Fun facts on breastfeeding
Breastmilk is best first food for newborns and almost all mummies will initiate breastfeeding after delivery but unfortunately, the...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jul 24, 2022
- 2 min
Top 10 Mistakes you should not make in pregnancy
My patients often ask me how to have a healthy baby. While there is no magical formula, try to avoid these mistakes in pregnancy. Have...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 19, 2022
- 2 min
New dad and new role
No joke when your buddies warn you that life is going to turn upside down with a new baby. Happy father's day! Your partner's role as a...
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Physician Na Yi Ting
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min
Infant feeding: The TCM Perspective
You may be grateful that your baby is feeding well, while some parents are concerned of their babies' poor appetite. From the TCM's...
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Ms Amalia Liberman
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
Breastfeeding is best for mother and baby
Over the years, many breastfeeding facts and myths have intrigued our minds. Most women did it willingly, some chose not to while some,...
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Dr Teo Cheng Peng
- Apr 11, 2020
- 2 min
5 common myths on Cord Blood Banking
Many parents are beginning to realise the potential benefits of cord blood banking (CBB). This has become an important discussion of the...
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Dr Wendy Sinnathamby
- Mar 20, 2020
- 2 min
5 Optional vaccines to consider for your child
Wondering if you should vaccinate your child with Rotavirus or Chickenpox vaccine? Read on. Optional vaccinations for your child #1...
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Dr Wendy Sinnathamby
- Jan 20, 2020
- 2 min
Knowing your kid's vaccination
All you need to know for your baby's compulsory vaccinations. You may not be aware that there are 5 important vaccines that are mandatory...
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Dr Liew Hui Min
- Aug 26, 2019
- 2 min
My baby has red birthmarks. What should I do?
What are the types of red birthmarks? This red discolouration on the skin is due to abnormal overgrowth of blood vessels. There are 3...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
Love Grows Here: Right in the womb
Wondering what is ideal weight gain in pregnancy? Worried about your D-day (delivery day)? Can your delivery be painless? These questions...
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Dr Irene Teo
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
My newborn baby looks yellow, should I be worried?
Understand physiological jaundice Fret not! Jaundice is common in newborns. 25-50% of them have jaundice during first 2-3 days of life,...
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Physician Na Yi Ting
- Jun 5, 2019
- 2 min
3 must-know facts about TCM in infants
Many parents ask about seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for their children, and especially infants as they are...
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Dr Chia Hui Ling
- May 20, 2019
- 1 min
Can malformed ears be corrected? 3 must-know facts
Some babies may have malformed ears. Besides cosmesis, these problems impact negatively on a child’s psychological and social well-being....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
4 ways to deal with terrible 2s
The time has arrived. Your cute little angel has suddenly transformed into a little uncooperative and unpredictable devil after age 2....
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Dr Wu Lin Chieh
- Mar 18, 2019
- 2 min
Fever fear, no more!
Fever is defined as a body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or more. It is daunting for many parents who have to deal with a cranky...
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Dr Wu Lin Chieh
- Mar 4, 2019
- 1 min
3 effective ways to manage your baby's diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is common amongst young infants. Most commonly, it is due to viral infection of the gut. Good news is that most diarrhoea will...
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Dr Christina Ong
- Feb 18, 2019
- 1 min
My baby cries every evening. Is this colic?
Colic may be the cause if your baby suddenly cries excessively and for a long time. How to tell baby's colic? Your baby with colic may...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 16, 2018
- 2 min
First week after delivery
A lot happens in the first few days after the arrival of your little one. You can expect physical and emotional changes. You’ll be...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 8, 2018
- 2 min
Does stimulation of baby work?
Your baby best benefits from balanced and meaningful stimulation when baby starts sensing after 5th month. Stimulation is critical for...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 4, 2018
- 1 min
Prenatal baby stimulation - at 3 months
Start early - arousing or stimulating activities for your baby's sense of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Baby stimulation...
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