Hey there, fellow new mums! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re knee-deep in dirty diapers, sleepless nights, and a whole lot of love for your little bundle of joy. But amidst all the joy and wonder of new motherhood, you might also find yourself feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and just a tad bit frazzled – and guess what? That’s totally okay! Let’s get real for a moment. Becoming a mum is one of the most incredible, life-changing experiences you’ll ever go through. But it’s also one of the toughest. From the moment that tiny human enters your life, everything changes – your sleep, your ..read more

Reference: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/ In the realm of essential vitamins, Vitamin K often doesn’t get as much attention as its more famous counterparts like Vitamins C or D. However, its role in our bodies is crucial, especially for effective blood clotting. This blog post dives into what Vitamin K is, its types, sources, and its importance in both adults and newborns. What is Vitamin K? Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin, plays a pivotal role in blood clotting. Its name derives from the German word “Koagulation.” Our bodies cannot synthesize Vita ..read more

Here in Singapore, a few of our clients will do ‘confinement’ following birth – but what is it? Confinement traditions, also known as postpartum confinement or “sitting the month,” refer to a set of cultural practices that are followed after giving birth. These traditions are followed in various cultures around the world, including Chinese, Korean, and Malaysian cultures. The main purpose of confinement traditions is to provide support and care to new mothers during the postpartum period. This time can be physically and emotionally challenging, as the body is recovering from childbirth and the ..read more

Prenatal classes are an important resource for pregnant women to educate themselves about the pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum stages. They offer a wealth of information that can help expectant mothers navigate the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, prepare for labour and delivery, and understand the care and needs of their newborn. Your Doctor is often under pressure to not overrun on clinic appointments and so often wont have the time to explain in detail things about labour, birth, and how to care for your baby. Here are five reasons why pregnant women should consider taking ..read more

On October 5, we are going be running our first Pregnancy Information Night with Physio Down Under, Train with Be. and Dr. Naras. Come on down if you’re pregnant. We’ve got so much information to share with you about your diet, Gestation Diabetes (GD), exercising – what’s safe and what’s not, common ailments you might find when you’re pregnant and also how to choose your birth team. Speakers & Topics Beloved Bumps (Midwives) Your birth team, birth support and considerations for the kind of birth you want. Dr Naras Lapsys (Dietician) Brain development in pregnancy, pregnancy supplements, G ..read more

If you have just found out you are pregnant, and you are living in Singapore, you may be wondering what on earth to do next. A lot of our clients during our early pregnancy consultations have chosen a Doctor already, because their friend, or a Facebook group, has recommended them – but did you know that your Doctor is a very important choice to make? In Singapore, all care is obstetric-led, meaning there is no midwife-led care – your Doctor will be the one who sees you during your pregnancy, will be there during the birth, and will be the one you visit after baby is born. There are some Doctor ..read more

Next up with a question that we asked our real mums – what would they say to a fellow mum-to-be in order to prep them? This one had some great answers: ‘You might have a very safe and healthy delivery on paper and still have a really really tough time’ ‘Discussion how you make decisions with your partner and doing a tour of a facilities so they are familiar to you ahead of time’ ‘Talk to health professionals and midwifes in particular’ ‘Get a doula, not affiliated with the hospital, to advocate for you… you may think you’ll be able to do this, but it’s hard to do in the chaos of the moment!’ W ..read more

Our new locations are underway! We are so excited to be able to offer our classes to those living in the East and West, but you may have noticed that they are slightly different so we thought we would explain why Length of class Our prenatal classes in Tampines and Bukit Batok are held over 2 weeks instead of 4 – the content is the same, however we condense it into 2 sessions. We will still cover all the same topics which include: Week 1: Labour, Birth, Pain relief options, Medical Interventions (Caesarean section, ventouse, forceps, induction of labour) Week 2: Newborn Care (Nappy changing ..read more

As a prenatal and postnatal services provider, we link up with many different prenatal and postnatal practitioners in Singapore, and every one of them has a different purpose. I was thinking today about how to have a well rounded team to support you during your pregnancy, and how each one has a part to play to help you have a positive pregnancy and birth – and I thought I would share it here! A great Ob/Gyn – In Singapore, there is no midwifery led care, which means all your pregnancy care is under your Doctor (sad times for us midwives!). What a lot of people dont realise is that your gynaec ..read more

As a pregnant or breastfeeding mom, it’s easy to feel like you have to sacrifice style for comfort. But there are plenty of maternity and nursing bras out there that can offer both! If you’re looking for a bra that fits perfectly, is comfortable enough to wear all day long and still looks great. Here are five places you can find comfortable and gorgeous maternity and nursing bras that will make you feel like a million bucks. Perk by Kate PerkbyKate is one of the best places to find super stylish and comfortable maternity and nursing bras. Their designs are absolutely gorgeous! Think feminine ..read more