by Dr Pamela Tan | Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Obstetrics
You’re probably reading this wondering what the final stretch will be like for you. You’ve read about labour in pregnancy or seen it played out in movies, often in exaggeration. But the real deal will always be different for everyone. To help you shake off some...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Mar 10, 2022 | Blog, Obstetrics
Some women mistakenly believe that pregnancy gives them the license to eat as much as they want since they’re now eating for two. But it’s not as simple as that. Important dietary considerations must be made now that a little one is relying on you for sustenance in...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Nov 10, 2021 | Obstetrics
In the last few weeks of pregnancy, as if in preparation for the final curtain call for their real-world debut, babies turn so that their head is positioned to come out of the vagina first. This is called a vertex (cephalic) position, which is an ideal position for...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Oct 13, 2021 | Obstetrics
The placenta is a structure that develops together with your baby inside the uterus during pregnancy. It plays the important role of passing on oxygen and nutrients from you to your baby. It is delivered shortly after the baby is born which is referred to as the third...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog, Obstetrics
A twin pregnancy can be exciting, but overwhelming at the same time. Even though there is a higher risk of complications, most twins often do well. Expecting multiples requires special care and preparation. We’ve rounded up some insights that can help expectant...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog, Obstetrics
Transitioning to motherhood is no small task and you might even find yourself worried about how to start them out right. We worry about feeding a newborn right, that some even go on to commit to pure breastfeeding. Guess what, your body is already clued in on the task...
