Preparing for newborn twins
I don’t know about you, but from the moment I heard we were having twins, my mind went into a state of hyper-alertness. The only way for me to restore a semblance of calm was to be as prepared as humanly possible. Yes, preparation was my coping mechanism. And I think my husband was in […]
Favorite classes for toddlers in Singapore
1. Tiny Tots Soccer in Kallang Age: 18 months and up Why I like it: 2. Happy fish swim school Home@Bedok Age: 4 months onwards Why I like it: 3. Kindermusik Age: newborn onwards Why I like it: the children are always quite happy in this class. It’s also a great introduction to music and […]
Dressing the post-partum body for the tropics
Postpartum fashion can be tricky, especially when your body has changed dramatically after having a baby. If you’re looking in the mirror wondering how to dress your new shape, you’re not alone. So, you’ve had a baby a few months ago (or maybe a few years ago) and you’re looking at yourself in the mirror. […]
Healing After Birth: Navigating Diastasis Recti
DR: an acronym I was introduced to while pregnant, and one I became very familiar with in the weeks after I delivered twins. I hope DR means something wonderful to you, like Drinks and Recreation maybe? For me, DR stood for Diastasis Recti – a condition where the growth of your baby-bump during pregnancy causes […]
Breastfeeding for a Twin Mama? It should be one of your lowest priorities.
Aah the beauty of suckling from the maternal well-spring, the immune-boosting properties of breastmilk, the benefits of bonding with your infant – these are just some of the commonly quoted reasons that breastfeeding has become THE new-age mama’s mantra. Like prebiotics and probiotics for everyone else, if you’re a new mama right now, the algos […]