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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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 – 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

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 →
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

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

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 →
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

Cough and wheeze: watching breathing, not just listening

A loud cough may coexist with comfortable breathing; a quieter child working hard to breathe may need help now. Learn what to observe and when to escalate.

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 →
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

An overseas prescription in Viet Nam: reconcile it before refilling

A familiar brand name is not enough. Connect your existing records with a Vietnamese prescriber and pharmacist, reconcile the medicine, and plan before supplies run low.

6 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 →
Guide

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 →
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 →
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

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

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

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 →
Event

Back to Tay Do – Landowner Role-play Experience

My Khanh's “Landowner Visits the Village” experience combines costumed role-play, tea and cakes, garden visiting and Southern amateur music. Published pricing begins with groups of eight, so it is not equivalent to a show available on arrival. Smaller families should ask how booking, group size and total charges work.

Can Tho · Choose a requested date within the attraction's daily 07:30–17:00 hours; confirm availability before travel.Open information →
Guide

Choosing contraception starts with the life you need it to fit

Effectiveness matters, but it is not the only question. Daily routines, health, bleeding preferences, privacy, and future pregnancy plans all belong in the consultation.

5 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

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

Ninety days before pregnancy: a planning window, not a deadline

Three months can organise care, habits and practical support. Bodies need different timelines, and day 90 is not a certificate of readiness.

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

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 →
Event

CBME Vietnam 2026 – International Children, Baby and Maternity Fair

CBME Vietnam 2026 is a maternity-and-baby industry exhibition at SECC, not a children's play festival. Its sectors include nutrition, care products, strollers, car seats and toys. Parents appear among the intended visitor groups, but registration, admission terms and the practical value of each exhibitor should be checked in advance.

Ho Chi Minh City · 19–21 November 2026, 09:00–17:00. Check the official notice and visitor-registration conditions before attending.Open information →
Guide

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

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 →
Event

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 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

Ha Tinh Vi and Giam Festival 2026: songs that still receive an answer

Ha Tinh's Vi and Giam festival brought together 27 clubs during the completed 5–8 August 2026 edition. Its approachable listening thread is the relationship between a voice and its answer, allowing children to encounter the music as conversation without immediately understanding every regional word.

Ha Tinh · 2026-08-05 – 2026-08-08: historical edition; not a live scheduleOpen 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 →
Event

Thanh Tuyen Festival Night 2026

Thanh Tuyen Festival Night is announced for the evening of 20 September 2026 at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square, with an arts programme and selected Mid-Autumn lantern models. It is one focal evening within a wider festival, not a shared date for every lantern activity, fair or Tan Trao programme.

Tuyen Quang · Evening of 20 Sep 2026 · confirm timing and access restrictionsOpen 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

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

A child is burned: start with cool water, not a home remedy

Stop the source, cool the burned area and arrange the right help. The first practical actions matter more than finding a cream.

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 →
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 →
Event

Bay Nui cow racing: a morning of mud and speed

The 31st Bay Nui cow race is scheduled for 07:30 on 10 October 2026 near Tho Mit Pagoda in An Cu, with about 60 pairs expected. The coordination of animals and handler is the focus. Families should watch from spectator areas, not approach the course as an animal-contact activity.

An Giang · 7:30am · 10 Oct 2026Open 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

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 →
Guide

Family healthcare in Vietnam: build your route before you need it

A familiar doctor is only part of the picture. Connect routine care, emergencies, interpretation, records and payment into a usable family plan.

5 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

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

Going home from Can Tho: keeping mother-and-baby care connected

Going home should not mean losing the baby’s weight review, the mother’s questions, or pending results. Plan the handover before distance becomes an obstacle.

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

You do not have to finish everything to deserve a break

A break is not payment for a tidy home or flawless parenting. The real work is making room for you in your family's ordinary day.

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

Before pregnancy: review medicines and vaccines without stopping care

An ingredient-level list supports decisions about benefits, risks and timing. 'Natural', 'non-prescription' and 'used for years' are not enough to judge a product.

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 →
Event

Da Nang Christmas Market 2026

Da Nang Christmas Market 2026 is scheduled for 4–6 December at Ariyana, combining shopping, food, performances and light displays. It is an early-December, three-day market rather than a Christmas Eve celebration. Detailed opening hours, traders and children's activities still need a more specific organiser announcement.

Da Nang · 4–6 December 2026; detailed opening hours are not yet published, so check the official page before travel.Open information →
Event

Marine Animal Presentation – Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi

This fifteen-minute main-tank presentation at Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi introduces marine animals and includes diver feeding. Two daily slots make it a manageable anchor for a longer aquarium visit. The programme itself is listed as free, but families still need aquarium admission and should reconfirm the day's timetable.

Hanoi · Daily at 11:30 and 16:00 under the current schedule; times may change, so check before visiting.Open 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 →
Guide

Lost records or late vaccines: rebuilding your child's plan in 2026

An unknown vaccination history is not the same as one documented late dose. Recover evidence, reconcile vaccine names and leave with a usable continuation plan.

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 →