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Be cool about your birth plan
A well thought-out birth plan sets your expectation for your delivery but get mentally prepared for the unexpected. “A birth plan is a...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 28, 20182 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 27, 20181 min read
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Dental care & pregnancy
Morning sickness and tiredness can cause dental caries, so make sure that you visit your dentist. I cannot over-emphasize the importance...

Dr Hwang Yee Cheau
Dec 24, 20181 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 19, 20183 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 9, 20182 min read
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Challenges of pregnancy - from a mom's perspective
You’ve read about making nutritious baby food from scratch but juggling a full-time job and the new addition, with no helper, put paid to...

Ms Wong Fei Wan
Aug 11, 20182 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 21, 20182 min read
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Healthy diet in Pregnancy
How to have a healthy weight gain during pregnancy? Read this. Eating healthy throughout pregnancy is the best thing you can do for your...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20182 min read
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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....

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20182 min read
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Do's & Don'ts in Pregnancy (Part II)
Consuming folic acid capsules is one of the important Do's. Read on to find out more. #1. Loud noises and horror movies in pregnancy...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20182 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 min read
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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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Am I possibly pregnant?
Feeling a little queasy? Wondering why your breasts are so tender? What about those crazy mood swings? Could you be pregnant? You may...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 min read
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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20181 min read
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Pre-pregnancy care & vaccination
How do you prepare yourself for a healthy pregnancy? Pregnancy is an exciting & rewarding experience for any woman. Pre-pregnancy...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 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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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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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20181 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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Mal-developments may occur
A birth development may sometimes happen during first trimester. While growing in the womb, some babies may have developmental issues....

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20181 min read
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