All That Mummies Need To Know About Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
byThroughout your pregnancy, you have to maintain a good general health’s status as any abnormalities or complications might endanger your life and the baby….
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…
“Aww, look at that cute twins,”. I believe most of us went like this when we saw a pair of baby twins. In Malaysia…
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…
You’ve reached the finish line, mums! You’re now officially 40 weeks pregnant. It’s time to give birth to the new life that has been…
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 –…
It goes without saying that when planning to make a baby, hubby’s “swimmers” (or sperm) are very important. This is because they make up…
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…
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…
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…
Nothing exudes exotic like mangoes do. Think mangoes and images of sunny beaches, blue skies, and cerulean seas pop into the mind. Complete your…
I bet a pregnant woman will always hear a few pregnancy myths and facts throughout your pregnancy. In this episode of Ask Me Doctor!,…
“I’ve realised that I really want a baby. Like now. And I don’t know how to bring it up gently. I’ve tried talking a…
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…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and de Quervain’s Syndrome are both thumb-fingers-palm-hand-wrist to forearm pain in one or both hands due to inflammation in the…
I just found out today, many years after I delivered my baby, that the arthritis-like pain I had in my thumb, wrist and forearm,…
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…
As mothers, we want the very best for our children; that is non-negotiable. However, we are left in the dark when we stand in…
If you are pregnant, then you are most probably in a high risk of getting anaemia. Anaemia in pregnancy is a normal condition that…
Picture this. It is late in the evening, dinner is done and you are sitting comfortably watching TV, feet up. Baby is kicking vigorously…
A recent study conducted by the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre found that 35% of pregnant women who fast during the second trimester…
Complications of pregnancy refers to the problems that occur during pregnancy, which may involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health or both. For this…
Kobe Neoh was born in the afternoon of 31st March 2020, right in the middle of Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) when the country…
There comes a time in our life where we plan to grow our family. In recent years, late pregnancy (around late 30’s to 40’s)…
When it comes to conceiving, misinformation can be rife. You’ll be hearing a lot of truths, half-truths and even myths offered by family and…
Having a toddler and pregnant with the second child does not stop Iman Abdul Rahim, a famous beauty-blogger and social media influencer to maintain…
Mothers are having a hard time choosing a confinement centre for their recuperation. In fact, in an Asian country, especially Malaysia, confinement after childbirth…
As an expectant dad, can you have sex with your wife when she is pregnant? Short answer: Yes. But!!! There are things you need…
Alan Oh’s enthusiasm at immersive fatherhood and being hands-on with his wife’s postpartum care is infectious to say the least. When he spoke about…
Emotional changes or mood swings during pregnancy are rather common. But what causes us, women, to have such episodes of mood swings that always…
So you are expecting your little one very soon. Becoming a new parent is exciting but it can be confusing and worrying at the…
As a woman, we want to get fit even during our pregnancy. But what are the dos and don’ts of getting fit during pregnancy?…
Maybe I didn’t read enough but these are the things no one warned me about before I gave birth. I’m writing these down so…