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Hi Mrsmorgan I have a friend who's going to Adrian Woodworth and I've heard good things about him. He's the no-nonsense type though (which some people like), so you'd probably have to get used to his style in case you're expecting a chatty doc. :)

Hi, I have a friend in Manulife. She's single-handedly taking care of her two daughters so I'm just taking the chance to do some referrals for her. Drop me a pm if you'd like an assessment from Manulife. They market Aviva's products as well.

Congratulations Mrsmorgan :) I go to Dr Adelina Wong, a female gynae at TMC and she delivers at Mt A as well. You might want to give them a call. Her nurses are Joleen and Kelly. Adelina Women's Clinic - Adelina Women's Clinic

Well this is a neverending story. My blood pressure just increases everytime I take the train. After you get through this pregnancy hurdle, getting into the train with a stroller will be another challenge. Wait... getting into the LIFT -- just to get to the platform or to the control station...

Re: Mummies who work from home.. hi meiteoh Do drop me a PM with your email address. I may have some writing projects that come by now and then. :)

Hi New Daddy I believe Dr Chua has given you an overview of the possible risks (though unlikely to happen) of doing the tests (1st and if need be, 2nd round). My husband and I opted not to do anything (ie. terminate the pregnancy) regardless of the condition of the baby. So we did not do any...

My son is 1.5 years old and I'm breastfeeding him. But I also give him fresh milk. He's never tried formula milk at all. I get my nutritional advice from my husband (lol) who says that the kid now will get his nutrition from the food he eats, and not so much formula milk. It makes sense I...

Hi CJ As long as your maid can handle the housework, I think that'll be a big load off your minds. You just have to persevere if baby cries and all, but quite often, baby will be sleeping a lot especially in the first few weeks. No worries... I can safely say a lot of us would have...

Hi cj9404 I did my confinement without a confinement lady. I explored a daytime confinement lady too but my delivery date was around CNY and the quotes were exorbitant - equivalent to a degree holder's starting pay. Plus you will have to pay for the ingredients for the food costs as well. I...

Hi Ebi I think it is good to attend if you can, especially with your spouse. It will be helpful and also gives you some mental preparation on what you can expect during delivery and when you go home. Also breastfeeding basics and physio sessions. Even if you cannot absorb so much, it will...

My gynae is based at TMC so I go there pretty often for my appointments. One major bugbear I have about the place is the parking... and the unpleasant experience we've had with the valets. That's one of the reasons why I chose to deliver my first child at Mt A and for my next as well. I had...

For the sake of my mental wellbeing, I bathed and washed my hair twice a day. I perspired a lot more and even so at night, sleeping in an aircon room. Rheumatism and all the other things in old age? I think it might just happen whether or not I follow the rules. Or maybe it won't. One...

Hi Tika, for me after all the shivering, I managed to see my baby immediately after delivery and then I passed out. I woke up in the ward when the nurses woke me up. I'm now wondering if the response of the nurses has anything to do with the hospitals we choose? I did specify to my gynae...

I'm not a single mum, but I feel that there's nothing to be ashamed about being a single parent. It's more admirable that despite the challenges you face in life, you choose to take on the route to bring up your children and give them the love they deserve. At least you're doing the right...

Actually I'd be quite surprised to know if there are hospitals that aren't pro-breastfeeding. Yes, just to play safe, get your husband to remind the nurses if it takes too long for baby to come. I delivered my child at Mt A and the nurses are quite prompt and proactive in getting you...