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    Book to recommend on special needs parenting

    I have just read this book, available at our libraries. 'Expecting Adam' by Martha Beck. It is a true story written by a mom expecting a special needs baby and the trials and struggle of the journey to birth. Not many books like this to help us understand and accept our journey of parenting a...
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    News: Medishield to cover congenital illnesses...Finally!

    Good news for special needs babies from now on I hope! :Dancing_tongue: Home > Breaking News > Singapore > Story Jan 31, 2011 MediShield to include congenital illnesses next: Khaw...
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    WTG: 1 bag of size 06 suction catheters

    kindly pm me. exp 2014
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    Who Would Want A Child Like That?

    This is the most inspirational passage I've read about having a child with disability. It's author Claire dedicated it to Barbara Farlow, a Canadian mom who lost her daughter at the hospital cos allegedly the unwritten protocol on Trisomy 18 babies in an emergency is DNR: ie do not resuscitate...
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    Anyone giving Nestle Nutren Junior?

    This is supposedly for the management of special needs nutrition. Any one tried this for their child between 1-10 years old? comments? Compared to Pediasure, is it less sweet?
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    Anyone with child/baby on oxygen?

    Hi, I'm looking for advice on what oxygen concentrator to buy for my 1 year plus gal. Anyone have advice to share?
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    Any speech therapist to recommend for feeding difficulties?

    Hi all, I'm looking for pte speech therapist specialising in dealing with toddlers/young child with dysphagia ie feeding difficulty. teaching them how to eat orally. Anyone sending their child/toddler to one please pm me or post your experience/advice. Many thanks.
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    Special needs children on Okto Channel

    Hi all, Just to share next Monday 10pm showing programme on Okto channel called "Autistic Me". Show how parents cope with teenage Autistic children i think. btw, anyone caught last night programme called "A mom like Alex"? This lady adopted 7 Down Syndrome babies plus 1 CP baby to give them...
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    WTG: 3M Durapore (one dozen)

    Any mommy need the above for dressings? please pm me.
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    How to answer kids qn like: "Why your baby's eyes so funny?"

    I've always been stumped by kids' questions about Vera. "Why your baby's mouth so ugly?" "Why your baby's head so big?" I think it's a chance to educate them about disability - but what to say to these questions in a way that kids can learn and emphathise?
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    Nasal Mask Mini Me

    Have a brand new Nasal Mask Mini Me from SleepNet. Comes with headgear. Bought for my baby for CPAP machine, but she refuses to wear it. Retails for $250. Can let go to whoever needs it or finds it suitable for your toddler.
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    Any mummies with gtube fed babies?

    Hi mummies, am keen to know, do you feed anything else besides milk through the tube? am afraid my bb now 18months may be iron-deficient cos still only on milk only diet. btw, how can you tell if your baby is anaemic?
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    What to do in an emergency?

    Any one can share what I need in an emergency? ie if baby having respiratory problems or turning blue? anyone have any experience which ambulance service to call (location Punggol), wat is the procedure at KKH, Do you need your own ambubag, what to bring, Anyone know where to learn CPR...
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    Parents rejecting their special child

    Just wanted to share a true story I read in a book written by medical social workers in Singapore. There was this baby that was born with multiple genetic abnormalities at birth and had to be hospitalised for 6 months. The MSW wrote that the parents never came to visit. When she contacted...
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    Gynae for high risk pregnancy

    Hi mummies, I am 35 and my 1st baby was born with a severe genetic abnormality. The gynae didn't detect anything in the scans for 6 months! 2nd pregnancy ended in miscarriage. The gynae couldn't be contacted for advice cos "they don't give out their hp nos." Now looking for gynae who is: 1)...
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    Any good gynae to manage high risk pregnancy?

    Hi, Looking for good gynae who is specialised in the above. ie, mummies with history of birth complications. does he/she do the detailed scan personally? thanks for advice.
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    Anyone giving pediasure for bb not growing well?

    My baby is now 16months and is the same weight since she is 7 months! Anyone giving pediasure for underweight bb? Can share whether cause constipation, or is heaty? Any better result after using Pediasure? appreciate yr response.
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    WTG: Unomedical Feeding Tube size 06

    Have 2 brand new sterile oral or nasal feeding tubes to give. 50cm ones. exp jun 2012. kindly pm me.
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    Any recommendation for formula milk for babies with excessive phlegm/congestion?

    hi mummies, if you have baby with excessive phlegm - thick, gooey, and always trying to cough it out, can share what milk powder you use that can improve/worsen the phlegm production. thanks.
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    Any mommies can share bathing equipment for their special needs babies?

    Looking for a bath support solution for Vera who is outgrowing her bath tub. Any mummy can kindly share how they bathe their babies with low muscle tone and can't sit up in bath tub?
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