Today we went with our newborn daughter, Olivia for her one month check up at our paediatrician and as usual we ended up chatting about everything from baby poop to, of course, Covid-19.

With schools opening up soon here in Singapore, I was curious to know how many children cases of Covid-19 were treated in Singapore so far since we (or is it just me?) have not heard any details about children cases specifically.

I was quite surprised to know that there were in total over 40 children cases but in comparison with the total number of 28,000+ cases as of today, it is not much at all.

What she said next though left me speechless and heartbroken.

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Natural Immunity Boost

A few weeks ago my sister and I attended a workshop on using plants and herbs in our daily life to boost our bodies strength and immune system naturally. Some people prefer to pump up on supplements but we learned during the workshop much cheaper and effective methods. So I just wanted to share with you what we have learned during our session and how easily you can implement some changes in your life to stay fit and hopefully healthy.

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Our TTTS Story

It has been about one and a half years now since we lost Moana to TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome), a disease of the placenta that affects identical twin pregnancies. I have first written about it back when we lost her but ever since I have shared my story with many other mamas who have reached out to me having to face the same difficult diagnosis.

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TTTS, what to do?

As many of you may know, in my 4th month of pregnancy I have been diagnosed with TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome) following the loss of one of our twins. I have not publicly spoken much about it as it still breaks my heart but looking today at my daughters face, I am one hell of a lucky mama.

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The List: Prenatal Workout Classes - #Singapore #Jakarta

Prenatal Yoga has become very popular amongst mamas in the recent years. The gentle movements build strength and endurance, preparing you for your little bundle of joy and childbirth. Classes usually include breathing exercises, stretches and hip openers, all especially designed to keep mama and baby safe during your practice. Within my pregnancy I have had the chance to join several different classes in Singapore and Jakarta and here are some of my favourite studios and classes.

healthMarissa LNMay 25, 2018yoga, singapore, mama, mate, jakarta, pregnancy, pregnant, baby, prenatal, workout, fitnessComment

Pamper your feet, Mama!

Swollen, aching feet are one of the many fun things your body is fighting through pregnancy. For pain relief you can simply lift your feet above your heart to reduce swelling or get your husband to massage them. If your husband is not around, try this simple foot soak to pamper your tired feet and give them an extra boost!

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Cord Blood Banking, is it worth it?

Over the past few years the option to save and store baby's cord blood has become a desired option for parents. More and more private cord blood banks offer their services from saving cord blood to placenta tissue. As all these institutions are selling their services on their website, it is sometimes hard to find an objective opinion and research about the topic.

Will your baby need cord blood? Will your baby be able to use her own cord blood?

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Prenatal Course: a necessity?

Being first-time parents, we know we have a lot to learn. Thanks to the internet, all the information we could have ever dreamed of is on standby ready for us. Even though, we still decided to join a prenatal course to learn the basics of pregnancy and child care.

Is it necessary though?

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The List: Stretch Marks and how to prevent them

Stretch marks, one of the biggest skin enemies in every pregnancy. Many mamas are trying every remedy to prevent them from happening in the first place. Some studies even suggest that they are genetic and there is nothing you can do about them.

But what are stretch marks and what causes them?

healthMarissa LNMarch 8, 2018pregnant, pregnancy, stretch marks, skincare, skin, mark, bodycare, stretch, body Comments

Crystals for the Soul

Crystals and humankind's fascination with them have existed since the beginning of time. The precious gemstones are believed to carry, attract or even clear negative energies and since the early eras of mankind, the stones have been worn as jewelry and kept in homes for positive healing purposes. And the bonus - crystals are just magical to look at!

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Growing Pains

No doubt, our human bodies are able to do magical things during pregnancy - forming a new human being and caring for it for nine whole months. It is also mind blowing through what excruciating pain it can put us through in those nine months.

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When to ask if someone is pregnant

A pregnancy is a joyful moment that any mama wants to share with the world. So when is it appropriate to ask a woman if she is pregnant?

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The NIPT Test

As every mama-to-be, one of my first and biggest concerns was the health of the twinnies. Besides taking care of yourself, eating and avoiding certain foods, another way was to take the NIPT test in my first trimester.

What is the NIPT Test?

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H E A L T H

THE WELLBEING OF BABY AND MAMA IS A PRIORITY.

PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND MENTALLY.