Taipei City GovernmentHealth

Would I be charged for the copy of my Examination Report? How long does it take to process for my request?

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

1.NT$4.00/ page 2.A general request usually takes one hour to process.

How to schedule prenatal visits when an immigrant woman is pregnant?

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In order to protect the mother’s and fetus’ health, regular prenatal visits are required. These are scheduled for all expectant mothers. The usual schedule of prenatal visits to your doctor is monthly for the first twenty-eight weeks, every two weeks from twenty-eight to thirty-six weeks, and weekly thereafter until delivery. Thus, a total of 15 prenatal visits before childbirth is recommended. Women who have high risks gestations or multiple gestations must schedule more prenatal visits as they need.

How can I get a copy of my medical records?

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

1. During the consultation by appointment, you can directly ask the doctor or medical personnel for the medical records.

2. If you have not made an appointment, you can download and fill out the Application for Duplicate Medical Records from Taipei City Hospital website and go directly to the Certificates counter in the Admission Center to request the Certificate.

What do you need to know on food safety and lifestyle when your pregnancy is planned?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

When preparing and selecting food, women who plan to be pregnant or expectant mothers need to avoid the following foods: 1. coffee and tea 2. foods high in fat, such as bacon, fried food, etc. 3. salty or smoky food, such as sausage, ham, smoky seafood, etc. 4. high sugar food, such as candy, chocolate, dessert, coke, pops drink, etc. 5. spicy, such as hot pepper, black pepper, curry, etc. 6. cigarettes, alcohol drinks and drugs. Should women have vitamin or mineral supplement during pregnancy? According current medical research, it suggests that a woman who is of an age to become pregnant should ingest 400-mcg folic acid every day. Today, most of women are career girls and they usually have their meals out of the home. The way for career girl to have sufficient folic acid is to take a tablet of folic acid multiple vitamins every day, especially before conception and during early pregnancy. It is in order to protect the development of the fetus and prevent serious birth defects in baby.

What do I do if I am given a rubella vaccination and become pregnant within three months?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Worldwide, there has been no case reported where a woman has been given a rubella vaccination and has become pregnant within three months and there have been serious malformations of the developing fetus. Moreover, from 1971-1989, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in U.S.A follow up 321 cases where women have been given a rubella vaccination and became pregnant within three months. The result did not find serious malformations of the developing fetus. If you are given rubella vaccine and are pregnant within three months and you start willing to conceive, please be sure to visit and consult your doctor and then make the final decision. The Department of Health strongly recommends that if your pregnancy is planned, please be sure not to become pregnant if you have been given a rubella vaccination within one month.

When is the appropriate timing for an immigrant woman to become pregnant?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

In order allow an immigrant woman to have a healthy newborn baby and avoid rubella infection during pregnancy, the following guidelines are strongly recommended. It is suggested that you wait to become pregnant until you have been living in Taiwan for four months and also are eligible to apply for the National Health Insurance. It is in order to make you save money on prenatal visits. It is also suggested that you do not become pregnant until you have become accustomed to your new family, married life and a non-native language. You usually need to wait at least one year. It is suggested that you only become pregnant three to six months after your rubella vaccination.

How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

You will gain more weight during pregnancy in order to help your baby grow. A healthy weight gain is 2.2-4.4 pounds during the first trimester. In the second trimester, you will gain approximately 1.1 pounds per week. It is appropriate to gain approximately 22-30 pounds during pregnancy.

What chronic complications are associated with diabetes?

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Arterial complications:

Hardening of arteries in the brain, heart, and feet. Apoplexy, myocardial infarction, decreased blood flow to the feet leading to occasional limping, coldness andnumbness. The feet can also become easily infected and do not heal quickly. 50 to 70 percent of all amputations are performed on diabetics.

Prevention:
Reduce blood fat and blood sugar levels.
Control blood pressure.
Exercise the feet.
Be careful of injuring the feet.

Eye complications:
Diabetes is one of the major reasons for blindness, cataracts, glaucoma and retinal changes.

Prevention:
Control blood sugar level.
Have your eyes checked at least once a year.
Control blood pressure.

Nervous system complications:
Short or long-term numbness of the nervous system including autonomic and surrounding nerves, leading to palpitation, abdominal distention, constipation, diarrhea, incontinence, difficulty in urinating, low blood pressure, sexual dysfunction, pain or numbness in the extremities and delayed sensitivity.

Prevention:
Control blood sugar level.
Control blood pressure.

Kidney complications:

Source:Department of Health,TAIWAN,ROC

What are the required identifications for the medical certificate?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

1. Please register for an appointment followed by requesting your doctor for the certificate during your consultation.

2. The applicant should be the patient him/herself with the National Identification (ID) Card & Care Card.

3. If not the patient him/herself, only family members directly related to the patient lineal relative provided with the power of attorney would be able to apply for the request.

When is the appropriate timing for an immigrant woman to pregnant?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

In order to make an immigrant woman to have a healthy newborn baby and avoid the rubella infection is contracted during pregnancy, the following guidelines are strongly recommended. You're suggested to be pregnant if you have been lived in Taiwan in the past four months and also are eligible to apply for the National Health Insurance. It is in order to make you save money on prenatal visits. You're suggested to be pregnant if you have been accustomed to your new family, marriage life and non-native language. You usually need spend one year for accommodation at least. You're suggested to be pregnant if you have been given rubella vaccine over three to six months.

When can immigrant spouses apply for the National Health Insurance in Taiwan?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Applicants are eligible to apply for the National Health Insurance in Taiwan when they must have permanent resident visas and live in Taiwan over four months.

How can immigrant spouses apply for the National Health Insurance in Taiwan?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Applicants must live in Taiwan over four months and be unemployment. They are eligible for applying a joint account owned by their husband or wife.

How can I do if I am given rubella vaccine and be pregnant within three months?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

In the world, there has no case report which indicates that a woman given rubella vaccine and pregnant within three months causes to serious malformations of the developing fetus. Moreover, from 1971-1989, Center for Disease Control and Prevention in U.S.A had followed the total of 321 cases which women given rubella vaccine and pregnant within three months. The result did not show that it would cause to serious malformations of the developing fetus. If you are given rubella vaccine and are pregnant within three months and you start willing to conceive, please be sure to visit and consult your doctor and then make the final decision. Now, Department of Health, also strongly recommends that if your pregnancy is planned, please be sure not to be pregnant if you have been given rubella vaccine within one month.

How can I know if I’m pregnant？ I an immigrant woman who has been living in Taiwan over half a years. I have missed my period and also have the symptom of nausea and vomiting.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

When immigrants women come to live in Taiwan at the first time, some of them are not accustomed to new living environment; thus, there are certain symptoms that they may have. For example, nausea and vomiting, missed period, diarrhea and other symptoms of unaccommodating. Stress, illness, changes in diet and other situations can cause some symptoms as well as pregnancy. The only way to confirm pregnancy is to take a pregnancy test and then confirmed by your doctor.

How to schedule prenatal visits when an immigrant woman is pregnant?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

In order to protect mothers and fetus health, the regular prenatal visits are required. It is scheduled as well as a general expectant mother. The usual schedule of prenatal visits to your doctor is monthly for the first twenty-eight weeks, every two weeks from twenty-eight to thirty-six weeks, and weekly thereafter until delivery. Thus, the total of 15 prenatal visits before childbirth is recommended. The women who are associated with high risks of gestations or multiple gestations, they must schedule more prenatal visits as they need.

How much weight to gain during pregnancy is normal?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

You will gain more weight during pregnancy to help your baby grow. The healthy weight you will gain 2.2-4.4 pounds during the first trimester. In the second trimester, you will gain approximately 1.1 pounds per week. It is appropriate to gain approximately 22-30 pounds during pregnancy.

What you need to know about the safety of your food and lifestyle when planning your pregnancy?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Women who plan to be pregnant or expectant mothers need to avoid the following when preparing and selecting food: 1. Coffee & tea 2. Foods that are high in fat, such as bacon, fried food, etc. 3. Salty or smoky food, such as sausage, ham, smoked seafood, etc. 4. High sugar food, such as candy, chocolate, dessert, coke, soft drinks, etc. 5. Spicy food, such as hot pepper, black pepper, curry, etc. 6. Cigarettes, alcoholic drinks or drugs. Do women need vitamin or mineral supplements in pregnancy? According to current medical research, a woman who is of child-bearing age has to have 400-mcg of folic acid everyday. Today, most women are career-oriented and usually have their meals outside the home. The way for a career girl to have sufficient intake of folic acid is to take a tablet of folic acid multiple vitamins everyday, especially before conception and during early pregnancy. This is in order to ensure the development ofa healthy fetus and prevent serious birth defects in the baby.

My wife is an immigrant woman who has been living in Taiwan over half a year. Currently, she has missed her period and she also has the symptom of nausea and vomiting. Is she pregnant?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

When immigrant women come to live in Taiwan for the first time, some of them are not accustomed to their new living environment. This can lead to certain symptoms including nausea, vomiting, missed periods, diarrhea and other symptoms. Stress, illness, changes in diet and other factors can cause these symptoms as well as pregnancy. The only way to confirm pregnancy is by having a pregnancy test and then getting confirmation by your doctor.