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 9, 2018
- 2 min
Flu and whooping cough vaccine
Getting flu can be serious when you’re expecting as your immunity is at all-time low. Unfortunately, it’s harder for your immune system...
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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 21, 2018
- 2 min
Miscarriage is not your fault
Miscarriage isn’t something that many women want to discuss because the loss maybe too personal or that the topic is taboo. Grieving over...
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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 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 19, 2018
- 2 min
Expect symptoms in pregnancy
Do you know the early symptoms of pregnancy? From nausea to fatigue, know what to expect. There are many common symptoms in pregnancy....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 19, 2018
- 3 min
Do's & Don'ts in Pregnancy (Part I)
Can I go for massage and aromatherapy during pregnancy? Read on for the do's and don'ts. #1. Massage and aromatherapy during pregnancy...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
5 facts on pregnancy scans
Ultrasound scans use sound waves to build a picture of the baby in the womb. The scans are painless, have no known side effects on...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 18, 2018
- 1 min
Before your first antenatal consult
Know your EDD — when is your baby due? The antenatal period is a wonderful time for you to enjoy and bond with baby. However, it is...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 18, 2018
- 1 min
I can't get pregnant
If a couple cannot conceive after trying, they should do a check. Conception happens when a sperm swims up into the womb and fertilises...
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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 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
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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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
Managing pregnancy loss
Losing your baby is a tragedy. Take your time to recover. Losing your baby at any stage is a traumatic event which will have an intense...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 13, 2018
- 1 min
Stem cells repair damages
When affected by disease, our immune system innately heal. Stem cells, like soldiers in our immune system, help us heal quicker. Stem...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
- Jun 13, 2018
- 1 min
Cord blood explained
You have heard of ‘bone marrow transplant’ or ‘stem cell transplant’ but not entirely sure what they mean. Fret not and let me explain....
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