Category: Pregnancy

  • Why Do You Need Maternity Insurance When You Already Have MediShield Life?

    In Singapore, all citizens and Permanent Residents have a basic insurance plan under MediShield Life (formerly known as MediShield). This is our nation’s answer to basic hospitalisation coverage and select outpatient treatments for the majority. Of which, MediShield Life premiums will be paid from an individual’s Medisave account. For pregnant mothers, there is even a…

  • Why Natural Childbirth is Gaining Popularity?

    Most mothers stick to the conventional approach of giving birth in hospitals in Singapore. But there is growing popularity among mothers to conceive naturally as a way to regain childbirth control. The desire to give birth in a natural way, in the absence of medication and interventions, also stems from better understanding about our body’s…

  • Bleeding During a Pregnancy. When is it not Okay?

    Bleeding or spotting is not entirely uncommon during pregnancy. In fact, nearly one in three pregnancies will experience this. For most women, this is harmless and will not jeopardise the pregnancy. However, it can be indicative of complications in a pregnancy. This is why bleeding during pregnancies must be addressed by an obstetrician/gynaecologist. Bleeding in…

  • Checklist for Your Last Month of Pregnancy

    You can be a bundle of nerves or bursting with excitement. Or a bit of both. The last month of pregnancy is an important period as your baby’s expected due date is finally approaching after months of eager anticipation. As you await the delivery of your family’s new addition, the following is a checklist to…

  • Tips to Keep Postnatal Depression at Bay

    Postnatal depression is more prevalent among new mums than we think. In Singapore, about one in 10 new mothers suffer from postnatal depression after giving birth. If undiagnosed or untreated, postnatal depression manifests in the form of panic attacks, hallucinations, mother-infant detachments, and even suicidal thoughts in new mums. This is why it pays to…

  • 8 Things You Do Not Know About Breastfeeding

    Every eager mom wants her baby to feed on colostrum from her breast milk. A natural source of antibodies to build a baby’s immune system, colostrum is the first feed of breastfeeding that is believed to greatly benefit a newborn. While some moms ease into breastfeeding, others struggle and stress over not being able to…

  • 5 Essential Considerations When Choosing a Suitable Infant Care

    Many mums find themselves at the crossroad caught between spending more time with their babies and chipping in to the family financially. This dilemma is more greatly felt among first-time mums who find the decision to leave their baby with someone else so nerve-wrecking, and understandably so. Infant care in Singapore Enrolling your child in…

  • Fun Activities that Pregnant Mums Should Pursue

    Even though there seems to be an endless list of don’ts that mothers and mother-in-laws like to impose, pregnant mums can still afford to have fun. The following are some activities that pregnant mums can do to inject some fun. With engaging and uplifting activities to occupy your time, you’ll find your pregnancy pass in…

  • How Men and Women Feel During Pregnancy?

    Men and women are different on so many levels. Even as they beckon a new life together, their psychological differences do not suddenly reconcile. As they learn to cope with new uncertainties, men and women sometimes feel like they are on separate journeys. Here, we reveal what men and women feel during pregnancy, in the…

  • The Truth about Labour Pains and Ways to Manage It

    Many women approach their impending labour with mixed feelings. As their due dates draw closer, excitement in anticipation of a newborn’s arrival is eclipsed by the nagging fear of labour pains. If you are a first-time mother, can you identify with this feeling? To set your mind at ease and to prepare you for that…