Moms Share: Living Under One Roof with My Mother-in-Law
by / 6429 readsIs there any recommendable “how to live with your mother-in-law” book around? Cause I live under the same roof with my mine. When I…
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‘Sitting the Month’: Why it is Necessary after Giving Birth
by / 2716 readsIn Malaysia, we certainly practice “sitting the month”. Straight from the hospital after giving birth, the Chinese among us sit out the month in…
7 Key Ingredients That Keep Pregnant Mothers’ Skin Moisturised & Stretch Mark Free
by / 62525 readsDuring pregnancy, women often receive compliments of how their skin looks radiant with that distinctive ‘pregnancy glow’. Little do some of us know of…
How To Lose Pregnancy Weight Fast, Mums in Malaysia Give Tips
by / 2392 readsPregnancy weight. Don’t mums know all about it after delivery! The flabby stomach, the wide hips, bigger breasts and heavier thighs…. You get that…
5 Reasons Why Mothers in Malaysia Need to Consider a Pregnancy Pillow
by / 3312 readsA pregnancy pillow will probably be the greatest boon to mothers who are trying to get rest and sleep while dealing with an ever-growing…
Touching Mother’s Day Tribute From New Mother, Meghan Markle
by / 4311 readsAs the world honoured mothers on Mother’s Day yesterday, so did the royal couple with their royal baby in their new role as royal…
Plants to Put in Your Bedroom for a Good Night’s Sleep
by / 10681 readsAs a parent, you need all the sleep you can get. Even though having sleepless nights is part and parcel of being a parent,…
Baby Blues And Deep Depression: Here Is How You Can Pull Yourself Up
by / 10632 readsB was in deep despair when she came to me. She wanted answers as to what was wrong with her. Two nights before we…
Aches And Pains During Pregnancy: Know What To Do About Them
by / 10263 readsDo you experience aches and pains during pregnancy? Are you worried and afraid that you may hurt your baby if you do anything to…
How Crying During Pregnancy Affects Baby
by / 12256 readsWhat most people already know is that whatever pregnant mothers consume as well as their activity levels and overall health condition contributes to affecting…
The Pros And Cons Of Living With In-Laws
by / 8636 readsAs Asians, it is completely normal to move in with the parents-in-law after marriage. This is because, in our culture, the eldest sons are…
Why Mothers Are So Important To Us
by / 1919 readsWe may not notice it but no matter how much we’ve grown, we will still be babies in our mother’s eyes. We also may…
Children Living With Divorced Parents
by / 959 readsWhen two people decide to get a divorce, it seems like everything only revolves around both of them. Some parents tend to forget about…
The Unrealistic Portrayal Of Childbirth On TV
by / 1544 readsBefore experiencing childbirth, have you ever just watched a childbirth scene on TV and then begin fearing the process of giving birth? Well, you’re…
Boost Your Confidence with Multi-Gyn
by / 32486 readsUnless you’ve been living under a tree, you’ve probably heard plenty of Tinder stories where men and women shared their most embarrassing and intimate…
International Women’s Day Special – Being A Single Working Mum
by / 1437 readsInternational Women’s Day is a global day which celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. In honour of this day, Ms…
Why Pregnant Women Have Cravings
by / 1239 readsEveryone has cravings once in a while but pregnant women seem to have it worse than anyone. It is already known that pregnancy causes…
Benefits Of Music Therapy For Pregnancy
by / 748 readsDid you know that listening to music can be very beneficial for your pregnancy? It is very normal for new mothers to be anxious…
The Good And Bad Of Marrying A Younger Man
by / 4225 readsIn Asian culture, most women would prefer marrying a man older than them. It’s extremely rare to hear a woman say, “I dream of…
The Importance Of Sleep For New Mothers
by / 5367 readsEveryone knows how tiring being new mothers can be, with the baby constantly keeping you awake all night. However, not many people realise how…
The Love-Hate Relationship Between Siblings
by / 1364 readsHave you ever hated your sibling so much, you wanted to kill them but love them so much, you can’t live without them? Most…
How to Introduce Your Child to the New Baby
by / 850 readsHaving a new addition to the family can be a very exciting time. It is vital to ensure all members of the family are…
Tips To Maintain A Good Relationship After Having Children
by / 1682 readsThe relationship between husband and wife may grow distant with the arrival of kids. Being happily married to her husband for 24 years now,…
A Valentine’s Day Special: When Love Goes Colour Blind
by / 3862 readsLove. It transcends geographical boundaries, culture, race and religion. In multi-cultural Malaysia where mixed marriages are not uncommon, one can see the trend rising…
How Age Gap Affects Sibling Relationships
by / 1703 readsYou may not believe it but age difference can affect relationships between siblings. If you want to know how age gap affects sibling relationships,…
What It’s Like Suffering From Postnatal Depression
by / 5722 readsIt is not uncommon for new mothers to suffer from postnatal depression. As having a baby means a permanent change in your life, it…
The Perfect Age To Conceive
by / 5320 readsIt is not uncommon for women to wonder what the perfect age to conceive is. Undoubtedly speaking in terms of biology, there is a…
How To Get Along with Your In-Laws at the Reunion Dinner
by / 8382 readsThere’s no denying that the most important element of the Chinese New Year is the reunion dinner. With the up-coming annual family get-together being…
The Unforeseen Factors which Causes Infertility in Women
by / 19138 readsInfertility is one condition that scares most married women. Infertility means not being able to get pregnant even after trying for months. Women who…
Hip Pain, One of the Discomforts that often Occur in Pregnant Woman
by / 16572 readsWhen you are pregnant, it is common to feel a few unusual discomforts in your body. Your body will feel more tense towards the…
The Importance of Folic Acid Before & During Pregnancy
by / 2202 readsFolic acid is a type of Vitamin B that is crucial for our health, especially to a woman. If you are trying to get…
Confinement Foods in Chinese, Malay and Indian Cultures
by / 5041 readsConfinement 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 | How to get a Good Confinement Lady?
by / 9945 readsTo 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 | Is Confinement Nanny Necessary?
by / 8179 readsIn 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
by / 6434 readsMany 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…
5 Ways To Preserve A New Mom’s Mental Health
by / 3609 readsBeing a mom is hard, especially when it’s your first time. Demands are coming from all angles and increase of pressure and anxiety. As…
Pregnancy Sex – 4 Important Things That You Should Know
by / 4244 readsIf you want to get pregnant, you have sex. But what about pregnancy sex? Will it hurt the baby? It’s not rare for pregnant…
Is It Fine For Children To See Your Tears?
by / 2940 readsMummy, why are you crying? Are you fine? This is what your 3-year-old son asked you the other day when he saw you wiping…
4 Simple Contraception Methods
by / 4100 readsOver the years, the choice of contraceptive methods increased largely and it is important to use contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies and enables people…
4 Tips to Stay Active During Pregnancy
by / 5334 readsWhile dealing with all the body changes during your pregnancy, the last thing you want to do is work out. While you can’t go…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | What To Eat During Your Confinement Period?
by / 12808 readsGiving birth can lead to excessive energy and blood loss, therefore, making a mother weak. Often, mothers frequently ask questions about what to eat…
Marital Abuse #3: Learn What is A Toxic Relationship And Save Your Daughter!
by / 3462 readsTo begin with, what is a toxic relationship? A toxic relationship is a relationship that causes harm to a partner with or without intention. The most…
Marital Abuse #2: Violence begets violence; The cycle goes on to your kids!
by / 3102 readsBefore I go deeper into this issue, let me share you the fact that you cannot be proud of. In Malaysia, Johor is the…
Marital Abuse #1: Does practicing Islam encourage women to stay in abusive relationships?
by / 3544 readsDomestic violence or marital abuse is not specific to any religious or racial group. It happens to no matter what group and/or where you…
Top 5 Traditional Confinement Practices that are Being Forgotten
by / 3922 readsMalay mothers usually need to be under confinement care after they give birth for at least 44 days. But our grandmothers said that it…
The 6 essential Pilates principles for Pregnant Moms
by / 3332 readsPilates is an exercise which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness to support efficient and graceful movement….
Sex Education #5: Teenagers and Abortion
by / 4182 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Teenage abortions are surprisingly common in today’s world, and it is a controversial issue. Sex for teens…
Sex Education #4: Out of Wedlock Babies – Can Families Accept It?
by / 6629 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. In Malaysia, usually, families are reluctant to accept out of wedlock baby because it is such a…
Pelvic Floor Exercises Can Prevent You From “peeing in your pants”
by / 4033 readsIt is a normal thing when pregnant moms cannot control their Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) thus making them “pee in their pants”, but worry…