Birthclub: December 2022

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LO 6 weeks old - potential chicken pox

Hi - my LO came into contact with someone who had a couple of weeks ago and we are monitoring her temperature, signs for any rashes etc. if she happened to get infected. Can any parent share experiences of what to do if they had experienced chicken pox in their LO? We are awaiting feedback from her pediatrician but any advice would definitely help.#advicepls

Oh mama, sending you so much love, a 6-week-old is so tiny, so I completely understand the worry! A few of us in my mum circle have been through this and the main thing everyone says is to keep LO as comfortable as possible, cool baths really help with the itching, and dabbing calamine lotion gently on the spots can soothe the skin too. My friend brought her infant to SBCC Baby & Child Clinic when her LO had a similar scare and said the doctor was really thorough about explaining symptomatic treatment, including safe fever relief options, just note that aspirin is a big no-no for chicken pox in children as it can cause a serious complication, so stick to what the paed recommends for fever. Also important to know that your LO will be infectious from a day or two before the rash appears right until all the blisters have dried up, so do isolate carefully to protect others, especially anyone who is immunocompromised. Since your LO is only 6 weeks old, this is definitely one where you want to follow your paediatrician's advice closely rather than manage at home alone, do please check in with your doctor or a specialist before trying anything!

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SGH Gynae recommendation plsssssssss

need recommendations for a specialist gynae in SGH

Dr Devendra.... best ever! Super friendly, realistic, accurate and keeps calm. Had all 3 pregnancies checked, babies delivered by him. Only downside is beds are really tight cuz they have limited wards, the rest are for normal patients in sgh. But otherwise is ok 😍

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My piles is swollen...its painful to walk to sit...is there any fast remedies?

Hemorrhoids/piles

Get the over the counter medication from pharmacy! My gynae recommended that

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Hi mummies...I'm having hemorrhoids(piles) and its affecting my day to day activity...any remedies?

Hemorrhoids/piles

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Hi, please read the article below: https://www.google.com/amp/s/sg.theasianparent.com/pregnancy-concerns-hemorrhoids/amp

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DR STELLA SUGIANTO FROM KKH

Has anyone taken Dr Stella Sugianto from kkh before?

I've been following Dr Stella Sugianto throughout my whole pregnancy, from SKH to KKH. She is super patient and offered to see me at her clinic in KKH before I made the decision of the ward. Patient through the appointments, the only time I waited super long was the appt at KKH, but she did apologise mentioning there was something on with the previous patients which could be understood as there tend to be urgent matters on and off.

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Hi All, I am in 14weeks and my reports came high risk of fetal growth restriction.

Hi All, I am in 14weeks and my reports came risk of fetal growth restriction. Should I go for another screening.Does anyone familiar with this term ??

Hi, did everything turn out ok for you?

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Twice C-Section

Hi moms! Anyone had gone through twice c-section for their birth? Could you share your experience and how’s the recovery and how long was the operation from the 1st c-section and the 2nd one.

I had a c section in 2022 and just had my second c section one week ago. both recoveries were good, just be mindful don't carry heavy things. the wound will be covered with waterproof plaster so can just shower as usual. I have gynae follow up every week to change the dressing for the wound. my second op was slightly longer than my first op but was because my baby was in breech position for the second op. all the best to you!

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2 yr. Poop problem

Anyone with same issue as mine feel free to advice My 2 yr old is pooping once a week, can anyone share some tips to help poop on a daily basis?

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What helped some mums I know is adding more water, fruits like papaya/pear/prune, and foods with fibre like veggies and oats. Some also switch milk a bit if dairy seems to make it worse. And trying to build a routine like sitting on potty after meals can help train the body too. If it’s still once a week or baby seems to strain/pain, I feel better to check with PD also just to make sure nothing else going on

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Hi mummies. Is this blood? Or just thinning membrane? Currently at 35 weeks.

Blood or no?

please don't wait yah. Any sign of blood during pregnancy, especially at 35 weeks, is something you need to get checked out right away. Please head to A&E or your labour ward now, or call 995 if you feel unwell. I know it can be hard to tell sometimes what you are seeing, but the doctors and nurses have the right equipment to check properly and make sure you and baby are safe. This is really not something to monitor at home or wait until your next appointment. Please go now and update us when you can.

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i am breastfeeding my 3 months old baby and she will take formula when she is at infant care. she has phlegmy cough and blocked nose ( i used the nose suction to suck out her mucus). any idea how i can nake her feel better because ny heart hurts hearing her cough 😭😭😭

My baby had this around the same age too 😭 What helped was saline drops before suctioning, keeping baby hydrated, and using a humidifier at night. Lots of cuddles too ❤️ If baby has difficulty breathing, fever, or isn’t feeding well, I’d get her checked by the PD

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