Search Results: childbirth complications (22)

Singapore’s blood donor pool is shrinking, especially among youth. With demand on the rise, is it time we rethink how we see this overlooked act of giving?

Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, a reproductive health policy on contraception among students, has been approved by Indonesian President Widodo. 

Every year, more than 3 million girls are estimated to be at risk of being forced to have an FGM procedure.

Birth plans are great…until your baby has other plans. If you are expecting a little one soon, understanding the pros and cons of the different modes of delivery will help you make the best choice for yourself and your baby.

New mums, your recovery is important too! Here’s how to make the postpartum period more manageable with practical tips for rest and self-care.

TikTok health hacks are trending, but are they safe? We explore 4 popular hacks, the science behind them, and why it’s crucial to consult a healthcare professional before trying them.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW).  The inauguration was held…

The Philippines is not doing well in the sustainable development goal (SGD) 3 due to the increasing childhood mortality in the country. During the 5th anniversary of the First 1000 Days Law (RA11146), Vicente Y. Belizario Jr. shared his thoughts about the Philippines’ status in achieving the childhood mortality goal. He said, “If we’re talking about sustainable development goals, the Philippines as a whole is not doing [well] on childhood mortality.”

Maternal TDAP vaccination protects mothers and children from pertussis. Malaysia’s public health programme offers free TDAP vaccine for all pregnant women.