• Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win
  • Domestic Diva Awards 2022
  • Food
    • Eating Out
    • Cooking Tips
    • Festive Food
    • Asian Recipes
    • Food
    • Celebrity Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Western Recipes
  • Family
    • Family
    • Save Money
    • Parenting
    • Sex & Marriage
    • Travel
  • Beauty & Health
    • Beauty & Health
    • Skincare
    • Makeup
    • Hair
    • Awards
    • Diet & Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
  • Style
  • Great Women
    • Career
    • Great Women of Our Time
    • Real Life
  • Entertainment
  • EVENTS/WIN
  • #SchoolForLife
  • Hair Awards
  • Great Escape
  • Explore Singapore
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
SPH Media

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.

  • Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win

Family

New Mum DJ Tinc On What It’s Like To Give Birth During A Pandemic

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Parenting

New Mum DJ Tinc On What It’s Like To Give Birth During A Pandemic

Welcoming the miracle of life during circuit breaker was a difficult journey, but this Singaporean deejay-producer pushed through

May 31, 2020

Credit: Pixioo for Dear Covid-19

With eight years of experience in the industry, Kate Yong, better known as DJ Tinc is an acclaimed deejay and producer. She established her own label and academy, This Beat Is Sick (TBIS), home to seven other artistes in Singapore. The 29-year-old announced her pregnancy in December 2019 via Instagram, to the delight of her fans who she affectionately calls her Tincnation. Within minutes, the comment section was flooded with peers and fans congratulating her.

Tinc was due to deliver during the circuit breaker and she shared her experience with the Dear Covid-19 memory project. Powered by the National Youth Council (NYC) and DSTNCT, this project aims to shed light on the everyday life of fellow Singaporeans during the circuit breaker.

Read Tinc’s experience below:

READ NEXT

“I’m Pregnant And Totally Overwhelmed During The Covid-19 Pandemic”

Singaporean Mums Share How They’re Coping With The Covid-19 Circuit Breaker

Oh, Baby! Katy Perry, Sheila Sim And 13 More Celebs Who Are Expecting In 2020

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/family/parenting/dj-tinc-give-birth-during-a-pandemic-covid-19/
New Mum DJ Tinc On What It's Like To Give Birth During A Pandemic
Dear Covid-19...
image

I was in the third trimester, week 36 of my first pregnancy, when the Singapore government suddenly announced a partial lockdown.

Everything was ruined. I wanted my confinement to be quiet and with time and space to recover. Instead, all my post-natal massages, which were to help me relax and revitalise my body, had to be cancelled as they were deemed non-essential. The newborn baby photo package which I’d purchased couldn’t be used either. These are moments I can never get back. My baby will never be a newborn again and I can’t turn back time.

Pixioo for Dear Covid-19
The Delivery
image

Delivering the baby was also another challenge, there was always the fear that an emergency C-section may be needed. During this difficult period, husbands are not allowed in the delivery suite if we are doing a C-section delivery. No visitors were allowed during our stay, though I see this as a blessing in disguise. It was nice to have some quality solo time to recover in the hospital without people visiting every hour. It was one of the good things about this circuit breaker.

My husband is working from home now, so this has been a really nice change of pace for us. It was definitely nice to have him around during the last month of my pregnancy. Even though he was working, his presence made me feel safe. Having him around during my confinement also made me feel a lot less stressed and depressed. At least the three of us are in this together. We wouldn’t have had this precious time together if not for the circuit breaker.

Pixioo for Dear Covid-19
Losing precious moments
image

It is still a tough pill to swallow knowing that my grandmother is still waiting to see her first great-grandson. We video call daily to keep her updated but she is missing out on so much of his first month. Precious moments like these can’t be relived but we make do with what we have.

Covid-19, you have given me quality time with my loved ones, but you have also taken away precious moments that I can’t get back. You made me realise how much we take our freedom for granted and made me cherish what I currently have. Even so, please go away soon. I miss social interaction with my friends and simply just going for a coffee run.

You will definitely not be missed but remembered.

Tinc’s story was republished with permission from Dear Covid-19. You can take part in the project by submitting your stories with the hashtag #DearCovid19SG on Facebook or Instagram. 

Additional reporting: Tan Gin Yee

Read Next

"Pregnant At 16 & Homeless At 22, This Is How I Turned My Life Around"

10 Things To Know If You're Over 35 And Planning To Get Pregnant

Giving Birth In Singapore: How Much Your Doctor & Hospital Will Cost You

Pixioo for Dear Covid-19
  • TAGS:
  • circuit breaker
  • covid-19
  • giving birth
  • pregnancy
SHARE THIS ON

What’s Hot

Parenting

11 Celebrities Who Are Pregnant Or Have ...

Parenting

The Best Kids' Birthday Cakes To Order I...

Parenting

10 Best Chinese Cartoons For Kids To Imp...

Parenting

Here's What SGAG's Xiao Ming Is Really L...

Parenting

19 Fun Christmas Gifts For Kids Of All Ages

Parenting

10 Christmas Activities The Whole Family...

Parenting

#MumStory: "Whatever Is Said About Fourt...

Parenting

Primary 1 Life Is Harder Than I Thought ...

Parenting

"Why I Would Never Film My Upset Child F...

Parenting

Jamie Yeo Opens Up About Her Preterm Bir...

Parenting

5 Companies Great For Mums To Work At In...

Parenting

I Did Not Love My Baby At First Sight - ...

Don’t Miss These
  • Beauty & Health SWW x Chloé: An Afternoon Of Layering And Setting Intenti...
Editor’s Picks
  • Home Ideas 14 Kid-Friendly DIY Decorations To Make For CNY
  • Fashion 15 Best Places To Get Matching "Bunny" Outfits For The Family This CNY
  • Parenting 11 Celebrities Who Are Pregnant Or Have Given Birth In 2022
  • Entertainment All The Celebs Expecting Babies In 2023
  • Family How To Address Family Members In Mandarin During Chinese New Year
  • Parenting The Best Kids' Birthday Cakes To Order In Singapore
Don't Miss Out Ever Again!
Tips & tricks to stay sane + win invites to our events!

By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Conditions of Access
  • PDPA
  • Privacy Policy
?>">
SPH Magazine

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.