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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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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