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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Ms Jasmine Yeo
- Sep 14, 2020
- 1 min
The pain of pregnancy loss
Miscarriage is often misunderstood. There are no words to describe the sadness of a grieving mother. It does not matter when this occurs...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Aug 9, 2020
- 1 min
TOP 9 Important Nutrients for Fertility and Pregnancy
What are the important nutrients for fertility and pregnancy? Remember to keep to recommended daily dose too. More is NOT better. Happy...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jul 23, 2020
- 1 min
Importance of Counting Kicks
Cord accidents are worst tragedies to avoid in pregnancy. Follow your motherly instinct to monitor your baby's kicking movements....
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Ms Amalia Liberman
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
Breastfeeding is best for mother and baby
Over the years, many breastfeeding facts and myths have intrigued our minds. Most women did it willingly, some chose not to while some,...
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Ms Jasmine Yeo
- Jun 25, 2020
- 2 min
5 ways to deal with Mom’s guilt
“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one – Jill Churchill” Mom's guilt is real. A tiny voice inside you...
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Suzanne Khor
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Is flexitarian diet safe in pregnancy?
What is a flexitarian diet? A flexitarian diet is mainly a plant-based diet whilst including white meat, fish and dairy occasionally. The...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- May 21, 2020
- 1 min
Infographic on infertility
Have you been trying for a baby for some time? Most couples conceive within one year of trying. Medical and lifestyle factors may be...
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Dr Liew Hui Min
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Skin allergies in children
3 must-know common skin allergies in children Not sure what triggers your child’s skin condition? You may be looking for food triggers...
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Dr Wendy Sinnathamby
- Mar 20, 2020
- 2 min
5 Optional vaccines to consider for your child
Wondering if you should vaccinate your child with Rotavirus or Chickenpox vaccine? Read on. Optional vaccinations for your child #1...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Mar 4, 2020
- 1 min
INFOGRAPHIC: Coronavirus can infect pregnant mothers
Drawing of Covid-19 virus by a 5-year old child (Luke Tan) Read on to learn how to reduce your risks of infection. #2019nCoV#virusfree...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Feb 7, 2020
- 2 min
5 things mums should know about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)
#1 What is coronavirus? Can i get infected in pregnancy? Coronavirus is contagious and can be easily transmitted from person to person....
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Dr Wendy Sinnathamby
- Jan 20, 2020
- 2 min
Knowing your kid's vaccination
All you need to know for your baby's compulsory vaccinations. You may not be aware that there are 5 important vaccines that are mandatory...
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Dr Irene Teo
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
My newborn baby looks yellow, should I be worried?
Understand physiological jaundice Fret not! Jaundice is common in newborns. 25-50% of them have jaundice during first 2-3 days of life,...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Apr 8, 2019
- 2 min
5 Must-do things before your first antenatal visit
Congratulations! You are now officially pregnant. The urine pregnancy test is positive very clearly and strongly. Read on for 5 must-do...
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Dr Tan Yung Khan
- Apr 1, 2019
- 1 min
Beware of kidney stones in pregnancy
Kidney stones are excruciating when you are pregnant. They are more difficult to be diagnosed and treated. During the third trimester,...
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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 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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