Pregnancy 

How is induction done? Do I need one? You have heard this term many times, but what does it mean? Induction of labour (IOL) is a medical...

Confinement is enshrouded in Asian culture and many practices are deep-rooted. But are these confinement practices medically sound?...

No joke when your buddies warn you that life is going to turn upside down with a new baby. Happy father's day! Your partner's role as a...

Know your ginseng Popular ginseng include American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and the more potent Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) for...

Kidney stones are excruciating when you are pregnant. They are more difficult to be diagnosed and treated. During the third trimester,...

A well thought-out birth plan sets your expectation for your delivery but get mentally prepared for the unexpected. “A birth plan is a...

Now is the time to gather all the essentials that you'll need for the delivery stay. So that you can stay calm when the day arrives. Many...

Once a routine part of childbirth, an episiotomy is now recommended only in selected deliveries. When you ​​are at full dilatation (10...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Every woman experiences and tolerates pain differently. Sometimes, focussed breathing is all that's needed to get through labour, while...

Are you brave to cut the umbilical cord? You will be asked to do the honour at the delivery. Cutting the cord by daddy is a modern trend....

Sometimes, the amniotic sac can burst suddenly when you least expect. Read on so that you can be prepared when it happens. It may sound...

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...

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...

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

Most women are still confused about the stages of labour even though they had previous deliveries. Let's demystify the labour process....

Do you know the early symptoms of pregnancy? From nausea to fatigue, know what to expect. There are many common symptoms in pregnancy....