Feeling stress

Omg. I can’t at the “pluck out the umbilical cord”. Such typical old wives and their nonsensical theories. Same like my mother. The crying part where air enters the stomach. She recently just discovered herself that newborns are not supposed to be given water. Maybe you can educate your family members with scientific research. Take control over your own baby. DO NOT MIND/CARE/MATTER WHAT OTHERS SAY OF YOU. Go in one ear and out the other. Make sure you do a lot of research when it comes to raising a child in this MODERN world. Our parents are just ridiculous lah.

Try not to use the oil on your BB as it can cause addiction to BB. Look at baby massage videos that can help with prevent wind and share with your mother if she is open to it. Suggest you sign up for baby care classes with doctor boh boi for both your mil if talking to them does not help. She will help dispel old wives tales and also call out grandparents during her classes 😂 (better than you doing it as they might think they know better)

💙 pls dont feel discouraged or stressed. Breast milk will provide nutrients to the bb too. So its ok to give formula AND breast milk. Its best not to feed bb any plain water (not even boiled water) becos water does not have any calories which the bb needs - i’ve checked in on this with PD too. Drink more red dates drink during your confinement period to nurse back your health :)

My mum also insist in using the Ru Yi Oil to rub on my BB's tummy to prevent wind but honestly, I don't encourage cause BB still young. She also feeds my BB the pearl powder after showering as she says it helps BB to calm down and not be easily frightened. I am very worried about what my BB is consuming or the products old people use on him.

Breast is best. Only if you cannot, then give formula. No water at all for the first 6 mths. If it worries you, do tell your mother “No”. And let your husband know it too. Most importantly, to give you an ease of mind, you should let your PD know as well.