Haemoglobin A haemoglobin test can tell if a person has anaemia. If the haemoglobin level is low, the person needs other tests to identify the cause and the type of anaemia, and to see whether treatment is necessary. Thalassaemia Thalassaemia is a hereditary type of anaemia. Around 8% of the populat...

Pregnant women shall pay special attention to their diet, not only to promote the health of themselves and their babies, but also to make sure no complications occur. Chinese tradition dictates many limitations concerning the diet of pregnant women. This article shall discuss these dietary concerns ...

What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome is one of the commonest chromosome disorders, caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21) in each cell. Affected individuals are characterized by distinctive facial features and mental retardation. There may also be other structural defects, suc...

SafeT21expressTM is designed to screen for Fetal Chromosomal Aneuploidies caused by Trisomies, Sex Chromosome Aneuploidies and Microdeletions with a minimum size of 3Mb. The test utilizes Next Generation Sequencing followed by bioinformatics analysis on both maternal DNA and cell free placental DNA ...

What is fetal morphology scan? A fetal morphology scan aims to carry out a thorough check of the structures of the fetus. Most babies are normal and the parents can be reassured with the normal ultrasound findings. In case a baby has some structural defects, it might be important to find out before ...

(I) Normal Vaginal Delivery Normal Vaginal Delivery includes the assistance of childbirth and the use of Episiotomy and local anaesthesia if necessary. The aim of Normal Vaginal Delivery is to ensure a smooth and safe delivery. The midwife or the doctor will coach and support you during the labour a...

Indication : Previous caesarean section or myomectomy CPD or slow progress Failed induction Malpresentation (Breech, oblique transverse lie) Fetal distress or abnormal fetal well being Macrosomia / Intrauterine Restriction Previous uterine scar Multiple Pregnancies Pregnancy Induced Hypertension / P...

What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus are found to have inappropriately elevated blood sugar levels caused by insulin resistance during pregnancy. GDM usually starts in the middle ...

What are fetal movements? Fetal movements are the movements of the baby inside the womb of the mother, including the turning of the body, the kicking of the limbs and the extension of the trunk. When can a pregnant woman start to feel fetal movements? In general, a pregnant woman in her first pregna...

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a very common type of bacteria which normally lives in the intestine, urinary and reproductive tracts of men and women. It is not a sexually transmitted disease. Around 10 – 30% of pregnant women carry GBS bacteria in the vagina or rectum, and most of them do not...