Association between lower maternal choline levels and adverse pregnancy outcomes Observational data indicates that higher maternal choline levels are associated with reduced risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including neural tube defects, but causality is not fully established and further research is needed. However maternal choline level can only be measured under research settings, and not at the clinics. Based on such findings, major nutrition guidelines from the Unite

Importance of Breast Examinations Regular breast examinations are important to perform before, during, and after pregnancy. Monthly...

What Is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. While it often causes no symptoms or...

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

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...

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...

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...

Cord Blood Banking vs Delayed umbilical cord clamping Delayed umbilical cord clamping The advantages of delayed umbilical cord clamping...

Cervical Insufficiency Cervical insufficiency (previously known as cervical incompetence) is defined as the inability of the cervix to...