Let’s Put An End to Five Period Myths
byCall it Aunt Flo, Sharks Week, datang bulan (The Time of The Month), dai yi ma (Big Aunty) and so on, women have been…
Physical & Mental Wellbeing
While being pregnant there are tons of things you have to think and consider. It is not easy both physically and mentally. It is hard for you to do things at your own pace as you carrying a bundle of joy inside you. We got the tips and tricks on everything physical and mental wellbeing so you can take care of yourself better while on your pregnancy.
Confinement After Pregnancy: What’s True, What’s Not?
byCongratulations! Your baby is arriving soon! We will now need to prepare for the 28 days of confinement. You may have been told that…
5 Flowers to Gift Your Mum to Show You Care Besides Roses
byMother’s Month is not complete without chocolates, cards and, of course, flowers. Flowers are an inherently feminine aspect of Mother Earth. There is nothing…
Rainbow Mums: Honouring Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss
byBabies that are born after a miscarriage are often called miracle babies or rainbow babies. These babies come after a period of sadness and…
Recognising Adoptive Mothers: The Unsung Saviour of Unwanted Children
byAdoptive mothers are the unsung heroes of our community. These are the compassionate, selfless women who have taken it upon themselves to take in,…
Prospective Mothers and the Struggles They May Experience
bySome women are blessed with a healthy reproductive system; they can conceive at the first try if they wish. Others may not be so…
How to Honour Your Mum Every Day
byMothers are the heart and soul of a family. They carried you for nine months, endured hours of gruelling labour, and brought you into…
Celebrating the Unconventional Malaysian Mums
byWhen we mention the word ‘mother’, most of us will immediately imagine a traditional maternal figure. Someone who has conceived, delivered and raised a…
Why Every Day Should Be Mother’s Day
byA mother is irreplaceable. We only get one in this lifetime, but many of us tend to forget this. As we grow up, we…
Debunking Myths of the ‘Evil’ Stepmother
byFrom Cinderella to Snow White, from The Parent Trap to Ella Enchanted, stepmums have been dealt a bad rep since the inception of filmmaking….
Ways to Embrace Mother’s Month as a Single Mum
byThe month of May is also known as Mother’s Month and is a time to celebrate all the mums of the world, in whatever…
An Exclusive with Kaka Azraff on Parenting and Hari Raya
byShortly before Hari Raya and Mother’s Day, Kaka Azraff took some time off her busy schedule to chat exclusively with Motherhood.com.my. The popular singer…
Journey Into Motherhood: 4 Mums Recall Their Feelings of Becoming a Mother
by“Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons,…
Celebrating Mother Figures on Mother’s Day
byMothers are our caretakers, protectors, and educators. They birthed us, fed us, and raised us. Their sacrifice simply cannot be repaid. Some people might…
8 International Flicks to Watch With Your Mum on Mother’s Day
byMovies are the bread and butter of human entertainment. They cure our boredom, soothe our sorrows, and even offer some well-needed wisdom every now…
Four Solutions for Sleep-Deprived Mums
byIf we were to ask if you would trade sleep for your child, the answer would a resounding ‘Yes’ for every parent, but that…
7 Ideas to Squeeze in Some ‘Me Time’ for Busy Mums
byA special shout-out to all the superbusy mums out there! Whether you’re a working mum, a stay-at-home mum, or both, making time for yourself…
How to Be There for a Mum Who Has Lost a Child
byWe will all have to grieve the loss of a loved one in our lifetime. Just as our loved ones will grieve us when…
Battling COVID-19 With a Baby on the Way
byIt is not unheard of for pregnant women to contract COVID-19, in fact it’s happened more than once in Malaysia. But Elpeni Ramli, lactation…
98 Days Maternity Leave, 7 Days Paternity Leave, Here’s What Mums Think
byGood news for mums and dads! The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 which deals with maternity and paternity leaves, has been passed by Dewan Negara…
Cancer Surgeon Reveals The Things That You Should Know About Head & Neck Cancer, Especially During Pregnancy
byAccording to Cancer.Net, head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumours that develop in or around…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 4: Your Vaginal Health: What’s Going On “Down There”?
byVaginal health is an important part of a woman’s overall health as vaginal problems can affect your fertility and so much more. Ongoing vaginal…
Let’s Talk About Menopause
byEvery girl gets the ‘talk’ when she starts menstruating but no one gets the ‘talk’ when she is about to stop her period. Menopause…
What Is PCOS And Is It Common?
byHave you heard of the term Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? I’ve only learned of this in recent years, and since I first heard of it,…
Dr Chua Gives Us A Concise Look Into Hysterectomy
byA hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a woman’s uterus or womb. It is a major surgery that has its emotional barriers and…
Top 5 Best Confinement Centres in Cheras
byConfinement is a traditional practice that helps mothers who just delivered a baby to rest and recover; both physically and emotionally. It is a…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 17: How Can You Look After Your Back During Pregnancy?
byDid you know that pregnancy-related back pain is often localised to a specific area of the spine and not widespread? Back pain tends to…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Grains & Potatoes
byNew mummies might wonder which grains and potatoes are great for toddlers. Grains and potatoes are known as important food intakes. Grains and potatoes…
Postpartum Diet: Breast Milk Boosters
byWe last covered on which medicinal herbs are safe for your postpartum body and which should be avoided. Today, we are going going to…
Postpartum Diet: Medicinal Herbs
byPreviously, we covered on which beverages are safe for you to consume after childbirth and which should be avoided. Now, it is time to…
Postpartum Diet: Seasonings & Sauces
byPreviously, we covered on which nuts and seeds that you need to consume and avoid during confinement. Now, let’s take a look at seasonings…
Postpartum Diet: Nuts & Seeds
byPreviously, we covered on which eggs, legumes, soy to eat and avoid during postpartum period. Now, we explore about nuts and seeds! Nuts and…
Postpartum Diet: Eggs, Legumes & Soy
byWe last shared which seafood is safe for new mummies to eat after childbirth and which should be avoided. This time, we’ll be checking…
Postpartum Diet: Meat & Poultry
byBefore this, we explored on which dairy products are safe to consume during your confinement period and which should be avoided. Now, let’s move…
Postpartum Diet : Dairy
byEarlier, we covered which herbs are safe and unsafe to consume during confinement. Now, it is time to discover about dairy products! Calcium consumption…
Postpartum Diet: Herbs
byEarlier, we explored about which vegetables are safe to consume during your postpartum and which aren’t. Today, we are going to elaborate more about…
Expert Shares Overview of Common Threats to Women’s Health
byThis week we look into some of the health threats which are common to women. To understand more about this, we talk to Dr…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 12: Do You Have A Scalp That Is Dry, Itchy or Prone to Psoriasis?
byAn itchy and dry scalp can be an absolute social nightmare. If you ignore it – if you can, it can actually worsen, leading…
Losing Mum To Dementia: Daughter Talks Of Giving Care, Giving Back & Acceptance
by“Dementia is the major cause of disability among older persons and the leading physical and psychological sequelae for both the person living with dementia…
Baby Blues: Mood Swings or Depression?
byThe birth of a baby can trigger overwhelming emotions, not only excitement and joy but fear and anxiety as well. Emotional overload can also…
Pregnancy Food: Herbs
byBefore this, we talked about which vegetables are safe to consume and which should be avoided during pregnancy. Today, let’s take a look at…
Pregnancy Food: Fruits
byIn our previous pregnancy food discussion, we covered grains and potatoes. This time, let’s take a look at fruits! We all know that eating…
Sleep Paralysis: A Nightmare That Occurs When You Are Wide Awake But Sound Asleep
byI first heard of the term ‘Sleep Paralysis’ when my daughter told me she has been experiencing them since young. “I think I was…
Cardiologist Advices on Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure Levels
byMaintaining a normal blood pressure level is vital to a healthy life. It is easy to monitor and should be something we never take…
‘My Daughter Gives Me Strength To Fight Cancer’, Says Survivor Radha Nadarajan
by“My daughter Surutii is the reason I have the will to survive despite everything cancer has thrown at me,” says Radha Nadarajan, a 46…
A Lumpectomy & Lymph Node Removal: Breast Cancer Survivor Teo Shu Ru Tells Her Story
byLymph node removal is not often spoken about when a mastectomy or lumpectomy is performed on breast cancer patients. When breast cancer is detected,…
Multitasking Mummies: Is There Room to Slow Down?
byIs there really a way to juggle as many balls humanely possible without having them rain down on you? To mothers, Farisya Syamin, Dr….
Breast Cancer Survivor Ms Liew Swee Lee Shares Her Inspiring Story
byIn Malaysia, breast cancer tends to affect every 1 in 19 women and is the second leading cancer death in the world, next to…
Kidney Failure Crisis During Pregnancy, Transplant From Husband Changes Family’s Destiny
byJaslynn Tay was 16 weeks pregnant when she found out she had kidney failure. All of a sudden, she and her husband Gordon Ling,…