BAZAAR’s league of extraordinary women this year features individuals and teams who took a long, hard look at the needs of our communities and stepped up to the challenge.

We embarked on an inspiring journey in March with #HerWorldHerStory – a collection of 60 real-life stories to celebrate Her World’s 60th anniversary this year.

Three CEOs shed light on how the industrial, healthcare, and retail and office real estate sectors have been impacted by the pandemic – and how their companies are moving forward.

01 SEASON OF CHANGE

Modern-day Abu Dhabi continues to evolve in harmony with its traditions.

Celebrity Melody Chen opens up on her rollercoaster journey to finally conceiving her twins, and then another uphill trek when they were born just shy of 27 weeks.

While Singaporean kids are covered by Medishield Life, some parents prefer to buy a private health plan, too. SASHA GONZALES finds out the questions you must ask to get the best coverage for your little ones.

Parents spent an enjoyable afternoon learning about baby weaning and cooking nutritious grub for their little ones.

For over 50 years, Mount Alvernia Hospital has supported mums through pregnancy, labour and postnatal care.

Fun is one thing, safety is another. Find out how you can protect your kid from dangerous play.

What happens if you find yourself pregnant – before you’re ready? How do you deal with it, emotionally and physically? Three women open up about how they handled an unwanted pregnancy.

The Weekly’s annual Great Women Of Our Time Awards aims to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

Celebrity mum Lina Ng risked her health and life to deliver her three sons, but she tells us it was all worth it.

THIS MONTH, WE ASK

As a parent, you have some big decisions to make, so how do you make sure you don’t sell yourself short? SASHA GONZALES finds out what you must consider when you decide to upgrade, have baby No. 2, quit your job to be a stay-at-home mum, and more.

We’re using technology like mobile apps and geolocation to connect doctors to the patients closest to them. That gives doctors more flexibility and helps patients access timely medical care. This can make healthcare more convenient, accessible, and in time, affordable.

Prevention is best, but what if your little one injures herself at home? These are what you should do when mishaps happen, the experts tell.

His repeated episodes of stomachache were mistaken for constipation and masked his undiagnosed medical condition. One mum shares the harrowing experience with EVELINE GAN.

Surgery is becoming less and less invasive and gastroenterology stands at the forefront of this progress, says Dr Melvin Look.

Stricken with an extremely rare disease, AMELIA TENG’s baby needs lifelong medication which costs $5,000 a month. The first-time mum shares her fears and hopes.

Two families open up about the traumatic first few months of their babies who were born premature – and each weighing less than 1kg.

If you’re constantly depressed or anxious when you’re expecting a baby, know that this is not normal. Two mums open up about their prenatal depression.

The stork was certainly busy in 2017. ELISA CHIA rounds up some of the celebrities and influencers who gave birth last year.

How do I help my child make New Year resolutions that stick?

Parenting challenges and her daughter’s rare illness do not deter this single mum and her kids from crossing the finishing line together. They share their inspiring story with EVELINE GAN

Why should I stop saying “good job!” to my kid?

Mount Alvernia Hospital provides quality care for mother and child.

Parents picked up vital tips on how to keep their children strong and fit at the recent Healthy Kids, Happy Kids seminar.

An Integrated Shield Plan may be just what you need for full coverage of your child’s hospitalisation bill.

Benchmark against other industries to stand out.

One in three Singapore women deliver their babies by Caesarean section. Are doctors or parents just too “scissor-happy”?

Sometimes, there’s only so much a woman can plan ahead for, be it taking a bus or having a baby.

We raised $21,897 in the first community event by gleneagles hospital and shape!