

How much WEIGHT should i gain?
Almost all moms worry about their diet and weight gain during pregnancy. Your focus should be on eating a well balanced diet so that baby grows well and maintaining weight gain in the recommended range. Putting on too much weight increases your risk of developing gestational diabetes, hypertension and may cause complications during child birth. Did you know that weight gain during pregnancy is the single biggest predictor of postpartum weight retention? Moms who do not lo

Choose Wisely- Read Labels
You can make a difference in your family's health just by being a more well informed shopper. Learn to choose healthier products for your family by reading the Nutrition Information Panel. Have a look at a mock Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) from the Health Promotion Board (HPB) below. I have highlighted the values in yellow for you to take note of while choosing a healthier product. Sharing a few good tips about reading the NIP: 1. Do not be fooled by the values in the 'P

Haakaa Silicon Breast Pump Review
Welcome to our first video product review! We will roll out a series of interesting reviews on products for nutrition and breastfeeding. Starting with the Haakaa Silicon Breast Pump: a one piece portable breastmilk expression device that needs no assembling! During my 'era', i was used to electronic pumps that is bulky, heavy and requires assembly. I heard good reviews about this product and can't wait to try it. Key product features that i like: - no assembly required - port

Avoid high risk foods during pregnancy
Pregnant moms are at risk for foodborne illness because their immune system is compromised. As you crave for different kinds of foods, be aware that some harmful foodborne bacteria can harm you and your unborn child. Foodborne illness during pregnancy can cause serious health problems, miscarriage, premature delivery or even still birth. Foodborne illness either makes mom feel very sick or it could be so mild that mom doesn't even feel any symptoms. Harmful foodborne microo