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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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 10, 20181 min read


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


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


TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in Confinement - Lochiorrhea (恶露不止)
You've heard about the miracles of TCM during this period. How does it work? Confinement is a critical time for new mothers to adapt and...

Physician Edmund Pang
Jun 28, 20182 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:...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 25, 20183 min read


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


Resuming Sex & Birth Control
How to resume your intimacy after delivery and what are your contraception options? Making sacrifices is part of motherhood. But you need...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 20, 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....

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20182 min read


Safe medications for pregnancy
Is it safe to take evening primrose oil or sleeping pills during pregnancy? This is a common question that my patients normally ask me....

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20182 min read


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


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


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


Do's & Don'ts in Pregnancy (Part I)
Can I go for massage and aromatherapy during pregnancy? Read on for the do's and don'ts. #1. Massage and aromatherapy during pregnancy...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20183 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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20181 min read


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


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


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


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


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...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 min read
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