theAsianparent Site Map - Articles for April 2024
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- 2024-04-15Hi Mummies! Im at 38 weeks 2 days & Im curious if I can literally use a pump to help express colostrum/milk if I am planning to expressively feed baby breastmilk?
- 2024-04-15Anyone ever hand carry Hamilton stroller for scoot airline?
- 2024-04-15Is it safe to travel in week 6 pregnancy?
- 2024-04-15hello mummies! i’ve been experiencing back pain since the end of week 12 of pregnancy, i’m at maybe 14 weeks now, is this normal? cause previously i had back pain too but was a miscarriage :( kind of worried and overthinking now. next appt is next week, should i wait for the appt and tell the doc abt the back ache? #concern #newmom #adviceplease #14weeks
- 2024-04-15Hello! Can anyone advise how they handled NIPT/iGene screening at the same time as applying for maternity insurance? Cause NIPT usually done at 12 weeks and maternity insurance you can only apply at 13 weeks. I am afraid what if I get my results back before my insurance coverage is approved. Would I be barred from making a claim if turns out my baby has chromosomal abnormalities? Anyone have experience to share please?
- 2024-04-15hi mommas!
im in the midst of planning my LO’s 1st bday this coming july and currently looking at the decorations, cakes and maybe considering catering services too
what are some services that you would recommend for the above? would love to know more about your experiences with planning your LO’s first bday, DOs and DONTs, etc!
#firsttimemom
- 2024-04-15My newborn is enrolling in infant care for the first time next month. I am a FTM and I am really nervous about it. I’m going back to work so no choice baby has to go school. Will she be left to cry for a long time? Or will her diapers be soaked for too long? Or will they be rough with her? (Sry but a lot of scary news about diff preschools) These are just some of my scary thoughts 😅 Anyway any tips moms??? To prepare baby and myself/ what to look out for/ what to have on standby? Anything at all, any advice, I am very open to hear. Thank you in advance ❤️
- 2024-04-15Supplement
- 2024-04-15Hi mummies. Ftm here. I have this jelly like thick discharge for 3 days. I did some research and it looks like mucus plug. It says some may exp a full blop while some exp gradually discharge of the plug. I'm in 34 weeks. Is this normal? I went to kkh but the dr say she not sure what it is. Claim might be inf. But I told her I had intercourse the day before then she suddenly say then it could be the semen. But I told her I had done before this so it doesn't came out like that from my VJ. The doctor just brush me off. I literally paid 500 just to clarify with Dr but she first say not sure what it is claim to be infection then told me it was semen. Can any exp mummies here tell me what is this and if I should be worried?
- 2024-04-15#newmom #adviceplease #concern #firstmom
- 2024-04-16I gained 15kgs of weight and become bulky after 1 year of giving birth. even though I am mostly on protein based diets. My energy level is low all the time. How to deal with energy level and how to reduce weight? Is Muay Thai boxing helps?
- 2024-04-16hi all is it okay to go see TCM when pregnant? ive been feeling very lethargic and unwell and nauseaous and was told maybe i could go see TCM to make me feel better. but also worried since i am pregnant, as am unsure if its safe?
- 2024-04-16My baby 21 days already but jaundice still very high, today after blood test liver bilis is 21 . Being referred to kkh . Any mummies have same issues ?
- 2024-04-16Hi my husband has eczema, and we were wondering if anyone has heard of tips where pregnant mom can do or eat or avoid eating so as to lower the risk of the child having eczema as well?
- 2024-04-16Is there a way to teach LO to nap/sleep without having to constantly carry and bounce them?
If we carry them to sleep all the time, will they eventually outgrow it?
- 2024-04-16Hi, ftm here under NUH subsidiary package. Do we have to take the pee sample every single time we go for monthly appointment at Jade clinic?
And also, can someone enlighten me on the process if I were to switch to NUH private Dr in 3rd trimester?
- 2024-04-16I am in 11th week of my pregnancy now. Actually, I am waiting for my NIPT test which will reveal my baby gender in about a week. But I am just too curious that I still wonder if any of Moms here can share any signs of baby gender based on your own experience? 😆😆 (Of course for me any gender will be fine as long as my baby is healthy but jst curious if there is any way to predict based on certain signs) 😁
- 2024-04-16Anyone knows what will happen if NB accidentally drinks maternity milk powder instead of NB powder?🥹
- 2024-04-17Hi there, I’m on Tri 2 and I have been experiencing pretty bad blocked ears since Tri 1. It can persist for the entire day and Nasal spray doesn’t work for me. Any other remedies to share?
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Ftm here. I had this sudden discharge after I vomit. It came out on 3 different days. 1st was abit thin then this. Can anyone tell me what is this and if I should be worried?
- 2024-04-17Hi, my nine month old baby does not like to drink water. Gave him water through bottle and sippy cup but he either push them away or doesn't seem to sip any water.
Please help 😭#adviceplease #firsttimemom
- 2024-04-17Anyone’s 6 months old suddenly reject pacifier? He’s been using the same type of pacifier since birth and he loved it. But suddenly he hates it.
He kept rejecting. Either he will lock his lips or spit out the pacifier. Its so hard to soothe him now.
Please dont tell me its good that he dont want pacifier, its easier to wean off. Nope, doesnt make things better by ssying that. I rather wean him off at a later stage, than to deal with a crying baby.
Sometimes one of his ways to self soothe is to suck and pull his burp cloth.
- 2024-04-17Hi mummies,
FTM at 6 weeks now and my first appt is this Friday.
I’m slightly confused on the prenatal checks.
How often do you guys go for checks ? And do we get to do ultrasound during every check up?
Is there a difference between going to a private clinic compared to public hospital like KKH in terms of quality of checks, the things they check etc ?
- 2024-04-17Hello Mummies!
FTM here.
I’m a little confused over the private doctors who has their own clinic for example at Mt A / Mt E etc and the doctors are public hospital.
The costs are not that different right? I saw someone saying KKH hospital’s consultation charges are also quite expensive?
If so, can someone help to explain what the differences are other than the waiting time ?
- 2024-04-17Hi all. Can I check if any of you start jogging after 6 weeks of delivery? I'm feeling good and all set to do light exercises to lose those fats gained. 🙃
- 2024-04-17I wake my 1week baby up for feeding session every 3-4hours. She's not always fully awake during the feeding session. Is this safe and ok? After feeding, I tried to burp her too while she's still sleeping.
- 2024-04-17Sadly I do not have enough breast milk supply. So right now what I'm doing is 1st time formula, 2nd time breast milk, 3rd time formula, 4th time breast milk.
Am wondering if it's ok to do it this way? Will baby get used to formula and not want my breast milk? I was intending to go back to full breast milk after I have more..
- 2024-04-17Anyone knows whether it's alright to bathe baby while baby's sleeping? Thanks!
- 2024-04-17Any mummies same as me?
- 2024-04-17Do you think isit good to eat rose apple ? Isit good for first trimester mom ? #adviceplease #newmom
- 2024-04-17Leaking breast milk at 37 weeks?
As the leaking it’s not milky white like colostrum, it’s like clear white watery discharge(clear + little bit of white). Is it normal? Should I see doctor I’ve been having this type of watery discharge since 34 weeks
And tmi.. can I ask if usually the milk comes out of 1 hole? Is it because I’ve ezcema hence it’s coming out of many holes on my nipple?
I’m so confused… please help me out
- 2024-04-17When I was pregnant, I used to scroll through this forum and read stories of horrible MILs with my husband. My MIL had taken good care of me while I was pregnant, but after reading those stories I did speak with my husband of my expectations once I've given birth and the boundaries to set for my MIL, even though she seems nice and generous.
Now that I've given birth, goodness gracious. I can't help but feel so affected by everything she says and does. First few times, I could still close one eye and one ear. But as the days go by, there must always be something wrong with the way I choose to handle my baby. It's either I'm holding or carrying him wrongly, or I'm swaddling him wrongly, etc. I cannot stand when she pulls out the old wives tales of not kissing certain parts of the body because the child will grow up stubborn, naughty, whatever nonsense. Like, make it make sense??? Also since she's so old school, she had so much to say when she saw me doing tummy time with my baby. She was almost livid but I was steadfast and told her it was okay and safe, but she didn't agree. And also questioning why I'm using the visual cards and whether they are even useful for baby. And what is privacy anymore when she walks in and out of my personal bedroom when I've half naked breastfeeding my baby? And all these within two weeks of giving birth.
I don't know how to handle more weeks of this since I'll serving my full 44 days confinement and I'm not even halfway through. I'm scared I'll start being mean and disrespectful as time goes by. Our plan was that she will take care of my baby once my ML ends, but I'm thinking twice now. I've spoken to my husband and he says that he will talk to her, but I worry he'll say the wrong things and end up creating more friction between the both of us.
Not exactly searching for any advise per say as I know it's different for different people. But I just need to rant before I go mad 🤬😪
- 2024-04-17Self-care against dull and dry skin as well as fine lines
- 2024-04-17Self-care to refresh the skin and against acne too
- 2024-04-18Suitable for kids 4+ and above. They will appreciate the playground more
- 2024-04-18Morning sickness
- 2024-04-18Parents, which one do you prefer? Comment down below!
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- 2024-04-18Great place to have fun yet not scorching hot for the kids. A bit pricey but at least it gives some comfort to all. 😅
- 2024-04-18I need to bun up my hair at work and it worsens the hair fall due to the pulling and long hours binned up hair. my work environment is super humid and thus shoulder length hair would be worse. can mummies that experienced this drop the hair loss products you used and if they helped? also anybody out there used mama's choice shampoo/conditioner combi? it's sold out on shopee and I can't find anywhere else to buy. I'm wondering if that is really good.
- 2024-04-18Hello mommies! Just curious… May I know if you would allow any of your friends if they want to be your kid’s God Mother? Are there any expectations for being a God Mother to your kid?
My friend wants to be my kid’s God Mother but she has never check up on me or my kid during my pregnancy. She even forgot my kid’s special milestones (gender reveal, EDD month etc). I even reminded her on the dates several times.
What would you do? 🤔
- 2024-04-18My girl is 4m21d. And her sleep schedule is very messed up. She is refusing to sleep and night. Keeps playing and rolling around. And sleeping 10-12hrs in the day. She will sleep at around 4-6am and wake up around 3-5pm. When i try to wake her up to play she will be upset. After bath time in the day she will nap even better and hence sleep longer.
Is this 4month regression? As she was sleeping very well all along, going to bed at 6-7pm waking at 8-9am. She still wants to go to sleep at 7pm still but will wake up around 12-2am and refuses to go back to sleep. We tried delaying her bed time but she will start crying.
- 2024-04-18My baby is 6 Month she has been exclusive breastfeeding wver since she's born but suddenly she doesn't want to latch on with me and its alrd been 7 hrs , I was so worried, she just bite and pull and never even suck on it, In the end i had to give thru pump and bottle and she drink. Can anyone help to give explanation why ? I really want to latch on
- 2024-04-18I am supposed to be on my 9th week but when I went for my ultrasound the radiologist did a usual scan later changed to transviginal ultrasound. She asked me to take a deep breath and the foetus heart wasn’t beating and the size is on week 6. Should I go for a second opinion or accept the fact that I have lost the baby?
- 2024-04-18Hello, I am 4 weeks pregnant, is there a need to change my shampoo, cleanser, moisturer and toothpaste that I have been using daily? Thank you
- 2024-04-18Hi mummies, I’m a ftm & I have an appt tomorrow(38+4), can I request for induction? No health issues or whatsoever. But it’s because it’s too tiring for me & I have a hard time breathing sometimes. Not too sure if I am dilated or not either, hoping they’d check tomorrow. If I am, would I be warded?
- 2024-04-18Hi !
I just went for my D&C procedure at KKH around 1 weeks ago and scheduled to go back to see the specialist on 15 May , however had a call earlier and the specialist ask me to come back on 24 April instead.
I’ve been so scared! Not sure what kind of test they did with the specimen of the baby? 🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭anyone have same experience? Please help!
- 2024-04-18Hi mommies this is my first pregnancy so I really don’t know what’s going on. These past few days I’m very stress. I’m doing this all alone. My back hurts. Upper back. Feels like behind the chest . It’s hurting so terribly. And I can’t help but to cry because of how bad it hurts. I’m so worried it’s something concerning. Please advice. I want to give up . I’m only 18.
- 2024-04-19Not sure why sometimes he can finish, while sometimes he doesnt want to finish or dont even want to drink. 125ml per feed and 6 times a day.
- 2024-04-19Hello, fellow parents! Has anyone ever sent their child for speech therapy? I'm thinking about it for my 2.5-year-old and just scheduled an appointment with the polyclinic. I'd love to hear about your experiences with the process and the outcomes. Please advise me! Thank you #concern
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- 2024-04-19Hi Ladies! My LO is 5 months and is pure breastfed. She can take around 5-6 bottles of 150mL of breastmilk from 7-7, when I'm at work. and breastfeed on demand right after. On weekends, i nurse her. She usually wakes once MOTN but can only take around 50-70mL of milk.
Just had a doctor's check and she said that the baby's weight and growth is a bit low. 😓 although just a week ago she did had a flu. But the weightlost, if any, wouldnt be that much, right?
How do you guys usually do about this? Do you give them any supplements?
I thought she was latching/feeding well because her diaper output is usually within 6-8 times per day with 2-4 times of pooping. 😓 Now, i started worrying. Any advice?
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- 2024-04-19Anybody went for concert when 9 weeks pregnant? My tickets are the front seats. Not sure if I can still go.#adviceplease #9weekspregnant
- 2024-04-19Hello Mummies!
FTM here.
I’m a little confused over the private doctors who has their own clinic for example at Mt A / Mt E etc and the doctors are public hospital.
The costs are not that different right? I saw someone saying KKH hospital’s consultation charges are also quite expensive?
If so, can someone help to explain what the differences are other than the waiting time ?
- 2024-04-19Hello mummies
I’m hoping someone can give me some reassurance.
Today was my 1st gynae consultation. Doc did vagina scan and said I have multiple blood clots in the uterus. He said the yolk sac is there and the gestational sac is there but seem a little small (seems like a 4 week sac rather than 6 weeks) based on my first day of last period.
However, I told him my cycle is usually longer than 30days, sometimes I get period on the 38th or 39th day due to my age (40). He then said maybe I ovulated later so I am actually later than I thought.
Just wondering if anyone had experience with multiple blood clots and would that affect the baby ? Thanks all!
I’m a FTM so am Pretty worried
- 2024-04-19Im not a muslim but my husband's family are. My Mother in law suggested that my daughter needs to be circumcised. My husband and I doesnt agree with it. But my mother in law is quite persistent. Does clinic who do circumcision verify parents permit before they proceed? Im a bit scared now to leave my baby alone with my in law.
- 2024-04-19Hi there, I'm a FTM here... and was just wondering at which age do you all introduce water to your little one? Would they be able to consume water?
- 2024-04-19Dear all,
My 1m23d son has a fever since 12/4/24 morning at about 6am. It was as high as 38.6 armpit temp. My wife got a little panic and ask to send him to the hospital. I tell her to calm down and I tried kangaroo care my baby till his next feed.
*We muslim believe that skin to skin with child's father can cure minor fever or temperature hike for a baby.*
But after his next feed, his temperature maintained at 38.6. So I decided to send my son to children emergency for further checks. After some checks, my son was diagnosed with RSV, urine infection and a cough. So he stayed for 3 days under nurses and doctor care. He got some medicine to help with his infections too.
So after his stay in the hospital, his temperature was back to 37.1 through the whole day and night. Doctor discharged him but advice us that day 5, his temperature might spike again if not properly taken care off and advice us to return back to the hospital if it cannot be managed. So now his temperature only spike at night and well maintained in the morning/afternoon.
I got some advices coming from the old tradision ways like sponging ice water at his armpit, damp room temperature water on his forehead, to the new modern ways like cool fever every part of his body. Both of these methods do not encourage to bathe my son because it will spike his temperature.
I also made my personal researched where now it's stated that it's best to bathe my son with lukewarm water with lemon if any to stabilized his body temperature. Get him in a light clothing and let him rest.
What I am looking for is the best way to treat my son because I don't wish to see him this weak and restless. He seems lethargic. I miss my dose of happiness. His smiles and his little giggles he always make.
- 2024-04-20Bloating and excessive burping #adviceplease #pregnancy #week14day6
- 2024-04-20Cramps#adviceplease
- 2024-04-20Any mummy experience nausea 24/7 but no vomitting? I m in my 2nd trim now week 14 day 1 but still having nauseas
- 2024-04-20Hi. My baby has been for phototherapy twice, and till date at 2 weeks old, his jaundice is still at 260.
Anyone been through the same? He is poo-ing and pee-ing very well, i give him both bm and formula.
So worried as polyclinic said next week do liver test.
- 2024-04-20Second time mom here, 1year PP. Had my only menses on 23rd Feb and test positive on 1st April. Went for my first scan on 19th Apr and all we could see was yolk sac. Based on my LMP I should be 8+ weeks however we could not see the fetus yet… am quite worried now any advice?
- 2024-04-20Anybody know if there are any upcoming baby crawling contest?
- 2024-04-20My 6 year old having a wet cough after getting the cold ,it just started with a mild fever,sore throat and runny nose and after a week the coughing started and having coughing for almost 3 weeks now but it is not persistent but his breathing ok no wheezing and sleeping peacefully eventhoigh i went to kk emergency 2 weeks before they said its just a post viral cough and no need of med but still i haved booked an appointment with respiratory specialist on Tuesday in the meantime i was much worried about my 6 year old coughing?
Has anyone experienced bronchitis?is this curable and treatable ?
But he inthe referral it is mentioned as he is lethargic as my husband was very worried and told dr that he feels but he is active doing all his homework and playing the coughing wont disturb his lifestyle but 2 times he coughed and spitted light yellow phelgm
Pls pls reply mommies
