Classified as a major surgical procedure, a cesarean section (C-section) in today’s modern times could take place not merely as an emergency option, but rather, as a pre-selected choice. Sometimes, women who are fully capable of giving birth naturally still choose to have a C-section. Find out why. Continue reading
While some couples have no problems getting pregnant, others may have to keep trying their luck. Reproducing, when you think about it, shouldn’t be a problem, for we are, after all, meant to do so. So why do hundreds of couples find it difficult to conceive naturally? Continue reading
If you’re thinking of getting pregnant, and you happen to feel that it’ll be fine to quit smoking and/or alcohol consumption as soon as you know you’ve conceived, we hope you realise that a baby’s brain and other important organs began to form and develop even before your earliest pregnancy symptoms show up! As so, irreversible damages would have been done, whereby your precious baby will have to pay for it. Continue reading
Young or old, it’s not easy to walk past a toy shop without at least glancing into it for a glimpse (or a long gaze!) at all colourful and inviting sight of all those toys. Still, visual appeal aside, toys play an integral part of a growing child’s life in terms of physical and cognitive development. Continue reading
Consistency is key when it comes to raising tiny humans. One indication that kids crave repetition is in picking up the same storybook to be read to before bedtime. Even if you and your child know all the words by heart, they are still learning from the pictures and interactions you have with them. To them, the familiarity is enjoyable. Continue reading
The growing years are the most important developmental phase of a child’s life, for more reasons than we realise. For one, the right kind (and amount!) of nutrition is crucial so that harmful deficiencies can be prevented. Also, just as important, it’s the best time to build healthy eating habits for a lifetime of benefits. Read on… Continue reading
As a parent, you would have realised by now that you can’t possibly watch over your baby all through the day and night. When your baby is asleep, for instance, especially at night, he may not be under your watchful eye due to the fact that you too would probably be asleep. While no sleeping arrangement can offer you a 100% guarantee of safety for a baby, there are many things you can do to create the safest possible sleeping environment. Continue reading
The cleanliness of home and body is crucial when a child is growing up. A clean home adds to the element of safety for every growing child, while a clean body is important to ward off contagious illnesses. Besides having the responsibility of keeping clean homes, parents also need to remember to teach their little tots some beneficial hygiene habits along the way. Toddlers’ main role models are their parents and they pick up a lot from observing them. Continue reading
We can’t say that it’s a new-age thing to be over-protective of kids when it comes to certain sports activities, especially sports that may result in injuries. Parents have always been concerned about this, whereby those who prioritise their kids’ wellbeing will take all sorts of precautionary steps to minimise the risks of their child getting injured. Continue reading
Pregnancy is an experience like no other for women in general. It’s definitely one to be documented and yes, shared as a journey. Today, technology has made it so easy for pregnant women to connect to their loved ones near and far alike, and then some! Continue reading
