√ Petite mothers
√ Natural childbirth
√ Finding the most suitable doctor for oneself
My little pingo came to the earth on 19 Dec (39week 5days) ❤ weighing 3.4kg and 51cm 😁.
Morning feel surge every 10minutes. Text dr and went to hosp 3 hrs later for covid test and check dilation (was 4 cm). Dr said I can go back home 😆 went to Ramen Shi Shi Do for lunch. Went back home for a nap and stay in hot bath until beh tahan, 6pm+ back to hospital. Planned to decorate labour room, music and air diffuser. But was in shit pain 🙂 every surge feels worse on my pelvic bone. Cant sit cant sleep. Feels better when use hot pack and massage (for 12 hrs, every 10mins, 8mins,…2mins, husb had to massage my bag and apply hot pack for me 😂 rip thumbs). Had fever, Pingo heartbeat went uo to 180. Had drip and antibiotic. Our midwife, Nisa wipe me with wet towel. Luckily fever went down few hrs later. And shit I forgot what happened, 6 hrs passed and dr check, Im still on 5cm 🙂. I almost give up and ask dr to explain pain relief and almost ask for Csec. Luckily my husband @adrianhohhh told me not to give up and supports me. Keep telling me that we are meeting pingo soon. Finally 10cm, they saw pingo’s hair already, but he keep going back in 🤪 (thanks son). Tried hypnobirthing breathing, but my instict told me to just push him. After 1.5hr of pushing, finally big Pingo is out! (Dr estimate he is 3kg. But he is 3.4kg 🤪)
Glad that everything went well thanks to Dr.Bheena from Columbia Asia, for following my birth plan and did her best to let me choose what I want for my birth.
Big thank you to my Hypnobirthing teacher San San for telling me I can do it when everyone else tell me I cant 😆 (“your body frame is too small, baby too big!” , “you cannot lah. Csec only lah”, “induce baby lah 39 week already as long as baby is safe”). And also for telling us that we can plan our dream birth, and say no when we are uncomfortable.
I would suggest mums esp first time mama to attend hypnobirthing class to learn more about how we can plan our own birth, making it more enjoyable than fear 😆 I’m someone who is afraid of needle pain. Yet I chose natural birth.
Baby Nous ❤
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【Mentor’s Note】
Munny is petite, and during her pregnancy, she received numerous negative comments, mainly suggesting that small women have difficulty delivering naturally, or that having a large baby would make childbirth challenging. The doctor frequently reminded her of the “limitations of being petite,” advising her to induce labor early or consider a C-section.
However, Munny was determined to have a natural birth and realized that her current doctor might not be the best fit for her. At this critical juncture, she decided to seek a second opinion. After consulting with another doctor, she decided to change her obstetrician.
Though the journey had some minor hiccups, with her perseverance and her husband’s support and encouragement, she successfully delivered their baby naturally.
Later, she shared with me that one day she said to her baby: “Let’s not rush things, okay? I won’t use any medication that would make you or me uncomfortable. I’ll wait for you, alright? Don’t be afraid.”
And then, the baby gave her a little kick.
So, she decided to wait patiently. She told me:
“I keep thinking, I’m in good condition… Just because my legs are a few centimeters shorter, why can’t I give birth to a big baby? 😂😂 Don’t tell me short people have smaller organs 🤣🤣
I don’t have high blood pressure, I don’t have heart disease… My baby is healthy. I see no reason for a C-section or induction.
I really want to be conscious when I first meet my baby. I’m the one who will endure the most pain to bring him into the world, but it would be so sad if I were unconscious and didn’t know what happened.”
The idea that a few centimeters difference in leg length could prevent natural birth made me smile, but the latter part of her statement deeply moved me.
A mother’s willpower and strength are truly remarkable!
If you’re a petite mother and have been told that you’re too small, too thin, or that your baby is too big to deliver naturally, I hope Munny’s story gives you the courage to pursue your dream birth.
