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Signs of labor or Braxton Hicks??

37+2 - been getting intense lower back pain for few days already & it last almost whole day. everytime my back pain it will move to abdominal area which leads to mild cramping(sometimes the belly pain feels like sharp shooting sensation) the pain is bearable at times but these back pain and abdominal cramps causes aching all the way down to my thighs & calfs. is this braxton hicks or contractions? are these signs that labor is nearing? shld i go to the hosp ? #firstpregnancy on top of all these , i get lightning crotch as well . and my stomach keeps tightening and soften

Sounds like actual contractions. Did you time the frequency? I'm at Week 38 + 5, and I'm getting both Braxton Hicks and actual contractions through the day. For me, the contractions feels like menses cramp with my tummy tightening up, and they don't go away when I lie down on my side. My gynae told me to head down when the contractions happen at 5 min intervals within an hour. But mine is like more than 25 min now, so I'm still waiting at home. If you're really not sure, call up the hospital? Or just head down and get them to check for you?

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How long more to the delivery after the baby engaged?

Hi mummies! I am now 33+3. These few days I happen to walk quite alot cz of my work. Recently I feel my belly drop, need more trips to washroom, easily numb in my pelvic area after a short walk about 10-15 mins of walking or standing only, baby still move quite alot feel like he always like to stretch. Also, there was someone told me that my tummy looks low alrd and should expect the delivery may happen in approx 2-4 weeks from now. Just wondering is it really the sign that the delivery will be quite soon from now? Normally how long more do mummies give birth after all these things happen? I'm worried that might have a pre-term. Thank you! #firstpregnancy

my 2nd bb looks rather low in my tummy at 33 weeks plus n I pop 35.5 weeks in surprise...

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B1 Vs B2+ rooms

I am a little confused with B2+ and B1 rooms. Any recommendations and why the preference? Is there space for husband to sleep near us? I read about the foldable bed available for them in the children's ward. What is children's ward? Is it same room as us? Is the food and other services same in all rooms (except A1)?#FirstPregnancy

B2+ is under subsidy with 6 beds and a fan on top of each bed while B1 is a private ward with 4 beds, airconditioned, attached bathroom, TV & a telephone on each bed side. Of course price differs too. If you take B1, your check ups after birth will be under private patient. Husband are not allowed to sleepover and no extra bed is provided unless you take the A1 ward which is a room just by yourself. Different foods & different prices. Doctors will do their round about checks on you and not your gynae.

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When did you stop feeling nausea

Hi all I’m in week 9 now. Since week 5/6 I’ve been feeling nausea ALL DAY. Have got two types of med from my gynae - it has helped a little but I can’t do anything at all. Tried coconut water, 100plus, sour stuff, sleeping more. Any other tips to relieve my nausea and when did all these symptoms subside for you(if you experienced them)? #firstpregnancy

Normally subsides in the 2nd trimester if you're lucky. Some don't go away and still have MS the whole pregnancy. Buy yourself an anti sea-band which you can get at Watson/Guardian. It helps me with my morning sickness as the band presses on the point of your wrist to help curb the nausea.

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NIPT Test Results

Dear all, how long did it take before you get your results for NIPT? I took it under private gynae. Did it on 23 Apr, it has been 2 weeks. #firstpregnancy

Mine was ard 2 wks+. Was kind of anxious too cz at 2 wks still no news so I called my gynae's clinic and they said results just came in but gynae hadn't had the time to look through yet. Next day got a call to say all clear and the nurse told me the gender. Mine was private gynae too. You may want to try to call but u shld be getting the results v soon.

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