Hubbies can often feel left out in a pregnancy. Yet your wife is feeling especially vulnerable and needs your support more than ever. Here are some practical ways you can get involved: Pregnancy Test: - Be the one to purchase...
As your baby develops tooth buds, you, too, need to take good care of your teeth and gums. The pregnancy hormone, progesterone, may cause your gums to be extra tender, especially when you brush and floss. Some tenderness is normal...
Are you often hit by waves of nausea? You’ve been struck by morning sickness. Some women compare it to seasickness; others say it’s like the worst hangover they’ve ever had. Morning sickness affects three in four pregnant women. It usually...
It’s normal to feel anxious and worried when you’re pregnant. After all, pregnancy brings about so many changes. But continual, all-consuming stress may affect your baby’s emotional development. It can also increase your odds of preterm labour or of delivering...
With the additional financial commitment that having a baby brings, you’ll need to budget for expenses such as pre-natal checkups, hospital charges as well as buying maternity and baby necessities. Here’s an estimate to guide you along: Before the Birth...
The bump is definitely out there, and you no longer look like you just had a huge lunch. It’s time to do some serious shopping in the maternity wear department. Here are some tips to look stylish while donning maternity...
Now that you’ve given birth, you’ll be eager to regain your pre-baby figure. Don’t be in a hurry. Give your body time to recover before you start building it up Do: Before you start: - Check with your doctor at...
While eating for two* is not recommended, a good diet is essential during pregnancy. It can be confusing to know just what to eat with all the dietary advice (solicited and unsolicited) that come your way. Here’s a list of...
If your favourite sambal kangkong is causing pain in your chest and making you to burp, don’t be alarmed. At least half of pregnant women experience heartburn. What Causes It? Heartburn occurs when your stomach acids rise into your oesophagus,...
