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Your Baby's Mental Development

Your Baby's Mental Development

The first year of your child’s development is one of the most dynamic and interesting periods. The magnitude of changes that occur is huge and intense. However, each baby has his own pace so it is important to recognise your baby’s development so you can encourage him and help where you can. Every stage of your child’s development should be supported and encouraged to enhance his mental capacity.

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

If you are a mother to a newborn baby, or soon to be a mother, you probably have many questions about the benefits of breastfeeding and how to do so. Learn some useful tips here on breastfeeding that will help you through in providing this most important and best nutrition for your baby.

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Pregnancy and Smoking

Pregnancy and Smoking

Smoking during pregnancy can cause serious problems including miscarriage, complications during labour, premature birth and stillbirth. Pregnant women who smoke are strongly advised to stop smoking for the health of both mother and baby. Many women who quit smoking during pregnancy go on to stay smoke-free after their baby is born. Seek help from your healthcare professional if you find it difficult to quit smoking.

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

Alcohol and Pregnancy

Whatever you eat and drink during your pregnancy, your unborn baby also eats and drinks. Consuming alcohol during your pregnancy can affect the development of your baby’s brain and cause physical and mental abnormalities which are irreversible.

Why Are Clean Hands Important For Children?

Why Are Clean Hands Important For Children?

Germs are everywhere and your hands may carry them and cause infection to yourself and your loved ones. Children are most vulnerable to get infections, hence instilling good personal hygiene in children such as inculcating hand washing habits is vital for their health and well-being.

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

Alcohol and Pregnancy

Whatever you eat and drink during your pregnancy, your unborn baby also eats and drinks. Consuming alcohol during your pregnancy can affect the development of your baby’s brain and cause physical and mental abnormalities which are irreversible.

Childhood Immunisations - Give Your Child the Best Protection

Childhood Immunisations - Give Your Child the Best Protection

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is a dictum we often heard, but may be the best reason to describe childhood immunisations. By immunising your child against diseases, you are giving the best protection for your child. Vaccine-preventable diseases involve heavy financial burden from treatment of long term complications, hospitalisations to frequent doctor visits. Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Read on to understand more about immunisation.

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

Alcohol and Pregnancy

Whatever you eat and drink during your pregnancy, your unborn baby also eats and drinks. Consuming alcohol during your pregnancy can affect the development of your baby’s brain and cause physical and mental abnormalities which are irreversible.

Talking to Your Child About Sex

Talking to Your Child About Sex

Parents are the best people to educate their children on sexual matters. Through you, they will have a reliable source of information, and be able to filter out any wrong messages coming from the media, the Internet, or their friends.

Last updated on 19 Feb 2010