Third Trimester Growth Scan (including 3D / 4D if the conditions are right)
This is usually done at 30 to 37 weeks. The following details are assessed at this scan: a) Measurements of head circumference,...
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Iron deficiency & anaemia in pregnancy
What is iron deficiency in pregnancy? During pregnancy, your body produces more red blood cells to support the growth of the fetus. Iron,...
Mental wellness during and after pregnancy
Both the mother (up to 10%) and the father (up to 5%) can experience mental health issues during the pregnancy and after birth. It is...
Routine tests in Third trimester
1. Blood pressure and urine for protein at every visit - Screens for pre-eclampsia 2. Full blood count, serum ferritin, and 3-point oral...
Fetal movement monitoring
Monitoring of fetal movement You may want to count fetal movement from 28 weeks onwards. By 28 weeks, you would have a mental idea about...
Physical activity and exercise in pregnancy
Adapted from the Perinatal Society of Singapore's Guidelines published in 2020 1. Physical activity and exercise are beneficial during...
Possible complications in third trimester
Possible complications in Third Trimester include: Preterm labour This is the onset of regular painful contractions after 24 weeks and...
Previous Caesarean section or scars in uterus
The risks in this current pregnancy are higher if there was a previous Caesarean section compared to if there was a previous successful...
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