Pregnancy 

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...

Many parents are asking about the potential benefits of cord blood banking (CBB). This has become an important discussion of the birth...

As you eagerly anticipate the arrival of your baby, you may feel unsure and nervous about the upcoming challenges and may even develop...

Congratulations for getting pregnant! Good antenatal care optimizes best health for your baby. Regular antenatal visits Make your first...

It is not always “love at first sight” for every mother and her newborn. Adjusting to the mummy role is a psychological process that may...

How is induction done? Do I need one? You have heard this term many times, but what does it mean? Induction of labour (IOL) is a medical...

Delivering a baby puts immense strain on your body. Whether you had natural or caesarean delivery, your body undergoes a great deal of...

Your baby has finally arrived but strangely, instead of feeling happy, you feel sad, irritable, and even angry at times. You re likely to...

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...

Developed thousands of years ago, acupuncture is an ancient treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Fine needles are inserted to...

Beware! Dengue cases are peaking in Singapore. Dengue is endemic in Singapore. Dengue is Aedes mosquito-borne viral infection and causes...

Iron deficiency is common and can result in postnatal depression, exhaustion and poor wound healing. It is easily treated with oral or...

Piles (haemorrhoids) are common in pregnancy. Piles usually develop in second/third trimester due to hormonal effect and increasing...

Congratulations for your new-born baby! Although you had just delivered, a nagging worry begins. What are your options to space your next...

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"...

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...

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...

As Singapore tightens measures this month in phase 2 (heightened alert) to reduce community Covid transmission, you may be affected by...

During pregnancy, your food preferences change due to your hormones. Coping with morning sickness whilst trying to eat healthy can be...

Eating for two is a common misconception in pregnancy. Simply eat the right amount of calories for your baby's growth and prevent being...