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How much and how frequently should one walk during the third trimester?

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just walk as and when i want ..

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What was the silliest thing your partner said to you while you were in labour?

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Someone just told me that that women with tattoos on their lower back cannot get an epidural. Is this true?

This is a common question, as the popularity of tattoos has been recently increasing. In particular, the lower back seems to be a very common site. The tattoo pigments are inert dyes, which do not result in any bodily reactions once the initial tattoo healing process has been completed. The amount of pigment that is used in the tattoo process is quite miniscule. The needles used for spinal or epidural anesthesia do not carry pieces, or even particles, of skin or tissues into the spinal or epidural spaces. Once the tattoo has healed, the dyes or inks are fixed in the cells within the skin, and cannot be mobilized by a needle. There is no evidence that any harm will come from placing a clean needle through a healed tattoo. Although some anesthesiologists may be reluctant to perform an epidural directly through a tattoo, most of the time this can be done safely. In many, but not all, cases the anesthesiologist can find an area of non-tattooed skin to insert the needle. It is always best to ask an anesthesiologist at your hospital to discuss this concern.

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Is it true that a solar eclipse is harmful for a pregnant woman?

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myth lang po yun

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What are the implications of having an induced labour?

I think one of the most common fear pregnant women have about getting induced is that their body wouldn't be sufficiently prepare and they are not able to dilate quick enough. In the worse case, the gynae will have to call for an emergency C-section if the baby is in distress/labour too long. A friend of mine was induced at 39 weeks because her baby was getting too big. She was in the delivery suite for over 48 hours before the gynae made the decision for an emergency C-section because she was only 5cm dilated.

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Any of you felt shameful of your pregnancy body and didn't like posting up pictures of yourself? I have a friend who is having a hard time adjusting with her new shape and cannot come to terms with it. How can I encourage her to embrace the changes?

I took regular pictures during pregnancy but that's because I love to! I feel mums should celebrate their body during pregnancy! If she doesn't want to, it's ok. Whatever keeps her happy

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How many of you faced severe itching during the first trimester of your pregnancy?

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Would you bring your first child along with you and hubby on your 2nd babymoon? Any recommended places suitable for expecting couples with a toddler in tow?

how about a cruise?? or consider staycation at Sentosa. Not a hassle at all and not over budget.

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What is your own birth affirmation that keep you calm during labour? I need inspiration for mine.

This was mine: Birth is a safe and wonderful experience.. I know my baby feels our calmness and confidence. Good luck and stay strong, mummy!

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At my 32 weeks gynae appointment, gynae said that my water bag level is low. There is risk of preterm labour. Will my baby have a high chance of survival rate if he is born before 37 weeks?

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