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


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


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


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...


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...


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...


Second Trimester Ultrasound Screening Scan
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...


Delayed cord clamping, cord blood banking and cord tissue banking
Cord Blood Banking vs Delayed umbilical cord clamping Delayed umbilical cord clamping The advantages of delayed umbilical cord clamping...


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