1. Applicable to married couples who are at presently not pregnant, and one of the spouses must be a Singapore citizen.
2. Only one sign-up form is allowed per couple. Multiple entries will not be entertained.
3. Know Your FERTILITY WELLNESS forms must be submitted between 28 October to 19 December 2021.

4. Only shortlisted couples will be contacted (from 1 December 2021 onwards) to e-mail a scanned copy of their ROM certificate (with partial NRIC masked out) for verification purposes.
5. After verification of shortlisted couple’s ROM certificate, an email will be sent to the eligible couple for them to redeem their fertility health check package or TCM fertility consultation.
6. Only couples with the redemption email from I Love Children will be able to redeem the fertility health check package or TCM fertility consultation. No other e-mails will be entertained.
7. Couples are only allowed to make one appointment change with Thomson Fertility Centre and Thomson Chinese Medicine. Subsequent appointment changes will not be entertained.
8. Packages not completed by 30 April 2022 will be forfeited. Strictly no extension is allowed.
9. By signing up, you agree and consent to receive the Know Your FERTILITY WELLNESS post campaign survey from I Love Children via email.
10. ILC reserves the right to refuse any sign-ups without assigning any reason whatsoever and to amend, add or vary any of the terms and conditions of the Know Your FERTILITY WELLNESS campaign.
11. Only necessary details of the eligible couple will be shared with Thomson Fertility Centre and Thomson Chinese Medicine for the purpose of the fertility health check/ TCM fertility consultation redemption.
12. All other information obtained will be kept private and confidential and will only be used to assess the suitability of the couple for the sponsored fertility health check and sponsored TCM fertility consultation. It will not be used for any other purposes, in accordance to ILC Personal Data Protection Policy.

Fertility Health Check

13. The sponsored fertility health check tests (including hormone blood test and semen analysis) will be completed at Thomson Fertility Centre, 290 Orchard Rd, #19-01 Paragon Medical Centre, S238859. Tests dates and times will be scheduled by Thomson Fertility Centre between Mondays to Fridays, 2pm to 3.30pm.
14. The gynaecologist will carry out the ultrasound scan for the wife during the review of results appointment with the couple. Thomson Fertility Centre will advise the couple on the venue of the review.
15. The review of the results with the gynaecologist can only be scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays (excluding PHs), 2pm to 3.30pm.
16. Due to doctor-patient confidentiality, results of the tests completed can only be released through Thomson Fertility Centre’s gynaecologist.
17. A non-refundable administrative fee of S$45.00 (excluding GST) will be chargeable by Thomson Fertility Centre upon confirmation of the appointment.
18. I Love Children and Thomson Fertility Centre reserve the right to forfeit any test results for couples who do not complete the fertility health check package.

TCM Fertility Consultations

19. The sponsored TCM fertility consultation will be completed at Thomson Chinese Medicine located at
    1. Paragon Medical Centre, 290 Orchard Road #18-11/12 S(238859),
    2. NUH Medical Centre, 1 Lower Kent Ridge Road #04-08/09 S(119082)
    3. Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central #02-28 S(828761)

    Consultation dates and times will be scheduled by Thomson Chinese Medicine between Mondays to Fridays.

20. A non-refundable administrative fee of S$45.00 (excluding GST) will be chargeable by Thomson Chinese Medicine upon confirmation of the appointment.
21. I Love Children and Thomson Chinese Medicine reserve the right to forfeit any consultations for couples who do not show up/are unable to complete the consultation by the stipulated date given.

FAQs about Fertility Health Checks

1)  WHAT is a fertility health check?

It is an assessment of a couple’s fertility – to identify areas that may affect their chances of a natural pregnancy.

For women, it includes an ultrasound scan and hormone blood test. For men, it will include a semen analysis. In some couples, specialised scans and additional tests may be required*.

* Further tests recommended by the gynaecologist is not be part of ILC’s Know Your Fertility Wellness campaign fertility health check package and subject to prevailing fees/charges.

2)  WHY should couples go?

It is to help identify contributing factors and eliminate any conditions that could prevent or delay a healthy pregnancy.

Some reasons include: mild symptoms such as menstrual cramps, which are often dismissed as “normal”, and low sperm count and quality (which cannot be detected without lab tests).

Being healthy is not a sign of being fertile.

 3)  WHO should go?

Couples who are planning for children. It is also recommended for newlyweds, those trying to conceive and couples who have been trying for more than six months without success.

It takes two to complete a fertility health check.

4)  HOW long will this check 'last'?

There’s no official ‘validity period’ as fertility is affected by many factors, such as age, stress, health, etc. which may occur at any time.

If there are no significant changes to the couple’s health profile, and where the fertility check shows normal findings, then a couple (under 35 years) may try for baby naturally for the next one to two years.

Don’t guess your fertility health when trying to conceive.

A repeat fertility check may be considered for couples who had a previous pregnancy and/or delivery:

• A long interval (2 years or more) from the last pregnancy/delivery
• Surgery performed since the last check (including caesarean section)
• New illness or change in health since the last check (including new medications or treatment)
• Couples above 35 years old

Did you know: Only a third of infertility cases are due to female problems. A third are due to males and the remaining third are due to unknown causes.
 

5)  WHERE can couples go?

Couples can visit any hospitals or clinics that has a gynaecologist with special interest in fertility. Each hospital and doctor may recommend different tests, depending on the couple’s fertility wellness. Fees vary according to the tests and doctors’ consultation.

Visit this link to find out more!

Not ready for babies? It’s never too early to check.

6)  WHY is conception difficult?

Some reasons include: endometriosis, advanced age, increased body weight and infrequent sexual intercourse. Infertility can also happen to couples who previously had a successful pregnancy.  

The first pregnancy does not guarantee the second.

FAQs about Traditional Chinese Medicine Fertility Consultation

How the consultation helps:

• Better understanding of couple’s body constitution according to TCM Diagnosis
• Identify suitable TCM treatments
• Provide dietary advice and lifestyle recommendations

How acupuncture helps:

• Improve blood flow to reproductive organs
• Release endorphins for mental/emotional wellness
• Enhance sleep quality

Suitable for:

• Muslim couples: TCM medications are not halal certified, only botanical herbs will be used.
• Couples embarking on western fertility treatments