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Breastfeeding - Recommendations and Practical Advice

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

Breastfeeding - Advantages and Disadvantages

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

Breast awareness during pregnancy

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

First Trimester Screening (FTS)

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. Phy...

Second Trimester Screening

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...

Third Trimester Growth Scan (including 3D / 4D if the conditions are right)

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

Pre-pregnancy care or trying to conceive

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

General advice in first trimester

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

Physical activity and exercise (including pelvic / Kegel exercises) after delivery

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

Mental wellness during and after pregnancy

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 nor...

Iron deficiency & anaemia in pregnancy

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

Routine tests in first trimester

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) – ...

Possible complications in first trimester

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

Mental wellness during and after pregnancy

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 nor...

Routine tests in Third trimester

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

Fetal movement monitoring

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 ...

Physical activity and exercise in pregnancy

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

Physical activity and exercise in pregnancy

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

Travel during pregnancy

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...

Vaccination in pregnancy

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

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