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Give me a 💩 in the comments below if this has happened to you on holiday! Let me know below ⬇️ 🤱🏻 💩 🤱🏻 💩 🤱🏻 💩 #poonami #travelingwithababy #familyholiday #nappychange #babecametoo #shitandgiggles #mumlife #newmum #mamabear #anxiousmum #firsttimemum #sgmum #expatmum #newborn #first1000days #fourthtrimester #postpartum #motherhood #pregnantsg #birthsg #postpartumdoula #postpartumconsultant #prodoula #certifiedpostpartumdoula #doulasg #doulasofsingapore #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #freediscoverycall #ihelpnewmums (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoY8yyHSeel/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Postpartum doulas are non-medical, non-judgmental professionals who provide informational, physical, and emotional support in the weeks and months following childbirth Their services are customised to address the unique needs of each birthing parent and family If you'd like to learn more about how a POSTpartum Doula could help you and your family then Kathy (the Founder of Empowa) is always willing to have a FREE consultation with you BOOK a FREE INTRO 📞 by clicking the 🔗 in the bio and schedule a call at a time that is convenient for you TOP TIP: Get your questions lined up because our 20 min FREE calls are always jam packed with extra information, from birth prep to sleep tips for toddlers, Kathy can't help but help ... it's in her DNA! #postpartumdoula #doulasg #nonmedical #nonjudgmental #professional #physicalsupport #emotionalsupport #childbirth #postpartum #postnatal #fourthtrimester #postpartumrecovery #postpartumdepression #sgmummy #sgmum #sgmom #sgmotherhood #sgmommy #firsttimemum #sgmummies #newmum #postpartumconsultant #empowasg #postpartumsupport #postnatalsupport #postpartumcare #ihelpnewmums #awardwinning #prodoula #donainternational (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn9TPL4yE0E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This is a time of healing and transitioning All births have an adjustment period, even the smoothest, least traumatic, most empowering births end with a new baby and a new mum that need to adjust to each other, and adjust to a new world, with both of them finding their place in it So New Mums should try to focus on the bigger picture during their confinement period and I promise that a lot of the small stuff, that can become big if not kept in check, won't even be a question 1️⃣ This is a time for new mums to bond with their baby 2️⃣ This is a time for new mums to use their body to help their baby recover and transition 3️⃣ This is a time for new mums to use their babies natural reflexes to help the mothers body, mind and spirit recover and transition WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IN PRACTICE? Lots and lots and lots of cuddles, skin to skin, feeding and sleeping If this natural rhythmn of cuddles, skin to skin, feeding and sleeping is interrupted because a new mum is finding any aspect difficult, and if the small stuff is becoming too big to handle, then reach out to people that can help. Contact Kathy to find out the best resources and referrals in Singapore for: Postpartum Support Lactation Advice Pain Nutrition Sleep So let's recap and summarise - NEW MUMS ARE MEANT TO SPEND THEIR CONFINEMENT PERIOD 🤗 Cuddling 👶🏼 Skin to Skin 🤱🏻 Feeding 😴 Sleeping and new mums are not meant to be doing much else because these are the things that help both mum and baby heal and transition from a life in the womb to life in the real world This is time for transition - New mums need and deserve space and grace! Give it to yourself! #confinement #confinementperiod #confinementnanny #fourthtrimester #ConfinementLady #confinementcare #skintoskin #breastfeeding #lactationadvice #lactationcounsellor #sgmummy #sgparents #sgmum #sgmoms #sgmotherhood #sgparent #motherhood #sgmommy #firsttimemum #sgmummies #newmum #postpartumdoula #doulasg #postpartumconsultant #empowasg #postpartumsupport #postnatalsupport #postpartumcare #ihelpnewmums #awardwinning (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn632GSSLhf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Omg I remember these days like they were yesterday It will come as no surprise that my daughter had a really good sleep rhythm from about 6 weeks old I educated myself thoroughly on the science of sleep and circadian rhythms so that I had all the tools in my tool box to ensure she was never over tired and always a happy baby So when a little old Aunty shoved her fingers in my sleeping baby’s face, which happened regularly in Thailand (where my daughter was born), mama bear was never a happy person (I lost my sense of humour regularly about this 🤦‍♀️😂) What’s your mama bear thing? What brings out your frustrations with people about your baby? Let me know below ⬇️ 🤱🏻 🐻 I’ll tell you soon about the time I absolutely lost my mind with a bellboy that interrupted my daughters nap once. It’s not my proudest moment but I can guarantee that bellboy will never walk into a hotel room with a pushchair outside without being invited in again! COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR MAMA BEAR MOMENT ✍️ ⬇️ 🤱🏻 🐻 #babywearing #babycarrier #sleeprhythm #naptime #sleeptraining #postpartumanxiety #mumlife #newmum #mamabear #anxiousmum #firsttimemum #sgmum #expatmum #newborn #first1000days #fourthtrimester #postpartum #motherhood #pregnantsg #birthsg #postpartumdoula #postpartumconsultant #prodoula #certifiedpostpartumdoula #doulasg #doulasofsingapore #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #freediscoverycall #ihelpnewmums (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CndsfizSq9W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Have you ever wondered that if you’d “chosen” a different type of birth how your postpartum recovery might have been different? Aside from the obvious c section V vaginal birth debate (neither of which are a walk in the park and both of which are 1000% legitimate ways to becoming a parent!) did you look back on your birth and wonder 🤰🏻what if I’d laboured at home longer? 🫄what if my partner had been more involved? 🫃what if I’d done perineal massage? 🤰🏻what if I’d known how to get baby into a better position? 🫄what if I’d learnt breath work? 🫃what if I’d waited for the urge to push? 🤰🏻what if I could have had a “natural” c section?** 🫄what if I hadn’t had an epidural? 🫃what if I had birthed in a different position? 🤰🏻what if I’d prepped my body and mind differently? What would my birth and my postpartum recovery have looked like then? Understanding and using the techniques inherent in Hypnobirthing can lead to significantly different outcomes for birthing parents. Do you wish you’d known more about Hypnobirthing and Gentle Birthing when you gave birth? I’ll go first … see my answers in the comments Oh and if the answer is yes then don’t forget to book your space on our “Introduction to Gentle Birthing”, with Hypnobirthing Educator, Lucy Flowers from @babywithbee_sg SEE 🔗 in bio ** If you want to know what a natural c section is look here >>> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2613254/ #hypnobirthingsg #gentlebirthing #csectionsg #vaginalbirthsg #postpartumrecovery #empowasg #postpartumdoula #ihelpnewmums #newmumsupportservices #empowayourmotherhood #sgmummies #sgmummyblogger (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0GXn4Lp5z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love @happyasamother!!! Seriously love her! I loved reading her “Mums Sleep Guide” ... so useful! I highly recommend heading on over and downloading a copy yourself! Also, did you know that we cover the importance of YOUR sleep@in our Back to Work Consultations - setting yourself sleep goals and routines can unlock so much sleep potential for the whole family (i am not exaggerating!) So don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY competition for a FREE Back to Work Consultation with Kathy #backtowork #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #ihelpnewmums #newmumsupportservices #sgmummies #sgmummyblogger #postpartumdoula #workingmum #workingmom #workingmother #lifestyleconsultant #happyasamother (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdihWqiPMxV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Did you know we have a YouTube channel now? See the 🔗 in bio and SUBSRIBE to get all the latest tips and tricks for how to master becoming a new mum in Singapore #youtubesg #empowasg #ihelpnewmums #postpartumdoula #newmumsupportservices #empowayournotherhood #howtoburpababy #bubbleuptechnique #gassybaby #sgmummies #sgmummyblogger (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdfohkFvBdf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 ... 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 Not convinced ... the facts themselves don't stack up! The only thing people seem to agree on is that babies with "colic" cry a lot ... is that enough to make you sit back and do nothing and "just wait it out"? Book a consult to give yourselves chance to breath, a chance to sleep and when you are ready let's brainstorm what you can do, how you can make lifestyle changes WHILST YOU CONTINUE TO ASK FOR ANSWERS #colic #infantcolic #reflux #silentreflux #gerd #sgmum #postnatalcare #postpartumcare #fourthtrimester #postpartumrecovery #postnatal #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama (at Singapore / Singapura / 新加坡 / சிங்கப்பூர்) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ_re8XPux_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I’m sure there are many people feeling a little despondent about another quiet New Years Eve. But it’s not all bad, I promise! For all the new mums and dads that have new mini humans to watch over, feed, burp, bath, carry, hug and kiss good night this is an amazing New Years Eve!!! To all my clients this year (and there’s been so many more than I could have even hoped for!) Thank you for trusting me and letting me be a tiny part of the amazing job you are doing as parents! For all the lactating parents that are considering whether to have that celebratory small glass of 🥂… go for it!!! … just make sure you time it right after you feed or pump 😉 For all the parents with babies that might not sleep through the night tonight, tomorrow is a New Year, a chance to come up with a new plan and a fresh approach (DM me if you want some ideas) but tonight is not a night to worry or stress about it! For all the families missing loved ones, I’m with you!!! But next year gives us new hope! Best wishes and hugs Kathy @ Empowa #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #motherandchild #sassymama #postpartumdoula #doula #dona #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #fedisbest #sgbaby #breastfeed #babywearing #newmom #sgkids #firsttimemom #momsofinstagram #babysleep #newyearseve #newyear #2022 #familytraditions (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJXhyTv0LQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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𝑀𝓊𝓂𝓈, 𝓅𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑒 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓂𝒾𝓈𝑒 𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜𝒹𝒶𝓎 𝒫𝓇𝑜𝓂𝒾𝓈𝑒 𝓂𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝑔𝑜 𝑜𝓊𝓉𝓈𝒾𝒹𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶 𝓌𝒶𝓁𝓀 𝒲𝒽𝑒𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓎 𝒾𝓈 1 𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓀 𝑜𝓁𝒹, 1 𝓂𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒽 𝑜𝓁𝒹 𝑜𝓇 1 𝓎𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝑜𝓁𝒹, 𝓅𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝑒 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓂𝒾𝓈𝑒 𝓂𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝑔𝑜 𝑜𝓊𝓉𝓈𝒾𝒹𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒷𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝓈𝒽 𝒶𝒾𝓇 𝑀𝓊𝒸𝒽 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒽𝓊𝑔𝓈 𝒦𝒶𝓉𝒽𝓎 𝓍 #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #getoutside #goforawalk #newmumsupportgroup #sgbotanicgardens (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUCSWVnP__t/?utm_medium=tumblr

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What are my three top reasons that I like to help parents establish a good routine: 1️⃣ babies cry less 2️⃣ parents worry less 3️⃣ babies and parents sleep better Crying is a baby's only audible form of communication, if we learn how and when to meet their needs before they need to ask for it, you've guessed it ... they cry less! When babies cry less, parents worry less When baby's needs are met and parents worry less, sleep comes much more naturally to everyone in the household Please reach out if I can help YOU ESTABLISH A ROUTINE THAT WORKS FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD Not every routine is the same, every member of the household should have a say, we've all got needs. I will help you build that into your baby's routine so that everyone gets the rest they need to thrive 🆘 BOOK CONSULTATIONS directly from your phone NOW @empowa.sg 🆘 follow @empowa.sg 💜 become a member and enjoy curated discounts and free downloads @empowa.sg #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama #babysleep #sleeplikeababy #sleepdeprivation #babycry #firsttimemum #newmum #sleepschedules #sleeproutines #contentedbaby #babyroutines #parenting (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTUajZXP5ut/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Well “Mummy” Clinic TOMORROW! I am so excited to be hosting @empowa.sg first Mummy Clinic at the gorgeous @buckleupforfoxsake Pramfox Boutique The “booby biscuits” have been baked and I’m looking forward to seeing you all! #lactationcookies #wellmummyclinic #pramfox #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #chestfeeding #fedisbest #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #littleblackbumpbook #ittakesavillage #yourvillageiswaiting #mummymeetupsg (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS6lYOFnl-8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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TOP BREASTFEEDING TIP I actually recorded this a few weeks ago but it’s a good tip to share because I correct nearly every new breastfeeding family this way *** When latching aim your babies NOSE to your NIPPLE, not their mouth to your nipple *** By doing it this way when they open their mouth widely you will be ensuring more of the underside of your areola is taken in by their latch which will give you a nice deep latch and position your nipple towards the roof of their mouth, triggering a good suck reflex TRY IT NOW, it makes such a difference, especially for tiny newborns that often seem like they don’t have big enough mouths…they do, they just need a little more help sometimes 😉 #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #fedisbest #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama #nosetonipple #goodlatch #lactationsupport #deeplatch (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSttf4Cn32X/?utm_medium=tumblr

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4 years ago today … my daughter was 3.5 mths old Engorgement is an agonizingly common breastfeeding problem It happened to me so many times, that’s why I’ve become so good at helping mums find some relief and focus on prevention I ALWAYS carry my engorgement relief pack to my consultations Also, I can’t believe that 4 years ago we were excited for her first swimming class and today we are excited for her first week at big school next week! It feels like every day, every week, every month something big and brave is happening. 4 years ago she rolled over for the first time, now she’s about to walk through the school gates on her own for the first time! Life is an adventure and I love seeing it through her eyes! She’s my inspiration! #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #fedisbest #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama #engorgement #haakaa #handexpression #mastitis #babyswimlessons #uwcdover #firstrollover (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSlOHYIHhTx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE “Our home” 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 Lord knows how many of these tattoos I’ll be covered in by the end of the day 😂🤦‍♀️ #4yearoldheaven 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 #nationaldaysg #singaporesbirthday #56thanniversary #nationalday2021 #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #chestfeeding #fedisbest #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSVcXbDB69t/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Couples that nasal swab together, stay together” ha ha Tonight hubby was being inquisitive and did the @panbio ART test with me BOTH NEGATIVE … which is great because next week is busy with clients 😅 #postpartumdoula #doula #donainternational #dona #breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek #chestfeeding #fedisbest #empowasg #empowayourmotherhood #empowayourparenthood #ihelpnewmums #sgnewmum #sgmummies #sgmummy #expativingsg #nmsg #motherandchild #sassymama #covid19 #partofthesolution #covid19antigenselftest (at Clementi, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSUE134nyp3/?utm_medium=tumblr