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Perineum Stitches – Are They Always Necessary?

I don’t do perineum stitches as much now as I did as a new midwife. I see the magic of the vaginal mucosa too often!  Healing time is surprisingly quick […]

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Newborn Baby Shopping List: Exactly What Do You Need?

The number of products marketing new mothers get bombarded with today is outrageous! When it comes to the newborn baby shopping list, I get asked all the time: “what do […]

Breastfeeding Preparation starts before birth!

Breastfeeding Preparation: 4 Tips for an Outstanding Start

Many mothers often realize after birth that breastfeeding preparation actually starts before birth. You might be surprised how much the pregnancy period has to do with successful breastfeeding. Here are […]

Why Babies Love a Baby Massage with Coconut Oil

I love massaging new borns! This particular baby massage was so sweet because… 22 months ago I did the same baby massage for big brother Noah who is looking on. […]

Upcoming Event: Vaccine Safety Webinar with Dr Taylor Bean

We believe all important parenting decisions are best made from learning and evaluating evidenced based information. Dr. Taylor Bean is a Canadian board certified Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about […]

Newborn development: Aaron and Rocky's first three months

Newborn Development: First Three Months

Newborn Development: In the first three months, newborns don’t want to be down the hall or even in another room. They want to be in reaching distance at all times. […]

Le Leche League in Singapore

LLL meet ups are great ways to meet other breastfeeding mums and they are always free. The group is mother led with a ‘Le Leche Leader’ who hosts and can […]

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Baby First Impressions Matter

We tend to think that babies are not very aware of their surroundings; however, baby first impressions matter a lot. “My new born baby seems agitated. He startles easily and […]

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Why your Newborn Needs a Baby Massage

Baby massage is an underused, miraculous technique that can aid in the development of your newborn. I learnt baby massage in India from a whole host of women in all […]