28 Oct 2026
Baby Growth Spurt: Ages, Signs and When Feeding Needs a Check
Growth spurt ages are rough windows, not a schedule. The signs, how to tell cluster feeding from a supply problem, and a quick checker with red flags.
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Evidence-based reading for every stage of motherhood.
Articles by BMB's therapists and lactation consultants about prenatal massage, postnatal recovery, breastfeeding, baby care, and the small choices you make each day in pregnancy. We write them for Singapore mums, based on 17 years of clinic practice.
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Postnatal & Recovery
Confinement Food in Singapore: What to Eat in Your Month
Confinement food in Singapore: Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions, common dishes, breastfeeding nutrition tips, and how it fits alongside postnatal massage.
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care
How to Choose a Prenatal Massage Provider in Singapore
Comparing prenatal massage providers in Singapore? A fair, checklist-based guide: trimester policies, therapist training, positioning, hygiene, pricing and the questions to ask before you book.
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Lactation & Breastfeeding
Blocked Milk Ducts & Breast Engorgement: How to Find Gentle Relief
How to tell a blocked milk duct from breast engorgement, the red flags of mastitis, and the gentle relief steps current guidance recommends for breastfeeding mums in Singapore.
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Baby & Newborn Care
Newborn Checklist for Singapore Parents: What You Actually Need
A practical, prioritised newborn checklist for Singapore parents: sleep setup, feeding, climate-right clothing, car seat rules, paperwork, and what to skip.
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Wellness & Therapies
Chiropractic Care in Johor Bahru: BMB at The Avenue M
BMB brings mum-friendly chiropractic care to Johor Bahru at The Avenue M. What chiropractic helps with, what a first visit looks like, and how the JB and Orchard branches compare.
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23 Oct 2026
Power Pumping: A Sample Schedule, a Session Timer and What the Evidence Says
Power pumping copies cluster feeding in about an hour of pump and rest bursts. A sample schedule, a session timer, what the evidence shows and when to get help.
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20 Oct 2026
Colic Baby: How to Tell, What Helps and When to See a Doctor
Is your colic baby crying for hours? The rule of threes, how colic differs from reflux, what the evidence says helps, a crying diary and the red flags to watch.
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15 Oct 2026
Sciatica in Pregnancy: What It Is, What Helps and When to Worry
Is that leg pain sciatica or pelvic girdle pain? What the evidence says about exercise, physio, belts and massage, plus a symptom sorter and red flags.
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12 Oct 2026
Breast Milk Storage in Singapore: How Long Milk Lasts, From Room to Freezer
How long expressed milk keeps in Singapore’s heat, in a cooler bag, fridge or freezer, plus labelling, thawing, infant care tips and a use-by calculator.
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25 Sep 2026
Diastasis Recti Treatment in Singapore: What Helps the Postpartum Belly Gap
Do half of new mums get diastasis recti? What the research says, a home self-check, and diastasis recti treatment in Singapore for the postpartum belly gap.
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15 Sep 2026
Postnatal Exercise in Singapore: When to Start & How to Progress
ACOG and NHS guidance on postnatal exercise in Singapore: when it's safe to start, diastasis recti signs to watch, and a gentle-to-active progression to follow with your doctor.
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08 Sep 2026
Newborn Checklist for Singapore Parents: What You Actually Need
A practical, prioritised newborn checklist for Singapore parents: sleep setup, feeding, climate-right clothing, car seat rules, paperwork, and what to skip.
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31 Aug 2026
Confinement Food in Singapore: What to Eat in Your Month
Confinement food in Singapore: Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions, common dishes, breastfeeding nutrition tips, and how it fits alongside postnatal massage.
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24 Aug 2026
Baby Sleep Regression in Singapore: What It Is & What Helps
Why the 4-month, 8-10-month and 18-month baby sleep regressions happen, what actually helps at home, and when it's worth seeing a sleep consultant in Singapore.
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13 Aug 2026
Baby Spas in Singapore: What Age, What's Safe, and What Actually Helps
Is a baby spa safe, what age can a baby start, and are neck floats safe? A parent-to-parent guide to baby spas in Singapore, with the FDA neck-float warning explained.
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07 Aug 2026
Fertility Massage in Singapore: What It Is, What the Evidence Says, and What to Ask First
Considering fertility massage in Singapore? An honest look at what it is, what the evidence shows, safety caveats, and the questions to ask before booking.
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29 Jul 2026
Prenatal Massage in Johor Bahru: BMB at The Avenue M (What to Expect)
Prenatal massage in Johor Bahru at BMB, The Avenue M. Side-lying, bump-safe sessions with trained maternity therapists, from the second trimester. What to expect and how to book.
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24 Jul 2026
Confinement Centre in Singapore: 2026 Costs, What's Included, and Whether It Beats a Nanny
What a confinement centre in Singapore costs in 2026, what 28 day retreat packages include, and an honest comparison against a live-in confinement nanny.
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20 Jul 2026
Bengkung Belly Binding: What It Does (and Doesn't), How to Wrap
What a bengkung really does after birth: honest benefits, the myths it can't deliver, safety rules for C-section mums, and how the traditional wrap is layered over jamu paste.
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20 Jul 2026
Confinement Centre in Malaysia: Costs, What's Included & How to Choose
What Malaysian confinement centres cost, what 28-day packages include, and how they compare with a confinement lady or staying home, with a Johor Bahru focus for Causeway families.
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20 Jul 2026
Confinement Lady in Johor Bahru: Rates, Duties & How to Choose
What a confinement lady actually does for 28 days, typical Johor rates in RM, when to book around the CNY crunch, and the vetting questions that protect your month.
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20 Jul 2026
Postnatal Massage in Johor Bahru: Jamu, Bengkung & Recovery at BMB
Inside BMB's Johor Bahru branch at The Avenue M: daily confinement massage with jamu paste, optional bengkung wraps, when to start after birth, and how packages are structured.
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17 Jul 2026
How to Choose a Prenatal Massage Provider in Singapore
Comparing prenatal massage providers in Singapore? A fair, checklist-based guide: trimester policies, therapist training, positioning, hygiene, pricing and the questions to ask before you book.
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16 Jul 2026
Confinement Nanny in Singapore: 2026 Costs, Rules & How to Choose
What a confinement nanny in Singapore does, agency published rates as of Jul 2026, MOM work permit rules, booking timelines, and the postnatal recovery care a nanny does not cover.
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13 Jul 2026
Blocked Milk Ducts & Breast Engorgement: How to Find Gentle Relief
How to tell a blocked milk duct from breast engorgement, the red flags of mastitis, and the gentle relief steps current guidance recommends for breastfeeding mums in Singapore.
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10 Jul 2026
Chiropractic Care in Johor Bahru: BMB at The Avenue M
BMB brings mum-friendly chiropractic care to Johor Bahru at The Avenue M. What chiropractic helps with, what a first visit looks like, and how the JB and Orchard branches compare.
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16 May 2020
What You Should Know About Your Pregnancy
If you're wondering about healthy eating, which pregnancy supplements to take, or whether you should be sleeping on your back, this guide is for you. Check back from time to time to find new FAQs…
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23 Jun 2020
Coping With Mood Swings During Pregnancy
Mood swings are very common during pregnancy. They are caused by a variety of factors including changes in hormone levels, the physical discomforts of pregnancy and anxiety about the baby’s health.…
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5 Jun 2020
Easy Tips To Stay Fit During Your Pregnancy
It is natural to find yourself wanting to stay absolutely fit during your pregnancy, not just for the health benefits but keeping an active lifestyle can boost our self-esteem. It is important to…
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5 Jun 2020
Weight Gain during Pregnancy: Is it normal?
An important consideration during your pregnancy is monitoring and working on maintaining an ideal weight limit for your body. On average, women gain approximately 7 to 18 kgs of weight in their…
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29 Apr 2020
Pregnancy Breakouts & What You Can Do
During pregnancy, the body experiences a variety of physiological changes such as darkening of areas of skin or nails, acne, and many others. In this article, we focus on understanding pregnancy…
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6 Jul 2020
Ingredients to Avoid for Pregnancy Skincare
Being pregnant is a wonderful thing, but Pregnancy is also a time for extra precautions. It requires you to pay extra attention to many health-related challenges. Everything you eat, drink, apply or…
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22 Jan 2020
Prenatal Hormonal Changes On Your Skin
Dry and dull skin on bad days - we all have them. But the case may be worse for pregnant mothers. Have you begun to notice the skin changes during this time in your life, such as acne, dark patches…
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29 Apr 2020
Great Oils for Prenatal Massages
During pregnancy, aromatherapy and massage can be used to relieve some of the issues such as muscular aches, fatigue, and insomnia. Emotional states such as anxiety and stress can also be eased with…
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29 Apr 2020
Reduce Painful Groins with a Prenatal Massage
If you are faced with painful groins during pregnancy, you aren’t alone. Studies have shown that up to 80 percent of women experience painful groins at some point during their pregnancy. Also known…
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29 Apr 2020
Great Oils for Postnatal Massages
The best way to provide relaxation to your body after delivery is to have a full body postnatal massage. For starters, postnatal massage will not only relieve you of pain but also melt away your…
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29 Apr 2020
What is Jamu Paste & Why is it Used in Postnatal Massages?
Motherhood and giving birth change a woman’s life more than anything else. Because of this, mothers are always looking for ways to cope with the increasing demands of…
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7 Nov 2020
3 Hair and Scalp Problems New Moms Should Know About
Having a new baby is always an exciting time. There are many emotional experiences and lifestyle changes to look forward to during and after pregnancy. However, there are also…
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11 Sep 2019
Here Are 6 Great Ways To Regain Your Shape After Pregnancy
During pregnancy, women have a tendency to gain weight. It’s not just because of the cravings. They also need to eat more for the baby that is inside their womb. But after giving birth, they find…
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4 Jun 2020
[INFOGRAPHIC] Ways To Reduce Stress for Stay-at-home Parents
Broken nights are part of life with a baby or a young child, and they make every other part of the day feel harder. When you are the parent at home, the night…
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1 Jun 2020
How To Have Your Own BMB-Inspired Facial At Home
At BMB, we cater our specialty in massages and facials for the expecting and postpartum mother. At every stage of your pregnancy (and post-labour), it is important to understand that the needs of the…
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6 Mar 2020
Breastfeeding for First-Time Mums
It is often believed that breastfeeding comes naturally to babies and mothers. But despite what you may believe the practice can be difficult for many new mothers. Not only does this affect the baby,…
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6 Mar 2020
Breastmilk: The Gift Of Liquid Gold
Photo by Nikolai Chernichenko on Unsplash M any of us are familiar with the expression “breast is best”, and for good reason. It’s because of the many benefits of breast milk that are…
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6 Mar 2020
Tips to Overcome Breastfeeding Problems
Breastfeeding and lactation may seem difficult to some, but it might be easier than you think! It is also the best nutrition for a newborn, and helps mummies feel strong and capable seeing your…
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14 Jul 2020
[INFOGRAPHIC] Tips to Learning Baby Massages
Here are some useful tips on how you can make the most out of your learning and better retain the baby massage skills you've learnt with us. Our online baby massage classes are complimentary and are…
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1 Jun 2020
5 Ways to Bond with Your Baby
You're finally meeting your new baby! Just thinking about holding him in your arms, it's easy to feel full of love and happiness. Apart from cuddling, there are many ways you…
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