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...

Cord accidents are worst tragedies to avoid in pregnancy. Follow your motherly instinct to monitor your baby's kicking movements....

Over the years, many breastfeeding facts and myths have intrigued our minds. Most women did it willingly, some chose not to while some,...

3 must-know common skin allergies in children Not sure what triggers your child’s skin condition? You may be looking for food triggers...

Wondering if you should vaccinate your child with Rotavirus or Chickenpox vaccine? Read on. Optional vaccinations for your child #1...

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...

Febrile fits can be scary and distressing, especially when it happens to your baby. You feel very helpless and frightened. Knowing what...

Understand physiological jaundice Fret not! Jaundice is common in newborns. 25-50% of them have jaundice during first 2-3 days of life,...

Congratulations! You are now officially pregnant. The urine pregnancy test is positive very clearly and strongly. Read on for 5 must-do...

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

Epidural analgesia is said to have many side effects, how true are they? (Source: Pregnancy Singapore) Epidural analgesia (EA) is...

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...

Is Natural Gender selection feasible? There is now a great deal of interest generated over this topic. Proponents of gender selection...

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...

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...

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...