Childhood constipation is common. The prevalence of childhood constipation has been estimated at somewhere between 4 and 36% (that’s one in three kids with constipation!). Constipation accounts for 3% of childhood hospital admissions and 25% of referrals to paediatric gastroenterologists. […]
Everyone tells you that the birth of a new baby is a joyful, exciting thing. It’s a day many of us look forward to from the moment we discover we are pregnant. The big day arrives, a little bundle is […]
I was recently asked to share some thoughts on the benefits of kangaroo care. This article summarises the latest research on the benefits of cuddling your baby- some of these may surprise you! If you are expecting a baby in […]
It’s the nightmare every parent of a small child has to face- twice a day! How to get junior to brush his teeth, or allow you access for long enough to do a half-way decent job? Here are my top tips […]
7 Common Mistakes in Baby Feeding Practices in Singapore I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat to a journalist from The Asian Parent online magazine. We talked about common feeding practices, and how we can improve nutrition […]
Is my baby growing well? Is it okay if my baby’s weight is on a different percentile to his height? Is it normal that my two year old doesn’t seem to have grown at all in the past 3 months? […]
Informal breast milk sharing is not a new concept. Cross-nursing- where one family member nurses both their infant and the infant of a close relative or friend- has existed since the dawn of time. There are accounts of wet-nurses (women […]
We know that good routines are important for us; people are constantly writing about how routines, or regular habits, make us healthier, happier and more productive. But what about baby? Is establishing a routine beneficial for her? Will she even […]
We’re wired to put our kids first. From the moment they’re born, we sacrifice. Actually, even before they’re born- we give up wine, soft cheese and sushi. We make sure we’re a healthy incubator for this amazing new life growing […]
I received my medical degree from the University of Birmingham, UK in 1999. I went on to complete my postgraduate Paediatric training in Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK and KK Womens' and Children's Hospital, Singapore obtaining membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (London) in 2004.
Following that, I continued my advanced specialist training in both Paediatrics and Neonatology, becoming one of the first doctors in Singapore to receive advanced accreditation in both specialties.
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