Birthclub: July 2026

I am currently 36 weeks pregnant. My baby's estimated weight is 3.75 kg, and the doctor expects the baby to gain another 200 g over the next week. The baby is head-down, but the head size is on the larger side. I am 25 years old, weigh 97 kg (high BMI), and have gestational diabetes. My first baby was delivered normally and weighed 3.25 kg. My doctor has recommended induction of labour at 37 weeks. They will try for about a day, and if labour does not progress or there are any concerns, they will proceed with a Caesarean section. My question is: Would attempting induction first be the better option in my case, or would it be safer to have a planned Caesarean section from the beginning? Thank you in advance for your advice.

Went to the hospital today and doc said i am having contraction at every 10mins. 2cm diluted already. But was told to go home and come again tmw morning at 8.30am to meet the doctor. I am at 38weeks exactly today. At the same time was told to come to hospital any time i feel like im going into labour. Wonder how long till i go into delivery

Hi mummies, do u do hair dying during pregnancy?

My next appt I'll be 35 weeks plus. Honestly im already tired , breathless and I can't concentrate at work. Work is all about kpis deadlines. Im drained everytime I get back home. And i go to work by grab everyday. I cannot stand the peak commute timing. Pls share what do u tell ur Dr's

I have a low pain threshold. And now at 36 weeks I've been having constipation and having hammeroide everytime I pass motion. Im able to push it back in. Sometimes it bleeds cause I push too hard. I read its called fissure due to tear. This makes me afraid of going through natural. Anyone experience the same? And does that hinder u to go natural?

Hi Mummies, this is for mummies who are taking subsidies, do any of you have ever seen a private dr at kk aside from your appt? I've tried to go kk del suite to req for HL as im having bad heartburn, swollen feet and its affecting my sleep at night every single day. Ive only managed to sleep about 2-3 hours. As it affect my sleeping routine, it is also affecting my body to be healthy enough to work and my jobscope is an infant educarer. The dr only managed to give me 3 days HL as was adviced to take flu meds to help me w the sleep but it doesnt, ive tried massage, elevate my legs and even wear the socks compression but nothing helps to ease. Any advice on this or any subsidies mummies tried to see a private dr at kk for hl?

Hi, I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant and lately my skin has been feeling itchy at times especially at my thighs or arms or stomach area etc. But it gets better after some time. #firstTime_mom #Needadvice Was wondering if that's normal? Cause i've searched online and they said it's probably atopic dermatitis or ezcema or hives. #Needadvice #firstTime_mom

What do u ask ur doctor when u need ur HL.

Advice from mothers! Do u all prepare the breast pump and flanges before birth or only prepare after delivery? Understand that the nipple size changes and there will be a lactation consultant after delivery to advice on the flange size. #breastpump

Having GD now. Using ottai glucose monitoring device. Find it really difficult to maintain within the healthy range of 3.6 to 6.8mmol. Any tips from mothers? #GD. #GestationalDiabetes