5 Types Of Singaporean Mothers

5 types of Singaporean mothers

Women face a unique set of new and exciting challenges when they enter the motherhood phase of their lives. Before long, they assume one of 5 types of Singapore mothers. Which one are you?

1. Super-fit Mom

These moms shake off their added pregnancy weight effortlessly, looking better than ever before within a matter of months!

Super-fit moms exhibit the following:

Find time for a daily yoga session in the comfort of their homes

Own at least five pairs of good quality yoga tights

Lug bags of diapers and milk tins back from the supermarket themselves to give their arms a toning session

Count their macro intake, making sure to consume enough calories while balancing it with an appropriate workout plan

Check themselves out in the mirror daily, pinching their problem areas to remind themselves of their progress

Do note: Experts advise that you should begin your fitness or weight-loss journey six weeks after delivery, as the initial period is important to acclimatise your new toddler and introduce him to the world. Since you will have a new cry/sleep/feed schedule and an adorably tiny human that craves your attention, adoption of fitness habits are best done once the baby has grown comfortable and is settled into a stable resting/feeding cycle.

2. Trendy Mom

Becoming a mother doesn’t mean you have to lose your individual style or adapt it to become more "appropriate" to your new status.

Are you a trendy mom?

Visit fashion blogs and websites whenever the little one takes a nap

Co-ordinate the colour of their wraps or baby carrier with the rest of their outfit

Bring baby to the latest it café that purports itself as being baby-friendly

Follow inspirational fashionable moms on Instagram or add them on Snapchat to mirror them in real life

"Favourite" the Maternity Chic section on online shopping websites and check back regularly to take advantage of good deals

3. Working Mom

Many moms juggle the responsibility of growing their career with the responsibility of being active in their child’s developmental years.

Here’s how working moms get by:

Set up a wifi-ready nanny-cam to check on the little one in between meetings or during coffee breaks

Call home four-five times a day to ask the caregiver or domestic helper what they’re doing and if everything is alright

Keep a lookout for childcare centres near their office should they decide to leave their kid at a nearby care facility

Share short anecdotes about their kid during lulls in business meetings

If someone expresses interest during the sharing session, they whip out their mobile phones and show off their phone wallpaper (which of course is a snap of the little angel)

4. Home-maker Mom

One of the toughest roles to fill, the home-maker mom has to manage all the needs of the home while making sure to give her baby as much attention as possible.

The home-maker mom does the following:

Acquires the innate ability to know where EVERYTHING is at any one time. With her around, you will never struggle to find the remote control or batteries or spare lightbulbs again.

Develops an almost psychic connection with her baby, always

knowing what the child needs without having to go through the famed trinity of food/poop/discomfort whenever the baby cries. Knows which supermarket/shopping centre has the best products for baby without having to search online or refer to advertisements

Is a smorgasbord of new cooking or baking recipes because she spends baby’s nap time experimenting on new delicacies

5. “Auntie” Mom

The "auntie" mom is a rare breed: the modern, contemporary woman with a ‘devil may care’ attitude that turns into a conservative, cautious, superstitious bundle of nerves once baby arrives.

The "auntie" mom displays the following:

A deep understanding of baby-related superstitions, and a fierce desire to abide by all of them

Develops an internal scheduling system that reminds everyone at home what needs to be done and when. Some may call this nagging, but it is just an example of the "auntie" mom at the top of her game. Teaches everyone else everything; how to put on a diaper, how to mix hot and cold water, how to carry their baby, etc. Because everyone else is wrong and she is right.

A frequent use of the word "choy" in daily conversation, because anything that suggests a remotely negative occurrence is bad luck and will likely end in disaster.

Similar to home-maker mom, has a detailed understanding of supermarkets and what they offer. However, they differ in that "auntie" mom knows exactly when sales are taking place, which outlet offers each item at the lowest price, and when her coupons expire. She has many, many coupons.

There are many other types of mothers out there, but these are the ones that stand out by virtue of presence. Do you know any other types of mothers that we could include on this list? Share them with us!

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