Birthclub: November 2023

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Post partum bleeding

Hey Mummies, is it normal to be bleeding 2 weeks after giving birth still? Like still using pad?

Mine was there on n off until i tink 8 weeks….

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Constipation after birth

Anyone encountered constipation after giving birth? Already at week 3 PP. Tried stool softener prescribed by Doc but doesn't seem to help. Drank alot of fluid (include soup n red date tea, didn't take much plain water tho as confinement period was told to just drink red date tea, but occasionally I will sip plain water), had banana, papaya, apple,.prunes too. Don't know why still constipated

because the white laxative given by hosp doesnt really work. at least for me. it came out bit by bit then i had remaining other brand stool softener and that brand works for me coz it emptied the whole thing 🫠 recommended by my niece (shocking). the brand is Lactul (purple box) but to get it over the counter, you need to show IC. it's a controlled drug apparently. you can give it a try. shoppee sells it though...😆 also, consume more fibre food.

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Postpartum urinary incontinence

Anyone encountered the above? PP day 23 and before birth I am able to pee halfway and then hold my urine for a few seconds, but after vaginal birth, I have difficulty controlling my urine. It is so upsetting. . When will this pass? Sigh .. Just a note, when I was in hospital - they had to put me on urine catheter (it was painful and super uncomfy for me) as I couldn't pass urine after giving birth. Till now I still feel the slight pain / uncomfortable feeling when I urine

For vaginal birth some will experience either difficulty to pee or cant control pee. Therefore advise to do kegel exercise or a proper post natal massage to "correct" your womb area. This help to better control pee/easily help you pee. If this is a prolong concern please do visit doctor and let them know.

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My 18 day old don’t want to sleep in cot

The first week was good with my newborn, as she slept in her cot. Now whenever she’s placed in it she cries, and I have to cradle her to sleep in one arm, she either sleeps on my chest or my arm but not in the cot. It is becoming tough for me mentally, as I don’t get enough time with my husband, not about Romance but just awhile of husband and wife time. When will it get easier?

My newborn currently at 23 day old and we encountered somehow the same during week 2- 3 where baby dun want to sleep in cot (she sleep in same room with us - aircon on 25 to 26 degree) / very fidgety when put down. We had numerous sleepless nights, taking turns to carry her. she fall asleep very fast in our arm / chest too.. we tried various ways - sleep in living room with matteress (no aircon, just fan), etc, eventually figured out that she didn't like to sleep in aircon room... so now we didn't on aircon and she sleep quite well in the cot, only waking up for feeds and less fidgety.. i think it's about eventually figuring out what the baby wants (it's hard I swear lol), and yes it will get better, jiayou!!

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Low Potassium At 39 Weeks.

Hi, has any mummies encounter the same issue as me? Vomitting due to the food i ate the day before and body feel so weak. Hence went to Kkh a&e, dr mention ecg heart rate abnormal due to fast heartbeat and low potassium. Any idea what i should eat or drink as i will be going fot my c sect on 24th nov 😩#pleasehelp #advicepls

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Hi there, has anyone gotten the contraceptive implant? How is it? Is there any side effects?

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2 weeks newborn

Hello! FTM here. Can I check is it normal for my 2 weeks newborn to sleep with mouth open... She is also extremely fidgety when sleeping - she would kick around her hands and legs for ~30mins. It seems worrying..it happens only at night. She sleeps a lot in the day though..

It’s normal to be fidgety. My baby used to throw her hands and legs when she sleeps at night. It a phase and that shall pass.

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Eat well for newborn

Anyone tried the ear well before? There's a fold on the ear and the PD suggested to do an ear well.

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hi mummies, i dont think i can breastfeed as i have really cracked and sore nipples, so i started with formula goat milk for my LO 1 week old.. it is okay right? #firsttimemom

Yes of course, why not? 😊

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Thoughts about having visitors daily to see your newborn

Hi, just wondering if I am paranoid.. Currently staying with my husband's grandma. Every day, my in law and my husband's 3 aunts (every 2 to 3 days) would come over to eat together and see newborn. Newborn is only 10 day old. They sometimes do help with changing diapers, feeding etc. But they tend to talk very loudly and/or play loud videos, etc. The frequency of visiting is high and I am afraid it would disturb the baby's sleep and/or spread germs. I feel bad to tell my husband if his fam members can just come once or twice a week instead.. as they are really nice and always bring along food, etc..

Usually for gatherings, I will just stay in the room, lock the door if I have to then say I’m breastfeeding and fell asleep 🤓. For the noise and sounds, baby will get used to it. My mil like to talk loudly, on tv like cinema and I have 2 dogs who barks at every single human who walks past but baby got used to it and wasn’t bothered by the noise.

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