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Shake off baby blues & depression
Women might experience emotional changes before, during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy is a special time. But sometimes, instead of...

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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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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4 must-do scans in pregnancy
What are the must-do scans that I should consider? A​​​n ultrasound scan is the commonest assessment tool that your doctor will use...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20182 min read
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What to expect #4 month
Are you feeling the flutter? It is like bubbling in your tummy. This is the first sign of your baby moving! Get ready for a growth spurt....

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 13, 20181 min read
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Doppler scan explained
Doppler scan estimates the placental blood flow to baby. It suggests if sufficient oxygen is delivered to major organs like brain and...

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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Premature labour can happen
Prematurity can strike unknowingly. Know what it means and you can be on the look-out. Premature (preterm) labour means an earlier than...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 12, 20181 min read
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8 tips for heartburn in pregnancy
It’s not uncommon to experience heartburn when you’re pregnant, and it is not a cause for concern. Heartburn, indigestion and bloatedness...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 12, 20181 min read
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Blocked ears in pregnancy
"It feels like I’m on a plane all the time and the ear pressure is crazy with every small sound being magnified." Pregnancy changes your...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 12, 20181 min read
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5 symptoms to expect in third trimester
Welcome to #3 trimester! But you may feel breathless and find it hard to sleep. This week, you’re embarking on #7 month i.e. your third...

Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 12, 20181 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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