Cesarean section delivery
During labour, your doctor may decide for C-section right away. This can be a sudden decision if you or baby's health takes a turn for...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 19, 20183 min read
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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 18, 20181 min read
I want VBAC (Vaginal Birth after C- section)
Women who had a previous C-section may be still be suitable for VBAC. Consult your doctor. What is VBAC? VBAC is an acronym for Vaginal...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 16, 20183 min read
What to expect at Vacuum or Forceps Delivery
Imagine you are in labour and you’ve been pushing for hours. The doctor brings up the idea of using forceps or a vacuum to deliver your...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 16, 20181 min read
Explaining vacuum & forceps delivery
Did you imagine horror music and picture metal instruments attached to your baby’s head? If so, take a deep breath. It’s not that scary....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 15, 20182 min read
I want a painless labour
Every woman experiences and tolerates pain differently. Sometimes, focussed breathing is all that's needed to get through labour, while...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Dec 9, 20182 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...
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Physician Edmund Pang
Jun 28, 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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 21, 20182 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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 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....
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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....
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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....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 19, 20183 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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20181 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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20181 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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 18, 20182 min read
Shake off baby blues & depression
Women might experience emotional changes before, during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy is a special time. But sometimes, instead of...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 15, 20181 min read
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...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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....
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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...
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