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As a Postpartum Doula I am often the first person to provide hands on help and support with a new family. Postpartum support should ideally start from the moment you get home, which is why I have so much experience of helping families navigate this particular problem. Many of my clients (in fact most) come home from hospital with babies that have borderline jaundice results; but what I have noticed is that none of them are given actionable guidance and advice for the first 72 - 96 hours (3 - 4 days) at home prior to their first paediatrician appointment. See the 🔗 in the bio to my latest article for the SIMPLEST (truly simple!) TOP TIP for helping to reduce anxiety over jaundice in those first few days at home Reducing a borderline jaundice test result in the first few days at home can be critical to avoid further medical interventions Just one simple piece of advice about feeding could seriously help you avoid a lot of worry Head to the bio and click the 🔗 for the article and make sure you subscribe to get the next super useful article straight to your inbox EMPOWA YOUR MOTHERHOOD #jaundice #bilirubin #phototherapy #frequentfeeding #bloodtransfusion #breastfeeding #bottlefeeding #newborn #newbornjaundice #newmum #newdad #firsttimemum #sgmum #sgmummies #sgparents #fourthtrimester#empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #postpartumdoula #postpartumconsultant #postpartumcheckup #paediatrician #paediatricianappointment #newbornwellnesscheck (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqaOWUGyGFr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Have you seen this image pop up on my page before, I mean the black and white photo behind the infographic? It's me and my little girl when she was just a few months old, and a photographer captured this adorable moment of her breastfeeding. I love it! But it does remind me of all the tough times we had breastfeeding. I had so many clogs and blocks. I got through mastitis a few times too, always through manual boob therapy, thankfully I didn't need any antibiotics YES - it is often possible to recover from mastitis without taking antibiotics, but you have to know what you are looking for and act quickly So these are the top 6 signs that you have a clog: 1️⃣ Painful breast 2️⃣ Tender lump, possibly also redness of the skin over the lump 3️⃣ A small white blister on the nipple (milk bleb) 4️⃣ Slow milk flow 5️⃣ Swelling or redness of the breast 6️⃣ Low fever / Areas that are warm to touch DM me now if you think you have any signs of this and lets walk you through step by step what is the right way for you to handle your boobs Sometimes it can be as simple a a "basic boob management protocol" that will take you no more than 5 mins everyday, or if you need referral to a Dr I'll be honest about that too DM me now if your boobs are blocked! DM the word "MASTITIS" and I'll send you the Empowa 7 page Guide to Mastitis 🤱🏻🤱🏻🤱🏻🤱🏻🤱🏻🤱🏻 #blockedduct #cloggedduct #mastitis #milkblister #milkbleb #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactationsupport #sgmum #newmum #firsttimemum #sgmummies #postpartumdoula #postpartumconsultant #postpartumcare #postnatalcare #postnatalsupport #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxTKL_SKMx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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💥CHALLENGE TIME💥 It’s soooo easy 1️⃣ Click the 🔗 in bio 2️⃣ in the SEARCH box type the words “bottle feeding” 3️⃣ Tell us in the comments below the most useful thing you learnt Big hugs to everyone #empowayourmotherhood #bottlefeeding #helpingfamilies #searchonline #virtualsupport #onlinesupport #challenge #sgmummies #sgmum #sgmummy #sgfamilies #postpartumdoula #postpartumdoulasupport #postpartumrecovery #doulasg #doulacare #doulasofsingapore #doulasingapore #empowasg #empowayourparenthood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co9t44zyAvQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Helping families achieve the rest they need to physically, and mentally, be parents is a massive part of what I do! It’s not about sleep training newborn babies, it’s about educating parents and caregivers about healthy and logical sleep facts and of course providing the necessary hands on support to ensure everyone in the family feels confident and capable to get the rest they need What does this look like in practice: 👩‍🏫 educating families about healthy and logical sleep facts (logic is a tough thing to fathom when your sleep deprived, so I bring that balance for you) 🛏️ advising and helping to create ideal (and safe) sleep environments for baby and all care givers 👩🏻‍⚕️ providing hands on support when parents need it. Basically being a nanny when they need it (so that they can rest in confidence) 👩🏻‍🍼 role modeling evidence based practices to shape newborns sleep rhythms (with lots of support for baby and without crying!) If you’re the sort of person that likes to prioritise your sleep (as we should!) and you also happen to have a baby on the way don’t hesitate to reach out for a FREE DISCOVERY CALL I’d love to hear from you 📞 🔗 in bio #babysleep #sleeprhythm #sleeplikeababy #sleeptraining #gettherestyoudeserve #helpingfamilies #sgmummies #sgmum #sgmummy #sgfamilies #postpartumdoula #postpartumdoulasupport #postpartumrecovery #doulasg #doulacare #doulasofsingapore #empowasg #empowayourparenthood #empowayourmotherhood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopNuTly2Ux/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Helping families achieve the rest they need to physically, and mentally, be parents is a massive part of what I do! It’s not about sleep training newborn babies, it’s about educating parents and caregivers about healthy and logical sleep facts and of course providing the necessary hands on support to ensure everyone in the family feels confident and capable to get the rest they need What does this look like in practice: 👩‍🏫 educating families about healthy and logical sleep facts (logic is a tough thing to fathom when your sleep deprived, so I bring that balance for you) 🛏️ advising and helping to create ideal (and safe) sleep environments for baby and all care givers 👩🏻‍⚕️ providing hands on support when parents need it. Basically being a nanny when they need it (so that they can rest in confidence) 👩🏻‍🍼 role modeling evidence based practices to shape newborns sleep rhythms (with lots of support for baby and without crying!) If you’re the sort of person that likes to prioritise your sleep (as we should!) and you also happen to have a baby on the way don’t hesitate to reach out for a FREE DISCOVERY CALL I’d love to hear from you 📞 🔗 in bio #babysleep #sleeprhythm #sleeplikeababy #sleeptraining #gettherestyoudeserve #helpingfamilies #sgmummies #sgmum #sgmummy #sgfamilies #postpartumdoula #postpartumdoulasupport #postpartumrecovery #doulasg #doulacare #doulasofsingapore #empowasg #empowayourparenthood #empowayourmotherhood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopNhQ0y2Il/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Have you subscribed to the Empowa’d Parents email list yet? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (!!!) FREE WAYS TO BE EMPOWA’D (without spending any 💴!!!) 1️⃣ check out the Blog and Parenting Resources available for everyone on the website. Click the 🔗 in the bio read our insightful articles; from how to cope with a newborn, breastfeeding, bottle feeding and videos on how to swaddle and settle your baby 2️⃣ Login to the website to download the FREE DOWNLOADS. From the things you should know about Jaundice to our Nanny Resource list or Singapore Dads Guide, we’ve got information at your finger tips for everything parenting 3️⃣ Download the Empowa on Spaces App to get all the FREE downloads and blog articles to the palm of your hands AND be part of the 24/7 free chat with Kathy our Chief Postpartum Doula and Consultant 4️⃣ Subscribe (🔗 in bio) and you’ll automatically receive our timely emails, not too many, but super useful, with whatever Kathy has been studying, researching, is passionate about or read about that week 5️⃣ GET A FREE 20 min call with a minimum of 3 actionable key tips you can try today. No matter whether you are pregnant, early postpartum or struggling 18 months into being a new mum. Kathy promises you 3 actionable key tips in just 20 mins. FREE ADVICE Kathy’s aim is that she researches, learns about and reads it for you, so that you don’t have to, and it’s all with Singapore in mind. (you can of course unsubscribe at any time) #subscribenow #nospam #parentingblog #sgmummyblogger #parentingresources #ihelpmums #sgmum #sgmummies #newmum #firsttimemum #first1000days #fourthtrimester #postpartumrecovery #pregnantsg #pregnancysg #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #postpartumdoulasupport #postpartumdoula #doulasg #empowayourparenthood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coj64SpydVc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Well, have you? I’m not kidding! Empowa is now actively working with Employers to include Postpartum Support, Advice and Guidance into Employee Benefit Schemes and we’ve already been successful helping companies introduce benefits that help pay towards postpartum and confinement support AND assisting clients obtain Insurance payouts for Postpartum Doula support at home Nervous to speak to your boss alone … call Kathy and ask her to do the hard work for you! I will happily pitch how amazing and incredible Postpartum support is to not only the individual but also the company wide. Benefits to your employer include, but are not limited to: 💁‍♀️Increased employee retention rate 📚Decreased rehiring costs ✏️Decreased retraining costs 💸Increased client retention (thanks to lower employee turnover) 🙂Increased staff loyalty 🏥Decreased corporate healthcare costs 👏Increased staff morale 🤑Increased productivity 💲Decreased tax liability (not applicable in all case) 📈Increased job satisfaction 😷Decreased unplanned days off So, I ask you again … Have you asked your employer lately if they will pay for your Postpartum Doula? because IT’S IN THEIR INTEREST to help you! WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT? DM us now #workingmums #workingmothers #backtowork #maternityleave #parentaleave #employeebenefits #postpartumdoulasupport #confinement #confinementnanny #increasedproductivity #increasedretention #sgmums #sgmummies #sgmum #newmum #firsttimemum #fourthtrimester #fifthtrimester #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #postpartumconsultant #postpartumdoula #postpartumrecovery #postpartumanxiety (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoH098FyGIL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Did you think that Jacinda Ardern had found the magic trick to make being a working mum, work?! Of course, Jacinda Ardern had very different work stresses to deal with than most working mums, BUT the fact remains that the transition from career woman to mum+ is ridiculously misinterpreted and misrepresented on every type of mass media and broadcasting outlet, and even in every aspect of family and every day life Whether it’s a soap opera or a National News outlet I have not seen a single mass media company portray working mum life for what it truly is We are told we can have it all, but fundamentally that still means that at multiple points of every single day we are tasked with updating and re-prioritising our lives, in a way only comparable to triage in a busy A&E room I am not complaining, seeking apology, or even seeking change by that statement, merely recognising that working mums are literally shifting their priorities multiple times a day, and there is very little recognition of the extreme mental toll that can take Anyone up for a discussion? Let me know your thoughts! ✍️⬇️ #workingmums #workingmothers #backtowork #maternityleave #parentaleave #jacindaardern #haveitall #sgmums #sgmummies #sgmum #newmum #firsttimemum #fourthtrimester #fifthtrimester #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #postpartumconsultant #postpartumdoula #postpartumrecovery #postpartumanxiety (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnyWceRyQI7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My word for 2023 is “Brave”. I’m going to be brave for myself, my clients, my family and my business and I’ve got a lot of “BRAVE” to go around So if you’re heading into anything pregnancy, postpartum or parenting related then let me be brave FOR YOU, and WITH YOU I’ve got your back! DM to find out about Postpartum Support Packages and Back to Work Consultations and you can SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE NOW See 🔗 in bio #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #postpartumdoula #doulasg #subscribenow #freeadvice #singaporemums #sgmums #sgmummies #happynewyear2023 #newyear2023 #mywordis #bebrave #wordoftheyear (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm35fNrStq2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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📧💨 Today I sent an email to all subscribers about how to help their baby beat jet lag 🤑✨ and next week everyone will be getting instructions on how to claim 30% discount 30% discount could mean over $900 discount off 48 hours of Postpartum Support 🤑✨ Subscribers get regular updates and information relevant to their stage of pregnancy or parenthood, connecting them with not only Empowa services but the many many excellent perinatal providers in Singapore SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE NOW See 🔗 in bio #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #postpartumdoula #doulasg #subscribenow #freeadvice #travellingwithababy #jet lag #babyjetlag #singaporemums #sgmums #sgmummies #exclusivediacounts (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmyEj3jSMqe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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For mums that are going back to work life simply has to fall into some sort of routine Doing things on demand, all day, every day, simply isn't viable any longer But where do you start? and how do you balance your need for the alarm clock and your baby's 24/7 on demand schedule they have nicely got used to 😜 You start GENTLY! Do these 3 things at the same time every day: ☀️ wake, or get, your baby up at the same time every morning 🍼 feed your baby lunch at the same time every day 🛌 put your baby to bed at the same time every evening WHY? Just like your body, and brain, gets accustomed to things like alarm clocks, sun rise, sun set, tea time, lunch time, dinner time so does your baby's body and brain ... this is gently, but systematically, setting your baby's circadian rhythm (to times that best suit your families schedule) WHAT HAPPENS IF: 🤷🏻‍♀️ Wake up, have lunch or put them to bed later one day? - reduce the rest of the day's activities and naps by small increments to get yourself back on track by bedtime 🤦‍♀️ They wake up earlier from a morning nap? - bring lunchtime forward a little 🙋🏼‍♀️ They wake up earlier from an afternoon nap? - bring bedtime forward a little WHAT HAPPENS WHEN? 🥱 Dropping a morning nap? - bring lunchtime forward by 30 mins 🥱 Dropping an afternoon nap? - bring bedtime forward by 30 mins BONUS: for some families these three simple steps are enough to create just enough routine to help them glide through the main transitions ahead of them, namely heading back to work and the 4 month developmental mountain 🎗 SAVE this post for future ⭐️ FOLLOW for more tips on how to handle BACK TO WORK after maternity leave 📞 If you're really struggling, or need more specific answers to the questions raised in this post, don't hesitate to arrange a FREE 20 min Call (🔗 in bio) 📷 @zebrajojophotography #workingmum #workingmom #workingmothers #backtowork #workingmums #maternityleave #parentalleave #empowayourmotherhood #empowasg #doulasg #postpartumdoula #postpartumconsultant #sgmums #singaporemums #sgmummies #sgmummybloger #sgexpat #expatmums https://www.instagram.com/p/ClYcZanJZgP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Project Liquid Gold is an initiative between @ntucsingapore , SNEF and @hpbsg to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and to advocate for more support for new mothers who are returning to work after maternity leave. Have you ever read the guidelines and found out what support, including possible grants for employers, are available? Comment below with the words “LIQUID GOLD” and Kathy will provide you with the information you need to start a basic conversation with your employer COMMENT BELOW WITH “LIQUID GOLD” 🤱🏻 🤱🏻 🤱🏻 🤱🏻 👩‍💻🧑🏻‍🔧👩🏽‍✈️🧑🏼‍🚀👩‍🔬 #backtowork #backtoworkmums #maternityleave #parentaleave #workingmothers #workingmums #breastfeedingatwotk #pumpingatwork #breastpumping #breastfeeding #breastmilk #sgmummy #sgmum #sgmummies #sgfamily #ntuc #snef #ntucuwomenandfamily #uwomen #uwomenandfamily #hpbsg #postnatalsupport #postpartumdoula #postpartumcare #postpartumcare #backtoworkconsultation #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #projectliquidgold #liquidgold #everyworkermatters (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpcsp-3Sv-b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Project Liquid Gold is an initiative between @ntucsingapore @snef and @hpbsg to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and to advocate for more support for new mothers who are returning to work after maternity leave. Have you ever read the guidelines and found out what support, including possible grants for employers, are available? Comment below with the words “LIQUID GOLD” and Kathy will provide you with the information you need to start a basic conversation with your employer COMMENT BELOW WITH “LIQUID GOLD” 🤱🏻 🤱🏻 🤱🏻 🤱🏻 👩‍💻🧑🏻‍🔧👩🏽‍✈️🧑🏼‍🚀👩‍🔬 #backtowork #backtoworkmums #maternityleave #parentaleave #workingmothers #workingmums #breastfeedingatwotk #pumpingatwork #breastpumping #breastfeeding #breastmilk #sgmummy #sgmum #sgmummies #sgfamily #ntuc #snef #ntucuwomenandfamily #uwomen #uwomenandfamily #hpbsg #postnatalsupport #postpartumdoula #postpartumcare #postpartumcare #backtoworkconsultation #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #projectliquidgold #liquidgold #everyworkermatters (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpcsVo1yBA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love my job! When my clients take the time to leave google reviews it literally lifts me and inspires me to do more, be even better and reach more people 🙏🏻 “I wished I had Kathy with me for my first newborn! She not only has the knowledge but also a great personality, a great person to have your back during the fourth trimester. She totally gets new mums (mentally, emotionally and physically) and she provides the right support with no judgement!! She is like a baby whisperer where she helps to clarify all the mysteries of a newborn.“ #newborn #expertknowledge #greatpersonality #greatperson #fourthtrimester #secondtimemum #firsttimemum #mentalsupport #emotionalsupport #physicalsupport #nojudgement #zerojudgement #babywhisperer #sgmums #sgmummies #sgmum #sgmummy #postpartumdoula #postpartumcare #postpartum #postnatal #postnatalcare #postnatalsupport #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpToaVlyKTS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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If the answer is YES PLEASE then try these two super easy lifestyle changes For Babies 3-6 months old 🥱: 1️⃣ START YOUR LITTLE ONES DAY AT 7am. No matter what happened before 6.59am it is important you consider that as the night before. A NEW DAY STARTS AT 7am. Open the curtains and play a happy song. I recommend choosing a song that gets the whole family pumped and excited about the day ahead (in our house it has always been AC/DCs Highway to Hell 🤣🤦‍♀️, for another client it was Beyoncé) and offer your little one their a breakfast feed no later than 7.30am (if they ate after 6am and don’t seem hungry, that’s ok, offer a little anyway to start setting the daily rhythm) 2️⃣ DO NOT LET YOUR BABY NAP AFTER 5pm. Aim to complete their last nap of the day at 5pm and from that moment on slowly transition the mood of the house towards bed time 💥TRY THESE TWO CHANGES STARTING TODAY for 3 days and let me know how it goes✍️ If it feels like it’s going in the right direction, but you need more help then book your FREE call and let’s work on 3 additional things you can try to make a 7pm bedtime happen for your family! Baby younger than 3 months? ➡️ Points 1 and 2 above are still super important but I’d also love to chat with you about 2 other keys points before making further recommendations 1️⃣ what is your babies current awake window? 2️⃣ how well do they feed during the day? Baby older than 6 months? ➡️ simple, but consistent(!), changes to ensure your baby is getting the majority of their food during the day and a balanced approach to day time naps, ensuring they are not overtired but that they also go to bed at night sleepy is ALWAYS key! GET YOUR DINNER TIMES BACK ENJOY TIME WITH YOUR PARTNER #7to7 #gentleroutines #sleeprhythm #sleeptraining #sleeplikeababy #postpartumdepression #overwhelmed #ppd #postpartumrecovery #postpartumsupport #havingababy #fourthtrimester #firsttimemum #newmum #newborn #babyblues #babysleep #sgfamilies #sgmummy #sgmummies #sgmum #expatmum #expatmums #postpartumdoula #postpartumconsultant #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpH7MLXyRtb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It was a privilege, and a little emotional, to share my story with the wonderful @amanda_she_wrote for this incredible piece she wrote for @honeykidsasia My journey lead me to exactly where I am today, a wonderful husband, an incredible spunky, fun loving, independent, strong and fearless daughter and every day getting a little bit closer to my mission to provide the support that every pregnant and postpartum woman in Singapore deserves My apologies I didn’t feature this post sooner, November was a whirlwind with Pregnant and Popped THE Baby Fair for MUMS, which we are about to do all over again by the way (have you got your Early Bird Confirmation?) Please go to the link in the bio and scroll down to read this incredible article, that left me feeling a little vulnerable, but for all the right reasons, because that’s what makes me a good Postpartum Doula 🔗 in bio Big hugs to everyone #honeykidsasia #honeykids #amandashewrote #pregnantandpopped #thebabyfairformums #babyfairformums #miscarriage #pregnancy #pregnancyloss #bangkok #birthdoula #bumrungrad #revealall #helpingfamilies #sgmummies #sgmum #sgmummy #sgfamilies #postpartumdoula #postpartumdoulasupport #postpartumrecovery #doulasg #doulacare #doulasofsingapore #empowasg #empowayourparenthood #empowayourmotherhood (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CouUEWvSdEH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=