Packing a hospital bag
packing a hospital bag Prepare these items around the 35th week of pregnancy or earlier to avoid panic in early birth situations: Important documents Your spouse’s and your NRIC or other government recognised identification documents Outpatient investigations Admission and financial counselling forms Birth plan (if you have one) Other items Toiletries (optional) […]
When should you go to the hospital
When should you go to the hospital? Look out for these signs that you are going into labour when deciding when to leave for the hospital: Normal signs of labour that require you to go to the labour ward: Progressively more frequent and longer contractions: regular contractions occurring 4-5 min apart, lasting up to 60 […]
Vaccinations
Vaccinations Vaccinations help to protect against viruses and infections by training our immune systems to fight against them. In this article, we will cover some common vaccinations given at Singapore OBGYN clinics for both pregnant and non-pregnant women. VISUAL GUIDE Types of Vaccinations Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod […]
Nutrition
Nutrition Nutrition is fundamental to women’s wellness, impacting vital aspects such as hormonal balance, reproductive health, and overall vitality. At Eden Women’s Health, we recognize the profound influence that proper nutrition can have on enhancing the quality of life for all women. We integrate essential nutritional guidance into our obstetrics and gynaecology services to support […]
Mammogram
Mammogram A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breasts to detect breast cancer or other abnormalities. There are 2 types of mammograms: Standard mammogram: Your breasts are positioned and compressed between 2 imaging plates. An X-ray image is taken from the top-down and another one is taken of the side profile. 3D mammogram: Multiple […]
Gynaecological cancer screening
Gynaecological cancer screening All women are at risk of gynaecological cancer, and the chances increase with age. Though the chances of cancer may be small, the cost and impact of cancer warrants us to actively look out and protect against it. This can be done via screenings and tests for cancer at your regular women […]
Bone Health
Bone Health Eden Women’s Health is dedicated to enhancing and safeguarding the well-being of women throughout their reproductive years and beyond. Part of our commitment involves prioritising your bone health. Left unmanaged, poor bone health can lead to debilitating conditions later in life, significantly impacting your long-term quality of life. One prevalent condition associated with […]
Fibroids
What are fibroids? Fibroids, medically known as uterine leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. They are the most common benign tumours of the female reproductive system, occurring in 20-30% of females, most often in women aged 30-50. While generally harmless, fibroids can cause discomfort and impact reproductive health depending on […]
Endometriosis
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. During menstruation, this tissue sheds and bleeds just like the lining of the uterus, it can implant outside of the womb such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, intestines and bladder, leading to chronic inflammation, […]
Contraceptive Counselling
Contraceptive Counselling: Your Path to Empowered Family Planning Contraception plays a vital role in family planning, allowing individuals and couples to decide if and when they want to have children. It empowers you to take control of your reproductive health, providing the freedom to pursue educational, career, and personal goals without the concern of an […]