Finger-licking Sambal Malay Confinement Recipes
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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!
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…
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…
The Must-Know Tips to Approaching Your Honest Pregnancy Moments: Cravings
byOne thing great about being pregnant is the ability to say “I am eating for two!” Two slices of cheesecake. Two pieces of brownies….
A2 Milk for Pregnant Mothers
byWe know that pregnant women should consume milk, but our bodies seem to have some unspoken ratio we don’t know about. Once we pass…
Simple Low Sugar Swaps for Pregnant Mothers
byIf you are reading this when you are pregnant, let’s do a quick how-are-you-feeling assessment: Do you feel tired often? Do you experience excessive…
Happy Babe, Happy Mom: Life after Bringing a New Baby Home
byA Whole New World Are you counting down the days to the arrival of your baby? Anytime now! Being a first-time mum is always…
Dr Lee Kok Fung Clues Us in on Down Syndrome
byOne of the many concerns of mummies-to-be is the off-chance of having a Down syndrome baby. It’s an understandable fear that each mother has…
Caring For Your Health After a Miscarriage
byOften, the utterance of the word ‘miscarriage’ is enough to make any mummy-to-be shudder. It is a most unfortunate and painful experience for any…
Exclusive Chat with Cardiologist on Cardiovascular Complications During Pregnancy
byMotherhood Story features a heart-to-heart talk with Dr Tee Chee Hian, a Consultant Cardiologist & Internal Medicine at Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, about cardiovascular…
Pregnancy Food: Grains and Potatoes
bySupermums-to-be should know that grains and potatoes are important food intakes. However, there are only certain types of grains and potatoes that are good…
Doctor Shares Why Expectant Mums Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
byThe transition for expecting women into motherhood endured drastic turns when the pandemic first swept across the globe. Questions pertaining to the risks of…
Pregnancy and Dental Care: Expert Talks About the Do’s & Don’ts
bySome of us may take our dental health a little more lightly compared to other areas of our health, like watching our blood pressure…
Pregnancy Meal Plan: 7 Recipes To Try
byAs most of us know, carrying a new life in your womb is a task of responsibility. You must ensure to provide adequate nutrition…
Top 10 Must-Haves for Any Pregnant Mum As Voted by Mothers
byAre you expecting or planning for a baby? Congrats! If you’re a new mum-to-be, you might feel a bit overwhelmed at times as there’s…
A Mother’s Love: Unconditional and Forever
byI think we can all agree that most mothers are innately selfless. Prior to motherhood, many will take pride in their ability to care…
Managing Major Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy
byYou are early into your pregnancy and suddenly cannot resist the urge to devour a slab of white bread, thickly smeared with peanut butter…
Psoriasis in Pregnancy: An Expert’s Guide to Managing Symptoms
byPsoriasis is a skin disorder that causes patches of red and itchy scaly skin, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp areas….
“My Mum Wanted Me To Be A Mum Too, But…” – A Heart-Warming Untold Story From A Malaysian Couple
byIt’s never an easy journey in motherhood, but it never stops us from embarking on the journey of conception. How am I so certain…
Should Maternal Milk Be on Your Watch List? We Debunk Some Popular Pregnancy Myths
byThe first few moments after she found out she was pregnant was surreal. After trying for a little more than two years, Geeny was…
Bridging the Postpartum Recovery Gap
byChildbirth has a significant impact on women’s lives, and while it is a joyous milestone for many, it can also be a terrifying experience…
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,…