This section is a collection of articles on Preparing for parenthood.
For some women, pregnancy slows down bowel movement to the point of frequent constipation. For others, it speeds things up so you find yourself suddenly experiencing frequent, looser stools.
At least one quarter of women reported falling at least once during their pregnancy! The added weight is definitely a huge factor to that loss of balance.
In Singapore, women with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 and above are considered “overweight” – “obese” if it climbs higher than 30. Experts agree that excessive weight gain during pregnancy can be unhealthy for both mother and baby, and especially so if you are overweight or obese to begin with.
Our week by week guides are collection of tips that will help to give you some reassurance and shed some light on the changes you will come to experience for the next 40 weeks. Let the countdown begin!
