theAsianparent Site Map - Articles for January 2023

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2023-02-20Fi#firsttimemom
2023-02-20Hey Mummies - I would like to check when is the best time to discuss on the labour ward with your doctor? Currently, I’m 35 + 6. Or is it at a later part? Cheers for the reply. Thank you. 🙏🏽
2023-02-20Any recommendation gynae in mount a hospital?
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2023-02-20I've been having sore throat for the week and this past few days I start coughing it got worse and everytime i cough my tummy cramps up, very bad abdominal pain. First it was the right side then the left now the top side . I've tried home treatment drinks like honey, Yuzu and lemon honey, three leg cooling drinks. It doesn't help. What to do..... horribly painful to even sleep due to the cough and cramps I have appointment with my gyne later today But am i even allow in NUH clinics if im coughing ? .. crying out loud*** #advicepls
2023-02-20I noticed that my 12 month boy likes to bite my shoulder when i carry him. I have a few bites marks. He doesnt do it with anybody else, only me. Is this normal behaviour? Does anyone experience this?
2023-02-20My husband is very nice man and we didn’t have premarital sex during our 3 years of dating . Now that we are married , I realise he does not have much experience in bed and reflects a big contrast oppose to mine to the extend I do not enjoy the deed anymore like how I used. Now I feels like a task instead as we are trying to conceive, we do not do it leisurely but we do it when I am ovulating and to be honest it’s not a good feeling. I wonder if this is normal or has anyone experiencing the same situation ? How should I hint him to get more involve in making love during our daily lives .#advicepls
2023-02-20Hi all mummies, my 3mths old baby been drinking only 600ml milk in a day. Can anyone help or advise please?
2023-02-20Is it normal for 3mo baby to poop only once a day or poop none a day? Baby is on bm and fm but more times on fm
2023-02-20Hi mummies! Pls recommend a good prenatal massage! And usually how many weeks can we start to go for it? I'm about 21 weeks now. I can't take it with my leg, hip and shoulder pain..been having insomnia too.
2023-02-20Labour pain
2023-02-20hi mummies can recommend good wireless breast pumps? planning to get double, & also will be pumping at work... thanks in advance
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2023-02-20Hello mummies! I'm at my 4th week today. I'm just wondering when do i need to start to see doctors? Can i go at anyday? Do i need to have specific reason to go? Currently I don't have anything that are serious. Just starting to feel a little nausea this morning. Other than that, i'm feel great.
2023-02-20Hi, I bought the confinement bath herbs but I’m not sure if I recalled wrongly the lady at the shop advised me to add in a few slices of ginger and/or rice wine. Has anyone done this before?
2023-02-20hi mummies! i noticed i have small amount of bright(golden) yellow discharge, not sure if it is mucus plug. i googled but there are way too many different answers. can you share your experience of mucus plug? thank you! #pleasehelp #firstmom
2023-02-20I am about week 12 now and have been experiencing dizziness often at time esp when I am out. My blood test for iron level is normal though. A few times i almost experienced blackout when walking and had to sit down quickly. Is this common for the rest? Could it due to low blood pressure?
2023-02-20I kept feeling a mild twinge/sting/pulling feeling at my belly button. Is this normal? I'm at 9weeks but have been experiencing this for a couple weeks on and off
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2023-02-20Tested GBS positive. Anyone else did natural birth while having this? Read mixed reports - antibiotic shouldn’t be taken before labour? Doc will jus put the GBS Med into IV drip? How is baby after natural delivery? Any side effect? What can I expect? Anything to note? Idk why suddenly tested positive for this, so guilty and worried for my newborn 😭😭#advicepls
2023-02-20im pregnant for the first time and currently about 6 weeks, and cant for the life of me focus on getting work done, i just dont care. am i the only one? how am i supposed to create a bunch of powerpoint slides for my client while all i can do is think about the life im creating in my belly? it’s so exhausting. i wasnt like this pre-preg, i could do my work but now i just dont care.
2023-02-20Is there a need for perineal spray ? Or should I just get epikool ? Any brand for recommendation?
2023-02-20Hi everyone , im 6 weeks pregnant & i have a 2 YO daughter. She is very clingy to me always want me to carry her everywhere , despite telling her that i having a baby inside my tummy cant carry her …. ( im oso worried that might affect my baby in the tummy) cos im not sure if this counted as heavy or not. Whats worst is she only want me to carry her my MIL or my husband she oso dw. & i m taking care of her myself my husband is working most of the time only 1 day off …. My only rest time is when she go school …. Any mummies having the same problem as me ? How u solve this problem?;) #advicepls
2023-02-20Chances of being able to deliver naturally if GBS positive.. anyone been thru this before? Anything to look out for? I’m alr at week 35, is there anything I can do to rectify this :( by diet? #advicepls any side effect or things I need to look out for my newborn? Sigh so guilty … idk y it happened
2023-02-20Where do you all get your herbal bath ? Or dry shampoo if not washing hair ?
2023-02-20Hello mummies, wonder if anyone face the same problem as me during breastmilk expression. I have clots in my ducts and to express the milk, i had to massage while expressing it and it took me almost an hour to empty my breasts/not feel clot each time. I tried massaging it before expressing but it does not help as much as massaging it while expressing. Did you face the same problem or what other problems you face and how to resolve it? #advicepls
2023-02-20Hello, anyone knows where can I find healthy food in CBD Raffles Place to control my GD ?
2023-02-20We live with my parents. My parents like to act like my son is their son. So they’ll just come and grab my baby as and when they feel like it and stay in their room. Now every night they just keep I’m in their room to make him sleep, when I already told them I want to sleep train him and also read stories to him before bedtime. Last night I went down at 8.30pm to collect him back and my dad still dare to question me ‘why so early take him?’ My mum will insist on bathing and cleaning up my boy everyday, and most the time I need to fight to get a chance to bathe my boy. They talk as if this is their son, and whatever I wanna do with him, like read to him, do flash cards with him or do tummy time, they always intervene when my baby starts whining. Even when I let my baby start smelling food and things around him, they say I’m abusing him. Things improved alittle in the sense that my mum no longer comes up at 4am daily to take him to their room. But When I ask my helper to take my baby back for me on other occasions, or when I tell my helper to do things for my baby, my mum always override me & ask my maid to do otherwise. They keep questioning my ability to take care of my child even though I’ve proven to them time and again in that can do it. My dad like to make idiotic comments on days that I take care of him when I wfh like ‘oh why your son keep whining? He got sleep meh?’ When clearly my son only whines when he’s hungry, and my son is sleeping whenever I’m with him, so he exaggerates like this infront of my husband and my mum and me & them add on to tell me ‘you see your mum is experienced, won’t have such problems one’. So my dad likes to discredit me and say how well my mum is taking care of him; my mum does things in certain ways with my son so I should follow; he sees me cleaning up my son and he will hover around to tell me what my mum will do and question me; when My boy is crying, I know he’s tired, but they will say he just wants to be carried etc. everytime I wfh, my son sleeps well and takes good naps, but somehow when I leave him to my parents cos I go office on most days, he hardly sleeps. And my dad is so annoying, he likes to say to my son infront of me when I wfh, ‘wait po po come home then she can clean you up.’ And other remarks as if I’m invisible and as if I am incapable of taking care of my son. Like hello, I can clean my son up myself, tyvm. I’m really annoyed, and our own place is only ready end of this year. Does anyone else here face this issue? Maybe cos my baby is the first and only grandchild to my parents. I mean I love my parents and appreciate that they’re helpful, but sometimes I really wanna take care of my boy. And when I told my sis this, she said I’m unappreciative of my parents. Now I’m starting to bring my son out cos he’s bigger, then my dad and my sis come and attack me and say I’m ungrateful to my mum cos I don’t let her spend time with my son by bringing him out on weekends. I actually feel guilty when they say this, but I really wanna have some family time with my son. Am I wrong; am I being ungrateful for whining like this and wanting to have some alone time with him and my husband?
2023-02-20Hi! My husband has not been wanting to have sex with me during my first trimester cause he was scared to hurt me or cause miscarriage. We’re moving to 13 weeks now. And he thinks he can put off sex for 7-8 more months till end of confinement. He assumed every couple was like that. Is it really???? #advicepls #firstmom
2023-02-20Hi! Does Private NUH give any of you HL before EDD?
2023-02-20Affordable and I prefer this to my initial Medela one 😃
2023-02-20Took some getting used to! But was a great first carrier I had. It was stretchy which helped me ease my baby into it once I got the hang of it!
2023-02-20Hi mummies, my LO is 14 months and he is drinking only 180ml (his max) and 2 meal daily. But he drank 6-7 times a day… i heard should cut down to 4 times a day by dragging time to feed. Should I remain as it is or really only up to 4 feed a day?
2023-02-20Hi mummies, im 6 weeks pregnant now and i always have this random sharp pain specifically on my left side muscle under the armpit ( shown in the photo ) exactly the orange part is freaking dam painful the sharp pain comes randomly anyone encounter it before too?
2023-02-20Hello there! I found out i was pregnant a week ago, unfortunately a few days later i started having cramps and spotted. Went to the doctors, they only found a water bag in my womb. HCG levels was at 69, 48 hours later my HCG levels went up only 6%. Was sent to the radiologist to scan and was told that i have ectopic pregnancy and need to stop my pregnancy. Has anyone went through this before? What are the chances of having an ectopic pregnancy again in the future.
2023-02-20Hi mommies. Went for my 7 week scan today. Doctor saw 2 sacs. 1 sac is empty and the other sac had embryo and could hear heartbeat. Doc Said most probably initially it started out as twins but the 1 egg did not fertilise that’s why there’s 2 sacs. I also do not have twins gènes in m’y family Line. Prescribed me progesta for 1 month, vaginal insert to assist in case there might be light spotting from the empty sac trying to release itself. Doc Said thé medicine is to help with this. Next scan is 10 weeks However I feel abit doubtful to have this med. as i was thinking it might affect my healthy embryo and sac? Did anyone have the same experience before or if thé specific medicine helps with what doc said? #firstmom
2023-02-20uterine prolapse
2023-02-20Any ladies feeling the same as me when there is not a big bump yet but obviously tighter clothes now especially with pants at belly & buttock areas? I am into my 6 weeks++ and I don’t feel great when I wear my pants anymore. The belly area is tight, buttock is tight & hugging my thighs & making the pants stuck at my crack. Whole a lot of uncomfortableness ! But the bump is still so tiny that I am not required to slip into maternity clothes yet too.. Any idea what I should do or wear?? It is a cry for help ! Any comments is appreciated 😇❤️
2023-02-20Hi ladies, I'm currently at 23+3 and having watery stools, been going toilet 4-5 times today. Should I head to hosp or GP will do? #firstTime_mom
2023-02-20Changed his milk to Nan 3 days ago and he's having diarrhea twice a day. Doc asked to give him 3 to 4 days more. Is diarrhea part of the change of milk or he's not suited to the milk?
2023-02-21Dear mummies, my baby does not want to drink up his milk. My baby can play and sleep without any intake up to 8 hours. This few weeks he latch estimate 5 mins or lesser and he let go and cry with tears. I do not know what happen Last night at 4am, my baby drank 100ml out of 120ml after 13 hours without any intake. Last feeding was 3.45pm. In the day time, afternoon he sleeps for 3 to 4 hours and only drink 60ml out off 120ml. His next feeding time is unpredictable. #advicepls #pleasehelp #firsttimemom
2023-02-21Told not to drink cold fresh milk. must drink hot one during pregnancy. Do u all drink fresh milk? Will baby born have phlegm and cough ?
2023-02-21My LO jaundice level was 180 on 18 Feb (she was 2 weeks 4 days). We have since fully feeding her FM and stopped feeding BM since I'm eating confinement food. Anyone going through similar experience? How long does it take for the jaundice to go down? Any tips? #advicepls #pleasehelp #firsttimemom #firstbaby
2023-02-21May i know whats the protocol now if youre pregnant & positive? been having cough, flu, bodyaches & up down fever. i have all the meds, like may i know when to go to the doctor?
2023-02-21Hi, how do we transition from 1 brand to a different formula milk brand for newborn? What’s the right way so that newborn won’t experience bad side effects such as diarrhoea, allergies etc.. pls help 😔 ftm without BM here! Also, what brand would be suitable? :( he is consuming similac total comfort, is it ok to change to s26’s?
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2023-02-21Hi mummies, any idea where to get rain boots for 2yo+? Tried shoppee but most are frm china. Thansk!
2023-02-21Ive got no more morning sickness now at 15weeks. Feeling slightly more energetic and dont feel pregnant at all. I cant stop having these thoughts. Is the baby ok? Is his heart beating? Is he growing well? How do you overcome it…. 😩#FTM #advicepls
2023-02-21Breast pump
2023-02-21First time father to be here. I noticed that there are a lot of mummy chat groups out there. I’m wondering if any fathers out there wanna form a chat group to discuss on what to prepare, share tips, or basically just share about our journey.
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2023-02-21Am 34 plus 4, but today I felt baby hiccups for the 3rd time. A bit worried. Anyone experience the same?
2023-02-21Hi all. My child has turned 8 months old but don't really like the traditional porridge food. Any recommendations what soft food can I introduced to him? He is okay with nestum cereals, and some instant baby packet porridge. I'd like to explore other home cooked food if possible. Thank you.
2023-02-21Baby used to drink from bottle but then decide to direct latch as my husband work shifts. Now baby is 3 month old and is refusing bottle. Any tips to help? Previous bottle was tomme tippee, then now tried mam comotomo and pigeon but push away bottle with tongue
2023-02-21First pregnancy. showing at week 7. Is it very early?🤣🤣🤣
2023-02-21Currently LO in PG, was wondering if we able to pay the monthly fees thru CDA card?#firsttimemom
2023-02-21Hospital bag
2023-02-21Im 8 weeks pregnant and i have started to feel nausea only at night . Is this normal? During the daytime, i don't feel nausea at all but when night falls, my mouth will start to salivate alot and the motion sickness starts. This makes me lose appetite to eat dinner so i made sure i ate something during breakfast and lunch. Sometimes my stomach cramps too while im having a motion sickness. Im okay with the nausea but i got so worried when my stomach started to hurt. My first appointment will only be 2 weeks later. 😔#pleasehelp #FTM #firstmom
2023-02-21I never felt angry and upset as I am always a jovial and independent person but I don’t know why I get affected by tiniest issue and I start to find problem with my husband and I can’t help it 😩
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2023-02-21I don’t know if it’s due to my high flactuation from a big quarrel with my hubby that cause the little bleeding or the medication. #firsttimemom
2023-02-21Do you let your newborn room in with you or with just the nanny? #advicepls #firsttimemom #bantusharing #firstbaby #FTM
2023-02-2138 weeks checkup coming soon at KKH. What do they check during your 38th week?
2023-02-22Currently using Richell training cup but baby keeps throwing it and the water will spill out 🥲 I’m looking for one that’s more durable and easy to clean. Thank you! #waterbottle
2023-02-22Am currently 36 weeks pregnant, recently just changed boss and the new boss emailed to ask me come back to work in office till labor, new boss doesn’t wfh but requires his subordinate to wfh. Moreover it is 1.5hr journey to office 🤦🏻‍♀️ Hais, any tips of how to hint boss that I want to wfh? #advicepls
2023-02-22Hi Mummy’s, May i know if there is a group chat for EDD July 2023? I am in my early 2nd trimester now. Thank you.
2023-02-22Hi mummies. Need some advice regarding my baby. My baby is 9 months now. since newborn, he is not the kind of baby who will poop everyday. He will usually poop arnd 2-3 days bt they have been times when he pooped once every 5-7 days before he started on solids. Now that hes on solids, it is still the same but better maybe once every 2-3 days. But his poop is usually hard and almost blackish. He will usually go a bit red when pooping like its hard for him to poop. And sometimes, he will go red but there is no poop. We do give him probiotics, fruits,massage his tummy and lots of water and milk. Im at my wits end on what to do to help him. Most times his stomach is not bloated and he seems happy and doesnt cry when hes pooping. We’ve visited diff drs before and their reply is always to give fruits, water which we have been doing but its still the same. Im worried if it can affect him in the long run. Any tips or advices on what else i can do for him? Appreciate on the advices!
2023-02-22Can we have the HDL cold seasonsed oyster mushroom during pregnancy? Is that ok to consume?
2023-02-22His last poop was Monday night 20th Feb... once only.. n he have not been pooping after. No sign of stain... but he let out gas and bloating of air... peed alot... Helpppp
2023-02-22Hi any mommies experience this ? Is this blood clot ? Is it nrml to have this during anytime of confinement ? I just had this . But not during my first child …
2023-02-22Hello mumsie! I’m at my 6 weeks today. I don’t feel pregnant at all compare to when I was at 5 weeks. Basically I have no symptoms just back pain. Is it normal?
2023-02-22Is it just enough to drink supermarket cows milk? Thank you !
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2023-02-22hi has anyone experienced having constant gastric pain even after you eat? i’m about 6 weeks, always feeling gastric pain even after i eat. isit normal?
2023-02-22Hihi all mummies to be! First time mummy here and I’m extremely nervous and excited. I know a question like this has been posted before but not much replies. Any group chat (WhatsApp or Telegram) that we can all be in? If not, I’m thinking of creating one! #firsttimemom Would really be useful as we are all around similar week and can provide advice or tips to each other! 🤰😊
2023-02-22Anyone experiencing butt cramps?!? Sometimes cramp till I have to stop walking 😅
2023-02-22Third trimester is when the real action comes in. I meant the baby's kicks and pushes from inside longing to see the outside world. Due to space crunch, the baby will accidentally hit, kick, push the belly while moving around because the baby is growing fast now. Mothers are supposed to stay safe and cautious during the third trimester as pre term or early labour can be expected for some. It is good to understand what are the signs to report to the doctor and what are the alarming signs to rush to the hospital immediately. It is important to monitor the baby's kicks. Roughly there should be 5-10 kicks within 30-45 mins after you eat every meal and here and there during the day. It is important to watch your weight, in total gaining about 7-8 kg from your first trimester is safe. Continue keeping a control on sugar and sweets. There will be a glucose tolerance test for all mommies, this is very important because high sugar might cause gestational diabetes in babies so the mothers will be asked to follow a strict diet. The doctor might also give vaccination for whooping cough, flu, Tetanus. Your gynae will start recording CTG during each of your visit in this final trimester to check for contractions, baby kicks and heart beat. Mothers with multiple pregnancy have to be extra cautious. You can start ordering the postpartum and baby essentials now and if you want to go in person better get it done in the start of the third trimester itself, as I mentioned in the previous post, the checklists and planning that you did in the second trimester will be of great help now. Drink lots of water as to keep the amniotic fluid level correct. Here is my journey through the third trimester. I continued the daily walks, exercises, took the vitamins, iron and aspirin prescribed by the doctor. I felt my digestion to be a bit poor as I got acid reflux after eating so I split my meals into 6. I drank 3.5 litres of water. As days passed, I felt like peeing now and then especially in the night. This is quite common because the growing uterus is pushing against the bladder. I also experienced hard stools now and then so I started to take iron tablet on alternate days for some time and also ate 2-3 prunes daily. I used to boil rice in water and after 3-4 mins when it turns frothy will turn off the flame and drink that water warm. You can add butter to it too. This will help to keep a good level of amniotic fluid and butter will help to keep the passages lubricated. Perineal massage is good too, although I started it only around week 37. You can get help from your partner too. Everyday, I used to apply coconut oil on my belly before bath and Cetaphil moisturiser before bedtime, to keep the skin moisturized and to prevent stretch marks. I used to take a nap of 30-45 mins most of the days. I also faced sleep disturbances in the night due to anxiety, frequent visits to washroom and sometimes for no reason. Fortunately my glucose levels were in normal limits (I will not forget how much I liked the sweet drink given during glucose tolerance test). My baby's movement was good, she used to kick my belly nicely when I sing, few minutes after my meal and every night when my husband applies Cetaphil on my belly. They were unforgettable memorable moments. We finalized the hospital and filled some forms at my gynae's clinic which were then forwarded to the hospital. We did the pre-registration in the hospital website and also visited the hospital once to check with them about the confinement meal options, admission a d payment related queries etc. There were virtual maternity tours done by the hospitals through videos or zoom sessions which helped to analyse and compare the facilities to finalize one. I will write in detail about our choice of hospital and whether we were right in making that decision, in the upcoming posts. My gynae had a detailed session with me and my husband to discuss about signs of labour, onset of labour, when to contact the clinic, when to rush to hospital immediately, pain reduction options available and also the complications that could happen last minute which could end up in emergency c-sec and also asked us to sign on the forms to get our consent for her to proceed with the appropriate treatment based on how labor progresses. She also explained about the post labour complications. It was very helpful as it kept us informed of all the possible things that could happen during delivery and how they will be managed. My best wishes to all mothers to be to have a safe smooth journey through the third trimester. Be positive stay hydrated be strong. Your baby will enter the world very soon.
2023-02-22Hi, I have recently requested for Dr Lee Jiah Min from KKH. I see that she specializes in Minimally Invasive Surgery, but I plan to give birth naturally. Would this be an issue? Also, does anyone know what’s a KKH senior consultant’s charges for delivery? Thanks!!
2023-02-22Hello, mummies and daddies! I'm letting go of this stroller. I am selling it at only $80, and the rtp is $119. The condition is as good as new because it is used twice only. You can self collect or opt for delivery. Please let me know if you're keen!
2023-02-22Tried giving full formula, rejected totally.
2023-02-22Does anyone feel hungry on and off during pregnancy? During first trimester, I was extremely hungry but I was also suffering from MS for 6 months which led me to throw up everything I ate and lose appetite most of the time only eating soft foods after which I couldn’t eat a lot once I entered third trimester because I felt full fast. But recently as I turned 37 weeks, I began feeling hungry constantly again. And baby has has been engaged so I assume that my stomach is free from being squeezed and has more space now. But hubby is complaining I’m eating a lot and I feel so frustrated. Usually my meals are small and I snack a lot. And to top it off, I’m feeling more hungry after 37 weeks. I thought it was normal for pregnant ladies? #firsttimemom
2023-02-22Hi, I’m currently visiting a private gynec and each time visit is $100 + to $200 +. Like to check where do u all go for follow up consultation. Do I need to get referral from polyclinic to go into hospital?
2023-02-2219 weeks now FTM. Which side is strongly recommended to sleep for better blood flow for both baby and Mummy ? Any experience mum can advise hehehe! TYIA
2023-02-22My lo is breastfeeding at 2.5hours rate now. Sometimes i want to pump and let others feed so i can rest. My breast feels full at about 2.5hrs mark, i think its because my body is used to the feeding rate. What can i do to stretch the time for pumping and not affect the milk supply? I am hoping to pump every 4 hours.
2023-02-22Itchy tummy:(
2023-02-22I am getting a helper and am wondering if I should have her room in with my LO & I? Would if make a difference if I were to bottle-feed or breastfeed?
2023-02-22I listened to my husband and sent my LO off to Malaysia for my MIL to take care after he turned 1 month so we could both work in SG. Ended up my hub doesn't work at all, always giving excuses when I find job for him. He just go out to play fishing all day. My son's expenses are $1k a month, and my MIL said its still not enough. I am the only one financing and I feel very depressed. My friends asked me to stop his LTVP and make him a WP so he could work and understand my hardship. I don't know about that and need some advices #advicepls #pleasehelp #firsttimemom
2023-02-22Hi, my wife and I have been going to private gynae for all the prenatal appointments. And has plan to give birth and KKH (natural w/ epidural). Anyone plan to do the same and for those that have went thru the same, how much roughly are the cost for before subsidies, after subsidies and remaining to pay? Thank you in advance!!
2023-02-22Hi mummies! Anyone here have opt for private gynae @ KKH ? How much is it ? Like everything including of appt checkup… & issit worth it ?;)#advicepls
2023-02-22I don’t know if I should stop using or is there any recommendations for skincare?
2023-02-22Can due date be wrong? Gynae mentioned my due date would be 7th Mar during the first growth scan. But upon checking the app, if i go by first day of my last period…it should be 12th Mar
2023-02-22I jus wan to grumble abt my SIL, they owned a 5 rm flat but rather leave it vacant and squeeze in a 3rm flat with us. Reasons given so that PIL can help to look after her baby. I feel she really take for granted. 100% House chores done by PIL, 90% of the time baby take k by PIL, she ALWAYS hide herself in the room play with her hp...such kind of SIL, my goodness...can someone slap her face plSsss! Always act blur, even her baby cry she also dont bother to look at him, from change diaper to shower, everything done by PIL..she is not working now, evryday do nth at home, sleeping or hide herself in room play hp.. cant stand with her attitudes but i cant tell her at her face.. Sigh duno what to do... staying with this kind of SIL....
2023-02-22Hi, i know some gynae will actually give HL up to 1mth, but my gynae refuse to give me HL. she only give me few days mc eventhough i told her im not feeling well, bla bla.. i told her i need to travel 1hr+ to office evryday, i feel vry tired.. She jus refuse to give me HL. My gynae is frm top private hospital. I know most of my fren get their HL 1mth before EDD, but i only can get few days mc before my EDD... mind to share any gynae that willing to give HL? Decide to choose gynae willing to issue HL for my 2nd n 3rd bb..
2023-02-22As the name suggested, what do u guys eat for breakfast if u wake up with acid reflux? I have this everyday, trying different option but ugh it doesnt seem to get better. Every morning wake up with sour mouth and nausea but no vomit. I tried hot milo and even cold milk but why nothing seems work in my favour ☹️☹️☹️ The vomit is very random though, could be in the morning or night and pretty sure caused by the acid
2023-02-23My son is less than a year old. My MIL said that the money I sent home, SGD$1000 is NOT enough. I feel a bit ridiculous la cos it's like half of my salary leh. And a baby less than a year...is a bit...🙄😑#advicepls #firsttimemom
2023-02-23how much to spend? I don't intend to buy so early as
2023-02-23I went to check last week like to confirm on the pregnancy at the clinic and they just gave the the test kit to try and like literally confirm it is….. then they ask me whether I need help in contacting any gynae. So I am like ya of course it will be even good if u could book an appointment for me coz I have no exp. But he only gave the referral letter and ask me to go myself…? It’s funny that the letter cost $ too. He told me to go like during week 11-12 like that. This makes me more confusing …. Coz I though like we need to have blood test & hcg checks? I am also wondering if whether to go for kkh or sgh for now…. #advicepls #firsttimemom #firstbaby
2023-02-23I'm 12 weeks now with my first child but suddenly all my pregnancy symptoms eased up. I don't feel so nauseous anymore. I feel more energetic and I can eat better. The lack of symptoms makes me worried that I'm not pregnant. Is this normal? I do get the occasional tailbone pain still. It comes in waves, probably due to the release of hormones every now and then. But otherwise, I really feel OK. OH, and I sometimes feel abit crampy on my uterus muscle. Feels like sometimes a muscle has been stretched... That kind of sensation but it's not painful. Should I be worried??! I can't help but to feel worried.
2023-02-23Hi mummies, need help. What do u prepare for ur toddler first day of school ? My daughter is 3 years old and starting school soon in March for N1 . What items must i pack for her to bring to school everyday? Do i need to pack toothbrush and small towel too? As my daughter is still on pampers. She is not ready to potty training. #pleasehelp #FirstTimeMumHere
2023-02-23I am thinking of getting a hands free pump like BeNude from baby express, instead of the usual hospital grade Spectra, Medela etc. Is a hands free pump sufficient for the first few weeks in and out of hospital? Heard the first few days in hospital need to use manual pump, nursing time for first few months needs the hospital grade electric pump and back to work needs a handsfree. I don't want to spend on so many types and I think hands free will suit me best, but not sure of its efficacy.
2023-02-23Hello mummies!!! I am subsidies KKH PT , any idea if they allow our own birth position? Cuz i am thinking to do natural and unmedicated& ive see most mums recommend not doing on the back position during labor, any mom here has successfully labor natural and unmedicated ? Any tips and best position for FTM ? ☺️ #advicepls #firstmom #firsttimemom #firstbaby #FTM #pleasehelp
2023-02-23Hi mummies, I’m 7 weeks pregnant and I haven’t been eating well. Everytime I thought I’m gonna be full from eating a meal, I’ll just puke everything on the last few bites. Poly doctor refuse to give me anti-nausea pills but managed to get some from a tele-consult doctor. I have to take the pills on an empty stomach but i rarely get nauseous when I’m not eating unless there are triggering smells. Any advice on this? I’m hungry all the time now :(
2023-02-23Hi! Just did my trans vaginal ultrasound at week 6 day 4 and found to have gestational sac and yolk but foetus can’t be seen. Is it normal at week 6 day 4? Thanks!
2023-02-23Hi Mommies, Would like to know is there group chat for edd oct 2023 babies??
2023-02-23Hi! Im experiencing extreme vomiting and sometimes i had diarrhea in the morning or rather loose/ watery stools. I lost weight so much, now im 46.6kg. Do i have to be worried bout this situation im in right now. Im stressed out cause i cant seem to get food or water down for a long time. It would just come out after half n hour atleast.
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2023-02-23Can pregnant woman eat bitter gourd / bitter melon.. googled and some say yes some say no. 4 months pregnancy now.. seek for other mummies advice..
2023-02-23Soon after delivery I had very bad hairfall I was going through it for 5-6 months. It was worrying me on top of the other first mom duties and responsibilities. That's when I searched online for good shampoos specifically for postpartum hairloss and to my luck I found Mama's choice. I started using the shampoo 1-2 times a week and after a month itself I could see significant results. Highly recommended to mothers-to-be and mothers who are facing the same problem. Good to use with Mama's Choice conditioner
2023-02-23I struggled from postpartum hairloss for about 5-6 months and it was worrying me so much. I searched online and found Mama's choice shampoo and conditioner. I even read the reviews from fellow mums and started to use both 1-2 times a week. I could notice significant results after a month itself. Been using it for more than 6 months already. Thank you Mama's Choice. Highly recommended.
2023-02-23Very good pants, found them online and was very happy with the product, although initially I was doubtful about the quality. Ended up to be very comfortable and one of my go to maternity wears during pregnancy. Highly recommended.
2023-02-23Does the 20 week ultrasound scan means the baby is more or less stable?
2023-02-23According to self test and app, I'm Week 7, going to polyclinic to see doctor to confirm pregnancy. What reason to tell boss for MC as I intend to keep it secret til after 3 months.
2023-02-23Hi! I was blessed with no morning sickness so I thought I was lucky. Until I suddenly got rash on my arm. Then it suddenly spreads rapidly and its all over my body now! The itch is intense and crazy. Initially thought it was hives but when I went to dr, she diagnosed me with PUPPP. It was crazyyyyyyyy especially when the rash triggered. Now thankfully it is flat and smooth now, but I'm left with pigmentation from the rash and all that scratching. Itch has reduced by alot but it is still itchy. Sighhhhhhh. Anybody experiencing the same? Share your stories please!
2023-02-23Hello mummies, is it a concern if the baby bump(tummy) looks and feel very low on 37 weeks??
2023-02-23Is this normal?🤣I have constipation 2 weeks before. But now, I sometimes have stomachache and after pooping, it's ok 💩, no stomachache.
2023-02-23Hii!!! First appointment with KK can I know how long is the appt?? Does anyone know thank you🙏
2023-02-23Hi Mummies! Anyone knows how to read the result? I'm kinda confused at the readings.. Next appointment on next month. #advicepls #firsttimemom
2023-02-23My baby has prolonged jaundice. He is 1 month old today but still have jaundice levels above 200. Had been bringing him for indirect sun tanning and direct latching about every 2-3 hours. Thinking of doing mixed feed by changing 1 feed per day from bm to fm to help bring down the jaundice levels. Any recommended brand of fm? #advicepls #jaundice
2023-02-23As much as I tried to eat healthy, sometimes the taste in my mouth make me crave for fast food like mac and kfc. Oh and also like mala hotpot, chinese bbq skewers (crave only but I think I will avoid) But I know the oilyness and high in fat is not healthy for me and baby. Might even make my bloatedness worse. But if i dont eat, i feel lethargic like very sian. Mouth like tasteless. And no mood for other food. So torn between physical health and mental health haha sorry for the rant. Haha do you mummies face the same issue? I dont rmb how I overcome when I have my #1.
2023-02-23I’m pumping exclusively. Was wondering if it’s normal for my 10 day old baby to feed up to 100 ml ? #firstmom #advicepls #firsttimemom #firstbaby
2023-02-23Any tips to dilate that works? I don’t want to induce. Thanks mamas!
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2023-02-23Im 6 weeks pregnant & im traveling to bangkok…. Issit safe to do so? & what should i take note on #adviceplease
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2023-02-23I’m due 2 weeks before Hari Raya and we’ll be celebrating it at my parent’s house with the extended family. I’m also currently staying with my parents so I’m not going out to celebrate. What precautions should I take when visitors come to visit and when they see the newborn? I will not be comfortable with my baby being passed around or kissed and I have no issues telling people off about that and I have already made it clear to my family members on what my boundaries are. Apart from that, anything else I should take note of or prepare myself for?
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2023-02-23hi mummies i sprained my back pretty bad and im currently 35 weeks in... Wanted to help husband do some laundry so I bend down to load the front load washing machine.. Thought nothing much of the ache at first but it became quite bad through the day I can't lie down because the pain will escalate and make it worse.. husband tried to help me up but made the pain is so bad 💀💀i can only sleep sitting down Are there any remedies that can help? I have 1 last work to do before i go on leave and its important i finish it on site of work.. Should i get a walking stick?#advicepls
2023-02-23Hi all, my first gynae appointment will be in March. My period was about 2 weeks late, I then took a first pregnancy test last weekend and it showed positive, took a second one on Wednesday and it showed positive too. After the second test, I had some spotting the day after. Started with streak of bloody discharge, then followed by dark brown spotting. Woke up at 1am today to only feel more blood. Not enough to soak a pad but enough to soak a liner. Is this miscarriage? I would honestly say the bleeding is quite heavy compared to spotting. I’ve had spotting before for my previous pregnancy but nothing like this.
2023-02-24Is it bad to let your infant watch kids' shows on TV? My husband says to stop believing whatever the internet is saying. Where got kids don't watch TV and affect their learning. Nowadays it's hard to avoid screening time. Everywhere is electronic devices as I need to WFH and multi-task with baby. I read online they recommended after 18months. I really don't know what to do about this. #advicepls #pleasehelp #firsttimemom
2023-02-24yesterday was my 38th week gynae appointment and was asked for consent whether or not i want my cervix to be checked. i consented and went ahead because i wanted to know if i am progressing. got to know i am starting to open up at about 1/2cm. my husband, mum and also my sister encouraged me get active, have walks, exercise or even dance wherever possible. any experience mums knows how fast i can dilate and that i am 1/2cm? any possibilities of being 1cm already when i got active yesterday as well? - walking and dancing. thank you! 🫶🏻 #firsttimemom
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2023-02-24FTM here! So confused as to what are the things that I REALLY need for my newborn. Also, what are your diaper and wipe’s recommendations? Thank you!
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2023-02-24Can i drink decaf coffee during my first trimester? #firsttimemom
2023-02-24Can't wait to try on Mama's Choice Stretch Mark Cream & Serum. Shall see how the magic works.
2023-02-24Im 32 weeks preggy I have been extremely tired. I just want to stay in bed all day, waking up just to shower n eat. House chores as simple as doing laundry become so hard w the backaches. A 30 mins walk can tire me like crazyy ahahahah. All i want to do is sleep, is this normallllll
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2023-02-24hello mummies >< just found out im 7 weeks preg and its my first pregnancy. i have been a heavy smoker for the past 12 years. i have been reducing my cigarette intake but it has been really really hard. any mummies who were heavy smokers? please share your experiences, are there any alternatives like nicotine gum/patches that is safer for the baby? i am trying my best for the baby! please dont fire shots at me...#advicepls #pleasehelp #firstbaby
2023-02-2420 weeks anatomy scan soon but doctor's appointment is on a separate day. Will I be given MC for the scan? Anyone has experience?
2023-02-24Hi mummies! Dont mind sharing at which week you start to wash and prepare ur baby stuff & packing the hospital bag too?
2023-02-24Hi working mummies that sent your child to infant care, just wondering do you guys knock off on the dot usually to pick your LO up? or even if your husband picks up, would you all want to go home as soon as you can to spend time with them? I just changed a job and I always leave on the dot to be home as soon as I can to help out my husband as well, to feed, bathe and put our LO to sleep. Cos i know it’s hard to take care with just 1 person too. Also because my LO sleeps really early on weekdays 7.30-8pm ish due to insufficient rest in school. So i just want to spend that short hours with him before he sleeps too. But i feel in the new workplace, there is a lot of judgement like i am obligated to OT, go socialise after work etc. but family is my priority, and I still log in to continue my work from home after my LO sleeps, and its been mentally exhausting. Just wondering how you guys managed it? 😔#firsttimemom #FTM
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2023-02-24Hi does anyone ever developed pregnant dark spot or blemish spot on face during pregnancy? How to get it off as after delivery it is still there.
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2023-02-24Have you all face this issue that your hubby keeps on not picking at you for not taking care of the baby. Example, when baby stand unstably and fell, he will made remark as to why didn't I stop her? Why are you so inattentive toward her? Don't you know what she wants? Also, we are all near the baby and he doesn't even try to stop himself! I have never criticised him when baby fell under his watch. I am so freaking piss off and so tired hearing this on and on. What should I do?
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2023-02-2410 wks preg. Currently taking this and didn't quite like it.. It's hard to swallow.. https://shopee.sg/Organic-Milk-Calcium-with-Vitamin-D3-Magnesium-60-Tabs-Pure-Milk-Bones-Supplement-for-Adults-Kids-Pregnant-Elderly-i.232127767.3245210465 #firstmom #pleasehelp #supplements
2023-02-24Was introduced to this by my relative. It really helps to relieve redness and rash after a short while. A little goes a long way.
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2023-02-24Been using this product on my son since baby as he has sensitive skin. Was introduce to me by my aunt’s nanny. After trying many different Brands, this really works well for him. When there’s rash, we will apply a thicker layer, and the rash will be gone. For normal protection, a thin layer is enough.
2023-02-24Hello mummies! Can anyone advice how to label milk bottle for childcare? They will help to wash and sterilize the bottle. Do sticker labels or zebra marker resist uv sterilizer?
2023-02-24I'm quite worry as this is the first time my 1 years boy have faded red /pink on the white eyes. And his having fever, flu and slight cough and the eyes tearing his growing teeth also. And his eyes also have the eyes dirt coming out like green/yellowish. #pleasehelp #firstbaby #firsttimemom
2023-02-24My boss is not a bad person to begin with. But somehow my working experience get weirder and weirder everyday He goes around telling majority of our suppliers that I’m pregnant when I don’t have the intention to tell any of them. Cos I don’t see a need. And I think it’s not morally right to tell others about staff’s personal life. I don’t personally know all these suppliers and I don’t deal with them often/directly. Then when supplier has illogical request like resending the same email (which was already done), my boss simply blames it on my pregnancy telling those suppliers “bcos she’s pregnant, it’s unavoidable that she will be forgetful and makes mistakes.” Like Whhuutt?!?! Is it even fair that he blames it on my pregnancy? I tried to tell him what really happened regarding the email thing but he didn’t want to listen. And he’s always making remarks like “it’s ok to forget, you are pregnant” or “I try not to ask rely on you for the data bcos you are pregnant” Somehow he just made me feel that being pregnant was a mistake and that I will definitely compromise my work. I feel so upset. I want to work so that I can be financially independent but he’s making it tough. The mental stress is real.
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2023-02-25Hi all, do you all feel your stomach getting tighter at week 10? I don’t know if it’s me subconsciously breathing in or my stomach is feeling tight 😂
2023-02-25Anyone had covid recently while being pregnant? Does it affect the baby?
2023-02-25Just found out from clear blue pregnancy indicators that I am pregnant 3+, from last menstrual period should be around 6 weeks pregnant. When can I go to see a gynae?
2023-02-25Hi, I'm 36w3d when my gynae did a cervix check. She mentioned that the cervix is softening. I'm curious to know how long did it take from knowing that the cervix has softened to actual labour?
2023-02-25Aku mengalami gatal gatal di seluruh tubuh seperti alergi tapi aku tidak memakan makanan yang membuat alergi dan dokter hanya memberikan ku salep untuk obat luarnya tapi tidak mempan sama sekali, apakah ini gejala dari baby atau apa ya 😩#firstmom #pleasehelp
2023-02-25Spotting and stomach cramp.
2023-02-25My 3 month old breastfed baby have not poop for 3 days. Is this normal or should i visit doctor?
2023-02-25My son only 3month 7 days. milk i give him is 120ml but still ask for more can i up again his milk ?? He is drink formula milk ..
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2023-02-25Got these from my gynae yesterday! This does not include the doctor’s fees. I believe she charges around 10k in doctor’s fees for csect, not sure if that’s normal or a little on the high side. Anyone wanna share how much their doctors’ fees are for planned csect? #pleasehelp #advicepls #firstbaby
2023-02-25My 5 month old boy has been poo poo almost 2-3 times before every feed (3hourly) and have bad diaper rash. Brought him to KKH and they say only to bring him in again if there is blood in the poo. For now , take lactogg 😑 currently he is on a mix feed . One week plus and things not getting better , any mummies face this issue before ? Any advice ?
2023-02-25Can share your experiences when do you feel the movements and how does they feels?
2023-02-25Hello! #firsttimemom here… Went to the toilet and realised of brown discharge. Around 3 small drops… No cramps nothing. Still having usual bloat n nausea. Is it normal? I’m very worried #advicepls
2023-02-25I was wondering if there are any mums out there who are exclusively pumping. The reason for EP is due to my fear of breastfeeding, I was traumatised the first time round, just did not like the feeling. It is getting kind of tedious and tough pumping, washing and storing and at times I just wanna give up and use formula. Cld any EP mums share on their pumping schedules and ways to make the entire journey bearable🙇🏻‍♀️ How long did u manage to EP etx
2023-02-25Hello, I was wondering for those who were prescribed the Flagystatin pessary, do you feel uncomfortable after inserting in? I can always feel something is there and it’s super uncomfortable. Not sure if it’s normal? ##advicepls #firsttimemom
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2023-02-25Hi. Anyone took Dr sim from KkH ? Let me know your experience and advice with regards to her ?
2023-02-25Stretch marks generally show up when skin stretches beyond usual and again comes back to its normal state. Sometimes this might happen during weight gain or weight loss. It is very common in pregnancy. But we can try to minimize them or avoid them by following certain practices. However there is a chance for stretch marks to appear even after following the best practices, a woman should feel proud about it as these are signs of motherhood. Here are some tips to reduce/avoid stretch marks. 1. Lubrication is absolutely essential for the skin. So apply oil (coconut/almond) on your tummy from your first trimester itself. You can do this before bath. 2. Apply moisturizer or stretch marks cream after bath 3. Apply stretch marks cream before bedtime and gently massage your tummy 4. There are belly masks available to put it on the tummy and stay for 15 minutes and then remove 5. Keep your skin moisturized Please check the pictures of the stretch mark lotion/cream/tummy butter that I used and recommend. My best wishes to all mommies-to-be to have a smooth pregnancy and boastfully feel proud of stretch marks even if you get any.