Recommendations for breastfeeding 1. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for up to 6 months, and continued breastfeeding beyond that...

Benefits to breastfeeding For the infant 1. Human breast milk is specific for the needs of human infants. 2. Breastfed infant takes what...

Regular breast examination should be performed before, during and after pregnancy. Monthly breast self examination Checking your breasts...

The FTS must be performed between 11+ weeks to 13 weeks 6 days gestation, best around 12 weeks. This is performed via: 1. History 2....

Second Trimester Screening Scan or Fetal Anomaly Scan at 18-22 weeks This scan typically takes 30 minutes but may take longer if the baby...

This is usually done at 30 to 37 weeks. The following details are assessed at this scan: a) Measurements of head circumference,...

Aims of a pre-pregnancy check-up 1. Investigate for potential problems that may reduce fertility 2. Optimise control of pre-existing...

Dietary 1. To avoid toxoplasmosis, avoid raw meats (e.g. raw ground beef, rare lamb, uncooked pork), unpasteurised goat's milk, eating...

Adapted from the Perinatal Society of Singapore's Guidelines published in 2020 1. Physical activity and exercise are beneficial during...

Both the mother (up to 10%) and the father (up to 5%) can experience mental health issues during the pregnancy and after birth. It is...

What is iron deficiency in pregnancy? During pregnancy, your body produces more red blood cells to support the growth of the fetus. Iron,...

1. Blood and urine tests usually at 11-12 weeks – we require blood and 1 urine sample to perform these tests a) Full blood count (FBC) –...

These risks include: 1. Ectopic pregnancy - This occurs in 1% of pregnancies. This usually presents with vaginal bleeding with or without...

Both the mother (up to 10%) and the father (up to 5%) can experience mental health issues during the pregnancy and after birth. It is...

1. Blood pressure and urine for protein at every visit - Screens for pre-eclampsia 2. Full blood count, serum ferritin, and 3-point oral...

Monitoring of fetal movement You may want to count fetal movement from 28 weeks onwards. By 28 weeks, you would have a mental idea about...

Adapted from the Perinatal Society of Singapore's Guidelines published in 2020 1. Physical activity and exercise are beneficial during...

Adapted from the Perinatal Society of Singapore's Guidelines published in 2020 1. Physical activity and exercise are beneficial during...

12-23 weeks pregnancy is the best time to travel. Plan your holiday around this time. In the second trimester, the risk of miscarriage is...

1. Influenza (Flu) vaccine Benefits: Flu is more likely to cause severe illness (including lung infection) in pregnant women (especially...