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Your Early Pregnancy Checklist

Pregnant for the first time? Then your mind is probably flooded with a host of questions, worries and uncertainties: What will happen to my body? What can I eat? Do we need help?

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Piles During Pregnancy

Find out what are the causes of piles during pregnancy & how to solve them. See what are the self-help methods to get rid of piles during pregnancy. Read more!

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Antenatal Classes

Antenatal classes help you to prepare for birth/labor and equip you with knowledge on how to have a smooth delivery. Read more on why antenatal classes are useful.

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Going Abroad When Pregnant

There are a few things you need to do before you set off. Make sure that your travel insurance covers pregnancy and a newborn in case the baby arrives early.

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Understanding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition during pregnancy resulting in high blood sugar levels. Learn more about the symptoms of GDM & how to manage GDM risk.

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Tests To Look After You And Your Baby

The most important thing to remember is that around 9 out of 10 pregnancies and births are normal. The tests during pregnancy are simply there to help ensure that any problems are caught as early as possible,..

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Identifying Stomach Pains During Pregnancy

Stomach pain or abdominal pain & cramps are common during pregnancy. It is usually caused by gas or the ligaments stretching as your bump grows. Learn the causes here.

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Spotting Bleeding And Discharge During Pregnancy

Spotting or light bleeding during pregnancy usually happens in the first trimester & it's normal. Learn more about the bleeding & discharge during pregnancy here!

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Backache

A lot of women experience some sort of back pain during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Usually, it’s due to the weight of your uterus pulling forward on the muscles in your lower back.

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The First Trimester

During the first three months of pregnancy, your body undergoes amazing transformation to accommodate the little one growing in you. Knowing what changes to expect can help you prepare mentally and physically.

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The Second Trimester

Most mothers would agree that the second trimester is the most enjoyable of the three. You can expect the morning sickness and fatigue that plagued you during the first trimester to fade.

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The Third Trimester

You are into the last leg of your pregnancy and soon, you will be able to hold your baby in your arms. However, you may also find these last few weeks most challenging.

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Choosing A Doctor

Choosing a gynecologist is not an easy decision. Even for those of us who are healthy, we need to find a doctor who can help us get through the emotional transitions during pregnancy and beyond. Some women have already identified a doctor before getting pregnant.

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Constipation

During pregnancy, constipation isn’t just linked to your diet, it’s also down to your hormones. Your body produces extra progesterone which cleverly makes your muscles relax so your baby can grow inside you.

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Dumex Insights: What You Should Know About Morning Sickness

A common medical condition in early pregnancy, morning sickness is usually marked by nausea – the feeling of wanting to vomit – and vomiting.

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DHA & Pregnancy

A full-term pregnancy typically lasts for 40 weeks. It is divided into three stages called “trimesters”. Each trimester calls for different nutritional needs due to hormonal and physiological changes.

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Knowing How To Stay Hydrated

We've all been there: you're trying to get some uninterrupted rest, but nature calls and you have to wake up to urinate!

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