theAsianparent Site Map - Articles for March 2025

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2025-03-03Hi, i'm currently 7 weeks pregnant and my whole body is very sore and aching.. I know the "safe" time to go for a body massage is after 20 weeks onwards but i'm really feeling very tired.. Is it really not safe to go for a massage during this period? 😅
2025-03-03Tmr is my week 6 scan but I’ve been severely spotting for the past 8 days. Not fresh red, just brown discharge. I suddenly lost all my nauseousness since yst too. I had a chemical pregnancy before so can’t help but to feel anxious! Am I out? 🥹
2025-03-03Hi everybody.. I'm a 38yo, currently coming to 10 weeks pregnant and had a history of miscarriage 9 years ago.. Met my gynae at KKH and said that my BP is at borderline... I would like to ask if I should take the OSCAR test and the PE Test? What's your take on these test?
2025-03-03Great product to remove soap scum without the scrubbing.
2025-03-03I’ve been experiencing persistent cough at night for a few weeks and it’s disrupting my sleep. Wondering if any other mummy experience the same? I’ve checked with the gynae and he say it’s probably nasal congestion causing backdrip since it’s only during the night. Any remedies or suggestion to cope with this :( I’m afraid this is affecting my baby. #Needadvice
2025-03-049 weeks now and was wondering if it’s advisable to take a flu vaccine? Will be traveling next week and thinking to take for preventive measures. Any advise?
2025-03-04I am 39 weeks and day 3 now and still have no sign of labor. Because my cervix is still not yet open. Any tips po?🥹🙏
2025-03-04Hi ladies, can i check if normal GP does offer clomid medication? Thanks
2025-03-04Hi I'm on my second pregnancy , but my morning sickness is way too bad and nausea feeling the whole day, Any idea what to do about it? 🤮 #morningsickness
2025-03-04Great quality stainless steel tumbler with a good ability to keep hot/cold.
2025-03-04minimalistic, very lightweight, and easy to build...
2025-03-04I'm on My 6 week. Second pregnancy, never had this kind of nausea feeling the whole day 😑 can't eat anything. 🤮🤮 What to do?
2025-03-05Currently at 32 Weeks now and recently woke up in the middle of the night and found out that I kinda unconsciously peed during my sleep. I have always peed out a little whenever I cough or sneeze so I believe my pelvic floor is weak but it's the first time it happened to me in my sleep and I am posting this up as it just happened to me a 2nd time. I was afraid of it being amniotic fluid leaking and I googled and amniotic fluid is supposed to be clear and odorless, but my clear pee is odorless too so I can't be sure. Fyi it's not a big amount but like a patch of wet on my panties. Is this normal? #Needadvice #firstmom #firsttimemom
2025-03-05Hi everyone, I had a missed miscarriage last yr n I'm week 8 pregnant now. Everyday feeling worried n fear that I might have another miscarriage again or what if baby is not healthy. Gynae gave me duphaston to take becos of my miscarriage history. Anyone took duphaston will it really stabilize your baby or some take and still get miscarriage? I do not have any bleeding..and 1st pregnancy n now I don't really have morning sickness or any symptoms only feeling bloated and abit of mild nausea that's all
2025-03-05Currently, I'm 9 weeks pregnant. Feeling slightly nauseous, always tired. And I feel gloomy, no mood to do anything at all. No appetite, got some food aversions and occasional diarrhea. What were your first trimester symptoms like?
2025-03-05Hi mummies... my 14m old had just started attending Infant Care, it's her 5th day today. I know it must have been rough for her. She is refusing all meals provided in school and also not wanting to drink milk. She is also not taking her naps at all. It's only better these 2 days, she had a quarter of apple, some cauliflower and broccoli, specially given to her in btw playtimes. Is it normal? I'm getting worried, as i'm going back to work tmr and can no longer fetch her mid noon to feed her late lunch, which she always finishes cause of hunger.
2025-03-05Hi all, any 2025 pregnant mummies group chat to join? WhatsApp, tele or fb group? My edd ard Oct , currently week 8.
2025-03-05Holds hot or cold drinks and keep them hot/cold for sometime
2025-03-05Mummy out there! During your pregnancy, did ur gynae ever mention to u that ur baby weight is a little bigger?? I'm currently 25 weeks pregnancy and my doctor told me my baby is slightly big. Is it any thing to be worried about?
2025-03-05comfortable, easy to put on, can help prevent leg cramps, can promote blood and oxygen circulation
2025-03-05Hi mummies, any recommendations for firm cot mattress?
2025-03-05I used to be using salicylic acid toner pad if I had some ache and it works but now I'm pregnant I know salicylic acid is not safe right? What product is safe and helps for chest n backache
2025-03-06Hi mummies, anyone using the glucose monitoring device? I tried it for the first time then compared it with finger pricking. But the variance can be 2.0 for after dinner for few days and morning fasting seems ok. So I'm not sure if the glucose monitoring device is useful. Have been doing finger pricking everyday and 7 times so a lot of holes for 4 of my fingers. Kindly advice. #Needadvice #firsttimemom
2025-03-06I'm 7w now, have been taking grapes for the past few days. (15 per serving). This morning I read an article here that grapes are a no-no because it has risk of resverastrol toxicity. 😵 My 1st scan and gynae visit is only Wed. Can anyone share if grapes are alright? What fruits should I avoid, and what should I eat? 😭
2025-03-06This time, we took a different approach—instead of just sharing the new screen time guidelines, we sat down with an expert to dive deeper into the topic and bring you insights straight from the source! Meet Jessie Liew, a Digital Parenting Coach with a background in cybersecurity & clinical hypnotherapy. Having seen a rise in screen addiction during the pandemic, she now helps families build healthier digital habits. Here are some key takeaways from our interview: ✅ Quality over quantity—not all screen time is bad! ✅ Co-view & guide—help kids engage meaningfully with content. ✅ Set healthy boundaries—age-appropriate limits support better development. We’d love to hear from you, parents! What do you think about the new guidelines? Do you have your own tips for managing screen time? Share your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ #ScreenTimeGuidelines #ParentingTips #DigitalParenting #HealthyScreenHabits #theAsianparentSingapore
2025-03-06I am now week 6 n just saw my baby’s heartbeat this week. However, I had two bouts of Diarrhoea within two days. My nxt doc appt is week 8. Should I be worried & trigger another doc’s visit or just wait until week 8? I always thought I will be a chill mum but looks like not 🥹
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2025-03-06Hi Mummy, I was having tender breast and fatigue at week 4, which I am happy to be able to feel the symptoms. But the symptoms disappear at week 5 :( Only see doctor next week at week 6. I have 2 miscarriage few years back, so worried it is miscarriage again. Did anybody experience the same thing but the pregnancy is healthy after that? Thank you 🙏
2025-03-06Hi, May i know what balms/ointments do you all use to sniff during first trimester? Recently i've been feeling nauseous and light headed. This is my second pregnancy as i don't have any morning sickness for my first.
2025-03-06Hi all, I am w6d4 and went to a private gynae cuz I had morning diarrhoea followed by slight bleeding. He scanned me saying the baby is still there but placement is quite low. Administrated a progesterone jab too. 2 hrs after I rched home, my entire pad was soaked with blood with a chunk of clot! Shortly, another two chunks of clots plonked down the toilet bowl. I am scheduled to visit the gynae nxt Monday. Am I out? Can’t stop crying!😭
2025-03-06I’m doing a mix of breastfeeding, pumping and formula. Lately I’ve been trying to ebf with a bit of formula when I’m too tired but baby has been fussy when drinking formula. Baby had no problems with formula before but is now fussy. Will finish sometimes but then refuses to finish nor drink at times now. I’ve switched bottles and ensured it’s at room temp but can’t figure out what else needs to be done. What do I do? #Needadvice #firsttimemom
2025-03-06Hi mummies, I’d like to ask if anyone can share usually around when is a good time to measure our nipples to get the right flange size for breast pump? I hear from some mummies sharing that the nipples can grow quite big in size during breast feeding, hence the size measured during pregnancy is not accurate. Is it true?
2025-03-06Big bottle mouth opening makes cleaning so much easier
2025-03-07This is one of the best brand for kids. Washable and no worry of not able to clean off after colouring when any colour being dirty on.
2025-03-07Hi all. I'm into my 16th week of pregnancy but have been vomiting excessively, to the point I feel im throwing up acid since it burns my throat. Is anyone facing the same thing or anadvicees on how I can reduce this? I threw up a the l food and water I consumed, and I even lost some weight.
2025-03-07Is mealtime a daily struggle with your little one? Does your child refuse to eat certain foods, or insist on the same meals over and over again? 🤔 Don't worry, you're not alone! From March 7-13, drop your questions here about picky eating, mealtime battles, and how to encourage healthy eating habits in children. Our expert, Dr. Kimberly Chew (Principal Psychologist, AO Psychology), will be here to provide insights and practical tips! 📅 March 17: Live Answering Session – Dr. Kimberly will be responding to your questions right here in this thread! Got a question? Ask away in the comments below! 👇 Let's help our little ones develop a love for nutritious food! 🥦🍎 #AskTheExpert #HealthyEating #PickyEaters #ParentingTips
2025-03-07Simple design, easy to carry around. Small capacity – 500ml only.
2025-03-07I'm 7w2d now, first time mummy. Everyday I feel hungry, not satisfied, but I simply don't have any appetite 😕 Breakfast I will take bread or hard boiled eggs and milo. Lunch sometimes yong tau foo soup, wanton mee, chicken rice, braised duck teochew porridge. Dinner, my appetite is non existent. 😭 sometimes I just steam some buns or take biscuits just so I don't get gastric. Any suggestions what healthy satisfying food can eat? I ate filet o fish, fries with 4 pc nuggets one day because I was so hungry and needed something strong and flavourful but I feel so guilty after eating.
2025-03-08Hi mommies, Anybody have lost the symptoms at week 5 but pregnancy goes on well? Week 4 I have tender breast and fatigue, but they are totally gone in week 5 :( My appointment to gynae is only next week, but feeling so anxious as I had 2 miscarriages few years ago. Thank you
2025-03-08Anyone encounter pain/cramp around your lower abdominal, pelvis, all around your tummy as and when.. The pain is not constant.. feel like some kind of “pressure” pain… Is it due to baby is growing? Currently week 17…
2025-03-08I just delivered my baby on Sunday. Today is my 6th day Post C section. When getting down from bed yesterday. I felt like my wound is tearing and I could felt the pain but it's still bearable since I'm having pain killer. And this morning it happens again and the pain was sharp that I broke down lying on bed feeling helpless. Any mummy sharing the same experience as me? Able to advise whether this is actually common? I'm going appt in 2 days time but just want to get a peace of mind as I'm having trauma getting on bed.
2025-03-08Can my toddler visit me in hospital after delivery? KKH.
2025-03-08I’m at 39w3d & ftm. I’ve been trying everything I can to induce labour (ie raspberry tea, coconut, mile circuit, walks, curb walks, dates). All except for sex. I’ve even scheduled for induction at 40w0d because baby will estimate to be at 3.3kg by then. But I still want to avoid induction if possible due to 20% failure rate >> leading to emergency c-sect. He hasn’t touched me more then a month ago. And semen induction (research/doct says it’ll soften the cervix) is the only trick in the book I have yet to try. I’ve told him time and time again. But I can’t force him to still because of the nature of a human body. He said he’d try but all I see is an empty promise. He even said to me that he doesn’t know how to help me with naturally inducing, but I already explicitly told him it’s the only thing we haven’t tried (in the most gentlest way possible). And I’ve also tried asking him for sex in the most straightforward way too last week. What doesn’t help is that I know for sure that he has been getting off on his own in the toilet. Wasting away what could have helped me go into spontaneous labour. And it’s making me spiral. That he “Hates my body”, “He would rather do it alone”, “He hates my body so much that doesn’t want to help me induce labour”. I can even foresee that if the induction fails, my brain is going to be wired into thinking that its all because of him that I’m going to have a scar on me for the rest of my life. And that it will make me more ugly in his eyes. That I could have had the chance to have the spontaneous labour but my choice was ripped from me because of his “selfishness”. But despite it all, apart of me believes he is just scared of causing me discomfort and that maybe Im just overthinking things. #induce #firsttimemom #FTM #help
2025-03-08any recommendations for breastmilk jewellery? hoping to make one once done with breastfeeding. TQIA
2025-03-08Long lasting water bottle. Doesn’t break easily in spite of many drops