Most mothers are also career women and don’t have the luxury to stay at home and take care of their young ones. As much as they want to fulfil their work obligations they also want to make sure that their families are well looked after and there is always a fresh and piping hot meal…
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The first few weeks after giving birth can be very confusing for new mothers. There are different and sometimes confusing bits of advice from friends, relatives and doctors. While they are all just trying to lend a helping hand to make your confinement period effective and safe, are you sure that all confinement practices are…
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The most anxious period for any woman is during pregnancy. Although giving birth is a natural phenomenon, all women wonder how the process will be like and how they will take care of the young one. If it is your first time being pregnant, you will need to receive good advice on taking care of…
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Is the due date approaching much quicker than you want it to be? Then, know you are not yet ready to receive the new life. As days turn to weeks, you need to prepare everything the baby will need in time. Most people start preparing immediately after they know of the pregnancy. However, there are…
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In Singapore, postpartum period is considered to be a crucial season of a woman’s life that has lifetime implications for her health and well-being. Postpartum care practices also known as confinement practices are often passed down through many generations. Postpartum care primarily consists of external, internal and psychological or mental care. External care concerns the…
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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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