(2006/07) JULY 2006 MTB

YB,
I dun think we need changing table. Not really a practise for asian. Once the baby grow bigger, the changing table to kind of useless. Save the $$ for other better things
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. Save the $$ and get a rubber mat will do cost less than $20. hahaha..

Are u delivering in TMC or MT A? I heard some hospital give bath tub as part of the gift. SO u may wanna check 1st else end up u have one extra. Must get a bath mat to place in the bath tub so baby wun slip when u bath him/her.

Personally i dun think ikea got alot of stuff for Newborn.

Joline,
colostrum so precious leh.. hahaha..
i dun have leaking colostrum during my last trimester. Most of the time dun need breastpad till u started breastfeeding. I have 3 breastfeeding bra and it last me quite well. I think get ard 4 1st, if u need more then get more.

I dun like Taka Motherfair, i find nothing and the discount may not be as gd as RB.

I think shld still have the list of items to get for baby. I must go and search. I will try and post it up.

Mel, eeyore,
Gynae will definitely tell patients the tests that they have for preggie but some are not a must. triple test is only 60% accurate. My gynae asked if i wanna take. I told him NO.
My blood test is pretty cheap, <$100. I think detailed scan shld be range between $120 - 180 really depend on the machine and how each clinic charge.
 


Lok,
Congrats for having a price..
I heard ppl commented that playpen not so suitable to serve as a bed for BB whereas most cots nowadays are convertible to kids bed and more lasting leh.. me also in the dilemma..
 
hong - oh, taka motherfair nothing great huh?

i was still thinking this RB sale like too early to buy.. so aiming to buy during the taka sale.
 
Hi,

I understand that we need to go for some detailed scan during the 20th week? Is it true that it will test for birth defects, baby's heart, lungs etc? Quite worried to go thru another test.

Anyone here take fish oil capsule? My gynae prescribes fish oil capsule with DHA for me, supposed to be good for baby's brains and eyesight. But if u take loads of fatty fish, it should suffice.

Anyone experiencing acne breakout? I keep having acne on my face!!! Each time one acne is gone, another will come..arrrgghhhh
 
hong,
oh.. i see.. so the leaking of colostrum during 3rd trim actually very little lor.. ok.. then i'll just keep a look out when got 20% discount for the breastpad and slowly stock up..

wow.. it will be great if you can share the list..
 
may - yup... my detailed scan is this coming SAT.
suppose to be the major "exam" for bb this time! :D

Fish Oil Capsule - is it necessary? read from other threads tat the MTBs are buying these to eat.

Breakout - sigh... had it since 2nd mth...
ugly!!
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May,
the fish oil is gd. Shld take! I will ask my gynae to give me.

Yah detailed scan is just a scan.. but also a test to check ur baby in detailed. better to detect early than later.

Joline,
I manage to dig out the list.
I incorporate items which i think the 1st time mum will like to get. Also my personal experience, just a guide. I hope it helps all.

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may / hong,
me too lor.. very ugly.. dun dare to anyhow apply creams scared will affect BB.. only wash face twice a day.. i dun take fried food not heaty stuff, dunno how to prevent it.. maybe it's due to the hormone changes in our body??
 
Joline,
i think Oxy is ok. I apply oxy when i am preggie.

Strangely my face is better during pregnancy. haizz only this 9 month i am pretty pretty.. hahaha..
 
may, my gynae put me on iron, calcium and fish oil all prenatal vitamins for mummy &amp; baby. in my case, i dun hv acne breakout but all the tiny little ones on face, esp forehead.

for those mtbs who have done the triple test, how do gynae's clinic inform you of results huh? do they ring you up to let you know results? i've done mine last week but still haven't heard from them.
 
hong,
thnx for sharing the list.. noticed that u also bought things from Kids Mall.. I know IMM got Kids Mall.. any idea whether they got conduct sales? Are the things selling there cheaper than kiddy palace etc?
 
hello ladies,

have anyone started using stretchmarks cream on your tummy already? wonder when can we start applying that...?? So far, I only heard of Thyme and AVENT stretchmarks cream. Any brands to recommend?

Shining,
Is triple test known as OSCAR Scan? I did OSCAR scan in TMC which is meant for testing Down Syndrome and measuring the thickness of bb's neck... Is this the test that you are refering to?
 
Hi Hong,
My friend got the bath tub, rubber mat &amp; changing mat from Ikea. She said it's alright. Do u know of any other place to get all these?

I'll be delivering in MT E cos my gynae only deliver in Mt E.
 
Joline,
i didnt really compare their price.

Stime Kids Mall will have 20% discount. Got to check up lor. That day TMC is selling Pamper NB diaper for $12.50 or $12.90 but must buy at least 2 packs. Quite a gd offer. Usually no offer for NB diaper but dun stock too many. May be baby need S after 1st month.

For NB diaper, i highly recommending Nepia or Pamper. Some mother feel that Fitti will leak.

Missmoon,
Somex no call mean gd news.
 
Hi MTDT,
I've already started buying baby stuff at the Robinson Sale. Quite a number of items on offer/disc. You should go take a look.
I bought things that can be kept i.e. milk bottles, steriliser, bathing necessities..etc

If you have Robinson card, there's a further 5 - 10% rebate.
 
Gebbera,
OSCAR is a more advance test than triple test and the return accuracy is abt 90%.

YB,
MT E didnt give much gife. Only a standard NB pack which all hospital will be giving.
I think bath tub, rubber and changing mat shld be ok. Changing table, i dun advise u to get. U can change bb on ur bed.
 
HI Tracy,

I think for the aqua natal lessons only strictly for mummies, can always ask hubby to go drink kopi nearby for an hour, heehee

Any mummies monitering the waistline and weight ? everyone is commenting that i gained alot of weight and have big tummy for 18 weeks...
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Geberra,
Me going to ask the question on stretchmark cream and check with my gynae for her recommendation this sat.

My fren's gynae said stretch mark cream doesn't help much to prevent the strech mark. But it is important to keep our tummy moisturised as it is expanding. The gynae recommended her hazeline snow cream and cocoa butter cream with natural ingredients.

hong,
can NB sleep in sarong? issit better than cot?
 
Hi Gebbera,
I'm using Mothercare brand. There are a lot of other brand of stretchmarks cream. Just go to Guardian Pharmcy. There's a lot of selection.
 
hi all, i heard using stretchmark cream the earlier the better, but not everyone will have stretchmark, like my elder sis, 2 kids already but no stretchmark, she only use moisturising cream...
 
YB, I cant answer u that leh.. hahaha..
so sorry. Depend on wat u wanna buy. Why not go shopping with ur hubby? At least got some goal to complete during weekend.

Joline,
My daughter sleep in sarong when she is NB cos she keep waking up when we place her on the bed. Haizzz.. end up i cant sleep the whole day and nite and she also didnt sleep well. I also dun want sarong cos alot of pple telling me the baby will be addicted to it n u have to travel with sarong.

But i have to compromised either to let bb sleep less or let her sleep longer in sarong. Of course, with gd sleep, bb less crancky and also a happy child. SO i give in and i also manage to wean her off sarong during our oversea trip.

Another reason cos my duaghter have reflux problem. She like get shock and wake up by her own movement of hands and legs. Even with the beansprout pillow doesnt help and it solve after we placed her in sarong.

Cos my sarong spring is install right up my ceiling. So have to ensure it is very sturdy same for the sarong stand. No matter wat, must place a mattress under the sarong.

I suggest u dun try sarong 1st. If ur baby can sleep longer on bed or cot then be it. Same for pacifier, my girl is so addicted to it now and i have hard time weaning her off it..

Missmoon,
i cant attached file using PM. can email me at [email protected]
 
May, Joline,
I also experiencing acne outbreak on the face and stomach since 1st trimester, and somemore peeling skin. I don't dare to apply acne cream in case affect the baby. Now have to live with it. Ugly leh
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Hong,
Thanks a lot for the list. Very detailed and useful. Initially I am quite worried that I miss out anything, as first-time, don't know what to buy.

missmoon,
I have done mine, and the nurse called me up to inform me of the result in 2 days' time. If you are worried, why not you give a call to ask them.

Anyone knows whether when apply stretchmark cream, is there any direction (circular or upwards or downwards) to follow?
 
hi hong, i intend to buy those movable kind of sarong, any idea where can i get those cos i dun wan to drill hole in my ceiling (quite new house u see), oso we cannot do drilling during pregnancy...
 
I think i need to start charging consultant charge.. hahaha..

eeyore, can get form kiddy palace, kid mall and some of the neighbourhood stall that selling baby stuff.

Another place will be Baby hypermart and Baby kingdom.

Another cheap source - check out the marketplace in this forum and see if anyone selling or Yahoo auction.

Jasline,
I hope the list is useful. May be some of the mother can help to add on incase i miss out anything.
 
eeyore,
I saw one at the Kiddy Palace. You can try. Initially I also want to buy a sarong, and I search Yahoo Auction, find a few cheaper ones but I don't know about the condition as most of them are second-hand.
 
I had been taking cod fish capsule since i know I was pregnant, since everyone told me it's good for mummy and baby.

Based on my no.1, I only got to know the triple test's result one month later when I went for my check-up again. Usually if you don't receive any news earlier than that, it means good news lor. That's what my friend told me.
 
thanks hong, have emailed you already
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jasline, ok, i nd to do a v-swab tom, so i'll take the opp to check wif gynae. thanks!

gebbera, there's one from clarins, a tonic oil made of plant extracts, apparently good for prevention of stretch marks. i'm currently using that.
 
Gals..
If you all are interested.. Thyme Maternity having 20% discount till end of this month!
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TMC giving out bathtub as gift???
 
Joline, there are pros and cons to both playpens and baby cots. Just have to see which one u think suits u better. Some pple even get both.

All MTBs, my gynae has recommended that I go on fish oil since the 1st trimester (Neurogain)for BB's brain development. She said the good fatty acids are found in deepwater fish which are not normally featured in Asian diets (if i remembered correctly, tuna, cod, salmon etc). The other warning she gave is that if we do not consume it in the right proportion between the 2 fatty acids, it can lead to other complications (like excessive bleeding during delivery etc) and eating too much of these fish also increases our mercury intake which affects brain development.

Breakouts --- that's a problem i face too. Similarly, don't dare to apply all the skin medication that I got from my dermatologist previously
 
Joline,
Pls share with us after you've asked your gynae, ok?
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YB,
How much does the Mothercare stretchmark cream costs? Am currently checking out the prices so that i can start shopping for it.
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Hong,
Do you mean the OSCAR scan accuracy is only 90%? That's low... Does that means triple test is more accurate?
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Fruitee,

Yah, i just found out Thyme Maternity is having 20% dicsount too. Will be getting my Maternity dresses from there soon... Am going to spend $200 in a single receipt and be their member...
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Promotions ends at end of Feb.
 
Gebbera,
90% accurate is low? I mean the accuracy of knowing whether baby is DS. 90% either Yes or NO.

triple test only 60% leh..
 
Hi YB,

The price is reasonable. Thyme is selling one at $27... expensive hor...

Btw, I think we ever chat in other threads before. Your name, YB sounded very familiar to me... Are you from "A place for TTC-ing" or ...??
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Hi Hong,

Oic... compared to triple test, OSCARS accuracy is much more higher.... didnt know triple test accuracy is so much lower than OSCARS. Thanks for explaining!
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Hi missmoon
usually the nurse will call u in about two to three days time for the results..
u shld call them up to chk, if they have been taking too long..

Hi Gebbera
OSCARS test is much more expensive than the triple test. if u are below thirty, there is no need to pay so much for the DS test.

Hi eeyore
heard from some mothers that it is better not to use the sarong type cos it will be difficult to put baby to sleep on normal bed. thus giving u problems when u bring BB out.. even my grandmother advise me against it..

Hi May,
i have been taking Neurogain from my second month..its good for the BB's brains..
 
Hi Mummies:
My instinct is correct. The detailed scan shows my bb is a girl! I m taking Neurogain too from gynac.

Lok:
Yes yest detailed scan was done by Yvonne Chan too. She was quite humurous during the scan though it took slightly more than 1/2 an hr. I wish that i could see my bb longer than that. Yvonne said my bb very active during the scan and kept giving me kong fu kicks n i can feel it instantly! Now i know how my bb looks like when she kicks my tummy. Btw she advised me to go for Rubella and Hepatitis jab after i give birth so that to prepare if i want a 2nd bb anytime. So far what supplements she give u? She give me Neurogain, iron and calcium supplements, 3 kinds. Also at 15wks, i signed up e $600 package w her. u?

Btw i also signed up Parentcraft lesson, starting on Mar (wkends). Got 10% discount cos i signed up the First baby incentive card (paid $98 for e card instead of $128 cos got citibank credit card) to enjoy discount on parentcraft, detailed scan (too bad i signed up after the scan), delivery bed ward, cordlife (intend to store bb's cordblood) n etc.....
 
Angeline - *hugs* Maybe you will find something similiar or better!
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jurong girl - Thanks for the info!
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Me gaining weight too!
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Asked my OBGYN about it and he said that I am still OK. He checks my weight each time I visit him.
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kite &amp; shining - Congrats on getting a princess!
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Laura - How do you feel getting all those "you are PG" looks?
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Tracy - Your GYN leaving town? How come? So sorry to hear about it!
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jazzyjas - Good luck with the coming appt!
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Lok - Aw...that's awesome news!
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May - Nope, don't take fish oil capsule but eat fish most of the days!
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So sorry to hear about your breakout! *hugs* As for me, I am breaking into hives.
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Hong - Thanks so much for the excel file!
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Wah, lucky you! Me broke into hives...went to the skin specialist and he said that its norm.
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<table border=1><tr><td>NAME</TD><TD> EDD</TD><TD> OBGYN</TD><TD> HOSPITAL</TD><TD> GENDER </TD></TR><TR><TD>japepearl</TD><TD> 03 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.L.C.Cheng</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>zita27</TD><TD> 07 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.K.T.Tan</TD><TD> KK/SGH</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Li May</TD><TD> 07 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.K.K.Lee</TD><TD> Mt.A</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>MTDT</TD><TD> 07 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Yvonne Soong</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>sleepygarfield</TD><TD> 09 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.E.S.Teoh</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>millie</TD><TD> 10 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Adrian B Woodworth</TD><TD> TMC / Mt.A</TD><TD>- </TD></TR><TR><TD>Joan</TD><TD> 10 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Douglas Ong</TD><TD> Mt.A</TD><TD> Boy </TD></TR><TR><TD>liverpool11</TD><TD> 11 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.L.C.Cheng</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>pepper</TD><TD> 11 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.K.H.Chan</TD><TD> Gleneagles</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Mel</TD><TD> 11 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr Chandra</TD><TD> Mt.A</TD><TD> Girl </TD></TR><TR><TD>jurong gal</TD><TD> 11 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.C.H.Koh</TD><TD> Mt.A</TD><TD> Girl </TD></TR><TR><TD>kin</TD><TD> 12 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.S.C.Chew</TD><TD> Mt.E</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>NOIF</TD><TD> 12 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. John Tee</TD><TD> KKH</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Pooh</TD><TD> 12 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Tham</TD><TD> Gleneagles</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>lego_mom</TD><TD> 15 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Lawrence Ang </TD><TD> TMC </TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Jasline</TD><TD> 15 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. K.T.Tan</TD><TD> KKH</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Fruitee</TD><TD> 15 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Adrian B Woodworth</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> Boy </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sandy Kerk</TD><TD> 17 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. </TD><TD> -</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>lala</TD><TD> 17 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr Lawrence Ang</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Hong</TD><TD> 18 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Lawrence Ang</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>May</TD><TD> 18 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Lisa Chin</TD><TD> Gleneagles</TD><TD> Girl </TD></TR><TR><TD>Jessie Seah</TD><TD> 18 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Y.W.Lim</TD><TD> Mt.A</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>littlebaby~Val</TD><TD> 19 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr Tham</TD><TD> Gleneagles</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>YB</TD><TD> 19 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Kowa </TD><TD> Mt.E</TD><TD> Girl </TD></TR><TR><TD>missmoon</TD><TD> 19 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Christopher Chen</TD><TD> Gleneagles</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Dear</TD><TD> 20 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.L.N.Sim</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Lok</TD><TD> 20 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Yvonne Chan</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> Boy </TD></TR><TR><TD>jazzyjas</TD><TD> 20 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.K.K. Chow</TD><TD> Gleneagles</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Z-Lia</TD><TD> 23 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Selina Chua</TD><TD> Mt.E</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Upie</TD><TD> 24 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Ho</TD><TD> Mt.A</TD><TD> Boy </TD></TR><TR><TD>Angeline Neo</TD><TD> 25 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Clifton Chan</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>eeyore</TD><TD> 25 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.K.K Ho</TD><TD> Mt.E</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Laura</TD><TD> 25 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Adrin Tan </TD><TD> TMC </TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Sunshine</TD><TD> 25 Jul 06</TD><TD> Prof. Mary Rauf</TD><TD> NUH</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Tracy</TD><TD> 26 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.C.T.Yeong</TD><TD> - </TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Ashleywcy</TD><TD> 29 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.W.K.Tan</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>chrys</TD><TD> 30 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Joyceline Wong</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>RT's Wife</TD><TD> 30 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr. Lawrence Ang</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD>Joline</TD><TD> 31 Jul 06</TD><TD> Dr.Y.Y.Tan</TD><TD> TMC</TD><TD> - </TD></TR><TR><TD></td></tr></table>

Anyone needs an update? Or did we missed anyone?
 
hi all

I am from the June 06 thread &amp; am consolidating the next bulk purchase for Neurogain Pb fish oil plus. For me, gynae recommends taking the capsules from 3rd month. It costs about $31 (30 capsules) to buy from the gynaes and pharmacies.
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I have contacts to get at $26.50 each for a minimum of 5 bottles.

Pls kindly email [email protected] by 15/2/06. Thank you
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Anyway, for those who are clueless abt Neurogain PB plus fish oil, these are the info.

Product Details
DHA &amp; AA: EFA`s with a structural &amp; functional outcome.

Everybody needs DHA &amp; AA. DHA &amp; AA are particularly important early in life to meet structural requirements for brain &amp; eye development, growth and immune functions. DHA &amp; AA enter into the composition of biomembranes and play an important role in the proper functioning of the membranes and receptor-neurotransmitter functions.

Our ability to synthesize DHA &amp; AA from precursors ALA &amp; LA is limited. We rely more on dietary sources of DHA &amp; AA rather than conversion from precursors. It means, the less we get DHA &amp; AA from our diet, the less we have in our body. At times of high requirements, like during pregnancy &amp; lactation, such a dietary intake should not be neglected in order to minimize the risk of deprivation. DHA &amp; AA can be found in fish &amp; eggs.

A healthy &amp; balanced diet is particularly important during pregnancy &amp; lactation to minimize the risk of fetal dietary deprivation. Conditions like closely spaced pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, unhealthy maternal diet, lifestyle should require extra attention.

?Maternal DHA consumption during pregnancy and lactation continues to be studied intensively as a means to improve pregnancy outcomes as well as to optimize perinatal brain and retinal development.?

What is NeuroGain PB PLUS
NeuroGain PB PLUS is a special formulation of conditionally Essential Fatty Acids for Pregnant &amp; Breast-feeding women. NeuroGain PB PLUS is rich in DHA, low in EPA with AA &amp; OA to help Pregnant &amp; Breast-feeding women meet important pre &amp; peri natal nutritional requirements. NeuroGain PB PLUS provides a balanced intake of omega 3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), omega 6 Arachidonic Acid (AA) and omega 9 Oleic Acid (OA) fatty acids.

Who needs NeuroGain PB PLUS

Pregnent &amp; breast-feeding

History of low birth weight, pre-term births

Frequent, multiple pregnancies

Allergy to fish &amp; eggs

Poor, unbalanced maternal diet

What is the ratio of DHA : EPA in NeuroGain PLUS ?
The NeuroGain PLUS "DHA oil" is specially concentrated in DHA and diluted in EPA to mimic natural levels of DHA &amp; EPA in the human milk in line with WHO recommendations for DHA supplementation at an early stage of life.

Early in life, high EPA levels may lead to: increased blood loss at the time of delivery , depressed AA status and affected growth.

Ingredient
DHA-rich edible fish oil, AA, OA, EPA and Vitamin E as antioxidant in a soft bovine gelatin capsule (gelatin, glycerine, water)

The DHA: EPA ratio in this formulation is higher than 10:1.

Direction

Dosage : Take 1 capsule daily with meals or as directed by your physician.
 
kite, congrats! I still dunno how the bb's movement is supposed to feel like. Also 3 types of supplements - Neurogain, Multi-vits (that contains iron &amp; folic acid) + calcium. I have signed package with her at 16 weeks but price has increased to $700 wef 1 Feb. Hmm, she has been saying my bb is very active since 10 weeks - maybe boys are very restless.

Have signed up for Parentcraft lessons - starting 29 Apr (Sat) and ending 30 May. The lady recommended that this is the best timing considering my due date...

R u missing in japepearl's list?
 
tracy, thanks for your advise... but i suppose it all depends on the baby themsselves... cos my nephew is using the sarong for sleeping but when it comes to outdoor when they're comfortable they'll sleep themselve, my mum do use the outdoor sarong as well (that is the shoulder kind)...
 



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