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The Bump Sabrina Sikora

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The Bump: Sabrina Sikora

Gorgeous Singapore maternity photos in this month’s ‘The Bump’! No stranger to Sassy…

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The Bump: Megan Yang

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‘The Bump’: Tasha Nambiar

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The Bump: Celeste Viviers

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‘The Bump’ — Jinnee Lim

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"I first had an inkling that I might have contract

"I first had an inkling that I might have contracted dengue fever when I started to experience severe body aches all over. I didn’t have any other common cold symptoms like a sore throat or cough so I didn’t think it was a cold or flu. In addition to deep muscle aches I also started to get pain in my eye sockets and headaches – all of which I had read can be dengue symptoms. The area we live in is a high-risk dengue zone, so this added to my suspicions.⁠
I’m in my second trimester so I was nervous for my own health and the safety of my baby and decided to go to a 24-hour clinic as I had symptoms over a weekend. I asked to be tested for dengue fever but unfortunately, the doctor did not take my symptoms seriously and sent me home saying I had a common cold.⁠
My symptoms persisted so I went to IMC where they tested me for dengue. It wasn’t long before the results came in – and as I had suspected it came back positive for dengue fever. I was immediately sent to A&E as a precaution because of my pregnancy and as my blood pressure was very low.⁠
I know that 99% of dengue cases are not severe like mine was and that doctors just wanted to keep a close eye on me and my baby to be able to catch any complications early. I was given fluids through a drip and also given dopamine for low blood pressure. There is no real medication you can take to “cure” dengue – generally treatments are mostly supportive and include taking paracetamol, resting and taking LOTS of fluids.⁠
Physically, having dengue fever was exhausting. The body aches are something I have never felt before (except in labour) – intense! This is my first experience with dengue, and it has been three weeks now since I contracted it. I’m only now getting my energy back, and my only lingering symptom has been the constant lethargy..."⁠
Read the rest of South African mum of two, Melanie Muttitt's dengue experience (plus her tips on how to avoid getting dengue) in our link in bio.⁠
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#sgmummy #sgmums #sgparents #sgmom #sgmummies #dengue #denguefever #singapore #sgmoms

This year marks Sassy Mama's seventh annual Helper

This year marks Sassy Mama's seventh annual Helper Appreciation celebration where we find new ways to thank our helpers for all the amazing ways they support our families. This year, we are giving families a chance to win their helper a FREE Balikbayan Box. 📦Balikbayan Boxes are tax-free gift boxes that foreign domestic helpers can fill with clothes, essentials, toys and goodies and send back home. To enter:⁠
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1. Like this post ❤️⁠
2. Follow @sassymamasg on Instagram 👍⁠
3. Post a picture of your helper (with yourself, your kids, your pets or on her own!) making a heart shape with their handsv and tell us what you appreciate most about her. Make sure to tag @sassymamasg ⁠and use the #HelperAppreciationSG to be entered.⁠
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BONUS ENTRY: Share this post to your story!⁠
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Head to our link in bio to learn more! Plus we have inspiration on ways to say "thank you" to your helper and resources to help empower your helper. ⁠
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#sassymamasg #helperappreciationmonth #mayisforhelpers #gratitude #helperappreciation #sgmummy #sgmums #sgparents #sgmom #sgmummies #HelperAppreciationSG

How awesome would it be to lounge at a cafe with t

How awesome would it be to lounge at a cafe with these play areas on the side?! So mama and dad can kick back with some coffee while the kids run wild in full view, of course! Here in Singapore there's no shortage of kid-friendly eateries, and extra bonus points when there's a playground, bouncy castle or open field nearby. Click our link in bio for the full list of 35+ Kid-friendly Cafés & Restaurants with Playgrounds so you can make those brunch plans!⁠
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Café Melba Goodman Arts Centre⁠
Bayswater Kitchen⁠
PLQ Playground beside Jimmy Monkey Café⁠
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#bouncycastlesg #playgroundsg #kidfriendlycafesg #cafesg

Where do you think this dazzling display of rainbo

Where do you think this dazzling display of rainbow lights is located? Hint: Spot the dome in the back! Rainbow Connection II is made up of 500 suspended solar light modules made from upcycled cookie containers and solar lights! The installation (now on till 29 May) is by local artist Lee Yun Qin and individuals from underserved communities as a collaboration between @nhb_sg x @malayheritage. The display is beautifully lit up at night, scattering prismatic projections all around while gently rotating and swaying in the wind ✨ Click our link in bio for all the details, plus a list of over 20 kid-friendly exhibitions to check out this long weekend!⁠
Images: Malay Heritage Centre⁠
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Summer camp memories are memories you'll remember

Summer camp memories are memories you'll remember for life! 😍 With the easing of restrictions, camps are allowed to resume just like the pre-Covid days! Planning your kids’ June holiday/summer camps? Click our link in bio for over 40 kids' camp options in Singapore with extra special Sassy Mama discount codes where you can get as much as 25% off certain camps! We've got options for all ages too, from toddlers as young as three to camps for teenagers!⁠
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#summercampsg #juneholidays #sgcamp #kidscampsg

Spotted around town! 🏁 If you need to get your

Spotted around town! 🏁 If you need to get your shopping done and want to squeeze in a kids’ activity at the same time, we spotted the @kf1kartingcircuit Kiddy Circuit at @thestarvista happening now till 10 July! Each ticket admits 1 adult and 1 child (85 – 120cm height) or 1 adult/child (above 120cm height) only – ticket prices in our link in bio!⁠
Images: The Star Vista⁠
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#gokartsg #kf1kartingcircuit #kidsactivitiessg #longweekendsg

Not quite ready to travel this June holidays? Or m

Not quite ready to travel this June holidays? Or maybe your new passports are still processing (we can relate 🥴) - you could always book a staycation! Swipe for inspo, and click our link in bio for 32 kid-friendly staycation hotels in Singapore with deals and unique family room setups like bunk beds, tents and floor-to-ceiling aquariums 😍 ⁠
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*TW: Postpartum anxiety*⁠ "I’ve lived with anx

*TW: Postpartum anxiety*⁠
"I’ve lived with anxious thoughts all my life. But not quite the kind I experienced after the birth of my son, Noah when my anxiety spiralled. I had a smooth and enjoyable pregnancy. At 38 weeks, I delivered a healthy baby boy within 7 hours of admission. Everything was going as planned and I couldn’t wait to finally embark on my journey as a mother. It was perhaps because things had gone so well that I was unprepared for what was to come. During confinement, I had the usual worries about Noah’s milk intake, diaper output, and overall health. While these recurred throughout my day, these worries were manageable. It was not until I found myself bawling in my office toilet when I returned to work that I realised these thoughts were morphing into something more insidious. During this episode, I saw a video of a child drowning in a baby spa because he was left unsupervised and I had thought it was Noah. My hands were shaking, my heart was racing, my chest tightened, and I was gasping for air."⁠
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Click our link in bio to keep reading as Singaporean mama Jamie Lee talks about her experience with postpartum anxiety, including the warning signs and treatment options, and her ongoing struggle to shake any perceived stigma of mental illness.⁠
Image: Unsplash⁠
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