Are TCM herbs safe for breastfeeding mums during confinement?
Many mums ask about safety of TCM herbs during breastfeeding. “Are TCM herbs safe?” or “Which TCM herb is best to avoid?” In TCM, "Qi"...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jul 23, 2021
- 2 min
6 tips to find a good confinement nanny during Covid period
Congratulations! You’ve just discovered that you are pregnant. While you are still enjoying this sweet moment, do think of engaging a...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 28, 2018
- 2 min
5 Confinement truths or myths
Confinement is enshrouded in Asian culture and many practices are deep-rooted. But are these confinement practices medically sound?...
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Physician Edmund Pang
- Jun 28, 2018
- 2 min
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in Confinement - Lochiorrhea (恶露不止)
You've heard about the miracles of TCM during this period. How does it work? Confinement is a critical time for new mothers to adapt and...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 25, 2018
- 3 min
Back to Basics - Breastfeeding
Many positions that you and your baby can explore while breastfeeding — you may even end up inventing your own unique positions. Posture:...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 20, 2018
- 2 min
Resuming Sex & Birth Control
How to resume your intimacy after delivery and what are your contraception options? Making sacrifices is part of motherhood. But you need...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 19, 2018
- 2 min
Safe medications for pregnancy
Is it safe to take evening primrose oil or sleeping pills during pregnancy? This is a common question that my patients normally ask me....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Eating right for Breastfeeding
Should you avoid certain food types to prevent your baby from developing allergies? While breastfeeding, eating well to enhance your...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Can I breastfeed and how?
Congratulations! Now that your baby has arrived, perhaps one of the most immediate decisions is whether to breastfeed. All mothers should...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Shake off baby blues & depression
Women might experience emotional changes before, during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy is a special time. But sometimes, instead of...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 11, 2018
- 1 min
Breast engorgement - every mum's pain!
Breast engorgement is common in the early days of breastfeeding. After delivery, your breasts begin milk production (lactation). Blood...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 6, 2018
- 2 min
4 Breastfeeding secrets
Breastfeeding is a time of bonding with your baby. Cherish these special moments! It won't happen again. Let's answer some burning...
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