What I Went Through During Pregnancies – A 3x Mom’s Story
by“Congratulations! You are pregnant!” A simple 4-word sentence usually seals the deal – you are now a mother! And with it comes a plethora…
Pregnancy & Birth
Pregnancy and birth are one of the most wonderful processes for most mothers. Both pregnancy and birth are as ordinary as how we are breathing, thinking, or even loving. No matter how hard it is for a mother (and also the father), the journey is worthwhile. This is where you can get all the whys, whats, hows and etc of both pregnancy and birth. Not to mention, we have interesting birth stories and real moms share their pregnancy and birth journey as well!
Snake-Like Shingles, Gestational Diabetes Foreshadow Instrument-Assisted Birth
byA thyroid patient with concerns about her on-going hypothyroidism and possible effects on the unborn child, Juleen Lim tells us the story about the…
What It’s Like Having Test Tube Babies
byA test tube baby is a successful result of the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology. Test tube babies are becoming increasingly popular and common…
Caring For A Premature Baby
byDid you know that caring for a premature baby may be a little more different than caring for a normal baby? A premature baby…
Benefits Of Music Therapy for Pregnancy
byDid you know that listening to music can be very beneficial for your pregnancy? It is very normal for new mothers to be anxious…
What It’s Like Having Twins
byFinding out that you’re having twins can be a little overwhelming but that only means double the bundle of joy! This would be perfect…
The Importance Of Seeing A Doctor Upon Finding Out About Pregnancy
byAfter the first birth, some mothers tend to gain more confidence and decide not to consult a gynaecologist immediately after finding out about their…
The Risks Of Using The Intrauterine Device (IUD)
byThe intrauterine device, otherwise known as the IUD, is one method of pregnancy prevention. It may be ideal in order to achieve prevention without…
An Emergency Key Hole Surgery at 26 Weeks, Baby Arrives Preterm, Almost Delivered In Car
byFraught with complications, Linda Tay takes us on this turbulent and nail-biting journey of the birth of her first child. In her own words,…
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Epidural Injections
byThe epidural injection is known to be a pain reliever for women who wish to go through a painless delivery process. Mothers who are…
Confinement Foods in Chinese, Malay and Indian Cultures
byConfinement period is when your body recovers and recuperate from childbirth. To Asians, the idea of confinement is familiar to them but foreign to…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | Is Confinement Nanny Necessary?
byIn this modern area, not many new moms believe in confinement period because they think that they can replenish by themselves without having to…
5 Confinement Myths Debunked
byMany mothers or mothers-to-be are often puzzled about the traditional confinement rules and taboos. Here we discuss 5 Confinement Myths and provide further scientific…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | How to get a Good Confinement Lady?
byTo all new mothers out there, it is advisable for you to get a confinement lady throughout your confinement period. It is even normal…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | What To Eat During Your Confinement Period?
byGiving birth can lead to excessive energy and blood loss, therefore, making a mother weak. Often, mothers frequently ask questions about what to eat…
Vaginal Delivery vs Caesarean: Is there a right answer?
byThere are two ways for your baby to be delivered, which are vaginal birth or caesarean birth. Either for a new mom or mom…
5 Simple Ways To Ease Nausea During Pregnancy
byBeing pregnant, the days are always full of ups and downs. There are days when you feel energized and ready to go all out…
Top 5 Traditional Confinement Practices that are Being Forgotten
byMalay mothers usually need to be under confinement care after they give birth for at least 44 days. But our grandmothers said that it…
Breast Milk vs. Formula Milk | Which One Is Better?
byFor all expectant or new parents, deciding between breast milk and formula milk is an important decision to be made. Healthcare professionals encourage mothers…
Love In Every Drop | Answering All Your Common Breastfeeding Questions
byMoms, we know that breastfeeding isn’t easy. That’s why, for breastfeeding week, we got a lactation consultant to sit down with us and talk…
5 Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes (GD)
byWhat is Gestational Diabetes (GD)? GD is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. Gestational diabetes develops only in pregnant…
5 Postpartum Priorities for New Moms to Follow
byWhy is having excellent and attentive care (postpartum priorities) necessary after you deliver your baby? A mother needs to take good care of herself…
The 28 Days Academy Awards!
byIt is always important for parents that need help to be surrounded by the best one available. The 28 Days Academy as chosen to…
Things You Need to Know About Bottle Feeding Your Baby
byCongratulations on your newborn baby! Whether you have opted out of breastfeeding due to personal choice or because you are unable to breastfeed, bottle…
PantangPlus.com | Who Are They and What Do They Do?
byWho is PantangPlus.com? PantangPlus.com is a tech platform for mothers-to-be to book and enjoy complementary confinement therapist the traditional way but by reliable therapists….
What You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
byYou’ve seen many Instagram and Facebook trends posted by mothers drinking super sweet orange liquid to gauge their body’s ability to handle glucose. Quite a…
How To Pick The Best Breast Pump For You
byBeing able to breastfeed their baby is every mother’s wish when they first enter motherhood. However, sometimes it’s just not possible to always be…
5 Things To Consider When Going To Confinement Centres
byMost young mothers nowadays are most likely to look for confinement centres once they find out that they are pregnant. The Chinese practice postnatal confinement…
Is Red Milk Safe For Your Baby?
byRed milk !? Does it seem weird to you? Moms, in fact, this is something that can happen to you while breastfeeding your little…
Is Formula Milk Really That Bad For Your Baby?
byWhen your baby is finally born, you will be receiving a lot of advise from various parties, especially when it comes to breastfeeding your…
Chances of Stillborn Babies Affected By Mother’s Sleep Position
byOne of a pregnant mother’s major fear is delivering a stillborn baby. Stillborn babies are babies that have died before being delivered. A stillborn…
Ta-Ta Towel: Your New Breast Friend
byMy first thought when I saw Ta-Ta Towel was, “Hmm.. another gimmick.” But as I read further, it turned out to be a genius…
Which type of Breast Milk is the Best for Your Baby?
byTo all mums out there! It’s time to get to know the best milk for your babies. Here’s a concise info for you about…
Solutions To Common Breastfeeding Problems For New Moms
byBreastfeeding is an important process in ensuring that your baby receives the correct nutrients that they need, while also giving a chance for moms…
What No One Tells You About Water Birth
byWater birth is the process of giving birth in a tub of warm water. Waterbirth can be very helpful in coping through the pains…
Andrea Grant: Burn Survivor Defies All Odds To Give Birth
byLet’s face it, every mother out there is a superhero. Taking it up a notch by defying against all odds is a burn survivor…
Myths of Motherhood Revealed
byIf you’re a mom of three or four or maybe more, then you will agree with us on these myths. But if you are…
Sleep-Saving Tips for New Moms
byIf you have fallen into the category of “the walking zombie” once you are a new mom, maybe you should consider yourself a sleep-deprived…
The Traditional Malay In Confinement Practices
byHighlighted Different cultures have different rules while in confinement. In the Malay community, the confinement period is 44-days and even 100-days for some people!…
5 Common and Harmless Pregnancy Pains
byWe don’t blame first time mothers who panic over the several pregnancy pains that they will encounter throughout this beautiful journey. As first-timers, it…
5 Perks of Having Twin Babies
byHighlighted So many parents want twin babies because they feel that having two after a painful ordeal is so much better. Also, young modern…
5 Benefits of Natural Birth
byMany first-time mothers tend to get nervous when they consider on which birth styles they want to go through for the delivery of their…
5 Early Pregnancy Symptoms for New Mothers
byAm I pregnant? A question that comes through most of our minds when we feel uneasy or experience changes in our body. Sometimes, it might…
5 Breastfeeding Tips for New Mums
byIt is understood that many new mothers are pressured to conform to the trending breastfeeding frenzy going on recently. With so many women sharing…
Can I drink Alcohol when I am Pregnant?
byWhy should I avoid taking alcohol during pregnancy? Alcohol is a teratogen i.e it could cause abnormalities in your baby. Drinking excessive amounts of…
Drugs In Pregnancy
byWhat are the different categories of drugs taken during pregnancy? Since 1975, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has produced a general guideline…
Caffeine in pregnancy
byWhat type of food contains caffeine? Coffee, tea, soft drink, chocolate, hot cocoa and even some medication over the counter to relieve headaches.Why should I…
Smoking In pregnancy
byWhy should I not smoke during pregnancy? Smoking has a lot of detrimental effect not only to your baby but also yourself. The following…
Vaginal Candidiasis
byVaginal Candidiasis By Dr Lim Lei Jun Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist MBBS (Manipal, India) MRCOG (UK) Sunway Medical Centre 1. What is vaginal…