Guide

High blood pressure after birth: when waiting is unsafe

Recognize emergency symptoms, understand both blood pressure numbers, and make a workable plan for care after discharge.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Heavy bleeding, fever, or feeling faint after birth: when to act now

Distinguish improving lochia from concerning change, recognise possible infection, and make the call without losing time.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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After the birth: connecting registration, residence and your baby's BHYT

A hospital birth record is not a civil birth certificate, and one linked application does not mean every result is complete. A practical way to follow the process while caring for a newborn.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Pregnancy in Vietnam: a care roadmap from a positive test to after birth

Not a universal testing timetable, but a sequence of important decisions: starting care, understanding results, connecting clinic and birth hospital, and planning postpartum support.

7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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After birth, how do we ask in a way that makes honesty possible?

Understand baby blues, depression and anxiety, and emergency symptoms, with daily questions and caregiver responses that do not confuse intrusive thoughts with intent.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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Rain and high water in Can Tho: make pickup a plan, not a crossing

When rain and high tides disrupt a route, establish where the child is safe and how adults will coordinate, not which vehicle might force its way through.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Spit-up after feeds: when reassurance is enough and when it is not

Use colour, force, feeding and growth to distinguish ordinary spit-up from concerning vomiting, without compromising safe sleep.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Visitors after birth: words that protect both connection and rest

Advance messages, unexpected doorstep arrivals and asking for the baby back: boundaries you can actually say, not merely wish others would infer.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Pregnancy vaccination in Vietnam: one visit, three clear decisions

What is appropriate now, what needs more information, and what belongs after birth? Start with documented history and the actual product, not a universal calendar.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

After vaginal birth: the small things that make a day more manageable

Perineal care, using the toilet, movement, and intimacy need an individual pace. No abdominal incision does not mean no recovery.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

A flexible birth plan: keep what matters when circumstances change

Write a page that helps the care team understand you, covering explanations, pain relief, companionship and possible separation from your baby.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Newborn jaundice: when your baby needs care now

A photograph cannot tell you whether jaundice is safe to watch. Your baby's age, feeding and bilirubin assessment guide the next step.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Prenatal tests by stage: what question is being answered?

From early blood tests to preparation for birth, distinguish screening, diagnosis and monitoring so that one result does not stand for everything.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Blood sugar, blood pressure and anaemia: three checks, different jobs

Why checks matter when you feel well, what an abnormal result leads to and how to make a monitoring plan work beyond the numbers.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Is this labour? When to call and when to go in

Contractions are only part of the decision. Leaking waters, bleeding, movement changes, gestational age and travel all belong in the call.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Giving birth in Cần Thơ: connect your appointments, admission and journey home

Not a hospital ranking, but a practical plan for families nearby or travelling in, with distinct routes for antenatal care, emergencies and newborn follow-up.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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BHYT and childbirth in 2026: understand coverage before comparing birth packages

Separate health coverage, social-insurance maternity benefits and optional services, including what the July 2026 outpatient change does and does not mean.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Air quality and heat in Viet Nam: when to take children outside

Cooler weather does not guarantee cleaner air, and good AQI does not remove heat risk. Read the right scale, adapt the outing and know when to stop.

7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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Planning for a baby: budget for time off and money not yet received

A birth package is only one line. A useful plan includes changing income, payment dates, unpaid care and working conditions.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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When bleeding changes: bring a clear story to your appointment

You do not need to diagnose yourself from a tracking app. Recognise when to act urgently, describe what changed, and leave with a clear follow-up plan.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Choosing a maternity hospital in Vietnam: beyond the beautiful room

Compare clinical capability, your voice in care, the journey and costs when birth does not follow the expected course.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

FV English Birth Preparation Class – Session 3, 26 August 2026

FV's English-language Session 3 was scheduled for 26 August 2026 and is now a historical listing. The retained programme focused on activity and comfort from 32 weeks of pregnancy. It belonged to a five-session course, not the separate Vietnamese timetable or a newly available class booking.

Ho Chi Minh City · Historical scheduled session: 26 August 2026, 14:00–17:00; English-language Session 3. Not a current registration notice.Open information →
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FV Thomson Maternity Department Tour

FV Thomson's pre-booked maternity tour limits each slot to six visitors and introduces reception, birth and inpatient spaces. It can help families ask practical questions before choosing maternity services. The tour is not a medical consultation, and access to every room or area should not be assumed in advance.

Ho Chi Minh City · Monday–Friday: 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00; Saturday: 09:30 and 10:30. Recurring slots can change; register and reconfirm before attending.Open information →
Guide

The first tooth, and a small habit that starts now

Use the right amount of fluoride toothpaste, brush through resistance, protect teeth between feeds and know when a dentist is needed.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

Recurring Antenatal Class – Hanoi French Hospital

Hanoi French Hospital's antenatal series combines specialist discussion with practical learning in small groups. Topics span labour, breastfeeding and newborn care, making it useful for preparing shared questions with a birth companion; confirm the particular session's subject, teaching language and eligibility before arranging a visit.

Hanoi · Recurring 2026 programme; for sessions after 6 September, confirm the individual date with the hospital on (024) 3577 1100.Open information →
Event

Explore city planning through models and technology

Quang Ninh's urban-planning exhibition was announced for 28 August–2 September 2026 on the Planning Palace's second floor, using digital models and projected interpretation. This is now an archived schedule. Fairs or outdoor programmes sharing the wider area do not establish that the exhibition remains open after its published end.

Quang Ninh · Historical scheduled exhibition: 28 August–2 September 2026; no extension verified.Open information →
Guide

A hot, painful breast: what helps, and when mastitis needs care

Not every tender lump needs antibiotics, and forceful massage is not the answer. A practical guide to comfort, feeding, and getting timely assessment.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

A calmer hospital bag: pack for access, not every imagined possibility

Accessible documents, a modest set of supplies and someone who can find them: organize the early hours, replenishment and a safer journey home.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

After a caesarean: make room at home for recovery

The incision is only part of recovery. Getting up, receiving the baby, managing medicines, and sharing work shape the first weeks.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

After vaccination: caring for mild reactions and recognizing emergencies

Build an observation plan around the actual vaccine, feeding and responsiveness, rather than assuming every symptom is harmless or vaccine-caused.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

The meal you take along: safer food and water on a family outing

You do not need to pack the kitchen. Know which foods need cooling, where water and ice come from, and when discarding a meal is the sensible choice.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

Recurring Antenatal Class – Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital

Hoan My Sai Gon's antenatal series is intended for expectant parents and companions. Its August 2026 article reports a completed class rather than announcing the next appointment. Families can use it to understand the programme's focus, but should wait for a new hospital notice before planning attendance.

Ho Chi Minh City · The official 12 August 2026 article confirms the August class has finished and the series will continue, but no next date is published. Attend only after a new hospital notice.Open information →
Guide

Baby fever: decide what to do before checking the thermometer again

Distinguish emergencies, urgent assessment and supported home care, and make a clear call when your baby is unwell.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

A child needs care in Da Nang: the right urgency, the right destination

One hospital name can point to different sites. Build an outpatient and emergency route, including when the city or language is unfamiliar.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

Dak Lak Durian Festival 2026: following a harvest

Dak Lak's 2026 Durian Festival has ended after its multi-location 15 August–2 September programme. Its lasting subject is growers, origin and the journey of fruit beyond the orchard. Product displays ended earlier, on 23 August, rather than continuing throughout the full festival window.

Dak Lak · 2026-08-15 – 2026-09-02: historical edition; not a live scheduleOpen information →
Guide

Returning to work starts with the jobs nobody has claimed

Work backwards from your return date, with clear employment questions, a real childcare rehearsal, and responsibilities that do not all follow you to work.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

Dragon Bridge Fire and Water Show

Da Nang's Dragon Bridge presents fire and water at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays under the tourism portal's schedule. The performance is brief, but waiting and leaving may take longer. Choose a view away from the spray and consider whether the late hour suits your child.

Da Nang · Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major holidays at 21:00; about two minutes of fire followed by three minutes of water. Recheck the day's schedule.Open information →
Guide

Your preconception visit: bring questions, leave with a plan

The value of a visit is not measured in blood tubes. What matters is which findings change care, what needs attention first and who follows up.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Wait longer or seek fertility advice? Finding your next step

Time thresholds open a conversation, not a verdict. How to recognize when advice is useful and make the first consultation count.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Child diarrhoea: getting rehydration right and knowing when to leave

From the ORS sachet in your hand to the next feed: a practical guide to diarrhoea care, dehydration and the limits of home treatment.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

An antenatal visit in Đà Nẵng: the right clinic, clear results, a next step

Plan the whole appointment, not just the journey there, especially when changing providers or arranging language support.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Place

Nguyen Van Binh Book Street

A pedestrian reading-culture street with bookshops, children’s books and scheduled launches and community activities.

Ho Chi Minh City · All ages; ages 0–3 can take a stroller walk, browse picture books and pause at activities when it is not crowded.Open information →
Guide

Suspected dengue in pregnancy: seek care early, even when the fever falls

Fever in pregnancy needs prompt assessment. Recognizing deterioration, avoiding self-medication and preventing daytime bites belong in one plan.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

The first 42 days: a week-by-week roadmap for parent and baby

From discharge to week six, each stage has care to continue, decisions to prepare and warning signs that must not wait for an appointment.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Calling 115: what to say first and how to help while waiting

An emergency call does not need a perfect story. Start with location, responsiveness and breathing, then follow the next instruction.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

A possible poisoning: get help now, not after symptoms appear

A missing tablet or open cleaner calls for product information and professional help, not induced vomiting or an improvised antidote.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
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After a child's head injury, watch the child, not just the bump

Know emergency warning signs, what clinicians need to hear and how to observe a child cleared for home care, including what to do about sleep.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

The first month with a baby: divide the work so caregivers get care too

You do not need a large household or a perfect rota. You need complete task ownership, protected rest and a plan that can change when help falls through.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

“Idol Zoobiz” Animal Parade – Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Saigon Zoo's “Idol Zoobiz” parade brings selected animals into a recurring programme on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. It can anchor a shorter zoo visit, but is not an invitation to unrestricted animal contact. Confirm the day's time, route and participating animals with the zoo.

Ho Chi Minh City · The second and fourth Sunday of each month under the current schedule. Time and route can change for weather or animal care; check before visiting.Open information →
Care

Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi

Private general hospital · 108 Hoàng Như Tiếp, Phường Bồ Đề, Hà Nội

Hanoi · 024 7106 6858Open information →
Event

Ceramic Sutras: when scripture becomes earth

Ceramic Sutras at Ba Den Mountain presents nearly 400 Buddhist-inspired ceramic sculptures by Nguyen Tuan and Phu Lang craftspeople during its 8 August–30 September 2026 run. Posture, expression and the surface of clay offer approachable ways to look, without requiring specialist religious knowledge or a lesson in calligraphy.

Tay Ninh · 8 Aug–30 Sep 2026Open information →
Guide

Seeking care in Can Tho as a foreigner: registration is only the first step

From an official facility directory to questions about passport-based registration, a focused call can make a planned visit less circuitous.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Your baby's vaccination visit, from the night before to home again

Share the information that matters, comfort your baby and leave with aftercare instructions you can actually use.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

A Can Tho dengue plan starts with the saucer under a plant

Protection is more than applying repellent before going out: it includes water-container routines, daytime sleep protection and a plan for fever.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Event

Hue Wonderverse: heritage wakes to music

Announced for 30 August–1 September 2026, Hue Wonderverse Music Fest placed Hue's heritage alongside music and digital art. This past edition is interesting for its contemporary treatment of the Long Ma symbol, opening a conversation about how inherited imagery can meet a new generation of audiences.

Hue · 2026-08-30 – 2026-09-01: historical edition; not a live scheduleOpen information →
Guide

From floor to pavement: a toddler-sized safety map

Toddlers travel farther and reach higher before they understand danger. Change the environment and the handover, not just the warning you give them.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Place

Da Nang Fine Arts Museum

A three-floor museum of modern art, folk art and Central Highlands crafts, with a children's art-discovery area on the first floor.

Da Nang · All ages, especially children who enjoy drawing, colour and craft. Check whether the children's area is open that day.Open information →
Care

National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology

National public specialist hospital · 1 Triệu Quốc Đạt, Phường Cửa Nam, Hà Nội

Hanoi · Open information →
Guide

One box, many games: playing from one to three

Growing toddlers do not need a new toy shelf at every stage. They need changing challenges, shared turns and adults who know when to join and when to wait.

5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →
Guide

Who remembers before anyone acts? Mapping invisible family work

Washing a bottle is work. Noticing that clean ones are running out, arranging the washing, and preparing tomorrow's supply are work too. A useful map shares the whole responsibility.

6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →