Here's what you need to know about the immediate moments after your baby makes a grand entrance
By Dr Janice TUNG, Associate Consultant and Associate Professor Tan Thiam Chye, Visiting Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital
By week 37 of pregnancy, as the delivery date gets nearer, you may feel nervous and anxious, but don't be! Find out what you can expect immediately after you give birth:
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Sources:
The New Art and Science of Pregnancy and Childbirth 2008, World Scientific
Healthy Start for your Pregnancy 2012, Health Promotion Board Singapore
This article was last reviewed on 22 Nov 2023
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