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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20181 min read
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Eating right for Breastfeeding
Should you avoid certain food types to prevent your baby from developing allergies? While breastfeeding, eating well to enhance your...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 min read
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First week after delivery
A lot happens in the first few days after the arrival of your little one. You can expect physical and emotional changes. You’ll be...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 17, 20182 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 15, 20181 min read
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Help! My baby is breech
You just found out your baby’s in the breech position and you’re panicking. A breech pregnancy occurs when the baby is positioned...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 15, 20181 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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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....

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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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....

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20181 min read
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What to expect during major scan
Details, details! This major ultrasound scan gives you a detailed glimpse of your baby's development. This major scan is undoubtedly the...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20181 min read
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What to expect in delivery ward
You're so close, Mom! Get prepared, this is what to expect once admitted to the delivery ward. Once you land at the labour ward, the...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20182 min read
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I feel giddy. Is it normal?
Giddy spell during pregnancy is definitely not a positive experience. Can I prevent it? You may occasionally feel lightheaded or dizzy...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 11, 20181 min read
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Breast engorgement - every mum's pain!
Breast engorgement is common in the early days of breastfeeding. After delivery, your breasts begin milk production (lactation). Blood...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 11, 20181 min read
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Can I prevent stretch marks?
The stretching and distension of the bump causes the skin to have micro-tears which are are known as striae gravidarum (SG). SG are...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 11, 20181 min read
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Sweating during pregnancy
This may be the reason for pregnancy glow. During pregnancy, hormone level and more blood flow to a warmer body cause more profuse...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 11, 20182 min read
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6 useful tips for hair loss
You notice that your hair is falling out in clumps and it is frightening. Fret not, hair loss is normal after delivery. During pregnancy...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 11, 20182 min read
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5 tips to prevent dark skin in pregnancy
Has your skin darkened since pregnancy? What is the little pregnancy stripe? It's common to have blotchy dark spots when you're pregnant,...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 11, 20182 min read
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Can I feel baby movements?
If your baby’s movements lessen or cease, it can be a sign of cord accident. So do pay attention to the pattern of kicks of your baby and...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 8, 20182 min read
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Is pregnancy brain real?
Soon into your pregnancy, you may feel foggy-brained or forgetful. You misplace your purse, forget to reply SMS, or fetch something only...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 8, 20182 min read
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