5 Must-knows when choosing Family Cord Blood Bank
This is an important decision for you and your family. Choose carefully as this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to store your baby’s...
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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 Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 29, 2018
- 2 min
Debunking 5 myths on epidural
Epidural analgesia is said to have many side effects, how true are they? (Source: Pregnancy Singapore) Epidural analgesia (EA) is...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 28, 2018
- 2 min
Be cool about your birth plan
A well thought-out birth plan sets your expectation for your delivery but get mentally prepared for the unexpected. “A birth plan is a...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 27, 2018
- 1 min
What to pack for my delivery?
Now is the time to gather all the essentials that you'll need for the delivery stay. So that you can stay calm when the day arrives. Many...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 22, 2018
- 2 min
Episiotomy - the "cut" demystify
Once a routine part of childbirth, an episiotomy is now recommended only in selected deliveries. When you are at full dilatation (10...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 21, 2018
- 2 min
Cesarean section delivery
During labour, your doctor may decide for C-section right away. This can be a sudden decision if you or baby's health takes a turn for...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 18, 2018
- 1 min
I want VBAC (Vaginal Birth after C- section)
Women who had a previous C-section may be still be suitable for VBAC. Consult your doctor. What is VBAC? VBAC is an acronym for Vaginal...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 17, 2018
- 1 min
The mystique of induction & labour
Is induction of labour natural? Do I need one? You have heard this term many times, but what does it mean? Induction of labour (IOL) is...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 16, 2018
- 3 min
What to expect at Vacuum or Forceps Delivery
Imagine you are in labour and you’ve been pushing for hours. The doctor brings up the idea of using forceps or a vacuum to deliver your...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 16, 2018
- 1 min
Explaining vacuum & forceps delivery
Did you imagine horror music and picture metal instruments attached to your baby’s head? If so, take a deep breath. It’s not that scary....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 15, 2018
- 2 min
I want a painless labour
Every woman experiences and tolerates pain differently. Sometimes, focussed breathing is all that's needed to get through labour, while...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 13, 2018
- 2 min
Cord-cutting is a sacred act
Are you brave to cut the umbilical cord? You will be asked to do the honour at the delivery. Cutting the cord by daddy is a modern trend....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 12, 2018
- 2 min
What to expect when water breaks
Sometimes, the amniotic sac can burst suddenly when you least expect. Read on so that you can be prepared when it happens. It may sound...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 11, 2018
- 2 min
I can't tell Braxton Hicks contraction
For first-time mom, recognising contraction pains is challenging. On one hand, you desire to go hospital in time but certainly don't want...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Dec 10, 2018
- 1 min
Am I in labour?
Every woman's account of labour is unique. You may truly recognise after your first experience! Like first love, labour is so magical...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 19, 2018
- 2 min
The confusing stages of labour
Most women are still confused about the stages of labour even though they had previous deliveries. Let's demystify the labour process....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
Electronic monitoring in labour
Labour can be stressful for you and baby. During each contraction, your baby is tightly squeezed in your womb, which interrupts the blood...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
Birthing Positions
There are various labour positions that you can assume during early labour and a whole other set of good birthing positions when it’s...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
Overdue Babies - fashionably late
The last few days of pregnancy are exciting time. But when your due date has passed, waiting for labour to start can be stressful too....
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