edited by Tan Thiam Chye (KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore) , Tan Kim Teng (KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore) , Tan Heng Hao (KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore) , & John Tee Chee Seng (KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore)

Table of Contents (150k)
Foreword (76k)
Preface (74k)
Chapter 1: Pre-Pregnancy Preparation (753k)

Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It also addresses common questions like, “What are the pre-pregnancy vaccinations that I need?”, “Is it safe to dye, re-bond or perm my hair when I am pregnant?”, and “Are Chinese herbs and TCM safe for pregnancy?” Written by a diverse team of contributors, this easy-to-read book (replete with illustrations) is highly recommended for the lay person and busy career mums-to-be who are preparing for the arrival of their newborns.

• Pre-pregnancy Care:
  • Pre-pregnancy Vaccination
  • Sexual Position and Timing for Conception
  • Baby Gender Selection — Boy or Girl?
• All About Your Pregnancy:
  • Before the First Antenatal Visit
  • Thalassemia Tests
  • Antenatal Ultrasound Scans
  • Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy
• Concerns About Your Delivery:
  • Birth Plan and Role of a Doula
  • Induction of Labor (IOL)
  • Fetal Monitoring During Labor
  • Vacuum and Forceps Delivery
  • Cord Blood Banking
• Postnatal and Baby Care:
  • Baby Blues and Depression
  • Breastfeeding
  • Care of the Newborn
  • Resuming Sexual Relations and Contraception
  • Myths about Confinement
  • and other papers