5 Old Wives’ Tales About Pregnancy: Should You Believe Them?
by / 996 readsPregnancy is undeniably a woman’s most glorious, exciting, and cherished moment. Interestingly enough, it also often invites a set of comments or opinions in…
Pregnancy is undeniably a woman’s most glorious, exciting, and cherished moment. Interestingly enough, it also often invites a set of comments or opinions in…
I believe that one of the many things that expecting mothers would wish for is to have a ‘pregnancy kit’ that can help to…
Generally, diabetes is one of the most major health concerns in Malaysia. However, for pregnant mummies, you may have heard of gestational diabetes. But,…
It is normal for married couples to want children. Kids will make your home brighter with their cheerful laughs. But of course, before having…
Almost all expecting mothers prefer to give birth normally, but due to certain circumstances, it is typically recommended for them to give birth via…
If you are asking yourself, “I am a soy milk lover, but is it OK if I take the same amount of soy milk…
Throughout your pregnancy, you have to maintain a good general health’s status as any abnormalities or complications might endanger your life and the baby….
Are you worried about your zits, Mummies? For expecting mothers, pregnancy acne is a skin rash, likely caused by changes in hormones. During pregnancy,…
As I read about Ms Tay Mei Mei, a 35-year-old Singaporean mom who fell from her apartment and died with her five-month-old baby last…
The first few moments after she found out she was pregnant was surreal. After trying for a little more than two years, Geeny was…
To have a baby of your own is such a blessing from God. Some women have it easy while some did not. For those…
Have you ever heard the story of a Malaysian artist who did not know that she was pregnant until she was in her 7th…
The hit of COVID-19 has changed our routine. With the increasing number of cases these days, it just shows that we cannot let our…
Nutrition, nutrition, and more nutrition! That is what’s most important when you are pregnant, because honey, you are growing a baby in your womb!…
Congratulations mummies and daddies on the arrival of your bundle of joy! Did you just find out about it or are you already counting…
Even on normal days, we really love to munch and keep on bringing food into our mouth. Hence, it is no doubt that most…
Early pregnancy loss can be heartbreaking and affect the woman both emotionally and physically. A miscarriage happens for a variety of medical reasons –…
The topic of water labour may not be that common in Malaysia. Many Malaysians women still prefer the traditional way of giving birth rather…
Pregnancy comes with huge responsibilities for mothers because basically you’re carrying another human being in your body. As a mother, you need to ensure…
We all know that having a balanced diet on a daily basis is important. However, the moment you fall pregnant, there is an added…
Expectant mummies, how are we getting along so far? If you’ve been following many of our articles and tips shared here on Motherhood Story,…
It’s World Breastfeeding Week 2020, Mums! August 1–7, 2020 occasioned the celebration of the 28th World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). This week-long annual initiative started…
As mothers, we always want to give the best to our babies. Guess what, breastfeeding is the best natural gift you can give your…
Breastfeeding can either be a wonderful experience or a nightmare to a first-time mother. Picture this. As you are near to your labour and…
Have you ever had any extravagant experience when delivering your little one? Usually, mothers will give birth at clinics or hospital; that is a…
Breastfeeding provides a bunch of health benefits for both the mother and the baby. Even if you cannot directly breastfeed your baby or due…
Congratulations, expecting mommies! You are now at 35 weeks pregnant, just a few more days till your due date. Let’s see the progress of…
Approaching the due date is like riding a train to a destination. You are now at 34 weeks pregnant, and you have another 6…
You are now just left with 7 weeks before your due date. How time flies, right? Let’s see how is your progress when you…
Oh my god, you are just 2 months away from the due date! Yes Mommy, when you are 32 weeks pregnant, there are two…
In this episode of AskMeDoctor, Dr Timothy, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist form Tung Shin Hospital and Sunway Medical Centre Velocity answers the top 10…
Congratulations! You are going to have a baby! Harkening back to the day you learnt you were pregnant, you would have been filled with…
Another one week passed by and now you are in the 31 weeks of pregnancy. You may feel excited, but sometimes you would feel anxious…
Dear Mommy, you are 30 weeks pregnant, which means you have 10 more weeks to go! How would you feel; do you get extra…
Once you are 29 weeks pregnant, meaning that you are already in the 7th month of pregnancy. You have two more months or 11…
You are finally in the third trimester. I am pretty sure that Mummies are getting extra excited. You can start to feel the baby’s…
In no time, you are in your 27th week of pregnancy. You are (finally!) in the last week of the second trimester and next…
South-East Asia is the capital of exotic fruits. From durians to mangosteens (manggis), chempedak to the langsat, the rose apple (jambu merah) to the…
Hey mommies, this is your 26 weeks of pregnancy and also the last week of your second trimester. You are just a few days…
Nothing exudes exotic like mangoes do. Think mangoes and images of sunny beaches, blue skies, and cerulean seas pop into the mind. Complete your…
At 25 weeks pregnancy, you are consider 6 months and are nearing the end of your second trimester. You still have plenty of time…
Once you are 24 weeks pregnant, you may feel your baby’s movements a little stronger and more noticeable. As your baby (and belly) is…
In the 23 weeks of pregnancy, your baby can start to listen on what is going in the outside world. He is likely to…
I bet a pregnant woman will always hear a few pregnancy myths and facts throughout your pregnancy. In this episode of Ask Me Doctor!,…
It’s getting crowded in there! Now that you are 22 weeks pregnant, your rapidly growing baby is invading your space. At the same time,…
With the durian crowned King of the Fruits, the mangosteen, a firm favourite, is our Queen. Previously, we delved into the many benefits of…
Complications and injuries due to childbirth are sometimes inevitable. One of these complications is when your perineal tear. A perineal tear or laceration also…
When you are 21 weeks pregnant, your baby is growing rapidly, your skin is changing and the movements of your little one in the…
Mothers-to-be can sometimes crave for a certain type of foods or drinks. Some can be beneficial while some might have detrimental side effects on…