Should I Do Health Screening or Buy Insurance: What to Do First?
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Going for health screenings may help detect abnormalities or possible medical conditions, depending on the types of tests and health screening packages you sign up for. How can buying insurance help with costs? The plans and coverage protect against possible uncertainties, which are usually the hefty medical bills that incur, especially in Singapore. Many clients […]
7 Quick and Almost-free Exercises for Busy Mums
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Are you too busy to exercise? We know that ‘health is wealth’, but it’s always easy to blame the lack of time, money or motivation to keep fit. On the contrary, parents have multiple commitments in addition to raising children. This is why we, busy mums, should keep ourselves in the pink of health, by […]
The 4th Trimester Period: New Mums
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Pregnancy covers three trimesters, so what is the 4th trimester mums should know about? Coined by Dr. Harvey Karp, the 4th trimester is the first 3 months of your baby’s life after birth. Some experts feel that this is an important period to allow mummy and child to bond during this period of adjustment and […]
Mummy Care: Book Prenatal Massage and Postnatal Massage for Self-love!
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When is the best time to get a prenatal massage while pregnant? Many therapists would recommend starting from the second trimester onwards, when the pregnancy is more stable and hence safer to. Prenatal and postnatal massages can help mums to relieve discomfort and sneak in some “me time” too! When it comes to massages for […]
A Letter to My Elder Son, From Soon-to-Pop Mummy
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It’s the last leg of my pregnancy journey and I’m penning this for my elder boy, Gideon, who will soon relinquish his only child status. Dearest Gideon, How are you feeling my dear boy? Are you excited to meet your little brother? He will be here any time now; daddy and mummy are nervous yet […]
9 Interesting Ways Of Preparing for My Second Baby’s Arrival
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As I pen this, my husband and I are about to welcome our second child in the next few weeks. Entering the 3rd trimester means we’re also prepared for our second baby’s arrival! I’ve always been a fuss-free person. After we had our child, Gideon, we kept his baby items because we knew that having […]
Let’s Practice Self-care During Pregnancy too, Mamas!
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Dear new mum-to-be, How are you feeling today? I know, most of the time we don’t pause and “check in” with ourselves. It’s easy to be bogged down by the hustle and bustle of getting things done every day. Caring for kids, making sure meals are served up on the dining table, ensuring that laundry […]
12 Relaxing Ways for Pregnant Mums to De-stress
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Pregnancy is the start of something beautiful. For some mums, it can be a stressful journey. Be it your health concerns, your baby’s development or external reasons, remember that a happy mum and a happy bump make a big difference. What are some safe and relaxing ways pregnant mums can de-stress and feel better? 12 […]
A Letter to My Mother and Sons, from the Imperfect Me
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“Mother” is the first person we know when we are born, yet also the last to forget in our lifetime. Everyone has a unique story about their mother and the homes they grew up in. Mine isn’t a beautiful piece of art to admire, but now, I understand what “things happen for a reason” means. […]
Thank you, mums. I’m inspired by you.
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I was inspired by an introspective Chinese piece that got me thinking and appreciating much more about my life. I would like to share this piece in English and dedicate it to you – yes, YOU! Here’s to the mums who went through tons of changes in life, pushed through limits and self-doubts. Thank you […]
