Friday 23 July 2021

Miscarriage Risk Score

Found this research article written by KKH doctors (and my IVF doctor is part of the team).


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My paraphrase of the formula from the article:
Miscarriage Risk FactorsScores
Age 30 to 342
Age 35 and above4
Indian2
History of pregnancy loss2
Underweight (BMI below 18.5)2
Overweight (BMI 23 and above)1
Smoker3
Alcohol intake above 250 ml/week2
No dietary supplement intake2
Add up the score of the factors that applies to you.

Of course, I am interested to find out what's my risk score. Based on the formula, my score is 6, translating to intermediate risk of 17%, which doesn't seem too bad. However, the sample size of "age 35 and above" is only 37 (8%), which is probably not large enough.

In case you are not familiar with scientific research methodolody, I want to mention that every research has its limitations, which are often mentioned in the article itself. Hence, to get the full picture, you need to read this part too.

Monday 12 July 2021

Blastocyst Pendant


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I have a photo of my mini J when he was still a blob of cells. Not all mothers have the privilege to own such a photo.

Thursday 8 July 2021

My Story on Fertility Support SG


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Thanks for the opportunity to share my story.