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grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 112
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 12:33 pm: | 
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Hi all,
Just wonder have you all register for the childbirth education at Mt Avernia?
Do you post the pamplet to them or go the receptionist at Avernia to register?
Anyone now attending? How useful it is and what is the charges if husband joins in?
I went detailed scan last week. Scanning took about 30-45mins. However the waiting time is 1hr 30mins..... it caused me to rush back to clinic too. same thing, Dr Chen only explain the scan is normal and bb is healthy. Other then that , me and my hubby just ask questions. Really happy to see my bb face and movement. looking forward to next appt. |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 130
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 3:22 pm: |
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Hi Angel,
oh.. hehhe.. good that your bb is active during the scan lah.think the doctor over there would prefer bb moving around rather than staying still lor..... heheh... but then again, bb naughty arh.. hehe.. dun let you all see boy or gal.. heheh... hopefully you will be able to see in your next checkup.. cos GSS is coming liao wor.. great time to shop for baby's stuff wor.. :P
Hi Grace,
I signed up with TMC Antenatal workshop.. they have this FBI (First Born Incentive) memebership whereby there are discounts given to members including delivery charges discount (5%), room charges discount etc.. Dr Chen in under the FBI scheme so we are entitled to the 5% off delivery charge lor...as for Antenatal workshop, is entitle to 10% off.. paid $172 (original price is $189)
oh.. my next visit to the clinic is on the 25th.. which is this thurs.. hehe.. yippie.. can see baby again liao... :P |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 131
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 3:24 pm: |
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oh.. my antenatal class starts 11June... |
zenn (zenn)
Member
Username: zenn
Post Number: 1517
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 9:39 pm: |
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Hi Livvie,
Have you decided which gynae? Any comments? |
livvie (sunshineliv)
New member
Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 10
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 10:15 pm: |
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zenn: I havent decided yet..anyway Its not urgent for me because I m not pregnant. Just wanna do the research so I dont have to panic when time comes. I will probably do my pre-conception check with Dr Chen though. Need to see if I am comfy with her |
zenn (zenn)
Member
Username: zenn
Post Number: 1522
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 10:31 pm: |
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Livvie, IC. Do share after you visit her |
grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 113
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 2:32 pm: |
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Hi Coolqoo,
Thks for your feedbk on TMC workshop
Hi all,
The Mt Alvernia pamplet on childbirth workshop showed S$126(with 5% GST) for mothers delivering at Mt A & S$147 for other participants.
It states partners are strongly encourages to attend. Does that meant husband will be foc? a bit confused cos I intend to send cheque but wonder should I add another $126 for husband fee.... anyone been there & attend the workshop b4? Pls help to advise, Thx! |
butterfly (butterfly)
Junior Member
Username: butterfly
Post Number: 453
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2006 - 11:05 pm: |
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Hi grace,
What i did was to call the number stated on the pamphlet. I called them last month (apr) and only got a slot for classes starting in July. I think it's quite fully booked, especially if you want the weekend class. Weekdays class start at 6.30pm if i'm not wrong.
We only pay the amount stated there. Hubby comes in for free! =) I called them, booked the july weekend class, and haven't paid the fee yet. I think will do that only when i attend the 1st class.
I'm with Dr. Chen too! =) |
AppleG (appleg)
Member
Username: appleg
Post Number: 1382
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 2:42 pm: |
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Hi everyone
I delivered my first child with Dr Chen. Now expecting No.2 .... quite hesitant whether to go back cos heard some people with bad exerience. For me it was overall ok and I do find her quite nice.
Can I please ask is there ANYBODY here who was NOT induced by Dr Chen?
I get the feeling she like to induce pple......i was induced but managed to deliver naturally with epidural.
Thanks for all the sharing here! I used to have my detailed scan at her clinic by a visiting doc......maybe now it has changed huh? She asks her patients to go Mt A for detailed scan now is it? |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 132
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 2:50 pm: |
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Hi AppleG,
yeah.. i went to MtA to do the detail scan also.. didn't know that her clinic can do detail scan also....
hmm... she always induce meh?.. hmm... cos i would prefer natural delivery too... so hopefully won't be induced by her...
so what's holding you back to go back to her for your Number 2?.. eh... |
butterfly (butterfly)
Junior Member
Username: butterfly
Post Number: 454
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 3:16 pm: |
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Hi appleG and coolqoo,
My detailed scan was also done at Mt.A.
Induced? Meaning to make it faster for baby to come out? It's more painful also right? I'm hoping mine will be as natural as possible.
AppleG, do you actually raise your preference, desires regarding labour, to Dr. Chen? Will she try to accomodate to your preference as much as possible? |
livvie (sunshineliv)
New member
Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 14
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 4:54 pm: |
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wah the price of her antenatal package has increased greatly man! Its now SGD1200 and the preconception check is SGD350. I think I will probably look for another doctor. |
AppleG (appleg)
Member
Username: appleg
Post Number: 1388
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 10:12 am: |
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Hi butterfly
well most of the time she has valid reasons to induce la.... my time it was water not clear a bit worrying seems like there is poss baby poo inside.
So induced....since i was then already 38 weeks. In a sense dun induce also cannot because when the doc says induce you have to induce mah.
Just curious if anyone here if delivered by Dr Chen was not induced.
Overall she is patient and nice la.......just wanted to get more feedback.
Hi coolqoo
holding me back? scared kena induced again lor...haha......my induction was ok though, ended up did deliver natural with epi. Just tt if there is a choice, guess nobody hopes to be induced rite. |
Mikel (mikel)
Junior Member
Username: mikel
Post Number: 121
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 6:41 pm: |
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Wow ... such a big raise from $950 to $1200. However, if I'm going for another gynea, I must consider the transport and time factor. Since I'm a bit lazy, think I'll go back to her since she is nearby.
As for induction, I was induced too. Firstly, my cervix didn't dilate and my fluid was a bit brownish as my bb has pooed a little. Furthermore, I was already 40 weeks pregnant. |
livvie (sunshineliv)
New member
Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 17
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 5:43 pm: |
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Mikel: I'm going to call to make an appointment with Dr Adrian Woodworth at Sengkang MRT. His package is 550 and can start anytime. Dr Chen's package starts at 16th week if I am not wrong.
I am also looking for a gynae nearby but I really dont think I want to pay 1.2k for a package. I want to see a gynae who delivers at TMC. Even the popular gynaes at TMC itself only charge 400+ onwards from 20th week onwards.. |
elchwong (elchwong)
New member
Username: elchwong
Post Number: 38
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 12:47 pm: |
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Hi livvie,
How about Dr. Woo Bit Hwa? Done any research of him? I'm considering Dr. Adrian Woodworth as well...so far comments I've read bout him seems encouraging....does his $550 includes all scans n vitamins?
Like u I'm oso not preg yet....hehe....I'll only be TTC-ing end of nxt yr...but will jus like to be prepared rather than feeling lost when the time comes... |
Mikel (mikel)
Junior Member
Username: mikel
Post Number: 126
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 12:57 pm: |
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Livvie
Yah, does his $550 include scans, vitamins, etc? Seems kind of low for a gynea package ... Furthermore, I'm more comfortable with a female gynea. |
zenn (zenn)
Member
Username: zenn
Post Number: 1703
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 1:48 pm: |
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Hi elchwong, mikel and livvie,
I am currectly wif Dr Woo and previously seeing Dr Adrian. I am comfortable wif both but Dr Woo is more detail whereas for Dr Adrian, his clinic is always v packed so ve to wait for qute awhile and each session usually last 5-10mins oni. So I guess depending what you are looking for.
Yes Dr Adrian package is $550 n includes scans and vitamins whereas Dr Woo is $800+GST and includes the same. |
elchwong (elchwong)
New member
Username: elchwong
Post Number: 39
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 9:53 am: |
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Thanks zenn! When does Dr. Woo's antenatal pkg starts? For Dr. Adrian it's anytime right? |
livvie (sunshineliv)
New member
Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 18
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 10:52 am: |
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Last night I went to Dr Woodworth to do my prenatal blood checks. Hubby is ok with him except that he speaks quite fast but he was able to tell us what we can do if we want to try for a child ie I should take folic acid and hubby some multivitamins etc.
I feel ok with him for now, just a little concerned that the consultation sessions seem very rushed. The preggie mums before me went in and came out in less than 10 mins..Some mum-to-be here in the forum mentioned that hes not very detailed. Perhaps will go see Dr Woo at Punggol Plaza to "test test" how comfy I am with him. No hurry for me yet but I will start my folic acid today already. He said that its good to take for at least one mth before trying.
Any experience or feedback about his "rushed" consultations? Thanks! |
zenn (zenn)
Member
Username: zenn
Post Number: 1706
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 11:54 am: |
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HI elchwong, Dr woo package can start anytime too.
Hi livvie, I feel the same way too that's why I switch to Dr woo. |
J&Mum (thejfamily)
New member
Username: thejfamily
Post Number: 9
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 3:17 pm: |
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Hi, how about Dr Brenda Low who is in the same clinic as Dr Woo? I prefer a female gynae. |
elchwong (elchwong)
New member
Username: elchwong
Post Number: 43
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 7:19 am: |
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Thanks zenn...so far is everything ok wif Dr. Woo? Gd to know that Dr. Woo is more detailed cos he's nearer to my love nest which I'll be moving into nxt yr... |
livvie (sunshineliv)
New member
Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 20
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 8:35 am: |
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Sometimes its really hard to make a choice  Also read from the forum that some also find Dr Woo not forthcoming when it comes to answering questions. I think whats more important is that you are comfy with the gynae.. |
zenn (zenn)
Member
Username: zenn
Post Number: 1741
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 9:10 am: |
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Hi elchwong & livvie,
Ya so far me n my gfs are comfortable wif dr woo. Guess its pretty subjective so its best that you visit him urself and make sure you are comfy wif him |
Angel (angel01)
New member
Username: angel01
Post Number: 11
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 1:40 pm: |
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Hi,
Eversince i take the multi-vitamins & iron tablets from Dr Chen, I have been passing out green color stools....aiyo 2 mths oreadi...doesn't seems rite. Checked with Dr Chen, she said its alright...??
Any mummy experiencing this like me? |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 134
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 1:53 pm: |
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Hi Angel,
I been taking the iron tablets from Dr Chen, so far my stools are normal leh... didn't pass green stool wor.. maybe you wanna check with her why you pass green stool?
oh.. I heard that Dr Chen's package increase price already... is that true? heard also that her delivery fee also increased price liao wor... anyone just signed package with her? |
Angel (angel01)
New member
Username: angel01
Post Number: 12
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 2:31 pm: |
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Hi coolqoo,
Increased price? am visiting Dr Chen next Monday...will check it out. |
livvie (sunshineliv)
New member
Username: sunshineliv
Post Number: 28
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 2:41 pm: |
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coolqoo: yes her package price has increased. I just checked with the clnic in June. I posted the prices earlier. The price of her antenatal package is now SGD1200 and the preconception check is SGD350. I am not too sure about the delivery charges because once I heard the 1.2k package price, I said thanks and left |
Mikel (mikel)
Junior Member
Username: mikel
Post Number: 183
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 8:55 pm: |
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I guess male gyneas' packages are cheaper cos most MTB prefer female ones. So no choice but to make the price more attractive. |
Mrs Wong (xyzxx)
Member
Username: xyzxx
Post Number: 745
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 9:14 pm: |
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Livvie, like Zenn, I'm seeing Dr Woo at PP.
Also feel v comfy with him. He answers my questions with technical terms (my course of study deals with the same technical terms) cos he knows I understand them, and will repeat in layman terms so my hubby can understand.
And as Zenn said, he is more detailed. Cos there is no queue of patients, so he has more time to slowly do the U/S and slowly explain things to you
Personally I prefer male gynae after seeing 2 female gynae Older generation will also tell you male gynaes more skillful |
Koalarie (evonlimsy)
Member
Username: evonlimsy
Post Number: 1872
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 1:18 pm: |
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Dun think is becoz of female gynaes charges more le. Dun see my gynae charging more le. =p
Her clinic's @ GlenE though and her charges ard 800 b4 GST. |
Mikel (mikel)
Junior Member
Username: mikel
Post Number: 189
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 4:32 pm: |
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Koalarie
Is it?? But I lazy to travel far to see a gynea. We don't have a car somemore. Think the travel cost will come up to the same amount if I sign up with Dr Chen. Anyway, not planning to have another bb yet.
Mrs Wong
They may be skilful but I'm not comfortable to have a male looking and poking at my private area. My hubby will not like it too. How old is the older generation? Is it because there weren't as many female gyneas back then, so pregnant ladies have to visit male gyneas? I don't mean to be rude ... |
Angel (angel01)
New member
Username: angel01
Post Number: 13
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 4:10 pm: |
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Hi,
Check with the nurse..the price increased is effective in June...so those who signed up the package b4 June will not be affected, same for delivery charges (normal delivery increased to $1600!!). Think she is good lah, dats y increase price...went for checkup on Monday but still got alot of preggies...Dr Chen is getting popular |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 135
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 11:22 am: |
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hi Livvie,
thanks for checking it out!!.. phew.. lucky i signed up before june... wah.. it's sooo ex great jump in price wor..already find her quite ex liao.. now increase price more ex...
..am in my 32 weeks this week.. will be visiting Dr Chen again this thursday night.. hopefully baby is good..
oh.. regarding the induce thingy... happen to be my collegue also induced by her.. but she didn't make it for natural birth in the end.. she got c-section lor...
a bit scary to hear that..so i discussed with hubby....*cross-finger** if really necessary, then we will take her advise to induce labour.. if not, we still hoping for the natural process to take place as this, we think is best for me and baby...
hmm.. maybe i should write a birth plan eh.. hehe :P
oh.. for those who sign up before june hor.. can let me know how much she charging for epi mah?.. didn;t note down that charge last time wor... was thinking of natural with epi lor... |
Angel (angel01)
New member
Username: angel01
Post Number: 14
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 4:55 pm: |
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Hi coolqoo,
Went to a pre-natal seminar last Sat.
The speaker shared with us that her gynae advised her not to use epidural as it slows down the dilation. The only adv is that u dun feel the contraction pain.
The speaker advice us to stand & walk around the delivery suite instead of lying on the delivery bed while waiting for the cervix to dilate to 10cm. The nurse usually wan us to lie down but it is very uncomfortable. U can just tell the nurse to come back every 20min to chk on the foetus & how much ur cervix had dilated. Also, standing up & walking around helps us to relax. The speaker mentioned that her cervix dilated very fast to 8 cm within a few hours. Once hit 8cm dilation, the transition to 10cm will be between 1/2hr - 2hrs. I will try her method!!
She also shared that induction is not good cos the bb is not ready to come to this world & more pushing is needed from the mother. Alot of pple ended up C-section after inducing. Sigh!
Actually, I veri afraid of pain. My threshold is veri low. But I'll still go for natural delivery w/o epidural nor inducing. Just let my bb grows till full term.
Btw, my little princess is 29weeks oreadi.
EDD on Children's Day |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 136
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 7:49 am: |
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hi angel,
seem like this is another view on using epidural... the seminar that i attend by TMC doctor encourage to use epi as since we do not feel the pain so much, it will help us relac more and thus, faster the dilating process... i do come across a video during my pre-natal class that ang-mo women just walk round and round until she feel that the baby is coming out.. then she just PUSH.. then baby comes out... dunno how much pain she have endured.. but seems like standing up and walking are somewhat more useful for dilation to occur faster too....
i also beri afraid of pain one lor... hehe... but hor... shall see how lah.. i will try to go for natural without epi first.. if really cannot tahan, then shall go for epi...
oh.. btw, the epi is charged by the anestacian... will be charged to our hospital bill... i checking with the Dr. Chen's staff last thrusday night during checkup.. she say is about $300 plus for epi lor...
yeah.. induction is really not good.. unless really necessary, we will not opt for that... hopefully...
hehe.. so good.. children's day... hehe..next time your princess will always get goodies on her birthday.. heheh
I am in my 32th week liao.. heheh.. counting down.. heheh.. so excited ... qi dai to see baby ...
oh.. regarding the 2nd detail scan mentioned in the package by doc chen hor.. hmm.. it's not that kind that we go to mt. A to do scanning wor.. it's just done within her clinic and she just measure baby head, tummy, thigh bone, kidney, see the spine.. then do a graph on paper saying that baby head is at what range, baby tummy is at what range etc lor... hmm... feel that this can be done in the usual checkup lor.. cos it's quite fast to measure since baby got not much space to move about...
hmm... we are sure that we won't be using Dr. Chen again for our next baby cos we find her a bit on the ex side lor... she is okies lah.. but just that we feel that budget wise we cannot make it... :P |
grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 114
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 12:18 pm: |
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hi all,
i hve just been delivered n discharge fm mt alvernia. Would like to say a big thanks to Dr Chen and staff of mt alvernia.
Dr chen is indeed veri calm, patient n encouraging during my delivery although i am pushing like a mad woman n i can say i have not make the wrong choice fr choosing her as my gynae.
i will sure be engaging her again fr my next baby.
Anyone out there to recomend gd pd fr my baby?
i previous the pd to be near punggol or best in punggol area |
Mikel (mikel)
Junior Member
Username: mikel
Post Number: 376
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 2:48 pm: |
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Congrats on your delivery!
One popular PD is Dr Allyson Tan from The Kid's Clinic, Rivervale Mall. Don't go on Mondays and Fridays, it's packed and you have to wait very long!!! Late mornings or early afternoons are good for other days. Evening can be crowded too. |
grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 115
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 6:53 pm: |
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hi mikel,
thks fr your recommendations. how abt those 24 hrs clinic? wan to standby jus fr emergency.
actually i do see that there are alot of preggies looking fr Dr chen..... they are sure in good hands..... |
grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 116
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 11:32 pm: |
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hi all,
anyone just delivered by dr chen? wat is your review of her? |
Twinkle (bearyglad)
New member
Username: bearyglad
Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 11:52 am: |
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Hello,
First bb delivered by Dr Chen, will not go back to her for no 2 as she is pro-induction. Of course you can give all the gd reasons for induction. My delivery was not great partly because of the nurses on duty. But Dr Chen was not so patient when I ask her somethings after delivery. |
tingting (tingting)
Intermediate Member
Username: tingting
Post Number: 2701
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 12:05 pm: |
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i suppose each of us have different approaches on how we want to deliver our babies. Agree that Dr Chan is pro-inducing. She feels that babies after maturity can safely leave the womb, and babies staying too long can result in complications, e.g. large babies requiring c-section, water level dropping, cord strangulation etc. However, some people also feel that we should let nature take its course.
my parents were also pro-inducing, but my ILs were not. me n my hb are pretty neutral, so we were torn between both sides for a while. in the end, everything was resolved when the water level dipped (ard 38 weeks) and decided to induce. |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 141
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 12:15 pm: |
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hi there.. i'm back.. delivered my bb in TMC in Early september by Dr. Chen... mine is natural with forceps.. must say her skill good cos bb dun have any markings on her head... overall.. i think she is good at delivery lah...
But hor.. if you ask me my 2nd bb will go to her or not.. my answer is NO... Not that her skills are no good lah.. just that
1) eh... hard-selling on the induce portion lor.. cos we believe to let nature takes it's course.. that's what she told us on my 36-37 weeks.. come my 38-39 weeks.. she start to phsyco us to induce bb.. although we already prepared that she will talk us into inducing bb.. but well... lucky bb decided to come out on her own so not that bad lah.. my pain came just 2 days before the scheduled induced date.. hehe
2) Well.. $$ do play a part lah... she is well... quite expensive for both her pre-natal package and her delivery charges lor... after i signed up the package with her.. then I found out that she is so much more expensive than those doctors within the hospital ... I go a collegue's wife having twins and her package is only $800+.. i immediate heart pain.. but no choice, already pay liao lor...
well.. it's up to individual to decide on who to be your gynae.. I have tried and now .. sharing my experience with you.. do consider her if you find that convienent(her clinic near your place) is your top priority |
grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 126
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 9:01 pm: |
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Hi Coolqoo,
Congrats... yes convenient is the biggest factor + she is a gd gynae soooo i will go back to her fr my 2nd bb... |
krex78 (krex78)
New member
Username: krex78
Post Number: 20
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 2:47 pm: |
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Hi, I'm new here and deciding on pregnancy. Can I ask what's TTC, antenatel package and pre-conception package? I'm also living in Punggol so looking for gynae around the area if there's a gd one. |
coolqoo (coolqoo)
Junior Member
Username: coolqoo
Post Number: 148
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 18, 2006 - 10:20 pm: |
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hi krex78,
TTC=Trying To Conceive, antenatel package=pre-delivery checkups
Dr Chen is good... but on the ex ex side... heard another doc at compass point, dr andrew woodard is good... but neber try him before cos hubby dun like male gynae wor... |
grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 174
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 10:26 pm: |
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Angel/Coolqoo,
Both of you should deliver liao right?
How's your delivery? |
hui (chlow)
New member
Username: chlow
Post Number: 11
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - 11:10 am: |
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I was with Dr Chen for the first few months of my pregnancy...found her fees on the expensive range. Was introduced to Dr Chen by my relative and she also felt that that her fees have gone up so much within just half a year...she also thinking of switching to another gynae if she is gg for her no. 2.
I'm currently with another female gynae at Thomson. The gynae is comparable to Dr Chen - in terms of sharing her knowledge with lst time mother-to-be plus patient too. Hence, I have decided to sign up with her instead, given the cheaper package + location convenience + years of experiences.
Good to compare around before signing up the antenatel package. |
grace song (graceapple)
Junior Member
Username: graceapple
Post Number: 191
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 6:07 pm: |
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hui,
Which gynae? can recommend? Can you help to advise her contact n venue? |
Angel (angel01)
New member
Username: angel01
Post Number: 19
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 2:13 pm: |
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Hi Grace,
Yes...i delivered my bb gal in sept - Natural delivery!!! I couldn't believe it!
Dr Chen is so good! She is so calm & caring.
I will still go back to Dr Chen for my 2nd child. |
Sandra Tan (sandra80)
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Username: sandra80
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 - 9:04 pm: |
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Hi ladies
For me im not pregnant and planning to have one soon. Am seeing Dr Chen for my iiregular menses and BP. Presently she oso had diagnose that im having ovarian cycts so most probably she will want me to remove it.
Dr Chen is very good and very caring. Im on her good hand. |
hui (chlow)
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Username: chlow
Post Number: 12
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 11:31 am: |
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Hi Grace,
I currently under Dr Joycelyn Wong. U can look at the threads under her name.
Btw, Dr Chen is also good, just that her fees are in the expensive range. For me, location is another factor which turns me to go to other gynae. Its all up to individual |
hui (chlow)
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Username: chlow
Post Number: 13
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 12:08 pm: |
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Hi Grace,
I currently under Dr Joycelyn Wong. U can look at the threads under her name.
Btw, Dr Chen is also good, just that her fees are in the expensive range. For me, location is another factor which turns me to go to other gynae. Its all up to individual |
Jovial (tansy07)
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Username: tansy07
Post Number: 170
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Monday, March 19, 2007 - 1:46 pm: |
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hi, i'm with Dr Chen now.
just to share that i know someone who had lost her baby 2 weeks before due.
Talked to Dr Chen and she explain that if baby is growing very well...she would ask patient to consider induce as baby only grows in weight when in tummy. it's safer out here then inside. there is always a risk of umbilical cord entanglement. |
Jovial (tansy07)
Junior Member
Username: tansy07
Post Number: 171
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Monday, March 19, 2007 - 1:55 pm: |
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i know Dr chen's package is more expensive. But i'm confortable with her and it's convenient. Other MTBs i know had to wait for 1 to 2 hours just to see their Gynae, i only wait around 15mins. Thus save a lot of time travel and wait.
When compare the antenatal package. Do find out what is included and what is not, don't just compare $. Heard that there are some that are very cheap but does not include lots of things, including ultrasound photos. |
Heavenly (lionking)
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Username: lionking
Post Number: 10
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 7:16 pm: |
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Hi,
Can anyone share wif me the contact of Dr Woo @ Punggol Plaza ? |
Evenadam (evenadam)
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Username: evenadam
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:13 pm: |
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Hi, my 3 children are induced by Dr Chen.
I am not pro-induction, that's why I was pretty unhappy when Dr Chen kept suggesting induction when I had my first baby (even the 2nd and 3rd one as expected). I continued to go to her for these reasons:
1) I prefer a female gynae (think that's why she is very ex)
2) convenient - her clinic very near my house
3) she is good, polite, calm, careful and very 'kiasee'. She gives MC easily, unlikely some gynae who are less sympathetic (as I heard). Think that's also why she likes induction cos' very safe and under-control, besides the fact that induction accomodates to her schedule.
I would say that she will impose on induction (giving all sorts of reasons) but she can't do anything if you insist. I was pretty 'weak' in rejecting her so I go ahead with 3 inductions.
Nevertheless, she is right in her sense as all my deliveries have been well. |
Milderina (milderina)
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Username: milderina
Post Number: 4987
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 4:12 pm: |
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hiya all,
I do agree that Dr Chen is very expensive but she is really good and I am very well taken care of when I am with her. Me & Hubby in the beginning did wan to go to another gynae due to her price but we just dun feel comfortable with the other gynaes we saw. with Dr Chen we feel that we are in safe hands especially since we are 1st time parents. Dr Chen is really sympathetic which I guess all pregnant mum will appreciate & feel much better after talking to her especially when they are going though bad morning sickness n stuff. She understand, she listen and she knows. definitely thumbs up on skill, service and knowledge but thumbs down on prices. kekekek.......erm........and she sew really well. wakkaka........thats the most important for all women i guess. my wound healed very fast and without any complication. Though I was induce as well but its with a good reason as I am pretty small size and my baby is big. Furthermore I have GD too and its making mi crazy not being able to eat whatever i like and am having very bad backache too. I believed that she will not anyhow induce ppl without a good reason.
it really depends on what everyone wans. I guess its how comfortable u feel with different gynaes and how much u trust them. how truthful u can be to them. i really wanted to go back to her if i have a number 2. hopefully she wont increase price again. wakakakak....... |
grace song (graceapple)
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Username: graceapple
Post Number: 457
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 12:56 am: |
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Wow so many mummies support Dr Chen har...
Yah... i will also stay wif her fr my # 2 as well. Hope her fee will not increase again then |
krex78 (krex78)
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Username: krex78
Post Number: 53
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 9:45 am: |
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Hi, just wanted to ask:
1) Is Dr Chen's clinic usu very crowded on Sat mornings? Seems that the clinic is not open on Sundays.
2) Heard that her stitching is very gd. Does that apply only for c-section or natural birth as well? |
awl10 (awl10)
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Username: awl10
Post Number: 642
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 11:08 am: |
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hi, just wanna share my experience with Dr Chern.
She delivered my no. 2 on 12 dec07. It was a very smooth delivery and Dr Chern was very patient and reassuring throughout the delivery. Her stitching is also very good. I recovered very quickly too.
It's true that her fees are quite high but I find her very friendly and approachable. You can speak to her like a friend. My previous gynae was quite business-like. She's also very concerned about my health during my pregnancy. when she sees that I look tired, she'll ask if i needed medical leave to rest for a day or 2. Her clinic is very crowded in the mornings, evenings and on sat as she shares her clinic with a GP.
It's also true that she seems pro-induction but I believe she has good reasons for recommending it. |
Celine (celyw)
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Username: celyw
Post Number: 859
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 4:11 pm: |
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seems like she still is very pro induction after so long...leopard can nevr change its spots *sigh*
well I am one of them being induced too with her plenty of reason.
when I counter off her first reason to be induced she will come out with another reason
I had a very bad encounter with her till I filled complaint to Singapore Medical Association against her.
Anyway, if her price increase so much why not go for better reputated gynae elsewhere :P |
grace song (graceapple)
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Username: graceapple
Post Number: 613
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 1:25 am: |
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Hi Celine,
care to share what happen? Your previous post seems ok with her. |
Celine (celyw)
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Username: celyw
Post Number: 866
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 2:24 pm: |
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ya I was ok with her till getting near birth time.
i can email you the complaint to SMA and their letter back to me telling me they sent her a warning letter. |
Celine (celyw)
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Username: celyw
Post Number: 874
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 4:00 pm: |
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grace,
I email you my reply |
Samval (samval)
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Username: samval
Post Number: 981
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 9:18 pm: |
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dear celine,
can share what happen? thanks. |
Sarahteddy (sarahteddy)
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Username: sarahteddy
Post Number: 36
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 3:45 pm: |
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Hi Celine,
what happened? I am presently with Dr Chen too. Can share with me your story? |
Milderina (milderina)
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Username: milderina
Post Number: 5837
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 6:08 pm: |
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hiya celine,
can share with mi your story too as i am with her too. |
sgblogspot (sgblogspot)
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Username: sgblogspot
Post Number: 29
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 4:34 pm: |
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Hello mummies and mum-to-be (sorry to intrude)
please visit this blog on "Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Singapore" to give your comments on all registered gynaes.
We hope this blog would be useful to all preggy moms who are hunting for the right gynae for their pregnancy, and also to all other women seeking treatment and advise on fertility and women-related issues.
Thanks in advance for your help!!
http://sggynae.blogspot.com/ |
wendy (dinowendy)
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Username: dinowendy
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 12:12 pm: |
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Hi all
Good day
I was with Dr Chen since my 1st prenancy but had a miscarriage after 3 months. Thank God, 1 year later I have a boy name Elijah around the same timing. Let me share my experiences with you.
Dr Chen is a really a wonderful angle. And till now when I see my Elijah - I think of Dr Chen & still gratefull that God has link us up.
I have a very difficult prenancy - I see her 3 times a week even before the Pckage kick in. So you can imagine my medical bill is not cheap.We didn't share with Dr Chen about our Financial BURDEN & guess what? She as & went WAVIED & gave us FOC. We have never come across some who is so understanding before & with so much passion & love. I have also recently join the medical industry recently. Everything today don't come cheap. That Ultra Sound Machine in her room don't come cheap. Don't talk about drugs- Drug Companies are the one increasing the price. And trust me now that I am in this line- the vitamins & drugs Dr Chen uses are the GOOD type.
I have friends who went to Dr Adrian & some other doctors - how oftern is Dr A availble at the clinic. He is not there everday. $500 plus even before the 16th weeks... how much time he spend with you & the cheaper range vitamins... many factors my dear friends. My GF at the end of the day didn't spend just $500 but much higher at the end of the day. (Hidden cost). About the INDUCE thingy, to be fair a lot of doctors today induce babies... I have 2 friends of mine's BB died in the stomach at 38 wks. If only they listen to their doctor to induce at a fews before. Anyway this is nobody's fault. Let's not be jugemental can! Let's trust the Doctor's Professional Judgement. I WAS NOT INDUCED & Elijah came at God's Timing. If is God's will that I can have another one - I WILL STILL GO TO DR CHEN. (Gynae's job is not easy man).. |
Milderina (milderina)
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Username: milderina
Post Number: 6148
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 3:11 pm: |
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wendy,
when i read your post i am very very touch. hee hee... cos i do think that Dr Chen had done a very good job with mi. n i am glad that she has made everything wonderful too. i always feel that she is very expensive but after reading your post i felt so much better. |
firipy (firipy)
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Username: firipy
Post Number: 165
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 11:07 pm: |
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how much is Dr Chen's charges? I am comparing with the other gynae at sengkang. Due to proximity I wld prefer a doc nearer to my plc. |
wendy (dinowendy)
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Username: dinowendy
Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 12:59 pm: |
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Hi Milderina,
Glad to hear from you.
Just enjoy your prenancy now.
I misses that feeling.
Do not worry & just look forward to the little one & your 4th month leaves... haha...
Will keep your & baby in prayer.
Always be happy yah! |
Jinnous (jinnous)
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Username: jinnous
Post Number: 23
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 5:05 pm: |
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Hihi,
any update on Dr. Chen?
what's her charges like now?
My friend recommended me to see her for body check-up so would like to find out if anyone has seen her recently..... |
Jinnous (jinnous)
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Username: jinnous
Post Number: 24
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 5:12 pm: |
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I'm contemplating between Dr. Lawrence Ang and Dr. Chen lor....but I think I need to do checkup cuz hubby and I had been trying for more than 1 year but no news lor....all false alarm...haiz |
mummyfel (mummyfel)
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Username: mummyfel
Post Number: 365
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 12:43 pm: |
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Anyone knows her package charge now? |
mei76 (mei76)
Member
Username: mei76
Post Number: 1458
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 2:16 pm: |
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Hi,
Her package charge is 1.2k now |
mummyfel (mummyfel)
Junior Member
Username: mummyfel
Post Number: 406
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 3:30 pm: |
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Just went to see her last week.
Her package now cost $1250. Start from 16weeks onwards. |
Baby Dream (baby_dream)
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Username: baby_dream
Post Number: 83
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 6:52 pm: |
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Hi, anyone seeing dr chen for ttc? any experience to share? |
dreamy_mifen (dreamy_mifen)
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Username: dreamy_mifen
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2010 - 11:11 am: |
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seeing Dr Chen currently, find her slightly expensive, not very friendly but very professional. |
Huijuan (huijuan)
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Username: huijuan
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2012
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 3:13 pm: |
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Currently, I am seeing her now. I find her price is expensive but not the most i think.
The reason i go for her is because is convenient and if u don feel well, you can see her quite immediately. She is pretty ok. It takes both hands to clap.
I think mum knows better what is good for the baby, price is one thing but if you know that she can take good care of you i guess this should not be an issue. Unless, you really do have financial issue.
Certain thing like 'a small vunerable living-being' we are speaking here cannot trade for money. If a few hundred dollars more can give you additional assurance go for it.
As for pro-induction - it depends on how u look at it. Often, we can see that some babies has the umblical cord entangle to the neck without knowing it because it is close to the due date and hence we do go for check-up but wait for the due date. U expect a nautral birth but at the end u have to go C-sec. To me if pro-induction does not harm the mum and the baby, it should not be a problem.
I thought I'd just throw in my two cents worth. |
mummyfel (mummyfel)
Member
Username: mummyfel
Post Number: 1988
Registered: 4-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 3:46 pm: |
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Delivered my 2nd child in 2009 with Dr Chen again. No issue with her at all, she is very professional.
In fact, she saved my girl life by inducing the baby earlier, 2 weeks before my EDD.
My girl neck was entangle with Umbilical cord when she came out from my tummy.
Till today, I still return to Dr Chen for my regular papsmear and checkup. |
Low Loretta Lagman (l0r3tta)
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Username: l0r3tta
Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2012
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 12:13 pm: |
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I am with Dr Chen for the 2nd child now. Though was also contemplating to try out other female gynae, we still went back to her since it is convenient for me to go for appts.
Her package fees now are $1550 exclusive of GST.
Initially found her pretty unfriendly as well, but for the well-being of the baby and myself, I would say she is commendable for her knowledge and experience. |
Joanne (partner)
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Username: partner
Post Number: 533
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 02, 2012 - 6:59 pm: |
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Hi Loretta,
I'm going to see DR Chen for the 2nd time. Can ask what does this package of $1550 consists of. Does it includes the detailed scan / check for down syndrome etc at 20 weeks.
My first visit bill almost $250.00 after GST (consultation + scan + med). HB nearly faint when making a payment. Is that normal price to expect on every visit? |
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