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5 Best signs of Pregnancy in 2025
How to tell you’re pregnant? Look out for these 5 early symptoms. #1: Missed period This is the most reliable sign when your period is...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jan 151 min read
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5 common myths on Cord Blood Banking debunked
Many parents are asking about the potential benefits of cord blood banking (CBB). This has become an important discussion of the birth...
Dr Teo Cheng Peng
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Anxiety in Pregnancy
As you eagerly anticipate the arrival of your baby, you may feel unsure and nervous about the upcoming challenges and may even develop...
Ms. Jemie Wang
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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Progesterone food for pregnancy and fertility
To boost your chances of getting pregnant, progesterone plays a key role. There are foods that helps to keep your reproductive system at...
Suzanne Khor
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Best Pregnancy Care in 2024
Congratulations for getting pregnant! Good antenatal care optimizes best health for your baby. Regular antenatal visits Make your first...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
May 31, 20242 min read
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Second Trimester is the best time for babymoon
Months 3 to 6 is the most perfect time to go on a babymoon. Let’s pamper before your parenthood begins. The pre-baby vacation is best...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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Fun facts on breastfeeding
Breastmilk is best first food for newborns and almost all mummies will initiate breastfeeding after delivery but unfortunately, the...
Mabel Goh
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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Do I need to get pregnant by IVF or IUI?
6 months have zoomed past in 2022! How is your fertility journey? If you are trying to conceive (TTC) for a year, it is timely to think...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jul 10, 20222 min read
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Are TCM herbs safe for breastfeeding mums during confinement?
Many mums ask about safety of TCM herbs during breastfeeding. “Are TCM herbs safe?” or “Which TCM herb is best to avoid?” In TCM, "Qi"...
Physician Na Yi Ting
Aug 23, 20211 min read
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Healthy mother, healthy baby
A healthy baby comes from a healthy pregnancy. Here are 5 tips to optimise you and your baby’s well-being. #1 Maintain a good weight...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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6 tips to find a good confinement nanny during Covid period
Congratulations! You’ve just discovered that you are pregnant. While you are still enjoying this sweet moment, do think of engaging a...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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5 must-know changes to your birth plan from 16 May - 13 June 2021
As Singapore tightens measures this month in phase 2 (heightened alert) to reduce community Covid transmission, you may be affected by...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
May 17, 20211 min read
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Conception calculator to help you get pregnant
Our Singapore government had recently announced a $3000 baby support grant for babies born from 1 OCT 2020 to 30 SEP 2022. If you are...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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I am Rhesus Negative. Can I test my baby's Rhesus type in pregnancy?
What is Rhesus (Rh) blood type? We inherit our blood types (A, B, O and AB) from our parents. These blood types are further categorised...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Oct 10, 20202 min read
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Importance of Counting Kicks
Cord accidents are worst tragedies to avoid in pregnancy. Follow your motherly instinct to monitor your baby's kicking movements....
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jul 23, 20201 min read
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INFOGRAPHIC: Coronavirus can infect pregnant mothers
Drawing of Covid-19 virus by a 5-year old child (Luke Tan) Read on to learn how to reduce your risks of infection. #2019nCoV#virusfree...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Mar 4, 20201 min read
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5 key facts to know about iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
Iron Deficiency Day (26 NOV) is dedicated to many women who suffered from iron deficiency and anaemia unknowingly. Pregnancy Singapore...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Nov 25, 20192 min read
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What you need to know on Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency and anemia affect 1 in 5 pregnant mums. Read on to understand this condition and the possible complications for you and...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Nov 18, 20191 min read
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5 Must-knows when choosing Family Cord Blood Bank
This is an important decision for you and your family. Choose carefully as this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to store your baby’s...
Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Oct 7, 20191 min read
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Gestational Diabetes (GDM) and Child Obesity - what is the link?
Diabetes and obesity in pregnant mums Obesity in the mother is more common than GDM. While one in five women enter pregnancy obese, 4-6%...
Suzanne Khor
Sep 9, 20191 min read
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