9 Months Pregnant: Debunking Confinement Myths with Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

1 Month Pregnant: First Trimester Questions to Ask at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In the first month of our maternity journey series, we prep you for your first prenatal doctor visit so you know what to expect.

2 Months Pregnant: Eating Well for a Healthy Pregnancy at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In month 2 of our maternity series, learn more about the nutritional needs and dietary recommendations for you and your growing baby!

3 Months Pregnant: Tests, Scans and Checks to Take at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In month 3 of our maternity series, we share the list of prenatal scans and tests that will come in handy for parents-to-be.

4 Months Pregnant: Choosing Your Maternity Package at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In month 4 of our maternity series, we share useful tips to help you choose the most suitable maternity package for your needs.

5 Months Pregnant: Managing Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain with Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In month 5 of our maternity series, we share all about pregnancy weight gain and how to manage gestational diabetes.

6 Months Pregnant: Keeping Fit and Active with Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In month 6 of our maternity series, find out why committing to pregnancy-safe exercises can be beneficial for you and your baby.

7 Months Pregnant: Welcoming the Third Trimester with Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In month 7 of our maternity series, we share all things related to delivery and what to expect as you reach the third trimester of pregnancy.

8 Months Pregnant: Relieving Common Aches and Pains with Mount Elizabeth Hospitals

In month 8 of our maternity series, we share ways to manage common pregnancy aches and pains as well as contractions you might be experiencing now or later!

Month 4 – Maternity Packages: Everything You Need To Know

Your Guide to Exercising Safely During Pregnancy

Exercising during pregnancy is a great way to keep both mother and child healthy. Find out what exercises are suitable for you, and the precautions to note.

Antenatal Classes: Preparing for Your Baby’s Arrival

Antenatal classes can help you through your pregnancy journey, the delivery room and beyond.

Why You Need to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy

You may have heard of Kegel exercises, but did you know there are other ways to care for and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles in preparation for childbirth?

Third Trimester: What Happens During Labour

Unsure of what to expect during labour? Here’s advice on how to prepare for it.

Childbirth: A Guide for First-Time Mothers

Every child is unique … and every delivery is unique too! Which delivery method is right for you and your baby?

Fertility Facts: What Does Low Ovarian Reserve Really Mean?

Struggling to conceive, and not sure why? Dr Kelly Loi explains how low ovarian reserve could be impacting your chances.

8 Women’s Health Myths Busted

True or false? We break down 8 common myths surrounding women’s health.

Here’s Everything New Mums Need to Know About Breastfeeding

If it is your first time breastfeeding, you may feel uncertain and anxious about getting it right. A dietitian and lactation consultant answers your questions.

How to Know if Your Period Pain is Normal

Many women accept period cramps as part and parcel of being a woman, not realising that it may be a sign of an underlying problem. Dr Cynthia Kew explains.

Period Pain: Should I Be Worried?

Here are 5 conditions that could be causing your period pain.

What to Expect at Your First Visit to the Gynae

It is your first time visiting a gynaecologist for a check-up. Here is what you can expect.

Can Period Pain Affect My Ability to Get Pregnant?

Severe period pains may signal an underlying problem. Here are 3 common causes of abnormally painful periods that can impact fertility, and how they can be treated.

Saving Your Chances for a Baby: Fertility Hope for Women with Cancer

If you are a woman of childbearing age who's battling cancer, know your options. Dr Ann Tan explains fertility preservation in cancer patients.

What You Should Know About Fibroids and Fertility

Dr Kelly Loi discusses fibroids, how they affect fertility in women, and the ways to identify, evaluate and manage fibroids.

Too Busy to Have a Baby? Chances & Health Risks of Pregnancy After 40

For those who may be planning on having a baby only after they step over the magic number of 40, here are some issues to consider.

Struggling to Get Pregnant? Causes and Treatment of Infertility

Dr Kelly Loi gives us the facts regarding infertility and the options available when you have problems conceiving.

5 Quick Questions every Pregnant Woman has about Zika

Dr Henry Cheng, an obstetrics and gynaecology specialist, talks about the Zika virus and its effects on expecting mothers.

How does Catching COVID-19 Affect my Lung Condition?

As COVID-19 becomes endemic in Singapore, how will the disease affect patients with underlying respiratory conditions? Dr Adrian Chan, respiratory physician and intensivist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital shares more.

How Does Catching COVID-19 Affect My Heart Condition?

As COVID-19 becomes endemic in Singapore, how will the disease affect patients with underlying heart conditions? Dr Reginald Liew, cardiologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals shares more.

Found a Breast Lump? Here’s What to Do Next

While most breast lumps are non-cancerous, the discovery of any new breast lumps, nipple discharge or skin changes around the nipple should prompt a trip to the doctor.

How to Prevent Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the No. 1 cancer found in women in Singapore, accounting for 29.4% of all female cancers. Learn how to lower your risk.

Your Breast Reconstruction Options after a Mastectomy

We look at how breast reconstruction can help in the recovery process of breast cancer and what to expect.

Minimally Invasive Surgery And Breast Cancer

Breast surgeon Dr Tan Yah Yuen explains why minimally invasive surgery is a preferred option for breast cancer diagnosis.

A Simple Guide to Breast Biopsy

Worried about the lump you found in your breast? Find out how a breast biopsy can provide diagnosis.

Keep Your Health in Check after 40

As we age, our risk of cancer and other chronic diseases increase. Regular health screening helps pick up early signs of disease and can potentially save our lives.

Managing Your Ovarian Cysts

Minimally invasive cystectomy is a procedure to remove your ovarian cyst. What are its benefits?

Understanding Endometriosis

Your periods shouldn’t interfere with your daily activities. When should you see a doctor about endometriosis?

What to Expect During and After a Breast Biopsy

We interview Dr Lim Siew Kuan, a general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, to understand what to expect before going for a breast biopsy procedure.

Breast Cancer Screening in Singapore: All about Mammograms

Learn how mammography works to detect breast cancer at an early stage, and why regular screening is so important.

5 Questions for Your Gynaecologist

Here’re the answers to 5 burning questions you may have for your gynaecologist.

Eating Well for a Healthy Pregnancy

Louis Yap, dietitian at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, shares the nutrients you need during pregnancy to help your baby develop healthily.

Take Charge of Your Mum’s Health

Is your mother neglecting her own health as she ages? What can we do to care for our mothers’ well-being?

How Likely Will You Get Breast Cancer?

Less than 10% of breast cancers are due to genetic predisposition. Dr Tan Yah Yuen explains how doctors calculate your risk of breast cancer, and what preventive options you have based on your risk.

Minimally Invasive Surgery: Improving Treatment of Women’s Cancers

Dr Lisa Wong, gynaecologist, explains how minimally invasive surgery improves treatment of gynaecological cancers.

Osteoporosis: How to Keep Your Bones Strong

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. By taking preventive measures and going for early screening, you can manage your osteoporosis risk before it is too late.

10 Popular Health Myths Debunked

Knowing what’s true and what isn’t will save you plenty of worrying, so here is the truth about 10 common health myths.

Breastmilk vs. Formula Milk: Weighing Baby Milk Options

A big decision new parents must make early on in their parenting journey concerns which type of milk to feed their newborn. A dietitian and lactation (breastfeeding) consultant answer your questions.

7 Amazing Facts about a Woman’s Body

While childbearing is perhaps the most fascinating feat of the female body, there are plenty of other things that make the female body quite remarkable.

How You Can Prevent Cervical Cancer

Dr Fong Kah Leng, obstetrician and gynaecologist, talks about the relationship between HPV and cervical cancer, and why the HPV vaccine can help protect you.

7 Secrets of Women Who Age Well

With ageing comes changes to your body, mind and health – but optimising your health and happiness in your later years may be as simple as adopting these 7 habits.

12 Habits of Happy Women

To take charge and own her health is the best way a woman can care for herself and her loved ones. Here are 12 pieces of expert advice for a woman to live well and feel better.

Understanding a Woman's Heart

Women's hearts are different from men's hearts, and require special attention. Dr Stanley Chia explains the unique heart disease symptoms in women and how women can care for their hearts.

5 Common Injuries in Women Runners

Dr Gowreeson Thevendran, orthopaedic surgeon, explains the most common injuries women runners suffer and how to avoid them.

Is Your Period Pain Normal? Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Some discomfort during your period is not uncommon. However, severe period cramps are not normal. Dr Cynthia Kew explains abnormal period pain and its warning signs.

Ovarian Cancer: A Disease on the Rise

Ovarian cancer has been dubbed a silent killer as it often presents at a late stage, resulting in low survival rates. Dr Elisa Koh explains the current statistics and treatment methods for ovarian cancer.

What if Something is Detected on My Mammogram?

Being told that something suspicious was found in your mammogram can be scary. We guide you on what to expect on your follow-up tests.

Hope for Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Patients

Dr Lim Hwee Yong, senior consultant oncologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, sheds light on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

Unexpected Ways Plastic Surgery is Used to Help Breast Cancer Victims

For women who have lost their breasts to cancer, reconstruction may help restore confidence and emotional well-being. Dr Felicia Tan talks to us about breast reconstruction surgery.

Surviving Breast Cancer: Should I Save My Breast?

Dr Wee Siew Bock, breast surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, address your questions and concerns about breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy).

Simple, Radical, Nipple Sparing? Making Sense of Mastectomy (Breast Removal) Surgery

Dr Tan Yah Yuen, breast surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, answers the questions you may have about mastectomies.

Shedding Light on Breast Conserving Surgery

A breast cancer diagnosis does not mean having to lose your breast, now that many treatment options are available.

Zika Virus: What You Should Know

An infectious disease specialist and an obstetrics & gynaecology specialist talks about the Zika virus and its effects on pregnant women.

Take Charge, Take Action: Conduct Your Own Breast Examination

A monthly breast self-examination 7 – 10 days after your period starts can save your life.

7 Questions on Everything about Zika

Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, provides the answers to important questions about the Zika virus.

A Woman's Guide to Achilles' Heel: Prevention & Cure

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in our bodies, yet Achilles tendonitis is one of the most common sports injuries for the ankle. Read more about Achilles tendonitis and its special connection to women.

The Pain of Marathons: Pain in the Knees

Many forms of exercise require one to repeatedly strain a certain part of your body. Inadequate caution may cause inflammation to your body and result in a sport injury. Take precautions to prevent these painful conditions.

How Singapore Slinger Wong Wei Long Copes with Sports Injuries

Professional athletes collect a score of injuries during their career. Singapore Slinger Wong Wei Long shares how he minimises sports injuries on the job.

Worst Sports Injuries

Not everyone who participates in sports knows about the risks involved – until they get hurt. Here are the top 5 serious sports injuries and how they can be treated.

6 Signs of Heart Attacks in Women

Heart attack symptoms in women are often 'silent' but the consequences of not noticing them can be life threatening. Besides frequent heart screenings, knowing the signs can help prevent heart attacks.