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Ensuring a healthy pregnancy - Down Syndrome screening, NIPT and more…
Every couple who conceives want the very best for their babies. If you have spoken to an older generation of parents, they might have...
Feb 12, 20222 min read


My first baby ultrasound...
For couples who have been trying to conceive for a while, the day when the urine pregnancy test kit turns positive can be a happy but yet...
Feb 5, 20222 min read


My pregnancy test is positive... now what?
"As an obstetrician who has walked with hundreds of women from that first positive test to holding their baby in their arms, here’s what...
Jan 17, 20223 min read


What is a birth plan & do I need one?
A birth plan is a written record of what you would like to happen during pregnancy labour and after the birth of your baby. It is a way...
Jan 12, 20221 min read


Birthing Positions: Must I Always Lie Flat?
Many mothers give birth in a lying-down position. This may have been adopted to make it more convenient for hospital staff to assist in...
Dec 14, 20211 min read


Breech baby at term? External cephalic version offers an opportunity for vaginal birth
My baby is bottom-first. Is C-section my only choice? In Singapore, most mothers with bottom-first (breech) babies at term are offered...
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Pregnancy & COVID-19 Vaccination: What Do I Need To Know?
Pregnant but not sure about COVID-19 vaccination? Here are the facts and what we know currently. Vaccination is encouraged but do speak...
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Induction of Labour - Why & When Might I Need It?
What is induction of labour? Why & when might I need it? #labour #pregnancy #pregnancycare #obstetrics #labourinduction #inductionoflabour
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Q&A On Pregnancy In The New Norm
The webinar I spoke on at the Singapore Parenting Festival 2021 on 18 May 2021 attracted a fair number of queries from the 571-member...
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Watch Dr Tan Eng Loy speak on The New Norms - Pregnancy & Childbirth Guide webinar
Dr Tan Eng Loy was invited to speak on a webinar organised in conjunction with the Singapore Parenting Festival 2021 titled "The New...
May 18, 20211 min read


Free Webinar: The New Norms - Pregnancy & Safe Childbirth Guide
Dr Tan Eng Loy has been invited to speak on "The New Norms - Pregnancy & Safe Childbirth Guide" webinar to be held in conjunction with...
May 13, 20211 min read


Human Papillomavirus (HPV) & Cancer of the Cervix - How can I protect myself?
#gynaecology #humanpapillomavirus #HPV #papsmear #hpvdnatest #cervicalcancer #cervicalcancerawareness #smeartest #cervix #womenshealth...
May 10, 20211 min read


What is an episiotomy and is it always necessary for vaginal birth?
What is an episiotomy & is it always necessary for vaginal birth? #vaginalbirth #pregnancy #childbirth #obstetrics #episiotomy...
Apr 20, 20211 min read


My baby is bottom-first. Is C-section my only choice?
In Singapore, most mothers with bottom-first (breech) babies at term are offered C-section delivery. Do you know that there is an...
Apr 14, 20211 min read


What is gestational diabetes?
#GDM #gestationaldiabetes #obstetrics #pregnancy #pregnancycare Pregnant icon by Hare Krishna Used under a Creative Commons license...
Apr 5, 20211 min read


Giving Birth After Previous C-Section
What choices do mothers have giving birth after experiencing a previous C-section. The following slides are adapted from the patient...
Mar 28, 20211 min read


What can cause headaches during pregnany?
Headache is a common symptom that can occur anytime in pregnancy but presents most commonly in the first and third trimesters. The cause...
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Can I Exercise During Pregnancy?
Exercise is encouraged and recommended during pregnancy. How can exercise be helpful in pregnancy? #1 - Exercise helps women to adjust to...
Mar 15, 20212 min read


When are periods considered heavy?
When are periods considered heavy? Heavy period flow is a common complaint affecting up to one out of four women. Unfortunately, heavy...
Mar 13, 20211 min read


What is High Risk Pregnancy?
A “high risk” pregnancy is a pregnancy that may be affected by one or more factors that may eventually lead to additional health issues...
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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