Recovering from childbirth: 4 things that you may expect
Delivering a baby puts immense strain on your body. Whether you had natural or caesarean delivery, your body undergoes a great deal of...
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Dr Teo Cheng Peng
- Aug 9
- 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 Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Best Pregnancy Care in 2023
Congratulations for getting pregnant! Good antenatal care optimizes best health for your baby. Regular antenatal visits Make your first...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jan 1
- 1 min
5 Best signs of Pregnancy in 2023
How to tell you’re pregnant? Look out for these 5 early symptoms. #1: Missed period This is the most reliable sign when your period is...
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Ms Jasmine Yeo
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
Managing the Baby Blues
Your baby has finally arrived but strangely, instead of feeling happy, you feel sad, irritable, and even angry at times. You re likely to...
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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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Physician Amanda Chua
- Jun 12, 2022
- 1 min
Debunk 3 Myths of TCM Acupuncture
Developed thousands of years ago, acupuncture is an ancient treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Fine needles are inserted to...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Apr 21, 2022
- 2 min
#Dengue season 2022 and pregnancy
Beware! Dengue cases are peaking in Singapore. Dengue is endemic in Singapore. Dengue is Aedes mosquito-borne viral infection and causes...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Nov 26, 2021
- 1 min
Postpartum Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency is common and can result in postnatal depression, exhaustion and poor wound healing. It is easily treated with oral or...
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Dr Chew Min Hoe
- Nov 14, 2021
- 1 min
#5 effective ways to prevent piles in pregnancy
Piles (haemorrhoids) are common in pregnancy. Piles usually develop in second/third trimester due to hormonal effect and increasing...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Oct 10, 2021
- 1 min
What are my options for long-term contraception whilst breastfeeding?
Congratulations for your new-born baby! Although you had just delivered, a nagging worry begins. What are your options to space your next...
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Physician Na Yi Ting
- Aug 23, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
Healthy mother, healthy baby
A healthy baby comes from a healthy pregnancy. Here are 5 tips to optimise you and your baby’s well-being. #1 Maintain a good weight...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
8 must-know facts on Covid-19 vaccine in pregnancy and breastfeeding
From 4 June 2021, pregnant mothers in Singapore are eligible for Covid mRNA vaccine. As you are wondering if you should go for the jab...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- May 17, 2021
- 1 min
5 must-know changes to your birth plan from 16 May - 13 June 2021
As Singapore tightens measures this month in phase 2 (heightened alert) to reduce community Covid transmission, you may be affected by...
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Suzanne Khor
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
Healthy snacks to curb your pregnancy cravings
During pregnancy, your food preferences change due to your hormones. Coping with morning sickness whilst trying to eat healthy can be...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Do I need to eat for two in pregnancy?
Eating for two is a common misconception in pregnancy. Simply eat the right amount of calories for your baby's growth and prevent being...
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Suzanne Khor
- Nov 26, 2020
- 1 min
What you should eat if you have anaemia in pregnancy?
Every mother will go through physical changes during pregnancy. Blood volume increases by 30% and dilutes her body’s haemoglobin....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Oct 15, 2020
- 1 min
Conception calculator to help you get pregnant
Our Singapore government had recently announced a $3000 baby support grant for babies born from 1 OCT 2020 to 30 SEP 2022. If you are...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Oct 10, 2020
- 2 min
I am Rhesus Negative. Can I test my baby's Rhesus type in pregnancy?
What is Rhesus (Rh) blood type? We inherit our blood types (A, B, O and AB) from our parents. These blood types are further categorised...
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