theAsianparent Site Map - Articles for January 2024

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2024-02-26Husband earns a lot more but still expects me to contribute proportionately e.g I contribute 1k and he contributes 4k. We are still paying mortgage half half. I just feel resentful because I know people or friends where husband will just pay for everything.. but we have joint acc so we just use from there. Trying not to be calculative since we are saving for a house where he’ll paying more since he has more savings but just can’t help it… Also feeling more down everyday.. can post natal blues be so late? About 3 months plus already
2024-02-26Dear mummies, I'm given a chance to give birth at either Mt Elizabeth (orchard) or Mt Alvernia. Does any of you have any feedback or experience on either hospital? How is the food, staff, and facilities like? Appreciate your advice in advance!! 😍
2024-02-26Payment question in the hospital
2024-02-26Abdominal pain
2024-02-26Hello parents, I’m unsure which option to choose. The traditional grilles are much more expensive than the invisible grilles. It seems safer though, don’t know if the invisible ones would snap. If you’ve either one of the grilles, could you share your experience and advice? Thank you in advance! #adviceplease #windowsafety
2024-02-26I am at week 35, and my gynae told me that I may have to opt for Csect over natural delivery as my baby's head is on top and not at the correct position. Does anyone have the same issue? Any ways to encourage baby to turn?
2024-02-26hi, i been trying to up my supply.. but it doesn't.. i have been pumping 5 to 6 times every day for about 1 month, between 5am to 11pm..and i can only 20ml per side im taking Legendairy Cash Cow, pregnancy nutrients pills and drink the cinnamon oats milk, and powdered milk for mommy..nothing works for me..
2024-02-26Hey mums, May I know if the dollar matching for CDA is only time? Or every year until baby 12 years old.
2024-02-26I am 23 weeks pregnant, is there any milk supply supplements I can take from now to prepare for breastfeeding journey
2024-02-26Hello mummies! I'm a plus size mummy in her third trimester and losing confidence to go out. Once i go out, people start staring at me from head to toe and i feel so uncomfortable!!! :( i know that I'm plus sized thus they might be judging if im just fat or pregnantz but their stares really make me feel so irritated and sometimes i feel like telling them off! Sigh. Thanks for hearing my rant.
2024-02-26Hi, I’m about 5/6weeks and I found out that I’m bleeding. Bleed with cramps. Red blood. Changed pad once. Similar to period. I have experienced miscarriage before (about 4 months back) and previously I saw clots. This time round, no clots just bleeding and cramps.. like period. I’m going to visit the doctor tmr but the constant worry is there. Any words to calm me down? Anyone faced similar issue? Do share!
2024-02-26Did anyone gain more than 10kg in pregnancy? I’m currently 35 week and I’ve gain over 20.. I don’t like like it however I’ve realized my body has a lot of water retention. So far my check up has been okay and I don’t have diabetics and pre clampsia. I heard some people saying gaining above 10 will be hard to lose but I know different body carries differently In pregnancy. I had a friend who gained 30kg but dropped everything after. My mom had the same.
2024-02-26In my first trimster now, just wondering what kind of canned drinks can I order? Ice lemon tea? Green tea?
2024-02-26Hi mummies .. I would like to ask, what ointment should we use if we feel like our upper stomach is full of air ??
2024-02-26Tested positive a week back. Went to the doctor and confirmed that I was 4/5 weeks pregnant. Did a scan but they couldn’t see anything as perhaps too early. Now I’m bleeding. And having cramps. Sharp abdominal pain. Is this spotting or is this sign of miscarriage?
2024-02-26We are both working adults and I’m thinking if we need a confinement nanny still if we are going to hire a helper?? If there are no parents support, how many mummies trust the helper to take care?
2024-02-26This is very convenient and good use from baby pre-prepare cooking foods to snacks use. Bringing out for baby & kids dry snack is pretty space save.
2024-02-26Non toxic and no chemicals which also easy to use . Can spray on kids toys to disinfect. It can no rise too.
2024-02-26This Baby teething great for soothing baby gum especially when baby feels uncomfortable inside the mouth. Easy wash easy clean. Easy for baby to hold too.
2024-02-26Food grade floor cleaner made with natural ingredients. Clean and safe
2024-02-26The pillow helps prevents baby flat head. Soft and is 100% made with organic.
2024-02-26Hi Mommies, My baby couldn't sleep without aircon during the daytime, so we'll on aircon for him. Night time we don't on it. These few days, I realised his skin became pretty dry. Is there any good moisturising lotion to recommend for my baby? Thanks in advance.
2024-02-26Is it really necessary to eat confinement food only? Or I can resume normal food but less spicy and less sugar/cold drinks.
2024-02-26Recommendations for Gynae
2024-02-26Hi mommies, I am a first time mom and I am constantly worried about my baby core temperature rising due to the temperature of the room. Will overheating cause brain damage like how fever should not go above 40 degree Celsius? When I touch my baby, he feels warm not hot.. and a little sweat in his neck fold but not at the back of the neck. When i on 24 degrees Celsius , he will sneeze.. but when I woke up at 26 degree myself, I feel warmth .. may I know what temperature do you all on for room? I am really worried for my infant as I know of young adults whom have fever above 40 when they were a child and their intellectual stopped at that age despite they body continue growing .. #adviceplease #firsttimemom #FTM #baby #newmom
2024-02-27#adviceplease #newmom #plsadvice
2024-02-27#justcurious #firsttimemom
2024-02-27How to carry a new born home in a taxi? I don't own a car do I need to buy car seat?#adviceplease #firsttimemom #newmom
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2024-02-27Any moms with colicky baby who is gassy and spits up frequently? Any formula milk recommendations that helped? My baby is currently drinking nan optipro, but thinking if i should change to other formulas that may help. #ftm
2024-02-2725 weeks and baby is breech. Any way to make it turn? Will baby turn? :( Anyone does ECV before?
2024-02-27I read online that potatoes chip is bad to eat during pregnant
2024-02-27Good morning mummies…. Wanted to ask if yall developed any form of rashes on your body? After my doctor appt last week (week36), I started developing rashes under my armpits and it has been spread throughout my entire pit… tried using nappy rash cream and it doesn’t seems to help #firsttimemom #pregnant #FTM #plsadvice
2024-02-27Is it okay to travel oversea during WK11-12 of 1st trimester? Any advise what’s required to prepare before traveling ?#pregnant
2024-02-28Went for scan yesterday and gynae only saw gestational sac (around week 6) although it grew in size compared to the last visit 4 days ago. Did transvaginal scan and it's also the same. Hope my hcg increases..going for blood test after that.
2024-02-28Is it normal to have this kind of dreams? But the dream was a week apart .. i broke down shortly after the gynae did an ultrasound after i had my first bad dream .. this is my 3rd pregnancy also . I just gave birth in June last year ..
2024-02-28Looking to switch to private patient and want to appoint a female doctor. So far only have encountered 2 different doctors at KKH so can’t be sure who to appoint - one of them is Dr Liu JY. She seems nice and caring. Any reviews will be great! Best if recent :)
2024-02-28Hello mummies! First time mum here, I'm into my 6 weeks and always feeling tired. My appetite comes and goes, always bloated too. Haven't gotten the nauseous part yet. Is this normal?
2024-02-28Currently I am with NUH subsidised, am considering to change to NUH private. But I have concern if I have preterm labour - wondering will it be considered as private patient or subsidised( probably will cost a fortune ?) #justbeingparanoid
2024-02-28First pregnancy here and currently at week 7. Is anyone able to share how you guys decide the gynae to go to? Subsidy vs non-subsidy, are there a huge difference? If I go through the subsidy route, when is a good time to switch to private so I can book my preferred gynae?
2024-02-28Hi, i just had a miscarriage and also found out i have a 6cm cysts on my ovarian and after the miscarriage check i cysts become smaller to 5cm.. doctor recommend to remove or wait for my next cycle of menstrual as the cysts might go away after menstrual but some cysts won't..after 2nd check the doctors said high won't go away as its might be a dermoid cysts..but im still waiting for my 1st menstrual and miracle..anyone have experience on similar situation on what i should do? Just hope miracle will happen. #ovariancyst
2024-02-28I am in the midst of stopping breastfeeding so want to know when can I stop pumping totally since I heard that there will still be milk no matter what.
2024-02-28Just ranting!! My baby is at the phase where she likes to touch people’s faces now when she is held close. I get so anxious when people other than my husband and I carry her because she will touch their faces and then proceed to suck her fingers next… I just feel so gross… honestly I want to quickly jump in to clean her hands but that also would seem rude 😭 My husband is chill about it but I just get so irritated. Are all mummies’ hearts like this?!?!
2024-02-28Hello there, it’s my first time being pregnant and I would like to find out if it’s okay to consume Panadol Extra? I sometimes get headaches during the day and was wondering if it’s safe for me to eat painkillers, please advise me on this thank you! #adviceplease #firsttimemom
2024-02-28Hi mummies is it normal for me to feel like I am sick everyday I am so tired, feel like pucking, no appetite to eat and I just feel so sad.
2024-02-28Im 5 weeks pregnant.. have no symptoms as such.. but last night out of nowhere, when i was sleeping i had a sudden cramp in my leg.. it was so painful that i had tears in my eyes.. i read that cramps are common in the 3rd trimester.. but in 5 weeks.. i hope this is not a regular occurrence #firsttimemom #adviceplease
2024-02-28Has anyone giving birth in Oct started booking a nanny? Is if tough to book their slot? Any recommendation is welcome!
2024-02-28May I know any recommendations for herbal bath that is also suitable for washing hair?
2024-02-28Will it be a good decision if i decide to invite my ex husband to my son's 1st birthday after cutting off almost all contact with him? He was never really physically present around my son while my baby boy is growing up & it was his decision as after he cheated on me while i was pregnant, i tried to not be a toxic person when we're around our son but he just couldn't care less to ask about how our son is doing + on top of that he doesn't really help out financially or carry out his responsibilities as the father to my son.. He only appeared in my son's life when he felt like it was convenient for him for example when our son is healthy & well he doesn't find time to appear acting as a father figure but when baby boy is in the hospital he just suddenly appears out of nowhere to visit our son then demandingly ask me to give baby boy to him when i just put our son to sleep & when i told him "no" snatched our son out of my hands aggressively. So should i let him be a part of our son's 1st birthday celebration on 11 march?
2024-02-28Pubic/Pelvis Bone Pain
2024-02-28Had my positive signs about 2 weeks ago (2 tests), pescribe folic acid and waiting for official doctor appt for first scan. I’m about 6 weeks now. Feel so anxious because ive yet to physically see the scan or have a doctor verified that I have a baby in me. Oh mommies, do you feel this way? ☹️
2024-02-29Do I use a sippy cup? Any recommendations? #newmom #adviceplease
2024-02-29Not sure whether he is going through sleep regression or... did I start to late on implying his sleep routine how to change it
2024-02-29what are some recommendations for toothpaste that are safe for babies around 7mo to use? or am i supposed to wait until my LO turns 1yo?
2024-02-29what are some recommendations for toothpaste that are safe for babies around 7mo to use? or am i supposed to wait until my LO turns 1yo?
2024-02-29Hi Mummies, what will u guys do if this situation happened to your toddler? So to begin with, My daughter is in Nursery 2 in pcf sparkletots . Today she did tell me that her classmates push her till she fell down and she cried, her teacher console her and to my surprised my daughter told me that her teacher said to her DONT TELL MUMMY (FRIEND NAME) PUSH U OK. So what is her teacher motive? Why must she teach my daughter to tell lies and not be honest? Its already been like 2 3 times her classmates will push her , from different person but we just been keep quiet because we do understand its a kids and sometimes they are quite playful wanna play around with friends. Just that today, i cant expect her teacher teach her to lie and not be honest.
2024-02-29Hello! Just curious how much you guys give to relative / nanny for taking care of baby? Currently LO 3MO. We initially wanted government infant care when my ML ends but till now still no slot available (applied since 6 months ago lol). For private there is slot but it's around 2k + without subsidy. My mom suggested that she can help to take care and also wanted to take a break from work while we wait for infant care. So she quit her job and will start helping us soon. Btw she is only 54 this year.. Her boss allows her to go back anytime. She is taking around 2.1k before cpf. Initially, I quoted $800-$1k for her to take care of LO. Do note that she will be coming to our place daily (only mon to fri, PH and weekend excluded as we will take care baby ourselves) as our workplace is nearby (20mins via public transport hence not wise to travel all the way to mom place in the north to drop baby n go work - we no car btw).. She doesn't need to buy baby stuff as we will provide, and she doesn't need to do housework or cook as we have a helper and meals will be cooked for her. We also make sure there will always be food at home. My husband suggested 1.5k..he mentioned that he had rather let family member take care than sending infant care.. Hence we are gonna pay her that rate.. My mom did mention before that she has got no cpf if she helped us, + she is taking a pay cut.. but she also said any amount that's comfortable for us as money isn't an issue, and she really loves her grandchild. Just a note that my siblings and I give her allowance monthly and on top of that, my siblings help her to top up CPF. I'm just thinking if 1.5k is too much? Not sure of what is current nanny rate n their job responsibilities.
2024-02-29Hi mummies please help me out for not over thingking my LO is currently having a high fever on and off until now,She having fever 5th days already now,i taking her to the hospital already on her 2nd day of fever,Kk hospital gave her 2 kinds of medicine which is ibuprofen and paracetamol,igave the ibuprofen when her temp. Is 38.5 degree C and above when the paracetamol is never respond to her fever within 2 hours.My question is why her fever stay so high and never ever been going down😪😪😪i feel so sad for my poor little girl🥹🥹😭I am a first time mum is someone go through like this before?i am so stress in a whole day.Somemore when my husband go to work me and my LO in a whole day.Idont have someone to help me,i followed all the medication and how to taking care of fever baby,but why until now my LO never get well🥹😭😭😭#adviceplease #firsttimemom #newmom Help me 😭😭😭😢😢😢
2024-02-297weeks & 3days, here starts my morning sickness🤢 And I've been so sick pass 5days. Jus fever, flu, cough, phglem, you name it. Apparently immunity is compromised thru out pregnancy so that our body doesn't hurt our child thinkin to be foreign species. Doesn't that mean thru out pregnancy goin to be unwell ? I can hardly do anything so sick
2024-03-01Hi mummies, do you bring your LO to do the 1st developmental screening at 1 month old or do you wait and do it together during 2nd month vaccination?
2024-03-01Just went for HCG count check this week and all was normal except for spotting and brown discharge. Was asked to take 4 duphaston tablets daily. Saw a small dark coloured clot flushed out today with same brown discharge again. Was initially reduced to light spotting but the dark brown bleeding seems slightly more on pantyliner now. Is it normal? Will try to see a gynae later
2024-03-01I’m taking OGTT tomorrow and I’m scared I will fail the test. What will happen if I fail? Do I have to monitor my blood sugar daily? #firsttimemom
2024-03-01Hello mommies, what am I to expect on my first visit? Will there be a ultrasound scan? Heard that seeing the doctor and doing the scan it's on different day. Is that to say every month got to apply 2 days leave. One to see doctor one to do scan??? 😔
2024-03-01Doc prescribed me duphaston 3 times a day and 2 tablets each time due to dark brown bleeding. Is it too much? Was increased from 2 times a day to 3.
2024-03-01May I ask what is the cheap and good pregnancy test kit as well as ovulation test kit brand to buy? Thanks in advance!
2024-03-02I have an extra hands free breast pump (brand: Freemie), willingly to let go at $45. Let me know if anyone is interested.
2024-03-02What brand of cheese you give to your 6m baby ? Is laughing cow ok? But she seems to have mild rashes after consume it
2024-03-02Hi, I’m 2 weeks in after my c-section delivery. I feel a sharp pain when I pee and also, feel constipated badly after my c-section. Is this normal? Sometimes my stool feels very hard when I pass motion which cause me to feel the pain when I urine. Anyone can advise or share your experience.
2024-03-02Hi wanna ask do I have to bring my own breastpump when giving birth at KKH? And do KKH provide mummy diaper bag after delivery?
2024-03-02Any mummies struggling with breastfeeding? Am 21 PP FTM, am on/off getting clog/engorged, and everytime I didn't managed to clear it off myself. Seems like I am just not good with it. Sometimes it just got uncomfortable/sore or pain that I don't even feel like touching it anymore. Recently I have gotten a stubborn patch of clog, that caused me on/off having slight fever, even the lataction masseur couldn't clear it off 😔 told me have to clear few rounds as its been there for few days, told me to hot compress and massage need to apply pressure cannot soft touch, I tried, but it felt so sore, pain and don't really clear. Don't feel like touching it anymore, cause it's so not comfortable. And everytime calling in a lataction massage not an idea in the long run too.. Felt like giving up... Anyone were in a same situation like me?