Pregnancy 

Fever is defined as a body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or more. It is daunting for many parents who have to deal with a cranky...

Diarrhoea is common amongst young infants. Most commonly, it is due to viral infection of the gut. Good news is that most diarrhoea will...

Colic may be the cause if your baby suddenly cries excessively and for a long time. How to tell baby's colic? Your baby with colic may...

Now you may be wondering what you can apply on your face that is safe for baby. With so many lotions and potions on the market, finding...

Epidural analgesia is said to have many side effects, how true are they? (Source: Pregnancy Singapore) Epidural analgesia (EA) is...

A well thought-out birth plan sets your expectation for your delivery but get mentally prepared for the unexpected. “A birth plan is a...

Now is the time to gather all the essentials that you'll need for the delivery stay. So that you can stay calm when the day arrives. Many...

You’re keen to have LASIK surgery, but you’re now expecting. Is it safe to do the operation during pregnancy? The short answer is that...

If you have crooked teeth, you may be wondering if it’s safe to have braces while you’re pregnant. Read on. Pregnancy will affect the...

Morning sickness and tiredness can cause dental caries, so make sure that you visit your dentist. I cannot over-emphasize the importance...

Once a routine part of childbirth, an episiotomy is now recommended only in selected deliveries. When you ​​are at full dilatation (10...

During labour, your doctor may decide for C-section right away. This can be a sudden decision if you or baby's health takes a turn for...

Is Natural Gender selection feasible? There is now a great deal of interest generated over this topic. Proponents of gender selection...

Women who had a previous C-section may be still be suitable for VBAC. Consult your doctor. What is VBAC? VBAC is an acronym for Vaginal...

Imagine you are in labour and you’ve been pushing for hours. The doctor brings up the idea of using forceps or a vacuum to deliver your...

Did you imagine horror music and picture metal instruments attached to your baby’s head? If so, take a deep breath. It’s not that scary....

Every woman experiences and tolerates pain differently. Sometimes, focussed breathing is all that's needed to get through labour, while...

Are you brave to cut the umbilical cord? You will be asked to do the honour at the delivery. Cutting the cord by daddy is a modern trend....

Sometimes, the amniotic sac can burst suddenly when you least expect. Read on so that you can be prepared when it happens. It may sound...

For first-time mom, recognising contraction pains is challenging. On one hand, you desire to go hospital in time but certainly don't want...