Pregnancy 

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...

Is Natural Gender selection feasible? There is now a great deal of interest generated over this topic. Proponents of gender selection...

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...

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...

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....

Every woman experiences and tolerates pain differently. Sometimes, focussed breathing is all that's needed to get through labour, while...

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...

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...

Miscarriage isn’t something that many women want to discuss because the loss maybe too personal or that the topic is taboo. Grieving over...

Most women are still confused about the stages of labour even though they had previous deliveries. Let's demystify the labour process....

Is it safe to take evening primrose oil or sleeping pills during pregnancy? This is a common question that my patients normally ask me....

Do you know the early symptoms of pregnancy? From nausea to fatigue, know what to expect. There are many common symptoms in pregnancy....

Can I go for massage and aromatherapy during pregnancy? Read on for the do's and don'ts. #1. Massage and aromatherapy during pregnancy...

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...

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...

If a couple cannot conceive after trying, they should do a check. Conception happens when a sperm swims up into the womb and fertilises...

Women might experience emotional changes before, during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy is a special time. But sometimes, instead of...

Labour can be stressful for you and baby. During each contraction, your baby is tightly squeezed in your womb, which interrupts the blood...

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....

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...