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Contents
Editor’s Note
Foods You Should Avoid
During Pregnancy
Avoid these foods that can cause
harmful effects on you and the baby.
The Foundation For a
lifetime Of Health
What is the nutritional needs you
need while breastfeeding?
Formula Feeding
Take the quiz and test your
knowledge of milk formula allergies.
Terrible Twos or
Terrific Twos?
Does screaming at your toddler,
providing time-out and restricting your
toddler helps them to regulate and
cool down?
Getting Rid Of Diaper Rash
Diaper rash and its best remedies!
7 Childhood Illnesses That You
Need To Know About
The hateful germs and bacteria!
Keep your child safe from these
illnesses.
Importance Of
Post-partum Care
What should be done to have a
proper postpartum care?
Post-partum Hair Loss
– Why Does It Happen?
Will your lustrous locks return after child birth?
Say Bye-byeto Stretch Marks,Helloto
beautiful skin
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marks and regain your confidence with
Gly Derm stretch mark cream.
The Important Roles Of Dads In
His Children’s lives
The 21st Century Dad is a superhero!
Yes or No?
10TipsTo HelpYour Husband Bondwith
Baby
Caring for a baby is no longer just the
wife’s job! Husband can learn a skill or
two in caring for the baby!
What is Post Partum Depression?
Beat Post Natal Depression and avoid all
the severe complications.
Snoring –The Silent Killer
Sleep Disruption or Sleep Disorder?
CanWorking Parents Have
A Fulfilling Career?
The dilemmas of having a career and
managing parenthood, is there flexibility
at work?
Let’s GoTravelling
Can you travel when you have a little
baby?
The Joy Of Parenthood
Parents’ heartfelt words –
An inspiration for the new parents!
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B
ecoming a parent for the first
time is an exciting and joyous
experience. You will go through
9 months of anticipation and
finally when your child is born,
you will become so deeply in
love with them. That is when
the maternal and paternal instinct kicks in. As a new
parent, being there witnessing their firsts - first word,
first crawl, first step and first rollover is just so magical
and fulfilling.
As an expectant mum, it is important to take
care of your health, do check out what Foods You
Should Avoid During Pregnancy. After the
birth of your child, there are more things that will
come your way – breastfeeding, caring for your sick
child and schooling. Read 7 Childhood Illnesses
That You Need To Know About and you will
become a more prepared mum and dad, taking the
extra precaution in raising a healthy child.
Many people associate parenting with mothers
only. But do you know that involved fathers can
contribute to the success of their children too? In
our article, The Important Roles Of Dads In
His Children’s lives highlights the importance
of how fathers can contribute and prepare them for
success. We are glad that we have fathers attending
our Parenting With Love Seminar!
For many of us, having a baby means the world to
us. What if you are Suffering From Post Par-
tum Depression? How do you identify and cope
with it? Having a child is not easy but The Joy of
Parenthood is aplenty and fulfilling. Take one step
at a time and enjoy this process of parenthood.
Crystal Tan
Editor’s Note
Becoming a parent
for the first time is an
exciting and joyous
experience. You will go
through 9 months of
anticipation and final-
ly when your child is
born, you will become
so deeply in love with
them.
Editor of The New Age Parents and New Age Pregnancy

Their reasoning is often
based on one of the fol-
lowing: traditional Chinese
medicine beliefs, old wives’
tales, scientific research
and/or hearsay. It’s definite-
ly good to take heed of the
advice, but do feel free to
read up on the subject to
decide what you feed your-
self and baby. Also, always
take the necessary precau-
tions to eat well-cooked
and fresh food, as pregnant
women are more suscepti-
ble to food poisoning.
The following are some
food items that you shouldPregnancy
FoodsYou Should Avoid During
When you are
pregnant, you
(and the people
around you)
are suddenly a
whole lot more
conscious about
the food and
drink that goes
into your body.
You’ll probably
find that family,
friends, and even
well-meaning
strangers all have
something to say
about what you
should and should
not eat.
Pregnancy
Dorothea Chow

definitely abstain from,
based on potential harmful
effects on you and/or the
baby.
Raw or rare meats
Both raw and rare meats
may give you toxoplasmo-
sis, which causes a flu-like
illness. While the effect on
you may be mild, toxoplas-
mosis can pose serious
harm to your baby, increas-
ing your risk of a miscar-
riage or loss of life at birth.
Rare meat can also carry
salmonella bacteria, which
is harmful to you.
Soft-boiled or raw eggs
When not fully cooked, eggs
may contain salmonella
bacteria, which is harmful
to you, although it cannot
directly harm baby. Still,
no one wants to contend
with severe abdominal
pain and vomiting (among
other things) when you’re
pregnant, so it’s a good idea
to stick with hard-boiled for
a while…
Alcohol
If you do decide to drink
alcohol while you are preg-
When not fully cooked,
eggs may contain salmonel-
la bacteria, which is harm-
ful to you, although it
cannot directly harm baby.
nant, a limit of no more than
one or two units of alcohol,
no more than once or twice
per week, is not thought to
be harmful.
Caffeine
Having your daily cuppa
is perfectly fine, but do
limit yourself to 200mg of
caffeine (from coffee, teas,
cola, energy drinks, choco-
late) per day. This works out
to about two cups of instant
coffee or one cup of brewed
coffee. Too much caffeine
can increase your risk of a
miscarriage or having a baby
of low birth weight.
Certain fish
Say goodbye to your sashimi
fix for now, since raw fish
can cause food poisoning.
Avoid shark, swordfish and
marlin, which contain unsafe
levels of mercury. Also, while
fish oil is definitely a plus
for baby and you, limit your
intake to other kinds of fish
and shellfish to two portions
a week, as they may have
unhealthy levels of dioxins,
environmental pollutants or
mercury.
Certain dairy products
Avoid soft, mould-ripened
cheeses, such as brie,
camembert and chevre (a
type of goat’s cheese). Soft,
blue-veined cheeses such as
Danish blue and roquefort
are also not considered safe

to eat in pregnancy when
taken uncooked. Unpasteur-
ised milk and dairy products
made with unpasteurised
milk aren’t safe during preg-
nancy, as they are more likely
to contain bacteria that could
lead to food poisoning.
The Traditional Practices
According to the field of
traditional Chinese medi-
cine, expectant mums are
more prone to internal
heat because they are not
menstruating. As such, the
rationale is that you should
reduce your intake of heaty
foods, which include mutton
and venison, spicy foods,
nuts, cinnamon, and tropical
fruits such as longan and
durians.
Pineapples, often de-
picted on television serials
as the cause of miscarriages,
are not as evil or as potent as
you might think. Fresh pine-
apple contains the enzyme
bromelain, which is thought
to help to soften your cervix
and thus could bring on
early labour. However, each
pineapple contains a very
small amount of bromelain,
and that mainly in its core,
which most of us do not
like to eat. You would need
to eat as many as seven full
pineapples to see any major
effect, by which time you
would probably experience
a severe case of diarrhea
anyway!
Pineapples, often depicted on television
serials as the cause of miscarriages, are not
as evil or as potent as you might think.
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The Foundation for a
Lifetime of Health
Sister Kang Phaik
Gaik, Senior Parent-
craft/Lactation
Consultant, Mount
Alvernia Hospital
Breast milk pro-
vides all the nu-
trients your baby
needs for healthy
development in
the first months of
life. When you are
breastfeeding, your
diet is as important
as it was while you
were pregnant. Eat-
ing a balanced diet
and receiving the
nutrients you need
helps promote your
baby’s growth, now
and in the future.
Nutritional needs
while breastfeeding
Just as when you were preg-
nant, it is important to eat a
healthy, balanced diet that
includes a variety of foods.
You are still the sole source
of all the nutrients your
baby needs for his healthy
growth and development.
In fact, your vitamin and
mineral needs are even
higher than they were when
you are pregnant. To get
the nutrition you need, eat
a varied diet that includes
plenty of fruits and vege-
tables, whole grains, lean
protein and calcium-rich
foods.
Studies have identified
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certain nutrients as playing
a critical role in the health
of a baby when taken by
breastfeeding women.
 DHA is a fatty acid
naturally found in breast
milk and is essential for the
brain and eye development.
It is found in fish such as
tuna, salmon, mackerel and
sardines.
 Probiotics are natural
cultures of “good bacteria”
that are commonplace in
the human gut and have
many health benefits when
consumed on a regular
basis. Probiotics are avail-
able in foods like probiotics
yoghurts and in special
supplements.
 Breastfeeding mothers
have higher requirements
for energy, thiamin, ribofla-
vin, niacin, folate, vitamin
B12, C, A and D, calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium,
zinc, copper and selenium.
Hence, it is also important
to get adequate levels of
these important vitamins
and minerals.
Supplements – to
take or not to take?
If you’re like many women,
your diet may be less than
ideal following the birth of
your baby. You are tired and
busy and it can be hard to
find time to plan well-bal-
anced meals. Breast milk
always maintains a certain
nutritional quality, even if
your diet isn’t perfect. But
the levels of some vitamins
and minerals in your breast
milk are directly affected by
your dietary intake.
Nutritional supplements
are a good way to ensure
that you are receiving all the
nutrients you and your baby
need while breastfeeding.
They provide additional
vitamins, minerals and other
important nutrients such as
probiotics and DHA to help
you meet the daily recom-
mended intake.
Supplements are usually
very easy to take, in tablet
or milk powder form, and
need only be taken once
or twice a day. While a
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Feed ngTest your knowledge of milk formula
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Q1My baby doesn’t seem well after
bottle feeding with milk formula
or dairy product.
a) My baby may be allergic to cow’s milk
proteins
b) My baby may have lactose intolerance
c) A. or B.
Q3There is a history of allergies in my
family. This is:
a) Not a factor
b) Of major significance
Q4IusedtohaveeczemawhenIwasa
child,doesitmeanthatmybabyhas
ahigherchanceofdevelopingan
allergy?
a) Yes b) No
Q2The following are signs of an
allergy to cow’s milk proteins:
a) Skin: hives, eczema, redness and/or
dryness.
b) Digestive: regurgitation, vomiting,
chronic diarrhoea (in newborn babies),
stomach pain (in young children).
c) Respiratory: wheezy cough, asthma,
difficulty breathing.
Answer: C
Explanation: A baby that feels unwell after
formula feeding may be showing symptoms of:
An allergy to the proteins found in cow’s milk
(which provoke a defensive reaction by the
immune system), or;
An intolerance to the sugar in the milk, called
lactose intolerance (resulting from an insuffi-
cient secretion of lactase, the enzyme which
breaks down lactose, in the intestine).
The number of cases of allergies has been on
the rise (there are many causes and the list is still
vague according to specialists). For example,
eczema is an allergic condition affecting about
20% of young children under the age of 2. Sur-
prisingly, of the children who suffer from severe
eczema, 30% of them could also have a food al-
lergy. If you think your baby is having a reaction
to cow’s milk, always seek medical advice.
Answer: All of the above
Explanation: It is not easy to tell the differ-
ence between a cow’s milk protein allergy and
lactose intolerance, as the signs vary and may
be confused with other conditions.
However, generally speaking, there are three
main types of symptoms indicating an allergy to
cow’s milk proteins: skin, digestive and respira-
tory, as opposed to mainly digestive symptoms
for lactose intolerance.
Symptoms caused by an allergy also tend to last
longer and rise in intensity over long periods,
whereas signs of lactose intolerance are gen-
erally more episodic in nature, occurring and
resolving within a few hours after feeding.
Answer: B
Explanation: While a parent or sibling may
be allergic to foods such as cow’s milk, it does
not mean that the baby has also inherited their
cow’s milk allergy. Having said that, a higher
level of food allergies have been observed in
families with a history of other types of allergy.
If either parent has a family history of allergies,
it is best for your child to undergo full allergy
testing with a specialist.The specialist may carry
out a food challenge (with the benefit of imme-
diate observations of adverse reactions), and/or
possibly blood or skin prick tests to determine
which foods your child is allergic to.
Use the table on page 16 to help find out your
child’s allergy risk.
Answer: A
Explanation: As allergy is genetically predis-
posed, if the baby is born into a family with
parental history of allergy, he runs a higher

risk of developing an allergy. While there
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doctor can help you to develop a plan that
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You should, of course, follow the advice of your
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First of all, you will most likely be
advised to breastfeed the baby. If formula
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formula, in which the proteins are much
smaller and more easily digested, so that
your baby would tolerate the formula well.
Partially-hydrolysed protein formula is just
as nutritious as regular cow’s milk formula
and will contribute just as effectively to your
baby’s growth.
Secondly, you will have to learn when
to wean your baby. Your doctor will alert
you not to wean your baby earlier than 4
months. You can learn along the way what
to feed your baby after 6 months. Lastly,
you may seek your doctor’s advice on how
to make adjustments to the environment
to reduce allergy risk, such as avoiding
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Children born into a family with a
history of allegies have a higher
risk of developing allergies.
If even one family member displays ony of these symptoms, discuss the allergy
risk of your child with your doctor. If formula is to be considered after 6 months
of exclusive breastfeeding, ask about hypoallergenic formula (with partially
hydrolysed proteins).
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or Terrific Twos?
Terrible Twos
Do You Need To Set Boundaries For Your Toddler?
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As your little one gains mobility, learns to talk,
and is exposed to outsiders more and more,
he will slowly gain confidence, and make
his wants and needs known. Often at all the
wrong moments, and in all the wrong ways.
Welcome to the“terrible
twos”. The terrible twos are
a normal stage in a toddler’s
development characterized
by mood changes, temper
tantrums and frequent use of
the word“no.”This typically
occurs when toddlers begin
to desire greater indepen-
dence, but still very much
still need and want parental
presence and support.
While these early years
can be extremely chal-
lenging for parents and
caregivers to navigate, it
may help you to keep in
mind that your 2-year-old is
actually undergoing major
motor, intellectual, social and
emotional changes within
himself during this period. In
other words, it’s not easy to
parent a toddler, but it isn’t
easy being a toddler either!
As you will discover,
this is only the beginning
of a phase of testing limits,
exerting self-will and the
discovery of autonomy that
every child goes through,
often lasting all the way to
adolescence.“Most toddlers
begin testing limits shortly
after their first birthday and
continue until about age
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on in life. He will discover
passions, explore options,
celebrate successes and gain
crucial self-confidence and
skill sets. He is on his way to
becoming a teenager, and
later, an adult.
In these early stages
of development (from 2-6
years), referred to by experts
as the formative years of a
child’s life, it is vital that we
help our toddlers set healthy
and helpful boundaries in
all key areas of their lives.
As parents, the challenge is
often knowing how to be
proactive in thinking about
such things, rather than just
reacting to what’s happening
right in front of us in that
moment.
We need to switch
from thinking of quick-fix
solutions to building long-
term strategies for change.
We have to let go of our
self-consciousness and need
for approval, be it from our
peers, from strangers on
the street, or even, from our
children.
Setting boundaries is no
mean feat, and is something
that’s part and parcel of
being a parent. As your child
grows up, your boundar-
ies may change, and the
way you work with him to
establish healthy self-control
will evolve accordingly. But
for now, as you think about
building a healthy culture of
eating in the home or cre-
ating guidelines for sibling
playtimes, here are a few
things to keep in mind:
Define
It’s always best to pre-empt
problems before they occur
– prevention is better than
cure! So define boundaries
for your child before he gets
in a situation where he’ll
need them. For example, on
the way to a playdate:“You
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can play with whatever toy
you want, but if you want
something that someone
else is playing with, remem-
ber you need to ask for a
turn first.”
Clarity
Use terms that your child can
understand. For example
“We will go home when you
finish your slice of cake”is far
better than“We will go home
in another ten minutes”. I
mean, which two year old
can tell the time?
Consistency
This is a hard one, but some
boundaries need to be set
even though it impinges on
your own desires and wants.
For example, if you’ve told
your child that he only gets
dessert after he finishes
what’s on his plate, then
you’ve got to demonstrate
that yourself as well – you
need to finish what’s on your
plate before reaching for the
ice cream. Double standards
are a no-no.
Timing
It’s crucial to try to catch
the right moment with your
child when you’re setting a
boundary or reminding of
some prior agreement. Right
in the moment is usually
best, because your child
will totally get what you are
talking about (children tend
to have rather short-term
memories). But if your child
has already worked himself
up into a rage, shelve the
pep-talk for later, and focus
on helping him process how
he’s feeling in that moment.
Feelings first
When your child is overcome
by his emotions, any kind
of boundary talk is going
to fall on deaf ears. What he
needs most is your empathy.
Help him find the words to
express what he is feeling,
and try to understand where
he is coming from, before
setting down the“law”. Hap-
piest Toddler on the Block
by Dr. Harvey Karp is a good
resource for this.
Teamwork
We all have a good agenda
as parents – we want our
children to be well-man-
nered, obedient, thankful,
kind kids. But sometimes,
our disagreements can look
more like a war-zone than
a relationship. Mary Sheedy
Kurcinka (Raising your spirit-
ed child) advices parents not
to take up a“position”op-
posite to your child. Instead,
seek to define each other’s
interests, lay down some
basic expectations, and find
a compromise that works for
everyone.
Alternatives
Negotiating a compromise is
not“letting your child win”,
because that’s battle talk
speaking. As parents, we
are not here to win the war
against our child’s seeming
defiance, but called to come
alongside them and be a
coach, example and teacher
towards something bet-
ter. And so, don’t have too
rigid and extensive a list of
boundaries – leave room for
your child to practice that
assertion of his will within
reasonable limits. For exam-
ple“Don’t hurt anyone while
you are playing Police and
Thieves. If you do, you have
to stop playing.”is more free-
ing and empowering than
“You cannot play with any
guns or sword toys because
they are dangerous”.
Affirmation
We often criticize and
pick on our children’s bad
behavior, but fail to praise
them for the good that they
do, or the bad that they do
not do. In Asian societies,
especially, we parents need
to learn not to shrink away
from offering praise and affir-
mation. Contrary to popular
belief, specific and accurate
praise build up a healthy
self-esteem in a child; it does
not“spoil”him or create a
performance mentality, un-
less you dole it out copiously
and unnecessarily. Don’t just
notice the bad – call out and
compliment the good in
your toddler.
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Rash
If your child’s bum
looks red, bumpy
and sore, chances
are he could have
gotten Diaper Rash!
Do not go into a
panic and frantic
mode, calm down
and find out what is
the cause of it, how
to treat and handle
it and prevent your
child from getting it
again.
By CrystalTan
Editor of New Age Pregnancy
Children’s Health

of diaper-changing increase.
There are also other factors
that causes Diaper Rash!
The baby wipes that you use
to clean your baby’s bum
may cause irritation linking
to rash, foods that the baby
consumes or what mother
consume especially breast-
feeding mom and the brand
of the diaper used as the
fits of the diaper may cause
friction or skin irritation.
What is the best
way to treat
Diaper Rash?
Hygiene, airing and dryness
are the best cure for Diaper
Rash. Follow these steps
to get rid of these nasty
rashes!
1Keep baby’s bum dry
and clean. Change their
diaper more frequently.
2Use water to wash the
bum and genital area. If
there is a need, use organic
and fragrance-free wash to
clean your child. If it is not
convenient to wash, use
fragrance-free and alco-
hol-free baby wipes.
3Air your baby’s bum for
a while by allowing her
to go without diaper. The air
and carefree feeling helps
to soothe this little sore
bum.
4Make sure your baby’s
bum and genital area is
totally dry before attempting
to wear a clean diaper for her.
5Do not sprinkle baby
powder on their genital
area! It has been observed
that these powder contains
small particles that can
cause breathing difficulties
and problems.
6Apply a small amount of
pure coconut oil on your
child’s bum instead as coco-
nut oil is anti-fungal, anti-vi-
ral and anti-bacterial. It has
a strong healing power that
can heal and moisturise the
baby’s skin. This will add as
a protective layer between
you’re the soiled diaper and
your baby’s skin.
The diaper rash should
clean up in a few days’ time.
Be patient and diligent in
changing your baby’s dia-
per, keep it clean and dry!
What can be done
to prevent the
reoccurrence of
diaper rash?
1Get the right diaper!
Choose a diaper with
good absorption rate.
Please avoid using a diaper
that is too small as it may
irritate the skin or too big
as it can cause friction be-
tween the baby’s skin and
the diaper.
2Wash your child’s bot-
tom regularly and use
organic products on your
child’s skin. Check out for
harmful chemicals in the
children’s products like
phthalates, paraben and
fragrance.
3Airing your child’s
bum in between each
change will lessen the like-
lihood of bacteria to grow.
Remember to keep their
bottom dry before putting
on a new diaper.
4If your baby is prone
to diaper rash, apply a
thin layer of nappy cream
or coconut oil after each
diaper change.
5If your baby is going
through the stage of
weaning, introduce new
food slowly. This makes it
possible for you to monitor
the baby’s body reaction
to it. Some food can cause
allergy in baby, so monitor
your child’s diet so see if he
or she develop any reaction
shortly after consuming the
newly introduced food.
Untreated diaper rash
and wearing of soiled
diaper for a long time can
resulted in fungal and yeast
infection. These painful and
irritating rash may cause
discomfort and affect your
child. So follow these steps
to get rid of diaper rash and
prevent the reoccurrence
of it.

Children’s Health

Hand Foot and
Mouth Disease
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
also commonly known as
HFMD can affect very young
children even babies. It has be-
come a common illness these
day. How to you know if your
child is infected? Check their
mouth first, it often starts in
the mouth where you can spot
prominent sores or blisters.
Next, their palm and foot will
also develop red spots. HFMD
is highly infectious and adults
can get it too! Consult a doctor
immediately and allow the
child to drink more water and
get ample of rest at home.
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox is a highly conta-
gious airborne disease which
can be easily spreads from
an infected child or person
through direct contact or even
coughing and sneezing. How
to you know if your child is
infected? It often starts with a
fever, follow by red and itchy
blisters on the body and face.
Chickenpox can be prevented
through vaccination.
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a contagious
infection that often accom-
panied with strep throat.This
formoffevercausesrashesout-
break on the child’s body.You
can relate the rashes to small
red bumps and is rough to the
touch.White spots may appear
on the tongue and the inner
throat. It can be treated with
antibiotics that is prescribed by
the doctor.
Stomach flu
(Gastroenteritis)
Stomach flu is not a flu but an
inflammation of the lining of
the digestive tract. It is highly
contagious and can affected
Childhood
Illnesses That
You Need To
Know About
Young children often fall sick compare to
adults as their immunity is still developing.
That makes them extremely vulnerable to all
kind of bacteria, infections and diseases like
fever, cough and cold. Check out what kind
of illnesses is affecting these young children
and how you can keep a look out for it.By CrystalTan
Editor of New Age Pregnancy

a child through contaminated
food or sharing food or utensils
with the infected child. Even
contact with the infected
faecal can cause your child
to be infected. How to you
know if your child is infected? If
your child is observed to have
repeated diarrhoea and vom-
iting, stomach pain, fever and
body aches, consult a doctor
for verification. It is important
to encourage your child to
take in more fluids to prevent
dehydration.
Measles
Measles is a contagious viral
infection that affects the respi-
ratory system and causes the
skin to develop a rash. It causes
a outbreak of rashes over your
whole body accompanied by
flu-like symptoms, including
fever and cough. Although
the rate of catching Measles
has reduce significantly when
compulsory immunisation
was administered to young
children in Singapore, it can
still affect children and adults.
Measles is spread through
an infected person when he
coughs and sneezes, or even
through the physical contact
that he comes into with people
and the surfaces he touches.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation
of the air passages to the
lungs (bronchi).When your
child develops a cold or flu,
the viruses can spread to the
bronchi causing the airways to
become swollen, blocked and
inflamed. People who have
chronic bronchitis are more
susceptible to bacterial infec-
tions of the airway and lungs,
like pneumonia. It can cause
your child to be tired and has
difficulty breathing. Consult
a doctor for medication and
encourage your child to take
in more fluid (smaller portion,
more frequency).
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a serious lung
infection that is more serious
than bronchitis and can be a
life-threatening illness. Often,
symptoms of pneumonia can
begin after 2 or 3 days when
the child contacted a fever,
cold, phlegmy cough or sore
throat. Children who develop
pneumonia caused by bacteria
can become very sickly with a
sudden onset of a high fever
irregular breathing or wheez-
ing. Antibiotics and Anti-viral
medication may be required to
treat this illness.
These childhood diseases can often be
prevented if your child adopts good hygiene
practices such as the proper hand-washing
methods. Teach your child to wash her hands thor-
oughly with soap before every meals and after every
bathroom visit. The same goes for the members in
the family as well, keep the home environment safe
and clean for your growing child.
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Importance Of
Postpartum Care
Mum’s Corner

Experts refer Postpartum
period as the first six weeks
after childbirth. In real context,
postpartum period can stretch
up to 4-6 months with the
mother herself coping and
adapting physically and emo-
tionally after childbirth.
Postpartum care can be
categorised to different cate-
gories such as external, internal
and mental care. For a new
mother, she has to make sure
she takes good care of herself
in these three aspects during
the postpartum period.
External care refers to the
physical body such as dealing
with the change in body shape,
coping with breastfeeding
problems like engorgement or
sore nipples, caesarean incision
or even hair loss issues.
Internal care refer to
things like physical fatigue,
body aches, afterbirth cramps,
perineal pain or constipation
problems.
Mental care refer to emo-
tions such as anxiety, impa-
tient, confidence level or low
self-esteem due to hormonal
changes that trigger us to be
more sensitive during postpar-
tum period
8 Top Benefits
of Proper
Postpartum Care
Your body will be able to
recover faster to pre pregnancy
state
You will enjoy motherhood
You will feel less tired or
fatigue
You will be able to get back
to pre-pregnancy body faster
Your baby will be a happier
baby. Remember your baby
connects to you and he know if
you are stress or unhappy and
this affects him
You will have better milk
supply
You will gain self confidence
You will have greater energy
level
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therapistwhomanagesher
ownbusinesswww.origins-
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What Should
be Done to
Have a Proper
Postpartum
Care
Eatconfinementfood.
Avoidcoolingstuffssuchascold
drinks,fruits.Consumewarming
foodlikehotsoups,hotnon
caffeinedrinks,stewsoreven
sometonicwine.
Donotdiet.Haveregular
threemealswithsomesnack
breaksthroughouttheday
Haveamplerest.Catch
uponshortnapsthroughout
theday
Leavethehousechoresto
yourpartnerorhelperanddo
notmovearoundtoomuch
Haveapostnatalmassage
forrelaxation,reducestressand
alsotoeasethebodyaches
Maintainproperhygiene
especiallyonyourcaesarean
incisionorepisiotomy.Takea
quickhotbathonceaday.
Donotbeshytoaskfor
help.Manynewmumswantto
besupermumbutitisokifyou
cannotcopeeverythingfully.
Youshouldenjoymotherhood
nottoletstresstakesover
Havesomepersonaltime,
Readabookorlistentosome
music.
Trynottogooutofthe
housetoooftenorunneces-
sarytoallowthebodytorecover
faster
Talktoothermums.You
gainmoreknowledgeandalso
makenewfriends
Theimportanceofhealth
asthegreatestgifta
mothercangivetoher
child.InAsia,postpar-
tumcareisconsidered
tobeaveryimportance
stageofawoman’s
lifeandthisbeliefand
practiceispasseddown
throughmanygenera-
tions.Inwesterncoun-
tries,itisbecomingmore
popularasthewomen
weighthevasthealth
benefitsmorethanany-
thingelse.
Rebecca Chan Founder of
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The movement of estrogen
level in pregnancy is quite a
toll on all women. Estrogen
level is the primary female
sex hormones. During preg-
nancy, estrogen levels surge,
promoting hair growth.
However, it slows down after
birth and enters a resting
phase. It is during this time
while estrogen level is at rest
that tremendous hair loss is
experienced.
Why Does
It Happen?
Post-partum
Hair
Loss Will My Lustrous
Locks Return?
Generally, post-partum hair
loss starts about 3 months after
childbirth.The excessive hair
fall should continue only for
three to eight months. Ideally,
by the newborn’s first birthday,
mothers should have had the
health of their hair naturally
restored to their pre-pregnan-
cy condition. Post-natal hair fall
is a temporary phase. However,
taking good care of it could
avoid a permanent hair loss
situation.
Do I Need Help?
There are several other factors
that affect how quickly or com-
pletely your healthy locks can
be restored. More commonly,
the following situations may
prevent your hair from regain-
ing their former glory:
Anaemia
Hypothyroidism
Stress/anxiety,sleep
deprivation
Malnutrition
Auto-immunedeficiency
Exposures to any of the above
conditions make new mothers
susceptible to prolonged hair
loss.When ignored and not
treated, such conditions can
weaken hair follicles and com-
promise the growth of strong
healthy hair in the long run.
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problems are addressed timely.
Jane Ang I.A.T.
Member of International
Association ofTrichologists
Trichologist atTrichoKare
Specialized in Hair and Scalp
Problems
Post-partum hair loss
is mainly attributed to
the extreme hormone
fluctuations mothers
face from the point
she conceives till after
delivery.
Mum’s Corner
Jane Ang I.A.T.

Mum’s Corner
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Many of us know that
mothers play an important
role in nurturing a child’s
life. However, few of us will
agree that Fathers play an
important role similar to
that of mothers, through a
child’s life. In fact, numer-
ous studies has shown
that children excel in their
academics as well as their
social interactions with
peers and adults. Accord-
ing to Maureen Black, “We
found that fathers who are
involved with their children
have children with fewer
problems,” (Researcher and
professor of Pediatrics at
the University of Maryland
School of Medicine). Dad
can empower their children
with lessons about right
and wrong, lessons that will
The Important Roles Of Dads
In His Children’s lives
MY Superhero Dad!
Dad’s Corner
CrystalTan Editor of New Age Pregnancy

build their character and im-
print the right beliefs in them
for the rest of their lives.
Check out these 10 im-
portant roles that Dads can
play in his children’s lives.
Dad as a Protector01
Men are different from
women, they act and think
differently. Mothers’ nat-
ural instinct is to nurture
while the dads’ natural
instinct is to protect. A dad
can protect and educate
their children from inex-
perience and impulsive
mistakes, bullies, drugs
and countless of criminal
crimes. Most importantly,
a dad protects his children
by strengthening them so
that they grow up knowing
how they can protect and
defend themselves.
Dad as a Disciplinary02
The main goal is not to
reprimand or punish the
child for every wrong
behaviour or mistakes but
to guide and facilitate the
child to understand the
world better or to help
them change their behavior
for the better. Dad ought to
understand that we should
not be raising our voices,
swearing or losing control
of our temper as the child
may follow suit. Children
usually regard their parents
as their leading example or
role model. Be patient and
guide them slowly.
Dad as a Playmate03
The best thing a dad can
do is to play and interact
with his children. When
dad spends quality time by
being involved in their chil-
dren’s play, they can build
a strong emotional support
and bonding. Dad also
tend to play with children
differently from Mom, and
that can also enhance their
holistic development.
Dad as a Leader04
A child usually look up to
his father and see how hard
he works, how he expe-
riences life, how he solve
problems, how he handles
mistakes and crisis and how
he works with different
people. You teach them
to be brave, to be true to
themselves and not hold
grudges against others.
You are the role model who
heighten their confidence
and raise them into a
leader.
Dad as a Teacher05
Dad can teach their chil-
dren many life-lessons,
some of these are just the
tip of the ice-berg:
 Wisdom
Truthfulness
 Self-reliant
 Perseverance
 Respectful
 Gratefulness
 Benevolence
 Attentiveness
 Diligence
Thriftiness
 Forgiveness
 Creativity
 Patience
 Sensitivity
 Cautiousness
 Initiative
 Flexibility
 Self-control
 Responsibility
 Loyalty
It is important to know
that Dad can teach them
the skills, knowledge,
wisdom to provoke their
thinking, beliefs and also,
the right attitude that will
empower them to succeed
in life.
DadasaProblem-solver06
Your children are likely to
run to you for any kind of
problems and require your
help to solve them. This is
your chance to guide and
support them in any con-
flicts or struggles they have
so that they will grow up
to be an excellent problem
solver. The right guidance
mould their resiliency and
lead them towards excel-
lence, not someone who
will run away when faced
with a problem.

Dad as a Role Model07
Children learn best through
modelling! They learn by
watching how their peers
and adults interact and re-
act through their language
and behavior. Therefore,
it is important that Dad
model the appropria A child
usually look te behaviour
–Respect your spouse, be
honest, show respect to
the members of the family,
parents, friends as well as
the children themselves,
speak in a calm tone (even
when angry) and do not
raise your voice and temper,
use appropriate language
and avoid teasing the young
too frequently.
Dad as an Encourager08
When your child is feeling
sad and low, you are the one
that they can confide and
turn to. Be there to encour-
age them, redirect any nega-
tive train of thought and try
to build up their self-esteem.
A child with high self-esteem
will be ready to face any
problems and challenges
with an open mind and
heart. Children who has high
self-esteem are generally
more optimistic and confi-
dent in different situation.
Dad can be a positive role
model to your child, guiding
and encouraging them in
their life as they grow.
Dad as a Coach09
Dad’s involvement and
support heightens a child’s
appreciation and interests to-
wards sports. It is a great way
to build your child’s character
and holistic development
through sports. No doubt that
it will be a great way to spend
quality time together too.
Dad as a Hero10
“A child usually looks up to
their dad as real-life hero in
their life.”
A healthy relationship be-
tween a daughter and a father
can have a positive influence
in her life from young to
adulthood.Woman’s rela-
tionship with man is largely
influenced by the relationship
with her dad. On the other
hand, the boys will usually
adopt a healthier gender
identity and better expression
of their feelings and emotions
through their relationship
with their dads.The children
model and pick up their dad’s
behaviour and involvement
with the family and adapt it
as their character and attitude
towards their future family.
Dad plays an important role in
his child’s life, be that hero that
they look up to!
Dad being the man of
the family, usually has a
special relationship with the
children. It take a village to
raise a child but a complete
family to provide endless
love and warmth, and
shelter the child from harm.
From today onwards, be an
involved dad, and the hero in
your child’s life!
Dad’s Corner

Feature Interview
with Matthias Koh
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Photographer:PhotographybyYewKwang
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Dad’s Corner
When expecting a baby, it
is natural for the expectant
mother to bond with the
child as the baby's move-
ments create a sense of
excitement and anticipation
of what is to come. The same
may not be true for our
husbands as much of the
role of nursing and caring for
the newborn may rest on the
mother in the initial months.
There are however, ways that
mothers can help husbands
overcome their fears and
apprehension towards han-
dling a newborn.
1Find A Comfortable
Carrying Position
This may come naturally for
most mothers, but it may
not be true for fathers, as
some are honestly terrified at
handling a baby whose neck
requires constant support.
Help your husband to find a
suitable position by model-
ling in front of a mirror with
a soft toy or your child (when
baby is in a good mood) and
patiently coaching him on
how to support the baby's
neck and body. When he is
confident in carrying baby,
he will be more willing to be
initiative in spending time
with your child.
2Bathe Baby
This may be intimidating for
both parents, instead of just
10 Tips
To Help Your
Husband Bond
with Baby

one, and that's okay. Share
the experience by working
together to recall your ante-
natal lesson on bathing baby
and you may find that your
husband is better at the task!
If he needs time to grow in
confidence, have your hubby
dry and dress baby after you
bathe him/her, thereby giv-
ing him a chance to spend
time with your child.
3Feed Baby
Once you have introduced
the bottle to baby, let your
husband bottle feed baby
on a daily basis (preferably
at night). It will give him the
opportunity to bond with
baby as most of the feeds
(nursing or formula) would
be done by you in the day.
It also gives you a chance to
take a rest.
4Get Him To Burp Baby
After you have finished nurs-
ing or bottle feeding, hand
the baby to your husband
to let him burp your child. It
would allow him some hands
on time and in doing so, he
may discover the most effec-
tive means of burping baby.
My husband had a knack of
burping both my boys a lot
faster than I did.
5Give Baby A Backrub
Babies love skin to skin
contact and nothing spells
bonding more than that
physical touch when a
parent soothes him. The
upstroke movements not
only mimic burping, helping
to further expel any trapped
air in the baby's tummy, but
it's a great way for the dad
to simply enjoy baby, either
standing, sitting (or slouch-
ing) in the couch or even
lying down together. Makes
a sweet picture too!
6Read To Baby
Help your baby to recognise
daddy's voice by getting
your husband to read to your
baby even while he/she is in
the womb and continue the
ritual after birth. It helps set
the foundation of making
reading a habit, and further-
more, fussing babies calm
down faster when they hear
a familiar voice speaking to
them.
7Let Hubby Sling Baby
When Going Out
Whether you are using a
sling or a carrier, allow your
husband opportunities to
carry baby in like manner
when you go out. Baby will
soon learn to recognise
daddy's heartbeat and help
lay the foundation for feeling
safe in daddy's arms!
8Play With Baby
It may seem and feel strange
for a grown man to spend
time with a largely non-com-
municative living thing, but
you never know what can
come out of the time spent
together. Suggest a few
activities that your husband
can do with baby for play
(tummy time, reading, rattle
toys, tummy tickles, singing
etc.) but leave him alone
with your child so that he
can experiment with how to
make baby happy, in a way
that is unique to daddy.
9Talk To Baby
It doesn't have to involve
baby talk. Daddy can talk
about his day at work, tell
baby what he likes about
him/her, ask baby questions
and even share about his
dreams for the family in
future. This will also enable
your husband to develop
a healthy habit of having a
daily conversation with the
children.
10Be Part Of The
Bedtime Routine
Try to extend this beyond
a simple 'good night' and
instead, create a bedtime
habit that is unique to daddy
alone. It can be as simple as
reading a book together, a
kiss or a hug (different from
how mummy does it), a bed-
time prayer or daddy singing
baby a lullaby etc. Do this
nightly, and the familiarity
will help your child to identi-
fy a strong parental identity
towards bedtime, desiring
your presence whenever
nightfall draws near.

WhatistheCauseofPDD?
The exact cause of PDD is
unclear. Some women may be
genetically more vulnerable
than others to postpartum
depression. However it is be-
lieved that stressful events after
childbirth such as feelings of
isolation, worry, and responsi-
bility about the new baby may
be the main cause of PDD.
WhataretheSignsand
Symptoms of PDD?
PDD is characterized by the
following signs:
Loss of motivation
Restlessness or irritability
A lot of crying
Eating beyond normal
amount (either too small or
too much)
Feeling guilty or worthless
Loss of interest in engag-
Post Partum Depression (PDD), or also known as Post Natal Depression, is a
feeling of sadness, misery, loneliness, insecurity and incompetence usually felt
by women after giving birth. Studies revealed that 30% of women who have
given birth experience PDD. This makes it a normal yet crucial condition which
women should battle to avoid severe complications. If not properly treated,
PDD may indirectly have dire effects on an infant’s growth and development.
What is Post Partum Depression?
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ing in pleasurable activities
Isolation
How mothers can battle
PDD?
Battling PDD has no standard
formula because its intensity
differs from one woman to
another. However, you can
take the following steps into
consideration to help you
cope with your depression:
❶ Forgive and accept
yourself. Most importantly,
acknowledge your negative
feelings and know that it
is okay to seek help from
others.
❷ Join a support group.
The support group can be
online or offline. Either way,
it is comforting and liber-
ating when you share your
experiences to others, and
know that there are many
others feeling the same way
as you.
❸ Take plenty of rest and
find time to sleep.
❹ Engage in relaxation ex-
ercise such as yoga, pilates,
meditation or massages.
Relaxation opens the mind
to happy thoughts.
❺ Be aware of your
thoughts and think posi-
tive. Entertain thoughts or
ideas which are optimistic,
and try to appreciate and be
grateful of the little things
around you. The thought of
you giving birth is actually a
blessing to be thankful about.
❻ Talk to someone. Refrain
from being alone and seek
the company of close friends
and family. Ask someone you
trust and be comfortable
with to be by your side as
much as possible.
❼ Indulge in your partner’s
embrace. The human touch
is a powerful tool and has
profound healing effects.
This is the best time for
you to enjoy each other’s
presence.

The Silent Killer
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Dr Kenny Pang, Ear Nose Throat/ Sleep Specialist

Snoring is frequently
deemed as a social nui-
sance. Not a nuisance to
the snorer, but a nuisance
to the bed-partner. The
presence of snoring is an
‘alarm’that alerts one to
the possibility of a sleep
disorder. It is due to the
vibration of the tissues in
the mouth and oral cavity
(namely the soft palate, uvu-
la, base of tongue and other
soft tissues).
Snoring implies an
increased resistance to
the inflow of air during
breathing at the level of
the upper airways.
Patients with ade-
notonsillar hypertrophy have
a crowded upper airway
with very little space for
airflow, while obese patients
frequently have a thick and
fatty soft palate. It is the
vibration of these soft tissues
during sleep that results in
snoring, when the bulk of
this soft tissue exceeds a
certain amount. Snoring is
caused by a vibration of
the structures of the oral
cavity, oropharynx, soft
palate, uvula, tonsils, base
of tongue, epiglottis and
pharyngeal walls. Occasion-
ally, this leads to collapse,
partial or complete, of these
structures, which then leads
to upper airway obstruction
during sleep. Patients with a
small jaw will also have less
space available, therefore
increasing the likelihood of
airway compromise during
sleep.
Nasal pathologies have
been shown to aggravate
and contribute to the sever-
ity of SDB, and treatment of
the underlying nasal pathol-
ogy may help, but usually
not cure the disorder. There
is a male predominance in
OSA, this may be partly a
result of hormonal differenc-
es since post-menopausal
women tend to develop
symptoms on average five
years after menopause,
with a prevalence of OSA
approaching that of males.
There are some reports that
progesterone (female hor-
mones) will reduce snoring
and sleep apnea in males,
while exogenous testos-
terone can increase upper
airway resistance in females.
Commonest clinical
symptom for patients with
OSA is snoring.
Frequently, the sleep
partner prompts the patient
to see a physician because
of concerns over repeated
apneas (stoppages in breath-
ing). Patients may complain
of frequent awakenings
with a choking and gasp-
ing sensation, nocturia
(frequent passing urine
at night), or nightmares.
Many bed partners have
witnessed their partners
choking and holding their
breaths during their sleep.
An American research
study showed that
in a 30 to 35 year old
population, 20% of
men and 5% of wom-
en will snore, and by
the age of 60, 60%
of men and 40% of
women will snore ha-
bitually. Obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) is a
common sleep disor-
der and is estimated
to have an incidence
of 24% in men and
9% in women. Many
authorities believe
that up to 93% of
females and 82% of
males with moderate
to severe OSA remain
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Patients with severe OSA
may be unable to sleep
supine, as this causes the
tongue to fall backwards
resulting in obstruction
of the airway. Common
patient complaints include
early morning tiredness
and morning headaches
(attributable to the repeti-
tive nocturnal low oxygen
levels). Morning dry mouth
and throat are caused by
mouth-breathing and snor-
ing. Other symptoms include
forgetfulness, depression,
irritability and, less com-
monly, impotence.
Excessive daytime
sleepiness is very common
in patients with OSA, and
is caused by a combination
of frequent arousals, sleep
fragmentation, repetitive
oxygen desaturations, and
reductions in delta and rapid
eye movement (REM) sleep.
Excessive daytime sleepiness
can be measured by a simple
questionnaire known as the
Epworth’s Sleepiness Score
(ESS) (see figure below).
The commonest symp-
toms related to obstructive
sleep apnea are:
During the day:
Daytime sleepiness,
tiredness
Poor concentration
Poor memory
Morning headaches
Mood changes
Irritability
During the night:
Choking sensation at night
Gasping for air at night
Frequent arousals
Nocturia (frequent passing
urine)
Loud snoring
Evaluation of Snoring
Patients
Clinical evaluation is the
most important step in
managing a patient with
snoring and/or sleep
apnea. An ear, nose and
throat endoscopic exam-
ination of the upper airway
assessment is crucial. All
patients should have weight
and height recorded, body
mass index (BMI) calculated,
blood pressure taken, and
neck circumference mea-
sured.
Patients with snoring/sleep
apnea can be divided into 2
main groups:
those with a GLOBAL
problem (patients with gross
obesity, thick fat in the neck),
and
those patients with a LO-
CAL problem (patients who
are not obese but with big
tonsils, a big tongue, and/
or a thick redundant palate),
and
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THE SCIENTIFIC LEGACY OF AN INNOVATIVE SURGEON
Dr Pang pioneered a method of surgery which makes the throat cavity larger, thereby helping patients with snoring
problems get a good night’s sleep. - The Strait Times
Ear, Nose Throat Care
Adult Child Snoring/ Sleep Disorders
We specialise in
- Snoring/ Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Insomnia
- Sleep Walking/ Night Terrors
- Sleep Diagnostics/ WatchPAT
- Sleep Sedation Endoscopy
- Nasal CPAP Therapy
- Oral Appliances
- Sleep Surgery:
* Laser, Pillar Implants, Radiofrequency
* Palatoplasty
* Pang’s Expansion Pharyngoplasty
- Tongue Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Noisy Breathing in Children
- Sinus Problems/ Nose Allergy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Tonsil/ Adenoid Problems
- ENT Cancer Screening/ Treatment
DR KENNY PETER PANG
Ear, Nose Throat/ Sleep Specialist
MBBS (S’pore), MRCS (Edinburgh)
FRCS (Edinburgh) (UK)
FRCS (ENT) (Ireland), M Med (ORL)
Editor, International Sleep Surgery Society
Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Member, Singapore Sleep Society
President, Asean Sleep Surgical Society
President, International Sleep Academy
Asia Sleep Centre
290 Orchard Road
#18-04 Paragon
Singapore 238859
Clinic No: (65) 6836 0060
Fax No: (65) 6836 0030
Email: drpang@asiasleepcentre.com
Website: www.DrKennyPang.com
Straits Times
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those patients who OVER-
LAP, they are obese and also
have a local problem, like
obesity or a thick neck.
The upper airway assess-
ment is the most important
step in the evaluation of
the snoring patient. This
would be fundamental, in
assessing and deciding the
modality of treatment in
all snoring / sleep apnea
patients.
Anatomy to be observed:
Nose swelling – the
nose is physiologically essen-
tial in breathing, any swelling
within the nose needs to be
corrected in order for normal
breathing to be restored.
Tonsil size – the
patient’s tonsils are assessed
with regards to how ob-
structing they are. They are
graded based on their size
within the oral cavity.
Tongue size – the
tongue is very essential in
the evaluation, as the tongue
is the final“gate-keeper”to
the opening of the lungs. If it
is obstructing, it would have
to be treated.
Palate thickness – if
the palate was too thick
or redundant, it would not
only cause loud snoring but
may lead to obstruction of
the airway and hence, sleep
apnea.
Based on the patient’s
BMI, neck circumference,
oral cavity adequacy, tonsil
size, palate size / length,
tongue size, upper airway
assessment, and the nasal
passage size, the modality of
treatment is decided togeth-
er with the patient.
How Does Sleep
Apnea Kill?
Nightmare time comes in the
wee hours of the morning
for people with obstructive
sleep apnea. But it's no
dream: That's when they're
at highest risk of sudden
death. It has been said that
“Sleep apnea is the phan-
tom cause of heart disease
and sudden death”. It is well
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known that patients with
sleep apnea have a 6 times
higher risk of dying between
midnight and 6am, com-
pared to normal non-apneic
patients. As these patients
with snoring and sleep
apnea have numerous dips
in their oxygen levels while
asleep, it would not be sur-
prising that they suffer from
significant stress on the heart
and brain during these low
oxygen events. This in turn
leads to high blood pressure,
lack of oxygen in the blood
and hence, strokes, heart
attacks and sudden death.
In general, people with
sleep apnea syndrome have
a higher risk of death than
the normal population. The
price they pay includes a
potentially crippling deteri-
oration in daily functioning,
an increased risk of high
blood pressure and stroke,
depression, and death either
in accidents or in their sleep.
The family of the person
with sleep apnea syndrome
will also be affected, as the
patient may experience
irritability, mood changes,
lowered sexual drive, and
a reduction of intellectual
ability. In addition there are
major business, insurance,
health, and social costs in-
cluding the loss of productiv-
ity, the impact of accidents
caused by a driver or worker
falling asleep, and the wast-
ed health care dollars spent
on alleviating symptoms like
heart disease without treat-
ing their possible underlying
cause.
Overall, it is well known
that patients with sleep ap-
nea would not live as long as
people without sleep apnea.
Medical research has shown
that patients with severe
obstructive sleep apnea
(patients who stop breath-
ing more than 30 times per
hour) have a mortality rate
of about 3% per year, studies
done over 10 years (Marti
et al).
Dr Kenny
Pang,
Ear Nose
Throat / Sleep
Specialist
Asia Sleep Centre, Paragon,
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When her foreign domes-
tic worker had to return to the
Philippines for three weeks,
Cherral Teo had to look after
her three young children and
handle the housework on her
own while her husband was
away at work.
“My parents and my in-
laws do not stay with us. I then
decided the best move was to
apply for annual leave for the
three whole weeks,” recalled
the Management Executive at
a statutory board.
But her immediate
supervisor’s response was a
surprise.
“Why tap on your annual
leave? Why don’t you work
from home?”, he suggested.
After discussing this with
Cherral, he brought it up to
higher management and re-
ceived their approval. Cherral
was definitely happy with the
flexible work arrangement
(FWA).
“This is the first-time I am
going on a FWA like this. Ini-
tially, I was even embarrassed
to apply for long leave over
three weeks. And even after
Can Working Parents Have a
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care leave. For employees
who are single, the company
recognises that they too will
have to tend to family needs
regularly. This may involve
taking care of ageing parents
and other relatives.
Cherral’s workplace is the
type of supportive workplace
which U Family is pushing
for. Companies which offer
tele-working make up just 4%
of the establishments in Sin-
gapore and there is a need to
heighten the awareness that
flexible work arrangements
can mean more than just
part-time work. An initiative
of NTUC, U Family supports
working families by advocat-
ing pro-family practices at the
community and workplaces.
It advocates for practices that
will benefit an inclusive spec-
trum of working families--
support for breastfeeding
mothers at the workplace,
opportunities that encour-
ages working fathers to have
a share of parenting respon-
sibilities, considerations for
employees who have to care
for elderly parents or young
children.
Besides looking at trans-
forming workplace culture,
U Family organises unique
programmes throughout the
year to encourage families to
spend time together. Parents
with babies can look forward
to the annual Baby’s Day Out
– a National Day party just for
the little ones and families
with older kids will definitely
enjoy the science-themed
Learning Amazement event
and the Mega Dance party.
Not forgetting about getting
the grandparents involved,
the signature event U Picnic is
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To find out more about U
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my work-from-home arrange-
ment was approved, I also had
a supportive vibe from my
colleagues. These matter a lot
to me,” she said.
Ask Cherral about her
happiness index at work, and
the answer is “an 8 out of 10”.
The score stems from more
than just the work-from-home
arrangement. With the com-
pany for five years now, and
as a mother of three aged 11,
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been benefitting from various
types of family care leave. Be-
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Besides looking at trans-
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Happy Family

Ababyisnotnecessarilyabad
travelcompanion;thewhole
familycanlookforwardtosome
funwiththefollowingtips!
Don’t be Ambitious
Thebaby’sfirsttripshouldnot
beanambitiousone;instead
optforarelaxingshorttripsuch
asabeachgetawayorvisittoa
familyinaneighboringcountry.
Thedestination,hotelandtravel
ontheroadshouldbefami-
ly-friendly.
Where will your first family destination be?
Let’sGoTravelling
After adjusting to a newborn baby for the
first few months, parents may feel ready
to travel with their baby. A short trip can
be rewarding for everyone – the mom who
have been ‘confined’ to the house to recu-
perate after delivery gets to relax outside
of the home and the baby can explore and
be stimulated by new environment.
Happy Family
MarcieMom

Be Flexible
Designanitinerarythathasone
mainactivityperdayanddoes
notrequirerushingfromplaceto
place.Yourbaby(orevenyour-
self)maynotfeeluptoitafter
theflightorroadtrip,ormay
suddenlycomedownwithflu
orfever.Bringalongwatertoys
sothatyourfamilycanalways
fallbackonfuninthepoolorfor
yourbaby,somefuninahotel
bathtub!
Stay Healthy
Asthebaby’simmunesystemis
notasstrong,itissafertotravel
closertohome(thustheshort
trip).Ensurethatthetripwillnot
disruptyourbaby’simmuniza-
tionschedule,andifitwould,
discussfirstwiththepediatrician.
Bringalongtheregularfirst-aid
toolkitandmedicationforthe
entirefamily.Youwouldwant
bothyouandyourspousetostay
healthy,insteadoffallingilland
passingalongtoyourchild.Thus,
bringalongyourusualhealth
supplementstoo.
Be Safe
Donotneglectsafety;exercise
carsafetyprecautionevenon
holiday.Whenbookingacar,
ensureyoualsoreservethe
righttypeofcarseat(rear-facing
forinfants).Whentravellingin
theplane,thebabymayhave
difficultydealingwiththeair
pressure,thereforehaveasippy
cuporsomethingforyourbaby
tosuckreadyduringtake-offand
landing.
Make Your Baby Feel at
Home
Wheneveryoucan,createthe
samebedtimeornaptimerou-
tineandbringtheblanket,soft
toyorpillowthatofferscomfort
toyourbaby.Youmaywantto
bringalongaportableplaypen.
Thereisalsononeedtodress
yourbabyprettyforthecamera,
instead,theusualcomfortable
clotheswornathomemaywork
better.Youmaywanttochoose
somebrighterclothesincase
yourbabyhasstartedtoddling
andmovedawayfromyou.
Foraflight,considerbookingthe
bulkheadseatinfront,getting
boththewindowandaisleseat
tohave3seatsinarow(ona
non-fullflight)andchoosinga
flighttimethatcoincideswith
yourbaby’snap/bedtime.
Bring Entertainment
Yourbabymaynotbeasen-
tertainedasyouwouldbewith
theTVorthein-flightmovies.
Instead,bringsomenewornot
recentlyplayedwithtoys.Also
bringalonglightbooks,puzzles,
coloring,musicandaballtoplay
with.
Snacks Works
Notonlythebaby,butsome-
timesadultsarealsonotusedto
foodinaforeigncountry.There-
fore,bringalongbabybiscuits,
animalcrackers,juice,smoothie
andreadytoeatpureedfoods.
Thewholefamilyshouldhave
plentyofwatertodrink,bearing
inminditiseasytogetdehydrat-
edonaplanerideorinthesun.
Alsobringalongthenecessaryto
preparemilkonthego.
Safe in Sun
Itismorelikelythatthereismore
time spent outdoors when on
holiday. Apply sunscreen for
your baby, particularly as the
baby’s skin is thinner and more
susceptible to sun burn. At least
a SPF50 and also wear a hat
and shades.
Plan for Mess
Always have tissue to wipe any
mess from feeding your baby.
Have spare diapers and baby
wipes with you all the time
and bring sealed plastic bag to
dispose of the soiled diapers.
Bring along a change of clothes
as well, you never know when
the urine or stools may leak.
Stroll Smart
Depending on your prefer-
ence, you may want to bring
along a light-weight stroller
or baby carrier or sling. It also
depends on the type of trip
you have planned - if there is
a lot of walking, a stroller may
be less physically taxing for
you. However if your baby naps
well in a sling or you anticipate
hands-free to be important,
bring along the sling.
Finally, relax before the trip.
Don’t start a quarrel with your
spouse over the trip or over
packing, or get yourself irritated
before even embarking on your
first family adventure!

Being a parent is not easy
at all. But when you see
that sweet smile or cheeky
face on your kid’s face, it
just makes all the worries
and issues in your mind
disappear!
- Prakash Lekshmanan
Watching her face light up
with joy and amazement
at the new discoveries of
simple things like floating
balloons. Hearing her bab-
bles and showing affection
back to us.
- Mark Ee
Being loved by the little one
who are most innocent cre-
ations from this God. There
is nothing more beautiful
than to see the little ones
grow every single day in
The Joy Of
ParenthoodCheck out what
these Dads and
Mums have to
say about being a
parent
front of you. It’s simply
amazing.
- Nisha Mundra
I’m a mother-to-be and
look forward to the experi-
ences of being a mother.
- Tan Su Ling
To be able to see your child
smile at you every morning
- Yeo Clara Milah
The journey of parenthood
is a challenging but re-
warding one. I look forward
to seeing the development
in my son’s physical abilities
and more so his personality.
His cheeky ways never fail to
bring a smile to my face.
- Jo-Anne Tan
When the child shows his
happiness when he sees u
back from work n showers
u with hugs n kisses makes
it all worthwhile
- Ang E Ping
Seeing my son grow, being
able to be there for all his
“First times” and being sur-
prised at every new words
or actions he made.
- Chew Sin Yee
Seeing our little one laugh
n smile is like taking
“panadol” to stop our
aches n tireness for the day!
Wonderful!!
- Seah Yi Ping
Looking at them will make
my heart melt.
- Chan Lai Lai
A journey full of sweetness,
tiredness cum beautiful
amazing world!
- Han Li Sze
Seeing my kids happily
growing up.
- Chen Wan Thye
Their million dollar smiles,
laughter and joy they bring
into my life especially after
a hard day’s work!
- Lee Agnes
Every new milestone that
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our children develops, with
us guiding them. Seeing
them grow loving each
other and learning new
things.
- Sharon Rivera
Being able to experience
the whole pregnancy
process.
- Chong Luo Ling
We really look forward to
our new born. Welcoming a
new member to our family.
Really happy to be parents
and hope everything will
be fine and well. This is our
first child, really excited.
- Lim Meng Wei
Being with my kids make
me feel young and lively
again! They are also my
motivation to work hard
every single day!
- Tan Yi Ting
It is a gift to be a parent.
- Sugeetha Harish
We get to see the differ-
ent stages of how our kid
grows the process of
growing together with
them. The time spent with
them the how we com-
municate bond with each
other. With a kid they also
helps to bond makes the
love between the father
mother grows stronger!
- Susan So
Looking forward to my son
hugging me after work.
Sometime he will do things
that you can’t imagine and
that move will make my
day most of the time.
- Neo Guo Yong
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