Birthclub: December 2023

i'm on my 16 weeks n my backbone hurts so bad . Anyone experiencing it too?

hey mummies need some advice, is bird nest with red dates like this safe ? need to something to help with my anaemia other than taking iron tablets #advicepls

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Just hit 16 weeks and I've been feeling sharp pains in my abdomen (right side more) intermittently , it's not extremely pain but it does hurt to a point where it bothers me. I haven't had any bleeding. Also know that these sharp pains can be contributed to ur uterus expanding and baby growing but can't help and overthink! Any mummies experiencing the same thing? #FTM

Is it true that the cost of NIPT becomes about 300+ if FTS shows high risk? I read in Facebook groups that they received that price but I asked my counsellor ar KKH and she said no, there is no subsidy price for NIPT (theirs is called Harmony test). They quote me 700+ for NIPT and said price remains that even if I do FTS first and FTS shows high risknipt Confused. Appreciate any sharing of experiences and when you did the tests. Thanks in advance #firsttimemom #pleasehelp #advicepls #nipt

How to soothen pregnancy eczema on hands and neck? Its very painful and itchy..already have red patches..

I've a question. Im currently 14wks pregnant and yesterday at my scan visit at NUH, I just realised I was being charged additional $200+ for an NT Scan, on top of the standard Antenatal Scan. I was surprised the doctor who ordered the NT Scan did not ask my consent on my last visit at the clinic. She only asked if I'm keen on NIPT Test, which I told her I didn't want to. So my question is, is the doctor right to proceed with the NT Scan without my consent? I would hv understood if its compulsory or she strongly suggested as I'm already 36 yrs old. Also, I did not get any report on the NT Scan. CAN I request for all the scan photos and report as well? Thanks in advance for ur inputs :)

Hi anyone experiencing bleeding at week 15 going to week 16? No pain or cramps felt. Just bleeding when I poop. Is this normal? My gynae told me it should not be a huge concern and we are monitoring.

Im 14 weeks going to 15 weeks soon. But i've yet to receive the date for the next appointment. My last appt was on week 11 which on that day they said they're gonna send sms but so far no news. Anyone facing the same thing? Shuld i call them to set a date or wait for them to send sms? I didnt opt for the down syndrome test so could it be they forget? Or they would schedule the next visit at later week? 😐

Wondering if any mummies can share their thoughts on my dilemma? Edd dec 2023 supposed to get our house in sept but it got delayed until past jan2024, we have been staying in a 3rm flat with my sick grandmother and her helper in the spare bedroom as neither of our parents house has space for us to stay/not suitable to live together. My grandmother has 6 children so on weekends it becomes a "hub" for many relatives to gather and visit her as she is quite ill. We are not sure what to do for our confinement as this is our first child and feel like the following options we have just don't work for us: 1. Confinement centres in sgp - too expensive. 2. Confinement centres in JB - we are afraid if we need to make trips to and fro to hospital for checkups or if we need any emergency help it will be too risky back and fro. 3. CL at home, there is barely space for baby let alone a CL to sleep, and it is likely not possible to prevent visitors in the weekends because of my grandmother. Imagine the chaos on weekends with upwards of 20 people in a 3rm hdb flat. 4. Doing Confinement ourselves - as first time parents that stresses me out and doesn't really solve the problem stated in #3. MIL can't really help, and my mom is as inexperienced as me 😅. 5. Renting outside for short term doesnt seem feasible as well with the rental climate and moving around? I think i have to choose 1 of the options and just live with it but not sure which makes the most sense.