Fertility rate

Mother’s Day

Mum advocates: She created a community where mums can be vulnerable about their changing identities

The Mum Collective SG founder Nurulhuda Mohamd Rasid with her daughter Naeema Taufiq, (left) four, and son Kareem Taufiq, 22 months, at home.

Mother’s Day

Mum advocates: She worked through maternity leave, now she helps parents find the joy of having kids

As founder of Baby Planner SG, Ms Teng Yi Ling teaches new and expectant parents how to care for their babies.

Mother’s Day

Mum advocates: They give voice to the silent struggles of mothers

(Clockwise from left) Ms Vernessa Chuah, Ms Nurulhuda Mohamd Rasid and Ms Teng Yi Ling have started initiatives and businesses to support mothers and couples in various aspects of parenting.

Can a 15-minute city push up a 0.87 fertility rate?

Before diving into major policy changes, do we know if Singaporeans still desire to get married and have children? Survey data suggests that many do, says the writer.

Forum: Legislated fertility leave is the missing piece in Singapore’s parenthood reset

Forum: Normalise career detours, work on changing attitudes towards parenthood

Forum: Career ‘detours’ should not be framed as a women-only issue

Women taking career ‘detours’ as a norm will be one indicator of work group’s success: Indranee

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah said one indicator of success would be to reduce the “maternity penalty” faced by women.

Forum: Lift age limit for elective egg freezing but strengthen safeguards

Science Talk: Fatherhood and leadership – two sides of the same coin

When fathers lead with steadiness, warmth and responsibility at home, they invest in something far greater than a career: the future of our nation.

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