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,...
Dressing your baby bump can be loads of fun but it can also be a little awkward, especially during the early stages of your pregnancy when you just look like you’ve put on a little weight. Here are some pointers...
Now that your baby is in your arms, you may expect your body to be back to normal. However, following childbirth, you may still experience some pain and discomfort. Here are some common post-natal issues and pointers for coping with...
As friends and family learn of your pregnancy, you’ll be bombarded with advice, especially on what food (and drinks) to take and avoid. Here’s help to sift the fact from fallacies. 1. Is coffee bad for my baby? Fact: A...
Where’s that famed pregnancy glow, you may be wondering as your usually flawless complexion starts looking dry and flaky. Hormonal changes rob skin of oil, moisture and elasticity. With the extra pounds you’re carrying, the bottoms of your feet may...
Buying clothes for your baby is exciting. You’ll find it hard to resist those cute little booties and onesies. Before you splurge yourself silly, have a look at the basics you’ll need for your infant in the first six weeks....
It’s time to go back to school! Though not compulsory, antenatal classes are useful, especially for first-time mothers as they help prepare you for labour, birth and the first few frantic days of parenthood. You can even bring hubby along...
Like the rest of your body, your breasts, too, are changing. As they grow bigger, you’ll want to go shopping and get yourself some new maternity bras. When is it time for a new bra? When you see indentations where...
Is pregnancy becoming a pain in the back? You’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy. It commonly starts between the second and third trimesters and continues throughout pregnancy. What Causes It Increased lower...
