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Actual Hospital Bill for Normal Delivery – Thomson Medical vs. Mount Alvernia vs. Mount Elizabeth

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How much does it cost to give birth in Singapore today amidst the pandemic? If you intend to deliver in a private hospital, these 6 bills from different mothers should give you a good idea of how much to prepare.

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Toddler Formula vs. Fresh Milk – Which is Better? Here’s Why We Choose Formula Milk

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If your child is willing, you can make the switch to fresh or UHT milk after they turn one. But here’s why I chose to stick with formula milk anyway – it is cheaper, more convenient, and helps to greatly ease the mental load of modern parenting.

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Essentials To Prepare Ahead Of Your Baby’s Arrival

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Here’s my advice I would give to first-time parents who are preparing for the arrival of their newborn.

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Why We Stored Our Baby’s Cord Blood Instead of Donating

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TLDR: we still believe storing your own baby’s cord blood in a private bank is the best choice. Read to find out why.

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Which is the BEST Child Development Account (CDA) to Open? (2021 Update)

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It has been 3 years since my last article on Baby Bonus benefits and a comparison of which Child Development Account (CDA) was best to go with. Now that I’m pregnant…

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A Comparison of Local Maternity Insurance Plans in Singapore

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In my previous article, I wrote about how the most comprehensive maternity insurance plan you can possibly get in Singapore (which covers prenatal OB/GYN expenses, delivery costs and even NICU bills) do…

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Which is Singapore’s most comprehensive maternity insurance? (includes delivery and NICU bills)

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When I was previously hospitalised in KKH during my first pregnancy at 24 weeks (after tumbling down an overhead bridge), the financial consultant there had advised me that if I…

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That “Child Thing” Cost vs. “Me Thing” Is Just Stupid – Having A Child Is More Than Just Costs

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You’ve probably seen this on social media or received this in one of your chat groups recently. I wanted to comment because not only are the numbers inaccurate for Singapore’s…

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We spent $25,000 to raise our child in the first year

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How much does it cost to raise a baby in Singapore? Nate turned one recently and in total, we calculated that we’ve spent $25,000 on key essentials for his first…

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Who takes care of your child after your maternity leave?

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Infant care, domestic helper or a babysitter? About 2 months into my maternity leave, my husband and I knew that we needed to start looking at caregiving options that would…

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Pregnancy

Actual Hospital Bill for Normal Delivery – Thomson Medical vs. Mount Alvernia vs. Mount Elizabeth

Toddler Formula vs. Fresh Milk – Which is Better? Here’s Why We Choose Formula Milk

Essentials To Prepare Ahead Of Your Baby’s Arrival

Why We Stored Our Baby’s Cord Blood Instead of Donating

Which is the BEST Child Development Account (CDA) to Open? (2021 Update)

A Comparison of Local Maternity Insurance Plans in Singapore

Which is Singapore’s most comprehensive maternity insurance? (includes delivery and NICU bills)

That “Child Thing” Cost vs. “Me Thing” Is Just Stupid – Having A Child Is More Than Just Costs

We spent $25,000 to raise our child in the first year

Who takes care of your child after your maternity leave?

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