In the first quarter of the new year comes a slew of workshops for expecting and new parents, as well as trainings for those pursing professional training as doulas or birth attendants, with some trainers flying in from as far as Singapore and Australia.
UPDATED: Free HypnoBirthing talk by Ginny Phang on 21 Jan at Samitivej
Getting pregnant was complicated. Staying pregnant was complicated. Giving birth was complicated. The first 10 weeks were complicated….After 4 tries at IVF, placenta previa, and heavy internal hemorrhaging, Bal gave birth to CK by c-section a full 8 weeks before his due date. This is the story of his birth and the care which Bal received throughout and following her pregnancy.
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Now that rainy season has finally ended, we’re beginning to get a taste of those precious cool season breezes. What better time to relax outdoors, amidst greenery and nature?
Yes, we know that “nature” and “Bangkok” are not two concepts that generally go together, but there some oases of green in the city. Here are a few of the biggest and most popular…
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It’s official, we’re finally launched!!!
If you’ve just stumbled upon us, please take some time to look around. We’ve got useful reference information for parents and parents-to-be in Thailand, we’ve got a cool directory, maps, and events calendar, forums, birth month clubs and more.
And this is only the beginnings of things to come….
...read moreMaternity fashion in Thailand traditionally runs to smock dresses, often with decorated with pink bunnies and such. Maternity pants are virtually unheard of (in fact, I occasioned some concern among my Thai colleagues and friends when I continued to wear pants well into my third trimester). However, in Bangkok, at least, there are more and more places you can find stylish maternity wear.
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An American married to a Thai, Amy chose Bumrungrad to birth for the high quality of medical care and a doctor whose approach to birth and breastfeeding matched her own. Aidan was born after a short but intense labor to elated parents.
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