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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Mar 8, 20232 min read
5 Confinement truths or myths
Confinement is enshrouded in Asian culture and many practices are deep-rooted. But are these confinement practices medically sound?...
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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 25, 20183 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:...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 20, 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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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 11, 20181 min read
Breast engorgement - every mum's pain!
Breast engorgement is common in the early days of breastfeeding. After delivery, your breasts begin milk production (lactation). Blood...
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Dr Tan Thiam Chye
Jun 6, 20182 min read
4 Breastfeeding secrets
Breastfeeding is a time of bonding with your baby. Cherish these special moments! It won't happen again. Let's answer some burning...
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