ParentLink in the News

Singapore and international media – magazines, books, television, and radio – have profiled ParentLink many times over the years, and have published dozens of expert articles written by members of our team.

2020

"Childbirth in a time of Covid-19: Online doulas and virtual lactation consultations" by The Straits Times, 25 April 2020

"Coronavirus: Preparing for baby's arrival amid a pandemic" by The Straits Times, 26 April 2020

2019

"Don't be afraid to travel with baby" by The Straits Times, 19 May 2019

2018

"Letting baby feed himself: Traditional v baby-led weaning" by The Straits Times, 26 August 2018

2017

"A Day In The Life Of A Doula" by Mummyfique, 29 September 2017

2013

"To Cut or Not to Cut" by Di Bustamante, Dunstan Baby Language, 12 July 2013

"Di Bustamante - Making childbirth and parenting gentler" by The Asian Parent, November 2013

2007

A View From Singapore: Tania Grose-Hodge Media Corp Radio, September 2007

Baby Massage: Tania Grose-Hodge Radio Australia Live

Baby Massage - Tania Grose-Hodge 938 Live, January 2007

2006

"I'm Desperate for a Baby" by Siew Mei Fong Motherhood, January 2006

"IVF Public Forum" Radio 938 Live, broadcast 16 March 2006

"Just-in-Case or Just-in-Time?" by Sandy Meadow (ParentLink) Young Parents, June 2006

"When the Birth Plan Goes Out the Window" by Tania Grose-Hodge (ParentLink) Motherhood, July 2006

"Celebrity Babies" by Sandy Meadow (ParentLink) Today's Parents, July 2006

"Taming Morning Sickness" by Sandy Meadow (ParentLink) Young Parents, July 2006

"The Ultimate Toddler Sleeping Plan" by Tania Grose-Hodge Motherhoood, Dec 2006

2005

"Expectant Moments" Motherhood (Chinese language edition), February/March 2005

"Empathetic ears for trying times" by Tan Hui Leng Today, 24 October 2005

"Born Free" by Rosalind Yeow Young Parents, November 2005

2004

"Time to Wean" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, January 2004

"Have a Great First Year with Baby" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, February 2004

"Emergency Birth" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, February 2004

"Much Ado about Doulas" by Esther Phua Young Parents, February 2004

"More would-be mums get coach for natural births" by Wong Sher Maine The Straits Times, 31 March 2004

"Having Fun the Whole Nine Months" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, June 2004

"Do You Need a Doula?" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, July 2004

"Here's Looking at You, Babe" featuring Tania Grose-Hodge (ParentLink) Channel News Asia, aired 21 August 2004 with repeats

"Doula?" Fuyou, August/September 2004

"A Friend in Need" by Sheri Kristen Goh Today's Parents, October 2004

2003

"How to Dress Your Newborn" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, January 2003

"Forever Blowing Bubbles" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, March 2003

"The Breastfeeding Diet" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, March 2003

"Born Free at Home" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, March 2003

"Safe Sex in Pregnancy" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) in Healthy Pregnancy, vol. 1 published by Motherhood, April 2003

"The Breast or the Bottle" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) in Healthy Pregnancy, vol. 1 published by Motherhood, April 2003

"When Baby Comes Home" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) in Healthy Pregnancy, vol. 1 published by Motherhood, April 2003

"Doctor Can You Tell Me...?" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, June 2003

"The Modern Midwife" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, June 2003

"Putting Sex Back on the Agenda" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, June 2003

"The First 3 Months: A Top 10 Countdown" by Nikki Macfarlane Motherhood, July 2003

"Jumping in Feet First" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, July 2003

"Praying for Perfect" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, August 2003

"Vamp in the Bedroom?" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, September 2003

"Your Baby's Lifeline" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, October 2003

"All Strung Out" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, October 2003

"Dangerous Infections in Pregnancy" by Nikki Macfarlane Motherhood, November 2003

"Bleeding in Pregnancy" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, December 2003

"Don't Be Embarrassed!" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, December 2003

"The Stages of Labour" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, November 2003

2002

"Labour Movement" by Melinda Ham Harper's Bazaar Singapore, June 2002

"What's Keeping Baby?" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Motherhood, November 2002

1999

"Busy Waiting" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, January 1999

"Put Yourself in My Shoes, Mum" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, February 1999

"Dealing with Advice" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, April 1999

"Is This Obscene?" The New Paper, 19 May 1999

Lianhe Wanbao, 20 May 1999

"Sit-In for Breastfeeding Staged" The Straits Times, 20 May 1999

"Why the Breast-Beating over Breastfeeding? Is Breastfeeding in Public OK?" The Straits Times, 24 May 1999

1998

"Baby's Position in the Womb" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, May 1998

"Nikki's Notebook I: Common Discomforts in Pregnancy" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, June 1998

"Nikki's Notebook II: Self-Help Techniques" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, July 1998

"Nikki's Notebook III: Pregnancy Discomfort" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, August 1998

"Drug-Free Pain Relief" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, November 1998

The Pregnancy and Baby Care Guide, edited by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) PanPac Media, December 1998

"Does Anyone Really Do It?" by Nikki Macfarlane (ParentLink) Today's Parents, December 1998