What's up doc?

I prefer a female gynae, someone who is well-recommended by others and an experienced professional that I can trust. The natural choice is of course Dr Yvonne Chan, my very first gynae whom I have seen a couple of times in the past two years. I haven't done my research and doesn't really care if she is one of the more expensive gynaes around. And nevermind that her clinic is all the way at Thomson Medical Centre and that she only delivers there. I have heard many good reviews about Dr Chan and Thomson Medical, so I am happy to entrust my baby and my health and well-being to them.

Coincidentally, without checking beforehand, many of my friends' gynae happened to be Dr Chan too - Shirlaine, Lindy, Jaffry's wife, Agnes and Davis. So once again, I am assured again, though Agnes doesn't seem too pleased with her experience with Dr Chan. I'll ask her for more details. The rest are all very happy with her.

We have signed up for TMC's First Born Incentive programme where we are entitled to discounts and other privileges. We also received a generous goodie bag that consists of lots of useful baby items from the sponsors, including a brown and blue diaper bag which I intend to let hubby carry...hehehe...cos I'm gonna carry a cuter bag! More details on the goodie bag in a later post.

Details on the FBI rewards:
TMC's First Born Incentive (FBI) and Subsequent Born
Incentive (SBI) programmes, are fully integrated obstetrics programmes to provide you one-stop convenience and exciting member privileges.

You can obtain preferred rates for TMC services such as professional fees, hospital bills, outpatient visits and ultrasound services. You will also enjoy member privileges from our partners, carefully handpicked to complement your medical benefits.

Furthermore, after your baby is born, you and your baby will continue to enjoy the privileges of quality healthcare at TMC at preferred rates.

Save with FBI and SBI
15% Savings on Health Screening Packages for parents and grandparents*

* Terms and conditions apply

Save on Total Hospital Bill Upon Delivery

Save on Hospital Services
• Fetal Assessment
• 24-Hr Clinic
• ParentCraft Services
• Retail Pharmacy etc

Preferred Rates on Specialist Services(Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics)

20% Savings on Post-Natal Home Visits

Free 6 months insurance coverage* by AXA Life Singapore for your newborn

* Terms and conditions apply

Oh, and I have also signed up for the antenatal classes at TMC. My class will only start in Septemeber as I have requested to attend Mrs Wong Boh Boi's class, and her next available class is in September. Everyone raved that Mrs Wong's class is worth going to cos she is experienced and very entertaining as well.

Lesson 1
Physical & Mental Preparation
• Antenatal Exercise
• Nutrition Before & After Delivery
• Myths & Traditions
• Coping with Pregnancy Discomfort
• Back Care & Postures
• Instructional Video
• Q & A

Lesson 2
Pain Relief
• Antenatal Exercise
• Physiological Approach to Breathing Relaxation
• Changes in Pregnancy Leading to Signs & Symptoms of Labour
• Other Alternative Types of Pain Relief in Labour
• Instructional Video
• Q & A

Lesson 3
Labour
• Antenatal Exercise
• Physiological Approach to Breathing Relaxation
• Learning to Cope in Labour
• Mechanisms of Normal Childbirth
• Husband’s Role
• Hospital Tour
• Instructional Video
• Q & A

Lesson 4
Practical Hands-on Baby Care
• Hands-on Child Care
• General Care
• Skin Care
• Diaper Care
• Bathing
• Coping with a Fretting, Crying Baby
• Coping with a Sleepy or Wakeful Baby
• Coping with Colic
• Instructional Video
• Q & A

Lesson 5
Feeding
• Breastfeeding
• Bottle Feeding
• Sterilization of Feeding Equipment
• Weaning (introducing solid food)
• Learning to Enhance your Child’s Physical & Mental Development
• Q & A

Lesson 6
(Doctor’s Talk)*
• Husband’s Role during Childbirth
• Problems Associated with a Newborn
• The Process of Labour
• Living with the In-laws
• How to Raise a Brighter Child
• Post-natal Depression
• Back Care & Postures
• Instructional Video

Next, I'm going for the hospital tour to check out the rooms. I've already decided to go for the four-bedded ward since the cost is going to be lower and there's a high chance that I will get a free upgrade to the two-bedded rooms since I heard that TMC has only one four-bedded room. Since there are many people delivery in November at TMC, I may have a high chance of getting that upgrade :). I'll still go for the hospital tour anyway, in case I change my mind.















Some friends advised me to take up the single room instead as by the time I gave birth, I would be feeling so vulnearable that I would need my hubby by my side 24/7. These are friends who stayed in single rooms when they delivered. Of course, there are others who reckoned a two or more bedded ward is good enough as I will be too tired and need my sleep and would not need my hubby around all the time. There is also the cost factor - I'll only be there for a couple of days so there is really no need to spend too much on the hospital stay. The debate goes on. Will have a think about that again.