Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast

Parenting is a huge role you can never be prepared enough for! What we know about parenting from our own childhood experiences with our parents may not align with our desired parenting style with our own child.  Is there a way to effectively empower and promote confidence in our children without spoiling them? We welcome Kim DeMarchi, certified Parent Educator and Family Coach, to the last episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast where we discuss how we can better manage the BIG feelings of our little ones with Positive Discipline. Kim is a Certified Parent Educator, Certified Family Coach and Speaker. Kim explains what exactly Positive Discipline is about and even how our village of support can come onboard!You can follow Kim on Instagram (@empoweredparentingwithkim) and also Hegen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Telegram to stay updated with us! 

Can I only give my baby solids at 6 months only? Is Baby-led Weaning better than Traditional Weaning? Can't seem to get your baby to stop drinking from the boob or even the feeding bottle? When do I start brushing my baby's teeth and should I use a toothpaste? Do I REALLY need to bring my 1-year-old for a dental visit? If these questions have been at the back of your mind, fear not as we have Dr Jessica Khong, a mum of 2 and a Kids Dentist from Royce Dental, to answer questions about weaning and dental health in this episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast!Dr Jessica Khong obtained her Bachelor in Dental Surgery and Masters in Paediatric Dentistry from the Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore. Dr Khong loves children and spends most of her time taking care of kids' teeth and oral conditions. She is currently at Royce Orthodontic & Paediatric Dental Centre, Katong i12 Mall and has previously worked at public institutions such as National Dental Centre Singapore and Health Promotion Board. Though she has been treating children for many years, nothing prepares her better for her role as a Kids Dentist than being a mother of 2 herself.You can also follow Hegen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Telegram to stay updated with us! 

Are you #ttc and planning to expand your family this year? Here are some tips from our beloved Hegen mum Cordelia, also known as c0rde, who welcomed Baby Kyra last October. Cordelia is a new mum-of-two and also an entrepreneur and host. In this episode, she shares how she and her partner decided on trying for baby #2, the tips and tricks she tried out to conceive, and how she is planning to manage 2 kids with her village of support!Follow Cordelia on Instagram @c0rdeYou can also follow Hegen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Telegram to stay updated with us! 

Heard the buzz about the Fourth Trimester and wondering what's the fuss about it? In this episode,  we have our long-time Hegen Mum and Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast guest, Sara-Ann K, share all about the ups and downs of the Fourth Trimester such as the infamous Mum Brain, how Dads can step up during this period of postpartum and even managing your confinement nanny!Follow Sara-Ann on Instagram @saraannk1 You can also follow Hegen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Telegram to stay updated with us! 

We often hear about "maternal instincts" but does motherhood really come instinctively? For many of us, motherhood is a journey of becoming, embracing and finally flourishing in our role as a mother, just like our Hegen Mum and Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast guest, Roz Pho! Roz is an actress and a new mum to 4 month old Reimi! In this episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast, Roz shares more about her motherhood journey including going through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), managing the change in relationship with her husband as they embark on a new chapter of their lives, maintaining your identity before you were a mum and all the ups and downs of motherhood. Follow Roz on Instagram at @rozphoYou can also follow Hegen on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Telegram to stay updated with us! 

Welcome to Season 2 of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast!Think you already know everything there is to breastfeeding? Think again! We ask the difficult questions about breastfeeding in this episode of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast to our very own Lactation Maven, Yvon Bock, such as the direct and indirect costs of breastfeeding, what to do when our parents/in-laws are not supporitve of your breastfeeding journey and many more! Ms Yvon Bock is the founder and CEO of Hegen and also a mother of 4, whom she breastfed over a period of 10 years. She is also a certified Lactation Counselor.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Telegram to stay updated with Hegen.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast! Is motherhood a sacrifice or gain? Trying to cope with my new identity as a ‘mother' but don't know how? How can I manage relationships with in-laws and spouse as a new parent? Breastfeed or pump? If these thoughts crossed your mind, we want to talk about it.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok and join us at our Hegen Mums Telegram group chat to stay updated with us.We'll see you soon for Season 2 Episode 1!

We often forget life begins the moment we are created in our mother's womb and bonds are created from hereon.Join us in this episode as we invite Certified HypnoBirthing Educator and Birth Doula, Kong Choon Yen from Birth Discovery to share with us on Life before Birth and how we can bond with our baby during pregnancy and prepare to welcome them into the world.

We all know the wonders of epidural analgesia (EA) in relieving labour pain, but will it cause permanent back challenges postnatally? Join us in this episode as we invite Yoga and Qiqong expert, Sarah Manning from COMO Shambhala Urban Escape Singapore to debunk some of these myths surrounding pain management as well as some tips and tricks on how you can strengthen your back and regain vitality and energy in our motherhood journey.

Having a baby is possibly one of life's greatest adventure. Yet, when many expectant mothers think about the process of labour, the fear of the unknown and pain may sometimes consume their minds.  Join us in this episode as we invite HypnoBirthing® expert, Isa Faber from Mother & Child to share with us the what, how and why HypnoBirthing could provide you with a positive birthing experience. 

Fathers are often the quiet figures in our lives, yet their presence are so essential to the journey of parenthood. In this episode, we invite three Hegen Dads (Leon Bock, COO of Hegen; Benjamin Chong, Project Manager; and Aaron Yong, Senior UX & Product Designer) to discuss what fatherhood in today's society means, how to navigate through challenging times and what you can do to be the best man you can be. 

It is natural to assume that if you have successfully conceived once, you have little to worry about when planning for your next child. However,  many couples are seeking medical assistance with conceiving their second child. Join us as we understand what Secondary Infertility is all about with leading fertility expert and OB/GYN, Dr Ann Tan. 

In part two of this episode, we unpack the world of Naps and learn how to interpret sleepy cues, adjust wake-times and pick up strategies for coping with an overtired baby.  If you are a parent thinking about improving your baby's overall sleep schedule, then this episode is definitely for you.  Stay till the end to find out how you can receive additional support from Zoe herself!

The art of baby sleep is so often forgotten in the process of preparing for baby's arrival. But what happens when we are struggling to keep our babies rested? Join us in part one of this Sleep episode as we speak to Asia's Leading Baby & Adult Sleep expert, Zoe Chu (also known as SG Supernanny) as she debunks common issues faced by parents and shares tips for promoting healthy sleep habits. 

Welcome to Cherish Nature's Gift™: The Podcast,  where Community and Learning meet. In today's episode, we introduce ourselves and share what you can look forward to in this new season. Come listen to us as we begin unpacking the highs and lows of motherhood and the joys in between!