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I'm trying to plan ahead because I work full-time. If you've had bunion surgery, how much time did you take off before returning to work? Does it depend on the type of job you have?

I'm thinking about getting my varicose veins treated because they're becoming more uncomfortable. For those who've already had treatment, was it painful? How long did it take before you could go back to your normal routine?

I thought my piles had healed, but they seem to return every few months. I'm trying to eat more fibre and drink more water, but it still happens. Has anyone figured out what triggers recurring haemorrhoids?

About a week after I gave birth, I injured my ankle. I wasn't sure if it was a sprain or a fracture, but I could barely put weight on it. Since we had just brought our baby home, I couldn't bear to leave my little one for a hospital visit, so I kept hoping it would heal on its own. It's been a while now, and I'm still having pain and discomfort, so I think it's finally time to get it checked. I'd really appreciate any recommendations for an orthopaedic doctor you've had a good experience with. thank you... :)

Hi mummies! 🤍 I'm currently pregnant and for the past few weeks, my eyes have been feeling really dry and gritty. Sometimes they get so uncomfortable that I just want to keep them closed. 😅 I read that pregnancy hormones can cause dry eyes, but I wanted to ask if any other mums have experienced the same thing. Did your dry eyes get better as your pregnancy went on, or did they stay the same until after you gave birth? Did you end up seeing an optometrist or an eye doctor while you were pregnant, and was it safe? Also, were there any eye drops or simple remedies that helped and were safe to use during pregnancy? I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences. Being pregnant already comes with so many changes, so I'm hoping this is something other mums can relate to. Thank you so much! 🤍

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Hi all, my company has helped me to file for income tax. However, they didn’t help me file for tax relief like working mother’s child and parenthood tax rebate. This is my first time in receiving letter to pay for income tax. May I know how do I file for working mother’s child and parenthood tax rebate by myself? And do I get tax refund after filing for those relief?

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Hi mummies! 🤍 Ever since I gave birth, I've been having this tingling, pins and needles kind of pain in my lower back that sometimes seems to run down from my back. I'm wondering if it could be sciatica, but I'm really not sure. I kept thinking it would go away on its own while taking care of my little one, but it's still there and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone experienced this after giving birth? If you did, could you recommend a good doctor? I'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thank you so much! 🥹 #help_mom