Wow how come this thread move like moto train suddenly, so fast. Hee heez.
Medela Freestyle Pump:
I havent't opened it up yet but did read about what to wash per bbpotato said in FB as well.
Pre-admission:
My last visit to gynae was wk 31 and gynae didnt ask me to do pre admission, even though I asked. Maybe less mummies giving birth in KKH in August. Hahaha.
Backache:
Maybe can do pelvic exercise on your 4s. I think that helps, for me lah. As for koyok, I agree that many are not suitable for pregnant women so better dun anyhow put.
My own remedy for achy feeling:
I usually get this achy feeling more at my neck and back area, maybe due to siting in front of computer too much.
What I do: Apply some axe brand oil on my neck(back) and use your hand to rub from back to front, for both sides(left and right), then go to bed. The warmness of the medicated oil will ease the tension and you will wake up feeling alot better the next day. (like very "song" aka relax like tt)
Coconut Water:
I heard many ppl saying we shd start drinking in wk 36 onwards. I haven't drank fresh coconut juice yet but has taken bottled ones, esp when I feel HOT/Heaty.
Drinking 3 L of water to ease constipation:
Adv_sports: I actually got kidney stones in the past and had a op to remove these stones. After that, the urologist did tell me that I need to drink 3 L of water forever. I think initially it's quite hard but after a while, I am used to it. In fact, I drink alot of fluids these days. Can be soup, water, juice..etc..
Confinement Herbs:
I plan to bathe everyday too...but I think my mum will "niam" me. Anyway I hired a confinement lady and she did tell me to buy those confinement herbs. I plan to buy from Bugis area, cos I think they have more crowds, so produce will be fresher.
My area here - Kovan, has a medical hall (one of the shops near to hawker centre/ CK side) which states that they can help you prepare all the confinement herbs which you require during confinement. (tt's what's they advertised lah)
My mum also told me I need to bathe in boiled water + herbs...cannot use water from shower directly.