“When Are You Going To Have A Baby…” An Untold Story Of Love From A Malaysian Couple
by“You have been married for years, are you planning to have kids?” “Have you ever thought about starting a family?” “When are you planning…
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!
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…
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…
“Your Turn Will Come…” An Untold Story Of Blessing From A Malaysian Couple
byWhile you might think that getting pregnant again would be fairly straightforward, it is not necessary for the journey of conceiving and pregnancy. Some…
“What If We Have Stopped Trying…” An Untold Story Of Persistence From A Malaysian Couple
byTo start a family, how far would you go for conception and pregnancy? Or rather, how long would you persist to materialize your dream…
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…
Eating Your Way to Health During Your Confinement Period
byThe idea of a confinement month after giving birth is nothing strange to Southeast Asian culture. Typically, the Chinese confinement month lasts 28 days….
Mummy Shares: Here’s Why Maternity Leave Is Not Actually a Vacation
byThe length of maternity leave in Malaysia has been a source of contention since the 2020 Budget increased the maternity leave period for employees…
Pregnancy-friendly Recipes for Street Foods in Malaysia
byPicture it: Local favourites’ delicious noodles and burgers from Petaling Street! Mouth-watering, isn’t it? Street foods in Malaysia have always been a popular choice…
Top Sea Bass Recipes for Your Confinement
byGood news! New mummies may eat sea bass during their confinement period. But they do need to control their consumption of it. This fish…
Pregnancy & Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
byPurple Day is a grassroots event aiming at promoting global awareness of epilepsy, which affects more than 65 million people worldwide. In conjunction with…
Urologist Sheds Light on Kidney Cancer Among Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers
byThe kidney is an essential organ for us to function daily. Kidney functions include creating hormones that help control blood pressure and stimulate the…
Confinement Centre or Confinement Lady? How Do I Choose?
byThere’s no denying that childbirth is gruelling and can take a toll on a mother’s body. In Asia and Southeast Asia, most mothers go…
6 Useful Tips for Mums-To-Be
byYou’ve found out that you’re now carrying a little one—congratulations! Whether you are a mother-to-be or if you’re preparing to welcome another child into…
11 Nutritious Malay Confinement Chicken Recipes
byAre you thinking of what food to eat after labour? Don’t sweat it, mummies! We’re bringing you here 11 nutritious Malay chicken recipes to…
9 Bizarre Ways of Finding Out You’re Pregnant Before the Stick
byFor centuries, humans have attempted to develop a way of determining whether or not a woman is pregnant. Even when one could probably tell…
Can Women Feel Pregnant When They’re Not?
byDid you know that hormones can make you feel pregnant even when you are not so sure about it yourself? Your period is one…
5 Easy Malay Confinement Beef Recipes That Will Make You Drool
byHow would your confinement be complete without any delicious beef recipes, right? This article contains 5 easy Malay confinement beef recipes just for you!…
How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy
byPregnancy discomforts are common, but for some women, it may escalate further into anxiety and worry. If your mental health is taking a toll and…
4 Delicious and Easy Malay Confinement Soup Recipes
byNew mummies must follow a proper diet during their postpartum period. It is best for you to consume more warm or heaty foods like…
Finger-licking Sambal Malay Confinement Recipes
byAre you craving some sambal heat during your confinement period but do not have any recipes to refer to? Do not sweat too much…
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…
17 Easy Confinement Fish Recipes
byI know some postpartum mummies might run out of fish confinement recipes ideas at some point. Fret not! We have here a list of…
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 to explore…
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: Beverages
byPreviously, we discovered which seasoning and sauces are safe for new mummies to consume during their postpartum period and which should be avoided. This…
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: Seafood
byPreviously, we covered on which meat and poultry postpartum mums need to eat and which to avoid. In this article, we’ll be looking into…
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…
Postpartum Diet: Vegetables
byPreviously, we discovered which fruits are safe for your confinement and which aren’t. Now, it is time to explore vegetables! Vegetables are one of…
Postpartum Diet: Grains & Potatoes
byAre some grains and potatoes safe for postpartum mummies? Grains and potatoes are superfoods for postpartum mummies. They can help you to replenish your…
What Women Wish They Knew Before Childbirth
byCongratulations on your new bundle of joy! Before you jump the gun (you probably already have) thinking about their future schools, academic achievements and…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 6 – Navigating Safe Pregnancy During a Pandemic
byPregnancy can sometimes be an uncertain and stressful period in the best of circumstances. But during a pandemic, that anxiety can quickly multiply and…
Pregnancy Food: Medicinal Herbs
byWe last covered the list of beverages which are safe to consume while pregnant and which should be avoided. Now, we bring you medicinal…
Pregnancy Food: Beverages
byPreviously, we covered which seasoning and sauces are safe to consume while you’re expecting and which should be avoided. In this piece, we’ll be…
Pregnancy Food: Seasoning & Sauces
byBefore this, we covered on which nuts and seeds are safe to eat while carrying and which should be avoided. This time, let’s look…
Pregnancy Food: Nuts & Seeds
byEarlier, we learned about which eggs, legumes and soy products are safe to eat while carrying and which should be avoided. Now, let’s explore…
Pregnancy Food: Eggs, Legumes & Soy
byWe last covered which seafood are safe for you to eat during pregnancy and which should be avoided. In this piece, we’ll be discussing…
Pregnancy Food: Seafood
byPreviously, we covered which meat and poultry are safe for you to eat during pregnancy and which should be avoided. This time, we’ll be…
Pregnancy Food: Meat & Poultry
byEarlier, we covered the dairy products that are safe for you to consume while pregnant and which you should avoid. In this piece, we’ll…
Pregnancy Food: Dairy
byPreviously, we covered the herbs that you can consume and should avoid during your pregnancy. This time around, we are going to discuss dairy…
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: Vegetables
byEarlier, we covered which fruits to eat and avoid during your pregnancy. This time, we’ll be looking at vegetables! Vegetables are packed with nutrients…