Pregnancy 

Iron is one of the most important elements in our body.

Iron Deficiency Day (26 NOV) is dedicated to many women who suffered from iron deficiency and anaemia unknowingly. Pregnancy Singapore supports Iron Deficien...

Iron deficiency and anemia affect 1 in 5 pregnant mums. Read on to understand this condition and the possible complications for you and baby. #iron_deficienc...

Diabetes and obesity in pregnant mums Obesity in the mother is more common than GDM. While one in five women enter pregnancy obese, 4-6% develop Gestational ...

What are the types of red birthmarks? This red discolouration on the skin is due to abnormal overgrowth of blood vessels. There are 3 common types. #1 Naevus...

Your dietary choices impact on your sugar control during pregnancy. Eat in a way that will prevent elevation in your blood sugar level, whilst maintaining ad...

Many new mums are stressed out and constantly tired especially from the incessant breastfeeding and nursing. Can ginseng, with its medicinal properties, do t...

Know your ginseng Popular ginseng include American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and the more potent Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) for ‘weak constitution’(体虚...

#1 DHA is crucial for brain and eye development Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, which maintains the structure and f...

Now you may be wondering what you can apply on your face that is safe for baby. With so many lotions and potions on the market, finding the right product may...

Confinement is enshrouded in Asian culture and many practices are deep-rooted. But are these confinement practices medically sound? Confinement is a special ...

You’re keen to have LASIK surgery, but you’re now expecting. Is it safe to do the operation during pregnancy? The short answer is that any refractive surgery...

If you have crooked teeth, you may be wondering if it’s safe to have braces while you’re pregnant. Read on. Pregnancy will affect the health of your teeth. W...

Morning sickness and tiredness can cause dental caries, so make sure that you visit your dentist. I cannot over-emphasize the importance of dental care to ha...

How to have a healthy weight gain during pregnancy? Read this. Eating healthy throughout pregnancy is the best thing you can do for your baby. Good nutrition...

Should you avoid certain food types to prevent your baby from developing allergies? While breastfeeding, eating well to enhance your nutritional status is im...

Wondering what it feels like to be constipated while pregnant? You might have that “stopped up” feeling, abdominal discomfort or have feces that are dry or h...

Acne is common during pregnancy. In fact, more than one out of every two pregnant women can expect to develop acne. In some cases, the acne can be very sever...

The stretching and distension of the bump causes the skin to have micro-tears which are are known as striae gravidarum (SG). SG are purplish wavy lines on th...

This may be the reason for pregnancy glow. During pregnancy, hormone level and more blood flow to a warmer body cause more profuse sweating. Some women may a...