Birthclub: January 2027

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Kkh b2 vs sgh b2 experience

Hi mummies 💗 Anyone has recent 2025–2026 experience with KKH or SGH B2? I’m currently under KKH but still contemplating whether to stay or switch to SGH. My firstborn was delivered at SGH under A1, so this time round I’m not sure what to expect for subsidised/B2. Would love to know your birth experience, how the doctors/nurses were, the ward environment, and whether B2 has aircon 😂 For normal delivery, how many days did you usually stay before discharge? I’ve heard quite a few bad reviews about KKH lately 😭 so now I’m scared and really cannot decide hahaha. Please share your recent experiences!

I was KKH B2 for my second and honestly the experience really depends on which ward you get, so it's quite a lottery. My stay was smooth, nurses were helpful, and yes there's aircon in the B2 wards these days, though some rooms are a bit snug. For normal delivery I was discharged on day 2, which is pretty standard unless there are complications. That said, a few mums I know switched from KKH to SGH B2 and didn't see a massive difference in care quality, just different systems and waiting times. Since you're already under KKH and they have your medical history, I'd say unless you have a specific concern, switching midway through your pregnancy might add more hassle than it's worth. But if the reviews you're reading are from recent months and they're giving you real pause, it might be worth a consultation call to your current gynae to ask what to expect this time round.

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Brazilian waxing reccomendations

hello! im thinking of trying out brazilian waxing and was wondering if there are any recommendations from the mummies 🫢

I'd recommend going to a salon where the therapist is experienced with brazilian waxes specifically lah, because the technique really matters and you want someone who knows how to minimize discomfort. My friend tried a few places around the east and central areas before finding one she was comfortable with, and she says it makes a big difference going somewhere that does a lot of them rather than a general salon. Just make sure to exfoliate a couple days before and avoid tight clothes after, otherwise the aftercare is pretty straightforward. Worth doing a patch test first if your skin is sensitive, just to be safe.

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Mummy support group

It’s not easy growing a baby. Mama, to all the mamas around the world, you guys are so strong. 💙 I’d call my first-trimester symptoms relatively mild: fatigue, fewer than five episodes of vomiting, frequent nausea, and giddiness when standing. Now that I’ve reached my second trimester, I thought things were going to get better. But this morning, I suddenly felt my heart beating fast, my vision turned white, and I ended up vomiting. I took metoclopramide afterwards and took the day off. I texted my gynae afterwards because I felt so helpless. #firstpregnancy

Hi mama, I hear you, pregnancy symptoms can really throw us off guard, especially when we thought things were improving. That episode you described with the fast heartbeat, white vision, and vomiting sounds like it needs proper checking out though, so I'm really glad you reached out to your gynae. Please make sure to follow up with her soon if you haven't heard back, or go to A&E now if it happens again or you're still feeling unwell. These things can sometimes be something simple, but they're worth getting looked at properly rather than waiting. Take care of yourself, and don't feel helpless, you're doing the right thing by flagging it to your doctor.

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Pregnancy belly clothings!!

Hello mamas-to-be or mamas!! Would like to check where do you guys usually buy maternity clothings in singapore 😃 and is shein clothes generally not recommended due to many chemicals etc too? 🫪

I mostly grabbed mine from Mothercare and Cotton On Maternity back when I was pregnant, and they held up really well through both trimesters. For Shein, I'd be a bit cautious lah - not just the chemical thing, but the sizing runs really small and the fabric quality can be hit or miss, so you might end up wasting money on returns. A lot of mums I know just wore their husband's oversized shirts and stretchy pants from Uniqlo or H&M Mama range, honestly cheaper and more comfortable than buying a whole maternity wardrobe.

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14w+ safe to do hair treatments?

Currently feeling very insecure due to my recent haircut gone wrong. Would like to check is it safe to do any hair treatment for straightening at this stage of pregnancy? 😥 P.s. my belly feels like its already big like 5-6 mths belly altho I’m barely 3 mths… is something wrong :’(

hi babe!! i usually do keratin treatments but i stopped doing them and opted for a normal moisture treatment instead! theres a risk for formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals exposure when you do keratin

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First pregnancy, blur mum 🤰😂

Hi mummies! 😊 This is my first pregnancy, and I’m currently 17 weeks pregnant. I’ve noticed that many mums seem to be taking various supplements throughout their pregnancy. My gynae hasn’t mentioned anything apart from folic acid, so that’s the only supplement I’ve been taking so far. Is that normal? Are there any other supplements that are considered essential or recommended during pregnancy? Just wondering what everyone else is taking. Thanks in advance! ❤️

Which gynae did u go to..? My gynae similar to all the ppl around me actually said from 12 weeks advised to take multivitamin (incl iron n folic acid) & calcium tablets & fish oil. These are essential for bone development supplement. Do double check if it is needed.

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Heart rate during pregnancy

Hi mommies can share what is your usual resting and walking heart rate range pls? Just for assurance cos mine has increased eversince I got pregnant. I’m only 4-5 weeks.

My normal was 60s before pregnant and now its like 70s-90s during normal time (relaxed)

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Frequent farting

Helo mummies! Im in my 13 wks pregnant. For the past few weeks ive been farting alot and i dont feel any bloatedness..any mummy experienced this before? But it was a gd released of gas. No foul smell etc. 😊😊

Yes! I had this during my first trimester too 😅 My OB said it's quite common because pregnancy hormones slow down digestion, so you tend to pass more gas. As long as there's no severe pain, diarrhoea or bleeding, it's usually nothing to worry about. It got better for me after a while!

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12 weeks visit to gynae

hi!! would like to ask if there will be an ultrasound on the 12 week visit to the gynae 🙏

Yes there is. 🥰

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NUH Gynae Recommendations

Hi all, does anyone have any gynae recommendations in NUH? Also, feel free to share your experience if any. I.e at how may weeks did you decide to change to private route etc.

I went with the public route till about 32 weeks with my first at KKH, then switched to a private gynae because I wanted more flexibility with appointment timings and delivery arrangements. It really depends on what matters most to you lah - if you're happy with the public system, the doctors there are very good, but if you want more personalised care and shorter wait times, going private earlier might be worth it. A few of my mum friends switched around 28-30 weeks when they started feeling more anxious about delivery, while others stuck it out the whole way. What's prompting you to think about changing?

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