trimesters; kicks that sometimes felt like she was in a Taekwondo competition! You, at times, could not sleep due to fatigue, numerous visits to the loo, hot pain on your legs… The list is endless. The countdown to…
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Reproduction is the cornerstone of humanity’s existence; it is through breeding that all species can give rise to offspring that will continue the species. For Singaporeans, reproduction requires the parents to craft a careful and well thought-out plan, and only on rare occasions do children come as an accident. From pregnancy to childbirth, the mother undergoes…
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Your body has just experienced one of the most extraordinary things it will ever go through; giving birth to another human being. Regardless of how your delivery went, taking the time to let your body recover from the childbirth is a must. The period after giving birth, also known as the postnatal, comes with its…
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The expectation of a baby will fill you with joy. Unlike in the past when one could say a baby was a surprise, today’s advancements in technology have helped parents learn more about their child, even before birth. Parents can even know the gender of the baby while still in the womb. These medical advancements…
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For most new mothers, stepping into parenthood means saying goodbye to restful, uninterrupted sleep. As much as you would like to sleep more and sleep well, it is just not possible when you have a newborn waking up once every few hours in the night. While you might be thinking to just let getting minimum…
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