Moms Share: Living Under One Roof with My Mother-in-Law
byIs 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…
Just For Mum
According to some observation made, women are more prone to reading as we love to read and listen to stories. Hence the reasoning of women being the best listeners and storytellers. Read our blog for the best pregnancy stories, tips on being a mother throughout the whole trimesters, breastfeeding and many more just for mum!
‘Sitting the Month’: Why it is Necessary after Giving Birth
byIn 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
byDuring 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
byPregnancy 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
byA 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
byAs 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
byAs 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
byB 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
byDo 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
byWhat 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
byAs 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
byWe 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
byWhen 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
byBefore 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
byUnless 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
byInternational 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
byEveryone 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
byDid 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
byIn 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
byEveryone 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
byHave 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
byHaving 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
byThe 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
byLove. 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
byYou 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
byIt 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
byIt 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
byThere’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
byInfertility 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
byWhen 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
byFolic 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
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…
Pregnancy Sex – 4 Important Things That You Should Know
byIf you want to get pregnant, you have sex. But what about pregnancy sex? Will it hurt the baby? It’s not rare for pregnant…
4 Simple Contraception Methods
byOver the years, the choice of contraceptive methods increased largely and it is important to use contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies and enables people…
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…
Marital Abuse #3: Learn What is A Toxic Relationship And Save Your Daughter!
byTo 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!
byBefore 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?
byDomestic 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
byMalay 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
byPilates 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
byTo 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?
byTo 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”
byIt is a normal thing when pregnant moms cannot control their Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) thus making them “pee in their pants”, but worry…
Proper Diet to Avoid Malnutrition During Pregnancy
byPregnancy is a magical time in a woman’s life. The notion of growing a human being inside you is a miracle and an incredible…
Postnatal Pilates – Is It Safe?
byIf you’re a new mom and thinking about taking up postnatal exercise, Pilates is one of the great choices. Not only it will ease…
5 Reasons Why Being A Mom Is The Greatest Role
byPeople always talk about the day you’d become a mother and for some, that day came long before they even realised it. Being a…