Welcoming a newborn into your family is an incredible and rewarding experience. As a parent, one of your primary responsibilities is ensuring your baby receives proper nourishment to grow and thrive. While feeding your newborn may seem daunting, this doctor’s guide aims to provide you with essential information, tips and everything you need to know […]
Preparing for labor and delivery is a crucial step in ensuring a smooth childbirth experience. Open communication with your OBGYN is key. Here are 10 important topics to discuss with your doctor before you enter the labour room. 1. Your Preference Towards Assisted Delivery Vaginal delivery or planned caesarean section (C-section) is a big decision, […]
Breastfeeding has many benefits for both the mum and the baby and is often said to be a very fulfilling process for mothers. But what if you are curling your toes in pain every time you breastfeed your baby? Sore and tender nipples are common during the first few days of breastfeeding — after all, […]
While breastfeeding is a completely natural process, this doesn’t mean that it’s second nature to all women. It can take time, patience, practice, and persistence before you get into the breastfeeding groove. If you are wondering which position is best, there is no single correct position. These are some of the most popular, tried and […]
Breastfeeding may be a natural process, but that does not mean it is easy — or that it comes naturally. Many mothers are worried about their milk supply and question if their babies are feeding enough. The truth is, having a high milk supply or low milk supply both come with their own sets of […]
According to the World Health Organisation, globally, only around 40% of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed. Dr Tan Thiam Chye, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (OBGYN) at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital notes that in Singapore, about 80% to close to 100% of mothers breastfeed their children while at the hospital but the dropout rate once […]
