KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Pregnancy test kits: When to use, how they work, their accuracy and different types available

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10. WHAT CAN CAUSE A FALSE POSITIVE RESULT ON A PREGNANCY TEST KIT?  If a pregnancy test is left for a few hours after taking it, it may show a false positive, which is why Dr Koh advises women to read the results within five to 10 minutes. False positives may also show up if … Read more

Breastfeeding and mastitis: Symptoms, treatment, prevention and building up milk supply after

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Here are two things to consider when shopping for a breast pump. MANUAL OR ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP? It really depends on one’s comfort level and needs. A colleague who breastfed both her kids swore by her trusty manual single pump. She found the electric pump painful to use. Pumping by hand allowed her to control … Read more