While breastfeeding is a completely natural process, this doesn’t mean that it’s second nature to all women. It can take time, patience, practice, and persistence before you get into the breastfeeding groove. If you are wondering which position is best, there is no single correct position. These are some of the most popular, tried and […]
Proper prenatal care ensures that you’re getting all the help you can get to take care of your health and that of your growing baby. Make Regular Prenatal Visits To Your Doctor You should make your first prenatal visit to a doctor after a positive home pregnancy test. Follow our tips for choosing an obstetrician […]
Trying to conceive? It usually takes healthy couples about 6 to 12 months to get pregnant. These 5 expert tips can boost your chances of getting pregnant. Chart Your Ovulation Period Increase your chances of conceiving by timing sex nearer your ovulation window. If you have a regular 28-day menstrual cycle, your most fertile period […]
For lucky couples, becoming pregnant can be a straightforward affair — but some couples may face difficulties conceiving naturally. Here are some common challenges that may arise — and how a little medical assistance can help you overcome them. The Need For Assisted Conception Sometimes having sex to get pregnant could itself be an impossible […]
Think you might be pregnant and not sure what’s in store? Here’s a guide to everything you need to know about pregnancy in the first few weeks. Week 1 At this stage of your journey you are not even pregnant! The full term of your whole pregnancy from conception to delivery is actually around 38 […]
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a while without success, it’s time to get strategic. One way is to track your menstrual cycle so you can make sure to get intimate with your partner within your most fertile time — about 5 days before and on the day of your ovulation. Understand Ovulation […]
Are you a mum of 2 boys hoping to add a little girl power to the household? Some parents have preferences over the gender of their child and are set on achieving their goal. Gender selection by assisted reproductive techniques is not allowed in Singapore but there are some natural methods that may help increase […]
When you are trying to conceive, you want to maximise your chances of getting pregnant. That means determining the so-called “fertile window”, i.e. the period when you are most fertile, so that the sperm can encounter the egg and fertilisation can occur. How To Use A Conception Calculator To use a conception calculator, start by […]
Knowing what happens in the different stages of labour may help to reduce the uncertainty and anxiety associated with the process. There are also practical tips to help you cope with labour and hopefully shorten the duration. Stage 1 You’ll start to notice the signs — your lower back might hurt a little, you may […]
Preterm birth may be more common than you thought: about 1 in every 10 babies are born preterm — before the pregnancy reaches 37 weeks. Premature babies suffer a significantly higher risk of infections, respiratory and gut complications, and often require close monitoring in an intensive care unit for an extended period of time. As […]
