Wk 28th - Tests at Mt E, 4th Class

We all had to wake up early as mummy has to go Mt E to do the diabetic tests at 8.30am. She had to fast the night before, so i have to fast too!!!

There are 3 tests at 1hr interval between 8.30 am to 10.30am, and mummy have to pee and drink glucose drink plus take out blood as well.

We registered for the pre-admission to Mt E since we're there, and also registered for the hospital tour on Sept 19th as part of a $8 seminar with talks on stem cord, baby infant post natal care etc

Straight after that, we had to rushed to NUH for the 4th pre-natal class on labour...
After watching the video on the real birth and the pain involved, most mummies got scared ..

The first stage can take up to 10+hours depending on individual which can be very very painful.... We have to decide whether to go with natural birth, or with pain killer like nitrogen oxide gas, injection or epidural.

Then after stage 2 (another 30mins -4 hrs) when the baby is born, they throw the baby onto you (ewww) while they clean the baby with blood all over, then cut the cord and slowly take the placenta out...

Ppl can also donate their placenta for stem cell research to help other ppl and yourself as well. Some ppl actually take back the placenta to bury or to eat!!! It's supposed to be rich in nutrition and not inhumane to eat it in some countries...

So much bout preparation for the labour...