Birthclub: October 2023

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38 weeks cramps

hi mummies, i’m 38 weeks + 3d experiencing cramps and slight back ache. no contractions tho. few braxton hicks but they come and go. is labour near? #FirstTimeMumHere

You should count on the contractions minutes/second gaps that you experience. Contraction happened from a range of mild to intense meaning second to 5 mins gap. If this is your first child, it will be long to dilate. However, you should have another check at 39 weeks where they will check if baby's head engaged and cervix has already open up.

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Expressing milk

Hi mummies, how was your breastfeeding journey? I was overwhelmed as my milk was not ready when my baby was born so had to intro formula first. Only after the 5 days, my milk appeared but when I tried to pump my milk out but only a little came out. It made me stressed. There was alot of milk spilling too and but i can't seem to express all the milk out, only 30ml each time. Is this normal? Will my milk flow improved overtime?

hi , I too have the same issue as you , you should try anmum essential gold powder,it really help alot .. finally I get to pump quite a lot at least @ 50 ml of milk for baby

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anyone recently gave birth at kkh?

hi mummies who have recently gave birth at kkh, im wondering how the procedures are from the start of the admission till the end of delivery. i'll be scheduled for an induced labour on the 7th at 8am and it is written that i should proceed straight to the delivery suite for admission. im wondering if they will be putting me on observation ward first and insert the pill to start labour or will they straight put me into the delivery ward?

You will be in observation to be induced thereafter then will be in delivery suite. Time to time they will check on cervix opening and whatever needed. When it is time to go labour then you will be pushed. They wont put you straight to labour because beds are limited. I was supposed to be induced for my second born just like you but no bed available then I waited right after lunch hours till I go normal ward. My supposingly induced was decline 🤣I only go labour after midnight, I was on oxytocin at labour ward to have my contractions gap closer. Can you imagine more than 12 hrs with 3cm dilating I had mild contractions since morning? Pain level mild because it come and go. I only give birth right in morning at 40 weeks 2 days. But, labour journey wasn't that long, more to chaotic as I was suddenly dilating from 3cm to 10cm seconds after using epidural 🫠

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37 weeks induce

first baby went to kkh on 22/09/23 around 230pm induce at 850pm now 24/09/23 630am only opened to 1.5cm what should i do

My edd in oct, im very scared too. Did the doctor wait till u open till 10cm? Or doctor try to speed up by bursting water bag?

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First time mummy

Hi everyone i need advice as i at my 37weeks on friday but doctor say she want to induce be at 36.6days isit pain when induce? #advicepls

It varies for individuals. They say contractions will be more painful than normal. For mine, contractions pain was about 2 hours and once I took laughing gas and epidural, no pain.

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Induced at wk 39 day 2

Was induced at Mt Alvernia at 7am today. Gave birth at 6pm after 1 hour of pushing. Almost had to vacuum but doctor was good and managed to have final push for normal delivery. Nurses at Mt alvernia are fantastic, I must commend on their promptness and care. Without them, I don't think I can managed to have the normal delivery smoothly. Before my pushing, I was already on epidural since morning. The entire process is pain-free. The contractions I get at home is worst than the actual birth 😅. So I managed to rest and conserve my energy. Dr CK Tho from Astra Jurong Clinic was my doc. He is calm, experienced, and good. Just want to share my birth experience at the new St Anne Mother & Child Centre at Mt Alvernia so perhaps it can help u make a decision. Maybe others may not have a pleasant one but for me, all was really gd.

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Will be delivering lil one at SGH. Any idea if they can do circumcision procedure right after birth?

no won’t be able to. need to have assessment beforehand

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induced labour kkh

hi im a ftm here, just wondering if any mummies can share their experience on getting induced labour at kkh? went for my 39th week appt last week and was told that if by the next appt on my 40th week i still show no signs of labour, they would proceed on to induce me. Still have no idea on how much i have dilated or have i yet to dilate because the last appt i went they told me to they would check below on the next appt only. just wondering if they schedule me for an induced labour, what are the procedures like? will i be admitted to the normal ward first or will they straight admit me to the delivery suite and start breaking waterbag from there?

I was supposedly induced at 40 weeks 1 day but was rejected upon arriving at delivery suite due to priority cases given ahead. So I had to wait after lunch, but instead of delivery suite, I got normal bed to rest till after midnight then I go delivery suite (because it was available) However, my 39 weeks and 40 weeks check up, they did check my cervix and I am 3cm dilate. This is my second born and I am experiencing the same as first born. But both at different hospital. As far as I know they will induced then after obeservation, hours later than they will break waterbag. They will then check your cervix progress as well as contractions. Induced will be much more painful than natural contractions. Therefore if you feel extreme pain you can use other medical assistance. However, this is subject to how your body react to all the medical assistance like epidural, gas, etc. Always have other birth plan method in mine besides vaginal birth as first choice. Like assisted delivery method like forceps, vacuum assisted and last option c section. While I understand it is first time, we want it smooth and easy, it can be tiring with induced and you are not progressing. Both pregnancy I have all birth plan in my head beside vaginal birth.

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Upper chest numbness when sitting

Hi, im currently 24 weeks. Has been feeling chest numbness when sitting down. Is this common?

no not really common

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Week 36, severe right hand coldness and numbness all the time

Help I'm suffering from right hand coldness and numbness specially when seated upright, lying down as well, sleeping is almost impossible. It is very bad to the point my fingers get cold. Anyone knows which vessel being compress? I'm quite small size but baby big and has decended into my pelvis

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