Top 5 Traditional Confinement Practices that are Being Forgotten
byMalay mothers usually need to be under confinement care after they give birth for at least 44 days. But our grandmothers said that it…
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!
Breast Milk vs. Formula Milk | Which One Is Better?
byFor all expectant or new parents, deciding between breast milk and formula milk is an important decision to be made. Healthcare professionals encourage mothers…
Love In Every Drop | Answering All Your Common Breastfeeding Questions
byMoms, we know that breastfeeding isn’t easy. That’s why, for breastfeeding week, we got a lactation consultant to sit down with us and talk…
5 Risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes (GD)
byWhat is Gestational Diabetes (GD)? GD is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. Gestational diabetes develops only in pregnant…
5 Postpartum Priorities for New Moms to Follow
byWhy is having excellent and attentive care (postpartum priorities) necessary after you deliver your baby? A mother needs to take good care of herself…
The 28 Days Academy Awards!
byIt is always important for parents that need help to be surrounded by the best one available. The 28 Days Academy as chosen to…
Things You Need to Know About Bottle Feeding Your Baby
byCongratulations on your newborn baby! Whether you have opted out of breastfeeding due to personal choice or because you are unable to breastfeed, bottle…
PantangPlus.com | Who Are They and What Do They Do?
byWho is PantangPlus.com? PantangPlus.com is a tech platform for mothers-to-be to book and enjoy complementary confinement therapist the traditional way but by reliable therapists….
What You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
byYou’ve seen many Instagram and Facebook trends posted by mothers drinking super sweet orange liquid to gauge their body’s ability to handle glucose. Quite a…
How To Pick The Best Breast Pump For You
byBeing able to breastfeed their baby is every mother’s wish when they first enter motherhood. However, sometimes it’s just not possible to always be…
5 Things To Consider When Going To Confinement Centres
byMost young mothers nowadays are most likely to look for confinement centres once they find out that they are pregnant. The Chinese practice postnatal confinement…
Is Red Milk Safe For Your Baby?
byRed milk !? Does it seem weird to you? Moms, in fact, this is something that can happen to you while breastfeeding your little…
Is Formula Milk Really That Bad For Your Baby?
byWhen your baby is finally born, you will be receiving a lot of advise from various parties, especially when it comes to breastfeeding your…
Chances of Stillborn Babies Affected By Mother’s Sleep Position
byOne of a pregnant mother’s major fear is delivering a stillborn baby. Stillborn babies are babies that have died before being delivered. A stillborn…
Ta-Ta Towel: Your New Breast Friend
byMy first thought when I saw Ta-Ta Towel was, “Hmm.. another gimmick.” But as I read further, it turned out to be a genius…
Which type of Breast Milk is the Best for Your Baby?
byTo all mums out there! It’s time to get to know the best milk for your babies. Here’s a concise info for you about…
Solutions To Common Breastfeeding Problems For New Moms
byBreastfeeding is an important process in ensuring that your baby receives the correct nutrients that they need, while also giving a chance for moms…
What No One Tells You About Water Birth
byWater birth is the process of giving birth in a tub of warm water. Waterbirth can be very helpful in coping through the pains…
Andrea Grant: Burn Survivor Defies All Odds To Give Birth
byLet’s face it, every mother out there is a superhero. Taking it up a notch by defying against all odds is a burn survivor…
Myths of Motherhood Revealed
byIf you’re a mom of three or four or maybe more, then you will agree with us on these myths. But if you are…
Sleep-Saving Tips for New Moms
byIf you have fallen into the category of “the walking zombie” once you are a new mom, maybe you should consider yourself a sleep-deprived…
The Traditional Malay In Confinement Practices
byHighlighted Different cultures have different rules while in confinement. In the Malay community, the confinement period is 44-days and even 100-days for some people!…
5 Common and Harmless Pregnancy Pains
byWe don’t blame first time mothers who panic over the several pregnancy pains that they will encounter throughout this beautiful journey. As first-timers, it…
5 Perks of Having Twin Babies
byHighlighted So many parents want twin babies because they feel that having two after a painful ordeal is so much better. Also, young modern…
5 Benefits of Natural Birth
byMany first-time mothers tend to get nervous when they consider on which birth styles they want to go through for the delivery of their…
5 Early Pregnancy Symptoms for New Mothers
byAm I pregnant? A question that comes through most of our minds when we feel uneasy or experience changes in our body. Sometimes, it might…
5 Breastfeeding Tips for New Mums
byIt is understood that many new mothers are pressured to conform to the trending breastfeeding frenzy going on recently. With so many women sharing…
Can I drink Alcohol when I am Pregnant?
byWhy should I avoid taking alcohol during pregnancy? Alcohol is a teratogen i.e it could cause abnormalities in your baby. Drinking excessive amounts of…
Drugs In Pregnancy
byWhat are the different categories of drugs taken during pregnancy? Since 1975, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has produced a general guideline…
Caffeine in pregnancy
byWhat type of food contains caffeine? Coffee, tea, soft drink, chocolate, hot cocoa and even some medication over the counter to relieve headaches.Why should I…
Smoking In pregnancy
byWhy should I not smoke during pregnancy? Smoking has a lot of detrimental effect not only to your baby but also yourself. The following…
Vaginal Candidiasis
byVaginal Candidiasis By Dr Lim Lei Jun Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist MBBS (Manipal, India) MRCOG (UK) Sunway Medical Centre 1. What is vaginal…
Wacky Pregnancy Cravings: What Your Doctor Never Told You
byPregnancy cravings can get really wacky from time to time. Ever felt like you wanted nasi lemak and chocolate chip cookies together? Ever felt…
Fasting and Pregnancy
byMany women choose to fast in pregnancy due to their personal beliefs or religious commitments. Festivals in which it is common to fast such…
What Happens at The Antenatal Check Up
byYour first antenatal visit is called your booking visit. This is the most important antenatal visit as gives your doctor the opportunity to screen…
Understanding the blood tests you need during pregnancy
byBlood tests are a routine part of antenatal care. A variety of blood tests are done by doctors and healthcare providers at various stages…
Understanding Hypertension and Pregnancy
byWhat is hypertension? Can I have it in pregnancy? Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a major cause of maternal, foetal and neonatal morbidity as…
Choosing Your Obstetrician | Gynaes in Malaysia
byChoosing your obstetrician could be a daunting task as you would like to have someone that you trust and get along well with to…
Risks associated with Caesarean Section
byWhat are the risks of a Caesarean section? A Caesarean birth involves major abdominal surgery, therefore it is important to weigh the benefits against…
Breast Feeding after a Caesarean section
byWhen can I start breastfeeding my baby? You could breastfeed your baby immediately after the surgery depending on how you feel and how…
Pregnancy Symptoms
byPregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life. Pregnancy causes dramatic changes to a woman’s physical appearances, emotions and well being. Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman…
Miracle Of Love Pregnancy Guide Episode 3 & 4
byJoin Dr Natasha & Sazzy Falak on this special video clip on symptoms & signs of early pregnancy: https://youtu.be/acMxU_NeQb4 https://youtu.be/nl0h3sDU6OY
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section (VBAC)
byOne of the more common questions that women asked when they come up to my clinic is that whether they could have a vaginal…
8 Pregnancy Exercise FAQs
byThere is no doubt that exercising during pregnancy brings with it a string of benefits, that is if complications are not an issue. Exercising…
Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
byYou find out you are pregnant and you are over the moon. You are excited about the little life that is growing in you…
The Common Confinement Practices in Chinese, Malay & Indian
byConfinement is a period for your body to recuperate and recover from childbirth. The idea of confinement is familiar to Asians but foreign to…
Oppps, it’s Braxton Hicks!
byDuring pregnancy, many women experience pain and contractions that can be felt throughout the pregnancy, some right from the first trimester. These transient contractions…
The Benefits of Confinement Practices
byUnlike a decade or more ago, less and less of tradition is observed or practiced today among the races in Malaysia and in many…
Why Breastfeeding is Best for Baby?
byWithout a doubt, breast milk is the best food for your baby. Ask any doctor in the world and they will testify that its…