The Little Black ^bump Book | Pregnancy Directory
How to choose your car seat and stroller
A letter to you from Elise Mawson, Australian engineer and founder of (brand new) PramFox and well-loved Taxi Baby Co. Dear Mum-to-be, I imagine I’m the 43, 628th person to congratulate you, but I hope it’s no less meaningful...
Newborn photography: documenting your new bundle of joy
A letter to you from Kerry Cheah, family photographer, ex-strategy consultant and mother to two young boys. Dear Mum-to-be, Let me say right off the bat that you cannot know for certain how you will be as a parent....
A letter to you from Dr Pamela Tan, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist at Thomson Medical Center. Dearest Mum-to-be, It is a heady mix of excitement and nervousness that accompanies that first missed period and smiley faced pee stick. Congratulations...
How to stay healthy and fit during pregnancy
A letter to you from Esther van Diepen. Esther is Dutch, founder of Mom in Balance, and a mother of four. Dear Mum-to-be, For the next nine months, your body will be all about growing your healthy baby! This asks...
What is a doula and why do I need one?
A letter to you from Johanna Wagner. Johanna is a doula, the founder of Bumpwise and President of Doulas of Singapore. Hello there, Congratulations on your pregnancy! I bet you’re excited about the path ahead of you… a whole...
Are prenatal classes necessary?
A letter to you from Natasha Cullen. Natasha is a midwife and founder of Beloved Bumps. Dear Mum, Congratulations on your pregnancy - what an exciting time for you! There are many reasons why prenatal classes (also called antenatal...
Does prenatal yoga really help?
A letter to you from Laura Dobberstein, ex-aerospace engineer and yogi. Dear New Mum, Whether this is your first child or your fourth, you don’t need me to tell you that your life is going to change. You feel...
I love remembering how I felt when we found out we were expecting. I’d moved to Singapore for work the year before, and without any immediate plans to get pregnant, had gone for a regular pap smear. The doctor asked...