Birthclub: January 2023

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Infant formula samples

Any mum who recently gave birth at KKH? Wondering if they still have any sample infant formula milk, or should I buy a tin to prep in advance in case my breast milk don’t start.

you have to buy a tin to prepare, milk formula companies are not allowed to produce samples for stage 1 formula. but if you are asking for feeding baby in the hospital, kkh has lactogen liquid formula to feed baby during your stay (must be fed in hospital and cannot be taken home).

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On a urine catheter for nearly 3 weeks since I couldn't urine after birth (vacuum). Currently following up in kkh. Doc said its normal. Just wanted to know if anyone went through the same thing. It has been quite depressing since giving birth.

This is call Acute Urinary Retention. I had this on second pregnancy. I can't urine for days and keep coming back to KKH. There was a blockage on my urine passageway because of uterus. But this is during pregnancy not after that I had it. Idk if this technic help for you. But for me, I did was to be calm, relax, breathing technic, can use bidet to aim at vaginal area, then ill urine. Then ill train myself without catheter, to slowly try urine every few hours. I had a mummy who approach me before just like you and she thought it was only her had it. I refused catheter neither admitted to do it myself so I do at home and train myself.

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Any recommendations for milk bottle, for newborn.

Currently using Dr Brown anti colic milk bottle, but my newborn having a lot of wind.

i changed from dr brown to tommee & heorshe 😀

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Hi FTM. I jus gave birth last week. But my emotions is not stable. Feeling so sad and I keep crying non stop. Seeing my hubby cant sleep at night taking care of the baby I feel so sad. How long will last?

If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is normal. However, you both need to work hand in hand. Once you learn the pattern of your baby it will get better. Don't be sad that your husband care for the baby. It is normal to feel that way, but you have to know that you do need rest. If you require helping hand, please reach out to your closest ones. Alternatively to work out on who's gonna wake up at night/morning and who's gonna sleep at night/morning. Don't feel guilty too. You can also reach out to friends for advice or assistance. Remember not to keep everything to yourself. It takes time, trial and error.

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Spectra 9s for sale

Preloved, used only for a week #breastpump#breastpump2nd

Spectra 9s for sale

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C Sect experience and recovery

So I was dilated at 3cm for many days with no progress even though EDD was near. Pubic pain caused me immobile unless I was supported by hubs and it made me check in to labour ward as I couldn't handle the pain anymore. Admitted to triage on 9th Jan , monitored and totally no progress (not even 1cm) . So many doctors came in and out to check cervix for dilation , managed to stretch till about 4cm. Had me admitted to ward upstairs so I can rest while they monitor my progress. Next day , doc came and still no progress, I chose to get the waterbag burst , which might speed up the process. Fast forward few hours later , was in labour ward , 2 MOs tried to burst waterbag but no success until a doc came and managed to do so. I was in so much pain from all the cervix check that even when contractions were 1 min apart I didn't feel a thing. I wasn't on epidural , only relied on entonox during cervix checks. 12 hours passed and still not dilated. I ended up choosing C sect as I couldn't handle the stress of being checked down below , plus the pubic pain that I'm having. Baby girl chose to be born on my birthday (11.01) making us share a birthday. A real unboxing indeed. 😂 Now , that was my labour story 😅 I'm home now and I'm confused by what my massuese advise plus what the doctor advised and generally on Google. I'm mix feeding my baby , 80% breastfeeding and 20% formula top up. Doctors & articles I've read said to keep myself hydrated as we need it to produce enough. Massuese told me to not drink water alot as may cause swollen legs and water retention. She told me to not wear compression socks as well and just use normal ones. Doc told me to continue wearing compression socks and it will help with the blood flow and circulation since I was a c sect patient. Which one should I heed advise to? My feet are swollen now and idk if it's because of water intake or the socks. Please help??? Also what advises were given to you and did you practice them? Or did you do what was best for you? Share some tips on a speedy recovery from c sect. (Esp those who have another kid in household) Thanks in advance!!

I wear compression stocking mainly at night when I am not walking much, at daytime I remove

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LO refuses to sleep in the day and drinks every hour

My LO is a month old now and she refuses to sleep in the day. She wakes up every hour or can go up to 3 hours without sleeping. She drinks (v little) every hourly or so too. How can I help her sleep better in the day and drink more so that she can last longer without feeling hungry? She is fully on EBM btw and she is fine at night so far (fingers crossed) waking up only every 2-3hourly and taking in more per feed. #firstmom #pleasehelp #advicepls

Sounds like baby is going thru a grow spourt. It will passed. And also they usually sleep between 16-20 hours so its normal for them to have longer waking hours as they grow

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Comfortable pumping

MY MUMMY FRIENDS!! I have some good things to share if u are pumping! First, invest in hands free wearable pump (i m using breast friends forever), do housework when pumping! Win win! Second and most importantly apply cooking coconut oil or olive oil !! This was the very factor that made me contemplate whether should I continue pumping because my nipples are so damn sore! Now with lubing, i feel much much much more comfortable (no more pain) and it encourages me to continue pumping! #goodthingsmustshare

Thank you for sharing!!!!! Cooking oil on nipples?

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Ward Charges NUH

Hi mummies who recently gave birth at NUH, I wanna know your experience and the overall charges (deposit and cash top-ups) for A1 and B1. Isit worth gg for A1? Does B1 have any subsidies, just don’t want to be surprised when I see the final bill🌝

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Hello, need some advise about tradition. For baby full mth, who shld I give red egg and angkukueh to? So for relative we will have a small gathering where egg and kueh will be avail. So for the gift boxes, are for close friend or relative who can’t make it?

Give whoever that is attending. For other close friends or relatives who can’t make it, you can deliver individually or just make do without it. (Optional)

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