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12 January 2013

After ending the arduous two week wait, I went back to work only to be inundated with an avalanche o...

16 November 2012

Egg-citing times

We've just completed the embryo transfer (ET) and I'm trying desperately to “rest” — whatever...

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Will Baby Turn Your Life Upside Down?

By Mandy Loh You might have heard it said that when a newborn baby arrives, life as you know it will get blown right out the window. But is it true? And can one maintain a certain....

Building the Communication Bridge with Your Spouse

By Judith Xavier Ask any happily married couple, and they will tell you that positive communication is the bedrock of a fulfilling marriage. Good communication is the fuel that dr....

Designing daily success for newly weds

By Jenni Ho-Huan Getting married is an exciting milestone in the journey of love. However, it also comes with practical concerns to address, such as, choice of home, wedding preparations,....

A Whole New World! - Adapting to each other after baby

By Jenni Ho-Huan We all swooned when Ali, a street urchin made good took Princess Jasmine on the magic carpet and they sang ‘a whole new world!’ while flying high above the ca....

In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)/Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm (ICSI)

By KKIVF Centre, KK Women's and Children's Hospital What Is IVF? In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) involves putting the eggs and sperms together. By natural selection, the egg will u....

Age and Fertility

By Rebecca Lee A baby girl is born with 1 to 2 million eggs at birth. A woman’s fertility rate decreases as she ages. She is left with about 10,000 eggs when she reaches 40. As the ....

Fertility & You

Dr Peter Chew, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Gleneagles Hospital and Chairman of aLife Ltd, addresses fertility awareness issues. Q: How can erectile dysfunction be treated? ....

Endometriosis

By NUH Women’s Centre What is Endometriosis? Endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the womb (uterus). During the menstrual cycle it increases in thickness in pr....

Being a Well Woman

By NUH Women’s Centre A Women's Life Cycle As a woman, you will experience many changes, both physically and emotionally, during your lifetime. Every stage of your life has ....

Factors preventing conception – Environmental / Emotional / Physical

By Rae Mok You’ve decided that it is time to add a new member to your family. You are ready mentally and financially. However, after trying for a baby for a few months, not....

Pregnancy Planning & Early Pregnancy Symptoms

By NUH Women's Centre Pregnancy Planning The ideal situation is to be in the very best of health before attempting to conceive so that you can maximise your chances of a saf....

Having Children

By MoneySENSE Thinking of having your first child but concerned about the costs of raising children? Do not let financial considerations stop you from enjoyin....

Let’s Talk About Money, Baby!

By Jaclyn Lim Let’s face it: Whether it is in sickness or in good health, in good times or bad… money features in every stage of life. Yet, some couples readily say: “I....

Should we merge our finances?

By Jaclyn Lim To merge or not to merge… that is the question on the minds of most newlyweds. In fact, whether or not to have a joint account is the most fundamental fi....

Choosing the right financial adviser for your family

By Jaclyn Lim There will always be a million things to do after you’ve happily welcomed a new baby home. So before the everyday things take up all your attention, there is one impor....

Financial Preparation for Marriage

By Rebecca Lee Financial planning for marriage is an area that is sometimes overlooked as couples are caught up in the fun and excitement of courtship. Without proper planning, some....

Managing Finances as a Couple

By Tan Yi Lin Marriage is the time when two people become one. But does the same apply to their finances? How much of your money should remain yours and how much should you share w....

Quiz - Are you a big spender?

Take quiz to find out if you have financial IQ. 1) What kind of a ‘saver’ are you? A) Spend everything, and think about the consequences later B) Spend first, and save wha....

Getting Your Own Place

By Tan Yi Lin Recently just received a marriage proposal or slipped a shiny ring onto your other half’s finger? Congratulations! With marriage on the cards, life looks set to be an ....

Friends for the road: Marriage Mentoring

By Jenni Ho-Huan Friends are part of one’s life journey. It is quite unlikely for anyone to go through life – from nursery to corporate boardroom – without making friend....

Who’s Afraid Of Baby?

By Mandy Loh Many newlyweds choose to spend the first few years of marriage enjoying couplehood with few responsibilities and lots of spontaneity. This is great if it is part of a well th....

Honey, I want a Honeymoon Baby.

By Tan Yi Lin As newly-weds, there are some issues that you and your spouse are likely to have discussed before the big day, such as, “Where shall we hold our wedding?”, &ldqu....

Growing in Love with Your Spouse

By Rae Mok The wedding gown has been packed deep in the wardrobe, the honeymoon pictures have been stashed away, and you are blissfully settled in the world of two, so… what’....

Planning for Baby?

If you are planning to have a baby, take the short quiz below to test your knowledge on fertility issues. 1. What is the optimal age range for conception? a. 36-40 b. 31-35 c. 27-....

Maybe Baby, Maybe Not

By Lee Shou Yin You’re financially set, mentally prepared and physically geared up to have a baby of your own. There’s just one thing that’s not baby-ready. Your spouse.....

ARE YOU READY FOR A BABY?

You enjoy playing with children and find yourself oohing and aahing over pictures of cute, chubby babies. You start thinking about having a child of your own but you’re worried you won’....

BEING EARLY'S NOT CONTRARY!

Dreaming of being a young dad or mum but feeling that you haven't achieved enough in life before you take the plunge into parenthood? Contrary to common perception, you don't have....

SUCCESS AS WE 'C' IT

A couple of months ago, the song Billionaire was plying the local airwaves. Opening with “I wanna be a Billionaire, so frickin’ bad”, the lines talk of buying fame, jet setting ar....

A QUESTION OF WHEN

When is the perfect time to start a family — if there is such a thing? We speak to couples about the challenges and rewards of starting a family, whether early (in their 20s), late (after 35)....

Baby vs Work & Lifestyle
Conception & Age
Money Matters
Ready for Baby

Will Baby Turn Your Life Upside Down?

By Mandy Loh You might have heard it said that when a newborn baby arrives, life as you know it will get blown right out the window. But is it true? And can one maintain a certain....

Building the Communication Bridge with Your Spouse

By Judith Xavier Ask any happily married couple, and they will tell you that positive communication is the bedrock of a fulfilling marriage. Good communication is the fuel that dr....

Designing daily success for newly weds

By Jenni Ho-Huan Getting married is an exciting milestone in the journey of love. However, it also comes with practical concerns to address, such as, choice of home, wedding preparations,....

A Whole New World! - Adapting to each other after baby

By Jenni Ho-Huan We all swooned when Ali, a street urchin made good took Princess Jasmine on the magic carpet and they sang ‘a whole new world!’ while flying high above the ca....

Overview

One of the biggest sacrifices that come along with a new baby is the loss of couple time. Even as new parents cope with the challenges on their time, couple-time shouldn’t be thrown off along....

Baby vs Work

If taking time off from work for a vacation gets you anxious when the next working day looms, imagine what it would be like taking months away from work, not to mention that giving birth and caring....

Balancing work and baby

• Prioritise the various demands and strike a balance. The key to balancing these competing demands (work, spouse, children, personal interests) is to get clear on what matters most.....

Flexible work arrangements

You may be working in an organisation that provides some of these flexible work arrangements (FWAs) to help employees fulfill their work and family responsibilities: Flexib....

Baby vs Lifestyle

There is no doubt that a carefree lifestyle has its perks. It satisfies our intrinsic need for freedom, pleasure and fun. To give it up would be to defy our basic human tendency to seek pleasure an....

Preparing for Parenthood

As with many newlyweds, my husband and I have been asked too many times: “So when are you having children?” The truth is, my husband and I have dated for almost 10 years befor....

Maybe Baby: Singapore’s first one-stop parenthood portal launched

Newly-weds and young parents in Singapore can now benefit from a new parenthood resource portal with localised information – Maybe Baby (www.maybebaby.sg) The new portal is an initi....

In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)/Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm (ICSI)

By KKIVF Centre, KK Women's and Children's Hospital What Is IVF? In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) involves putting the eggs and sperms together. By natural selection, the egg will u....

Age and Fertility

By Rebecca Lee A baby girl is born with 1 to 2 million eggs at birth. A woman’s fertility rate decreases as she ages. She is left with about 10,000 eggs when she reaches 40. As the ....

Fertility & You

Dr Peter Chew, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Gleneagles Hospital and Chairman of aLife Ltd, addresses fertility awareness issues. Q: How can erectile dysfunction be treated? ....

Endometriosis

By NUH Women’s Centre What is Endometriosis? Endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the womb (uterus). During the menstrual cycle it increases in thickness in pr....

Being a Well Woman

By NUH Women’s Centre A Women's Life Cycle As a woman, you will experience many changes, both physically and emotionally, during your lifetime. Every stage of your life has ....

Factors preventing conception – Environmental / Emotional / Physical

By Rae Mok You’ve decided that it is time to add a new member to your family. You are ready mentally and financially. However, after trying for a baby for a few months, not....

Pregnancy Planning & Early Pregnancy Symptoms

By NUH Women's Centre Pregnancy Planning The ideal situation is to be in the very best of health before attempting to conceive so that you can maximise your chances of a saf....

Overview

Many have the misperception that fertility can be turned on and off like a tap and procreation can happen at will. Unfortunately, this is not true. For young fertile couples under the age....

Watch that clock

It’s a scenario that is all too common. A couple, busy with their careers, put off marriage and babies till they are in their thirties. By the time they feel they are ready to become parents,....

Risks associated with late conception

Higher risks of miscarriage: Risks of miscarriage increase as the mother ages and more so after 40. There are many cause factors, such as: • Her egg quality is not optimum to be fert....

Artificial conception: Age matters!

For couples who fail to conceive naturally, there are artificial methods such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). However IVF treatment is emotionally and physicall....

Protect your fertility

Few things you can do to protect your fertility: • Know the facts about your fertility. This knowledge would help you make informed childbirth decisions. • Plan ahead.....

Having Children

By MoneySENSE Thinking of having your first child but concerned about the costs of raising children? Do not let financial considerations stop you from enjoyin....

Let’s Talk About Money, Baby!

By Jaclyn Lim Let’s face it: Whether it is in sickness or in good health, in good times or bad… money features in every stage of life. Yet, some couples readily say: “I....

Should we merge our finances?

By Jaclyn Lim To merge or not to merge… that is the question on the minds of most newlyweds. In fact, whether or not to have a joint account is the most fundamental fi....

Choosing the right financial adviser for your family

By Jaclyn Lim There will always be a million things to do after you’ve happily welcomed a new baby home. So before the everyday things take up all your attention, there is one impor....

Financial Preparation for Marriage

By Rebecca Lee Financial planning for marriage is an area that is sometimes overlooked as couples are caught up in the fun and excitement of courtship. Without proper planning, some....

Managing Finances as a Couple

By Tan Yi Lin Marriage is the time when two people become one. But does the same apply to their finances? How much of your money should remain yours and how much should you share w....

Quiz - Are you a big spender?

Take quiz to find out if you have financial IQ. 1) What kind of a ‘saver’ are you? A) Spend everything, and think about the consequences later B) Spend first, and save wha....

Getting Your Own Place

By Tan Yi Lin Recently just received a marriage proposal or slipped a shiny ring onto your other half’s finger? Congratulations! With marriage on the cards, life looks set to be an ....

Overview

Don’t let the weight of financial considerations stop you from enjoying one of the greatest joys life has to offer – parenthood. As most parents who take the leap agree, having a baby i....

Are you financially ready for baby?

While the list of bills from pre-conception to childbirth may be daunting for some, take heart: It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Remember you are not paying for your child’s 21 years....

Know your cost

If cost was the main consideration, most of us would probably not have babies. Fortunately, as most parents who take the leap agree, having a baby is a blessing even with the additional costs that ....

Getting started

One of the core concerns of any parent is – will you have enough to look after this child and meet his basic needs? What actions can you take right now to make sure you have enough? ....

Common money mistakes

1. Not having a plan and a budget As they say, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. It is important to have a long-term plan (five to 10 years) that helps you keep track of measurable a....

Smart Spending

One of the oft-cited reasons for couples not wanting children is that kids are expensive, but does having a baby necessarily mean you will be in your own personal recession for the next 21 years? ....

Friends for the road: Marriage Mentoring

By Jenni Ho-Huan Friends are part of one’s life journey. It is quite unlikely for anyone to go through life – from nursery to corporate boardroom – without making friend....

Who’s Afraid Of Baby?

By Mandy Loh Many newlyweds choose to spend the first few years of marriage enjoying couplehood with few responsibilities and lots of spontaneity. This is great if it is part of a well th....

Honey, I want a Honeymoon Baby.

By Tan Yi Lin As newly-weds, there are some issues that you and your spouse are likely to have discussed before the big day, such as, “Where shall we hold our wedding?”, &ldqu....

Growing in Love with Your Spouse

By Rae Mok The wedding gown has been packed deep in the wardrobe, the honeymoon pictures have been stashed away, and you are blissfully settled in the world of two, so… what’....

Planning for Baby?

If you are planning to have a baby, take the short quiz below to test your knowledge on fertility issues. 1. What is the optimal age range for conception? a. 36-40 b. 31-35 c. 27-....

Maybe Baby, Maybe Not

By Lee Shou Yin You’re financially set, mentally prepared and physically geared up to have a baby of your own. There’s just one thing that’s not baby-ready. Your spouse.....

ARE YOU READY FOR A BABY?

You enjoy playing with children and find yourself oohing and aahing over pictures of cute, chubby babies. You start thinking about having a child of your own but you’re worried you won’....

BEING EARLY'S NOT CONTRARY!

Dreaming of being a young dad or mum but feeling that you haven't achieved enough in life before you take the plunge into parenthood? Contrary to common perception, you don't have....

SUCCESS AS WE 'C' IT

A couple of months ago, the song Billionaire was plying the local airwaves. Opening with “I wanna be a Billionaire, so frickin’ bad”, the lines talk of buying fame, jet setting ar....

A QUESTION OF WHEN

When is the perfect time to start a family — if there is such a thing? We speak to couples about the challenges and rewards of starting a family, whether early (in their 20s), late (after 35)....

Overview

The journey to having your first child can be a roller-coaster ride of emotions. There are days when you are filled with the exhilaration of welcoming a newborn into your family, but there are also....

Why do we have kids?

To have children is one of life’s greatest decisions because it shifts everything – from your personal universe to relationships and even careers. So why do we do it? Why do we take suc....

Assess your readiness

Parenthood means a lifelong commitment to provide attention, nurturing and a warm loving home for your child. Here are some questions to help you assess your readiness: • Are you bot....

Building a happy marriage

Just as marriage is a progression from dating, having children is the next step that will bring a couple close together. However, a couple needs to realise that unless the marriage is strong and co....

Parenthood: Working as a team

Becoming a parent is definitely stressful for most couples, and some find it harder than they anticipated. Parenthood means that a couple will have less time for each other and for their personal i....

Parenthood: Managing Emotions

While the arrival of a new baby brings about a whole new world of joy and wonder, many new parents admit they feel ‘boxed up’ in their new, unfamiliar roles and this can take a toll on ....

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