Pregnancy 

Congratulations! You are now officially pregnant. The urine pregnancy test is positive very clearly and strongly. Read on for 5 must-do things before your visit. #1 Google for the "right" obstetrician Your handphone would probably be the first to know that you are pregnant. You will google the "most popular" obstetrician. But the most popular may not be best fit for you. Choose a doctor whom you will be most comfortable. Fix your long awaited first appointment! Remember to ch

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 any medical intervention that stimulates the onset of labour contractions. We still hope for a natural delivery. Do I need an IOL? Yes, if you have hypertension, small baby or diabetes. This may necessitate an early delivery before due date. Only when there is no immediate danger to you or baby, IOL is safe.​ What are my risks of IOL? Hyper-s

How do you prepare yourself for a healthy pregnancy? Pregnancy is an exciting & rewarding experience for any woman. Pre-pregnancy preparation is essential in the journey of pregnancy. Being well prepared optimises your chance of a smooth pregnancy and healthy baby. It prepares you both physically and emotionally. #1. What problems may older mothers have during pregnancy? Most pregnancies in older mothers have a good outcome. Traditionally, an older mother is defined as any ex

Prematurity can strike unknowingly. Know what it means and you can be on the look-out. Premature (preterm) labour means an earlier than expected delivery. This is prior to 37 weeks. Your baby is too eager to meet you! Am I at risk of PTL? These are some risk factors and how you can minimise them. Smoking. Try to quit whilst pregnant. Oversized. Get into shape with BMI 20-25 before conception. Inadequate antenatal care. Do take good care of yourself. Excessive alcohol or stree

Obsession with a lean body make pregnancy weight gain a sensitive topic some moms. Most women need gain some extra weight to be healthy in pregnancy. During pregnancy you are nurturing a new life! Don't be too worried about body image and trust that you are gaining the weight for your baby. Trust your body! A one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy weight gain definitely doesn’t work. Women who are underweight (body mass index <19 kg/m2) are more likely to have a small baby o