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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Aug 21, 20191 min read
Love Grows Here: Right in the womb
Wondering what is ideal weight gain in pregnancy? Worried about your D-day (delivery day)? Can your delivery be painless? These questions...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Aug 12, 20191 min read
Get your bonus as a Singaporean parent
As parents, we naturally want the very best for our children. In response to the growing needs of young families, the Government has...
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Dr Irene Teo
Jul 29, 20192 min read
My newborn baby looks yellow, should I be worried?
Understand physiological jaundice Fret not! Jaundice is common in newborns. 25-50% of them have jaundice during first 2-3 days of life,...
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Kim Lawler
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Top 5 Eating Tips for Diabetic Mums
Your dietary choices impact on your sugar control during pregnancy. Eat in a way that will prevent elevation in your blood sugar level,...
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Physician Edmund Pang
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Ginseng and breastfeeding - 5 facts that you must know
Many new mums are stressed out and constantly tired especially from the incessant breastfeeding and nursing. Can ginseng, with its...
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Physician Edmund Pang
Jun 17, 20191 min read
Ginseng and pregnancy. Is it safe?
Know your ginseng Popular ginseng include American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and the more potent Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) for...
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Physician Na Yi Ting
Jun 5, 20192 min read
3 must-know facts about TCM in infants
Many parents ask about seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for their children, and especially infants as they are...
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Dr Chia Hui Ling
May 20, 20191 min read
Can malformed ears be corrected? 3 must-know facts
Some babies may have malformed ears. Besides cosmesis, these problems impact negatively on a child’s psychological and social well-being....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
May 6, 20191 min read
4 ways to deal with terrible 2s
The time has arrived. Your cute little angel has suddenly transformed into a little uncooperative and unpredictable devil after age 2....
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Prof Philip Calder
Apr 22, 20192 min read
5 key facts about DHA and your baby's development
#1 DHA is crucial for brain and eye development Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, which maintains...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Apr 8, 20192 min read
5 Must-do things before your first antenatal visit
Congratulations! You are now officially pregnant. The urine pregnancy test is positive very clearly and strongly. Read on for 5 must-do...
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Dr Tan Yung Khan
Apr 1, 20191 min read
Beware of kidney stones in pregnancy
Kidney stones are excruciating when you are pregnant. They are more difficult to be diagnosed and treated. During the third trimester,...
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Dr Wu Lin Chieh
Mar 18, 20192 min read
Fever fear, no more!
Fever is defined as a body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or more. It is daunting for many parents who have to deal with a cranky...
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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 29, 20182 min read
Debunking 5 myths on epidural
Epidural analgesia is said to have many side effects, how true are they? (Source: Pregnancy Singapore) Epidural analgesia (EA) is...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 28, 20182 min read
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...
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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 E-Shawn Goh
Dec 26, 20181 min read
Should I do LASIK surgery while pregnant?
You’re keen to have LASIK surgery, but you’re now expecting. Is it safe to do the operation during pregnancy? The short answer is that...
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