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Dr Wendy Sinnathamby
Mar 20, 20202 min read
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 Wu Lin Chieh
Mar 4, 20191 min read
3 effective ways to manage your baby's diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is common amongst young infants. Most commonly, it is due to viral infection of the gut. Good news is that most diarrhoea will...
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Dr Christina Ong
Feb 18, 20191 min read
My baby cries every evening. Is this colic?
Colic may be the cause if your baby suddenly cries excessively and for a long time. How to tell baby's colic? Your baby with colic may...
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Dr Rachael Teo
Jan 15, 20192 min read
4 tips for good skin in pregnancy
Now you may be wondering what you can apply on your face that is safe for baby. With so many lotions and potions on the market, finding...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 27, 20181 min read
What to pack for my delivery?
Now is the time to gather all the essentials that you'll need for the delivery stay. So that you can stay calm when the day arrives. Many...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 19, 20183 min read
Can I choose a boy or girl?
Is Natural Gender selection feasible? There is now a great deal of interest generated over this topic. Proponents of gender selection...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 12, 20182 min read
What to expect when water breaks
Sometimes, the amniotic sac can burst suddenly when you least expect. Read on so that you can be prepared when it happens. It may sound...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 10, 20181 min read
Am I in labour?
Every woman's account of labour is unique. You may truly recognise after your first experience! Like first love, labour is so magical...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Back to Basics - Breastfeeding
Many positions that you and your baby can explore while breastfeeding — you may even end up inventing your own unique positions. Posture:...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20182 min read
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 18, 20182 min read
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, 20181 min read
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, 20182 min read
Can I breastfeed and how?
Congratulations! Now that your baby has arrived, perhaps one of the most immediate decisions is whether to breastfeed. All mothers should...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 15, 20181 min read
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, 20182 min read
Birthing Positions
There are various labour positions that you can assume during early labour and a whole other set of good birthing positions when it’s...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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 13, 20181 min read
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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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20182 min read
4 must-do scans in pregnancy
What are the must-do scans that I should consider? A​​​n ultrasound scan is the commonest assessment tool that your doctor will use...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20181 min read
What to expect #4 month
Are you feeling the flutter? It is like bubbling in your tummy. This is the first sign of your baby moving! Get ready for a growth spurt....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
May 29, 20181 min read
I am near term. How big is baby?
At 37 weeks pregnant, baby is as big as a papaya. Congrats! You are near the finishing line. At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby's organs are...
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