After birth

Hi mummy, They will usually try to latch baby but in case you’re not producing milk yet, they will cup feed your baby! I opted for the nurses to feed my son. Q1: no, they do not give the formula. When I was in the car, my baby didn’t cry, he slept pretty long so I’m sure it will be fine. However if you’re nervous, maybe you can bring a small bottle and formula! NB drinks around 30ml only. Q2: you can just latch your baby if you have can. However for excess milk I’m not sure where you can store it. I didn’t get to use my pump while I was in the hospital. As for fridge, I’m not sure if subsidized ward has a fridge. Maybe you can get the nurse to help you 😊 Q3: YES! Please do! I was leaking, lucky I brought a few. I only wore it when it’s time to go home. I brought two pairs only. Q5: I can’t answer this properly as I’m a private patient under KKH. But I’m sure even under subsidized patient they will take good care of you. They provided me with donut pillow when they wheeled me back to my ward. However there’s actually no need to bring one, I managed without it 😉 Good luck mummy!!

Last time KKH will feed nb with formula but not anymore. You will be ask to directly latch your baby. Q1 : Keep latching for the milk to come out. Not sure if KKH provides breastpump now. Q2 : Not sure about this. I don't even bring any pumps during all my 4 births. I directly latch them. Q3 : Also don't need to actually unless you have already started to leak. Q4 : I gave birth 3 times at KKH (another in NUH) all under subsidy and mine was a memorable one. Helpful & kind nurses/midwife. Last time was those with experiences. Your V will be totally numb if you ever needed stitches (for first birth) so you dont need the donut pillow but no harm to bring so you can also sit on the chair that's near to your bed to bf your baby.

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