<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Menstruation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>6thisnthat9\" post_id=\"2020128\" time=\"1618204723\" user_id=\"145858:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br /><blockquote><b>MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020123\" time=\"1618202365\" user_id=\"43981:</b><p>Dds don't quite like meat. The elder being taller, sometimes will feel dizzy during more activities day. I suspect she eats sweets to overcome it..initially my impression was she likes to eat sweets. She will take fish oil/evening primrose/eye health and liver health (coz got Bs inside) supplements not daily tho maybe got 2 or 3 times a week.</p></blockquote></blockquote>I used to be weak too, and has low blood pressure, feel dizzy, etc. even during pregnancy, but became normal range towards the end. I take to sweets too. <br /><br />My mum had twins, lost 1 in the first week. Older gen may not get to eat well then I guess. <br /><br />After I had twins, I appreciate my mum making me take such food. Could be she was preparing me in case I have multiples too. Made me realised these traditional food are for a good reason. <br /><br />Now I also start thinking abt preparing for my dd.<p></p></blockquote>Omg that is so cute..twins!! Pregnant with one already taking alot from us. Understand your concern.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/77421/menstruation</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:53:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/77421.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:53:11 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:18:43 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020123\" time=\"1618202365\" user_id=\"43981:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Dds don't quite like meat. The elder being taller, sometimes will feel dizzy during more activities day. I suspect she eats sweets to overcome it..initially my impression was she likes to eat sweets. She will take fish oil/evening primrose/eye health and liver health (coz got Bs inside) supplements not daily tho maybe got 2 or 3 times a week.</blockquote></blockquote>I used to be weak too, and has low blood pressure, feel dizzy, etc. even during pregnancy, but became normal range towards the end. I take to sweets too. <br /><br />My mum had twins, lost 1 in the first week. Older gen may not get to eat well then I guess. <br /><br />After I had twins, I appreciate my mum making me take such food. Could be she was preparing me in case I have multiples too. Made me realised these traditional food are for a good reason. <br /><br />Now I also start thinking abt preparing for my dd.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020128</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020128</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[6thisnthat9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:18:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:39:25 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Dds don’t quite like meat. The elder being taller, sometimes will feel dizzy during more activities day. I suspect she eats sweets to overcome it…initially my impression was she likes to eat sweets. She will take fish oil/evening primrose/eye health and liver health (coz got Bs inside) supplements not daily tho maybe got 2 or 3 times a week.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020123</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020123</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MrsKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:39:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:34:07 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2020103\" time=\"1618194305\" user_id=\"28674:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br /><blockquote><b>MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020093\" time=\"1618189328\" user_id=\"43981:</b><p>Recently I bought a new wok, a cast iron wok and when reading abt the cast iron wok, it seems it contributes iron into our food cooked in it. But the wok requires maintenance else you see rust and also very heavy. I got another non stick wok again for esp breakfast time coz just feel abit too heavy.</p></blockquote></blockquote>I would just eat more iron-rich food, or take supplements! My mother bought a small cast-iron pan when I was a teenager, but we both found the weight a disincentive to use it. I can't imagine cooking with a full-size cast-iron wok!<p></p></blockquote>Yes it is heavy! Luckily I didn't buy the bigger one. Right now I have two, a small little which I find almost maintenance free and a 30cm (shorter type) wok. I quite like to use more than 1 now coz can keep and reheat individually, easily. Also read better not let food stay too long as it will absorb more iron from wok.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020122</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020122</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MrsKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:34:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:29:27 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Oh yeah bai feng wan too. That should be better as readily consumed type. I don’t really nourish myself with all these since young. Only paid more attention during confinement.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020120</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020120</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MrsKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:29:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:17:15 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2020103\" time=\"1618194305\" user_id=\"28674:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br /><blockquote><b>MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020093\" time=\"1618189328\" user_id=\"43981:</b><p>Recently I bought a new wok, a cast iron wok and when reading abt the cast iron wok, it seems it contributes iron into our food cooked in it. But the wok requires maintenance else you see rust and also very heavy. I got another non stick wok again for esp breakfast time coz just feel abit too heavy.</p></blockquote></blockquote>I would just eat more iron-rich food, or take supplements! My mother bought a small cast-iron pan when I was a teenager, but we both found the weight a disincentive to use it. I can't imagine cooking with a full-size cast-iron wok!<p></p></blockquote>yah eat more iron rich veg/meat . <br />Even for tonic, i think no need to start too young, let it grow naturally unless the girl is complaining abt cramps.<br />then cut down cold food eg ice, tea, pine apples , old melom, winter melon soup etc etc <br />when enter into adult hood abt 20s, if need be then  start the tonic once a while, no need monthly. except bad cramps <br />some people get cramps due to cyst too! too warm n heaty/rich food is not going to help then. <br />Only,in my mid 20s or after married then i start to eat bai feng wan /once a while black chicken to nourish the womb,<br />Confinement period is the most important to nourish well too to prep for next child birth.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020110</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020110</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MyPillow]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:17:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:25:05 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020093\" time=\"1618189328\" user_id=\"43981:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Recently I bought a new wok, a cast iron wok and when reading abt the cast iron wok, it seems it contributes iron into our food cooked in it. But the wok requires maintenance else you see rust and also very heavy. I got another non stick wok again for esp breakfast time coz just feel abit too heavy.</blockquote></blockquote>I would just eat more iron-rich food, or take supplements! My mother bought a small cast-iron pan when I was a teenager, but we both found the weight a disincentive to use it. I can't imagine cooking with a full-size cast-iron wok!<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020103</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020103</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sharonkhoo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:25:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:02:08 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Recently I bought a new wok, a cast iron wok and when reading abt the cast iron wok, it seems it contributes iron into our food cooked in it. But the wok requires maintenance else you see rust and also very heavy. I got another non stick wok again for esp breakfast time coz just feel abit too heavy.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020093</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020093</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MrsKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:59:05 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">I tried sneaking in liver when making soup for their noodles, then scoop it up -I eat.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020092</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020092</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MrsKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:59:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:57:14 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">First thing that came into my mind is bazhen tang. I used to boil herbal soup quite frequently so I didn’t make bazhen tang. I shall make it today. If not using black chicken, with hard boiled eggs will do to me.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020090</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020090</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MrsKiasu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:57:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:20:57 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">After menses, my mum will cook black chicken with chinese herbs, pig’s liver. even though I hated them, she forced me to eat. Now, I am slowly introducing to my dd. Esp those w or will have multiples, require more energy.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020082</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020082</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[6thisnthat9]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:20:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:09:13 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>Jworld\" post_id=\"2020044\" time=\"1618132732\" user_id=\"35780:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />Hi everyone.<br /><br />My DD is having her first mense yesterday.  Does any parent give the DD some tonic to replenish blood after the mense ends?  I am looking into this cuz I didn't do that in my younger days and my health has been weak &amp; not easy to get pregnant.  I don't want my DD to be like me next time.</blockquote></blockquote>My mum used to give me Essence of Chicken as such tonic. <br /><br />And pig’s liver because it’s high in Iron (to replenish the blood). I hated the taste. Still do today. Veggies such as Spinach will work too cos iron-rich.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020080</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020080</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[zac&#x27;s mum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:09:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:18:52 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hi everyone.<br /><br /><br />My DD is having her first mense yesterday.  Does any parent give the DD some tonic to replenish blood after the mense ends?  I am looking into this cuz I didn’t do that in my younger days and my health has been weak &amp; not easy to get pregnant.  I don’t want my DD to be like me next time.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020044</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2020044</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jworld]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:18:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Fri, 25 Dec 2015 17:56:02 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>nicnac:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><br />My problem is getting out of bed in the morning. I feel the 'gush', as if the floodgates are open, when I get out of bed. I feel the gush too when I visit the toilet.</blockquote></blockquote>i hate the feeling of that 'gush' too...on the heavy days. if i am at home, it's still ok but i worry when i am outside and whether it leaks. after 30 years of menses, i still feel uncomfortable.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618851</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618851</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[janet88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2015 17:56:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Fri, 25 Dec 2015 15:50:02 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>janet88:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black">When my menses come, I have no problems with bowels. Before that, I am bloated and have constipation. <br /><br /><br />Don't get good night sleep for first 2 days and nights though...even though pads have side protection, I still worry about side leakage.</blockquote></blockquote>My problem is getting out of bed in the morning. I feel the 'gush', as if the floodgates are open, when I get out of bed. I feel the gush too when I visit the toilet.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618836</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618836</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[nicnac]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2015 15:50:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Fri, 25 Dec 2015 05:13:00 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">When my menses come, I have no problems with bowels. Before that, I am bloated and have constipation. <br /><br /><br />Don’t get good night sleep for first 2 days and nights though…even though pads have side protection, I still worry about side leakage.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618690</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618690</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[janet88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2015 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Fri, 25 Dec 2015 03:50:56 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>starlight1968sg:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><blockquote><b>janet88:</b><p>the 'good' thing about menses is ease of clearing bowels during the few days...of course the discomfort is wearing sanitary pads and backache.</p></blockquote></blockquote><br />menses can help clear bowels?<p></p></blockquote>I have constipation before the menses but once it comes, I feel the urge to go to the loo... So, it does help me.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618673</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618673</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[nicnac]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2015 03:50:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Fri, 25 Dec 2015 01:33:56 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>janet88:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black">the 'good' thing about menses is ease of clearing bowels during the few days...of course the discomfort is wearing sanitary pads and backache.</blockquote></blockquote><br />menses can help clear bowels?<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618627</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618627</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[starlight1968sg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2015 01:33:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Fri, 25 Dec 2015 01:27:02 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">the ‘good’ thing about menses is ease of clearing bowels during the few days…of course the discomfort is wearing sanitary pads and backache.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618624</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1618624</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[janet88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2015 01:27:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:01:14 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><blockquote><b>emerald:</b><blockquote style="border:1px solid black">Anyone experienced a period that lasted longer than usual meaning it ended then came again after a few days? It ended with spotting for 2-3 days then it began again. It's happening to my girl in her teen, really worried for her. Will get her to see a gynae but is there anyone with similar experience?</blockquote></blockquote><br />This happens to be when my stress level is high. DD also experiences it but am not sure if it is due to stress as wel cos the one time it happened to her, she was also taking a lot of iced lemon tea which I personally believe is very 'liang'. <br /><br />Giving her 'bai fong' tablets to see if it helps as she has been looking pale.<p></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1477798</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1477798</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coolkidsrock2]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:01:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:46:16 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">ladies,<br /><br />do you get either PMS as in before/after menses?<br />how do deal with that lousy mood? I felt so terrible today and helpless.</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1477785</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1477785</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[janet88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:46:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Fri, 08 Aug 2014 02:59:42 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><blockquote style="border:1px solid black"><p>My daughter is 13.  She had her 1st menstration in Mar 14.  Menstration stops after her 2nd times.  Anyone’s daughter had similar experience?  should i bring to see a GP?</p></blockquote><br /><br />It’s quite normal for it to be irregular when it first starts. Maybe wait another couple of months before you start seeing a doctor.</p><br />Thanks for your reply, went to see my family doctor, he say it’s normal and not to worry<p></p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1355843</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1355843</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bolt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2014 02:59:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Sun, 03 Aug 2014 05:38:02 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Anyone experienced a period that lasted longer than usual meaning it ended then came again after a few days? It ended with spotting for 2-3 days then it began again. It’s happening to my girl in her teen, really worried for her. Will get her to see a gynae but is there anyone with similar experience?</p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1350469</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1350469</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[emerald]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2014 05:38:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Menstruation on Sun, 03 Aug 2014 04:52:02 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">ladies, how do you deal with moodiness during this period? <br /><br />I feel so bloated and having backache.</p>
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