Malaysian Couples Share Their Thoughts on Sex & Pregnancy
by / 7034 readsSex promotes intimacy and makes us feel closer to each other. According to a study reported in the journal Psychological Science, couples who reported a…
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!
Managing Major Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy
by / 28780 readsYou are early into your pregnancy and suddenly cannot resist the urge to devour a slab of white bread, thickly smeared with peanut butter…
Treat Yourself Like A Queen! This Is How Mum-to-Be Can Pamper Yourself During Pregnancy
by / 1575 readsMorning sickness, aching body, changes to your physical and mental well-being; all of these can dispirit you and make your pregnancy journey unpleasant. What…
All The Things That You Should Expect After a Miscarriage
by / 19786 readsMiscarriage is never a piece of happy news, but it is a common pregnancy outcome that can be caused by many factors. Though it…
OB-GYN Answers All Your Questions about Preeclampsia
by / 10693 readsPreeclampsia is one of the most common pregnancy complications that is characterised by high blood pressure, protein in their urine, and swelling in their…
Foods That You Should (Definitely!) Eat During Postpartum
by / 2525 readsLosing weight right after giving birth to your precious baby is not exactly the ideal way of staying healthy. During confinement or postpartum, it…
The Baby Is Coming! – Signs Of Approaching Labour
by / 4557 readsDo you feel anxious waiting for your precious one? Learn to identify the first signs of approaching labour, which suggest that your little one…
5 Common Discomforts and Harmless Pregnancy Pains That Expecting Mothers Should Know
by / 5019 readsPregnancy is definitely not an easy journey for mothers. Every pregnancy is a different experience for every mother, especially their first one. When it…
5 Old Wives’ Tales About Pregnancy: Should You Believe Them?
by / 26065 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…
7 Must-Have Gadgets And Items To Ease Your Pregnancy Journey
by / 1118 readsI believe that one of the many things that expecting mothers would wish for is to have a ‘pregnancy kit’ that can help to…
Is Gestational Diabetes A Big Deal And How Can It Hurt My Baby?
by / 1585 readsGenerally, diabetes is one of the most major health concerns in Malaysia. However, for pregnant mummies, you may have heard of gestational diabetes. But,…
Why Do You Neeed to Take Folic Acid 3 Months Before a Pregnancy? Here Is the Reason Why
by / 5072 readsIt is normal for married couples to want children. Kids will make your home brighter with their cheerful laughs. But of course, before having…
C-Section Recovery – All You Need to Know About the Scars, Proper After-care & Nutrients
by / 21539 readsAlmost all expecting mothers prefer to give birth normally, but due to certain circumstances, it is typically recommended for them to give birth via…
Expert Reveals What Soy Milk Can Really Do To Your Body
by / 33794 readsIf you are asking yourself, “I am a soy milk lover, but is it OK if I take the same amount of soy milk…
All That Mummies Need To Know About Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
by / 906 readsThroughout your pregnancy, you have to maintain a good general health’s status as any abnormalities or complications might endanger your life and the baby….
“Urgh, get it off my face!” | The Proper Ways to Treat Your Pregnancy Acne
by / 1160 readsAre you worried about your zits, Mummies? For expecting mothers, pregnancy acne is a skin rash, likely caused by changes in hormones. During pregnancy,…
Postpartum Depression: The ‘Otherhood’ of Motherhood & Where You Can Seek Help
by / 1994 readsAs 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…
Should Maternal Milk Be On Your Watch List? We Debunk Some Popular Pregnancy Myths
by / 33452 readsThe first few moments after she found out she was pregnant was surreal. After trying for a little more than two years, Geeny was…
Am I Pregnant? – 10 Pregnancy Symptoms To Look Out For
by / 4010 readsTo have a baby of your own is such a blessing from God. Some women have it easy while some did not. For those…
“I didn’t know I was pregnant!” | Cryptic Pregnancy Can Happen to Anyone
by / 1521 readsHave you ever heard the story of a Malaysian artist who did not know that she was pregnant until she was in her 7th…
Giving Birth in the New Norm | 5 Important Things Malaysian Mums-to-Be Should Know
by / 2270 readsThe hit of COVID-19 has changed our routine. With the increasing number of cases these days, it just shows that we cannot let our…
Mooove Over Cow’s Milk: Expectant Mums Now Have A New Favourite
by / 32115 readsNutrition, nutrition, and more nutrition! That is what’s most important when you are pregnant, because honey, you are growing a baby in your womb!…
“I AM PREGNANT!” | Malaysian Mothers Share Their Unforgettable Pregnancy Announcements With Their Loved Ones (And Clearblue!)
by / 1620 readsCongratulations mummies and daddies on the arrival of your bundle of joy! Did you just find out about it or are you already counting…
Top 10 Superfoods & The Health Benefits for Pregnant Mummies
by / 809 readsEven on normal days, we really love to munch and keep on bringing food into our mouth. Hence, it is no doubt that most…
AskMeDoctor! Ep10 – What are the Common Causes of Miscarriage?
by / 809 readsEarly pregnancy loss can be heartbreaking and affect the woman both emotionally and physically. A miscarriage happens for a variety of medical reasons –…
The Essential Things That Expecting Mother Needs To Know Regarding Water Birthing
by / 1016 readsThe topic of water labour may not be that common in Malaysia. Many Malaysians women still prefer the traditional way of giving birth rather…
Top 10 Foods (That Are Best) to Avoid Towards A Safe and Healthy Pregnancy
by / 1153 readsPregnancy comes with huge responsibilities for mothers because basically you’re carrying another human being in your body. As a mother, you need to ensure…
The Importance Of A Balanced Diet During Pregnancy
by / 30428 readsWe all know that having a balanced diet on a daily basis is important. However, the moment you fall pregnant, there is an added…
Mummies, Let’s Get Moving: Staying Fit During And After Pregnancy
by / 27601 readsExpectant mummies, how are we getting along so far? If you’ve been following many of our articles and tips shared here on Motherhood Story,…
Mums With Mums – Busting Breastfeeding Myths Together
by / 17079 readsIt’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…
Dear Mothers, If You Are Struggling From Breastfeeding Now, Read This.
by / 1506 readsAs mothers, we always want to give the best to our babies. Guess what, breastfeeding is the best natural gift you can give your…
4 Things You Think Wrongly About Breastfeeding
by / 2357 readsBreastfeeding can either be a wonderful experience or a nightmare to a first-time mother. Picture this. As you are near to your labour and…
Did Not Manage To Arrive At The Hospital On Time, This Malaysian Baby Was Born In A Car!
by / 2941 readsHave you ever had any extravagant experience when delivering your little one? Usually, mothers will give birth at clinics or hospital; that is a…
Expressing Milk 101: The Proper Ways to Express Breast Milk Effectively
by / 2075 readsBreastfeeding provides a bunch of health benefits for both the mother and the baby. Even if you cannot directly breastfeed your baby or due…
Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
by / 50 readsCongratulations, expecting mommies! You are now at 35 weeks pregnant, just a few more days till your due date. Let’s see the progress of…
Third Trimester: 34 Weeks Pregnant
by / 150 readsApproaching the due date is like riding a train to a destination. You are now at 34 weeks pregnant, and you have another 6…
Third Trimester: You’re Now 33 Weeks Pregnant
by / 54 readsYou are now just left with 7 weeks before your due date. How time flies, right? Let’s see how is your progress when you…
Third Trimester: When You Are 32 Weeks Pregnant
by / 2462 readsOh my god, you are just 2 months away from the due date! Yes Mommy, when you are 32 weeks pregnant, there are two…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 6 – 10 Pregnancy FAQs Expecting Mothers Wish They’d Knew Sooner
by / 4715 readsIn this episode of AskMeDoctor, Dr Timothy, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist form Tung Shin Hospital and Sunway Medical Centre Velocity answers the top 10…
Hypertension in Pregnancy – Is It A Cause For Concern?
by / 1738 readsCongratulations! You are going to have a baby! Harkening back to the day you learnt you were pregnant, you would have been filled with…
Third Trimester: When You Are 31 Weeks Pregnant
by / 168 readsAnother one week passed by and now you are in the 31 weeks of pregnancy. You may feel excited, but sometimes you would feel anxious…
Third Trimester: When You Are 30 Weeks Pregnant!
by / 231 readsDear Mommy, you are 30 weeks pregnant, which means you have 10 more weeks to go! How would you feel; do you get extra…
Third Trimester: 29 Weeks Pregnant | How Big is My Baby?
by / 176 readsOnce you are 29 weeks pregnant, meaning that you are already in the 7th month of pregnancy. You have two more months or 11…
Third Trimester: When You Are 28 Weeks Pregnant
by / 7957 readsYou are finally in the third trimester. I am pretty sure that Mummies are getting extra excited. You can start to feel the baby’s…
Second Trimester: 27 Weeks Pregnancy Progress
by / 2641 readsIn no time, you are in your 27th week of pregnancy. You are (finally!) in the last week of the second trimester and next…
Are Rambutans Safe To Eat When You Are Pregnant?
by / 1948 readsSouth-East Asia is the capital of exotic fruits. From durians to mangosteens (manggis), chempedak to the langsat, the rose apple (jambu merah) to the…
Second Trimester: Everything in 26 Weeks of Pregnancy
by / 561 readsHey mommies, this is your 26 weeks of pregnancy and also the last week of your second trimester. You are just a few days…
Fruits for Pregnant Women | How Good Mangoes Are for Pregnant Women?
by / 2348 readsNothing exudes exotic like mangoes do. Think mangoes and images of sunny beaches, blue skies, and cerulean seas pop into the mind. Complete your…
Second Trimester: 25 Weeks Pregnant
by / 1838 readsAt 25 weeks pregnancy, you are consider 6 months and are nearing the end of your second trimester. You still have plenty of time…