Third Trimester Pregnancy Symptoms to Expect
byAs you reach the end of your pregnancy, there are more trials and tribulations for you to endure before your little one arrives. Although…
The 3 Trimesters
A first-timer parent? So you are just getting the news that you are conceiving for the first time and you aren’t that sure of how the upcoming three trimesters look like? Well, you don’t even know what is a trimester! Don’t you worry! As a snippet, a normal pregnancy is 40 weeks and it is divided into three trimesters – 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Be prepared as each trimester comes with its own specific hormonal, physical, and physiological changes; but it differs on each individual and pregnancy.
Here is where you can get tips and tricks about the three (3) trimesters. Stay tuned with more information for your motherhood journey at Motherhood.com.my.
What to Expect in Your Second Trimester
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How a Prenatal Massage Can Help You
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Anxiety During Pregnancy: What You Should Know
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Pregnancy Spotting: Should You Worry?
bySpotting is the term used to describe a light vaginal bleeding, which often shows up as spots on your sanitary napkin or underwear. In…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 5 | Myths & Old Wives Tales About Pregnancy: Revealed
byThere are so many local myths and old wives tales about pregnancy. While some of them are entertaining, others can be downright harmful. Especially…
Mummy Shares: My Experience with Pre-eclampsia During My First Pregnancy
byBeing pregnant is a wonderful thing. But it comes with many concerns, including taking care of not only yourself but also the growing baby…
The Power of Ultrasound: A Look Inside Early Pregnancy
byAs an expectant mother, your pregnancy journey is filled with emotions and curiosity about your baby’s well-being and growth. One of the most exciting…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 2 | Pregnancy Constipation: Are Laxatives Safe to Use?
byFor many pregnant women, irregular bowel movements could be an everyday norm. This is simply one of the many things that happens as a…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 3 | Preparing For the Unexpected
byPregnancy can be nerve-racking, for both first time mums and experienced mums. You may be constantly wondering if everything is going as it should….
Pregnancy Hunger: The Signs and How to Handle
byPregnancy hunger is a very common experience for pregnant mothers. It can be rather overwhelming and seem to go on forever. If you’re expecting…
Self-Care for Supermums: Why Taking Care of Yourself Is Crucial
byBeing a mother is a tough job, and it’s easy to forget about taking care of yourself when you’re so focused on taking care…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 1 | First-Time Mama: What to Expect
byBecoming a first-time mother is a life-changing experience that comes with its own set of challenges and uncertainties. From pregnancy to childbirth and beyond,…
Thinking of Fasting in Ramadan While Pregnant, Mums? Here’s What You Need to Know
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5 Hari Raya Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
byRamadan is around the corner, and Hari Raya will be here before we know it! If you or someone you know will be pregnant…
What You Can Do to Manage Iron Deficiency Anaemia
byDid you know? According to a systematic review of Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) among pregnant women in Malaysia, its numbers range from 19.3% to 57.4%1….
How to Keep Your Unborn Baby Safe at Work
byFor many women, being pregnant doesn’t mean a break from the workforce. If anything, it’s all business as usual at the office. This is…
Third Trimester: 42 Weeks Pregnant
byOkay, so your baby is taking their own sweet time for too long now. It’s time to take action before something serious happens. At…
Third Trimester: 41 Weeks Pregnant
byBe patient, mums. Your baby is almost here. You may be worried why they’re taking so long to make their grand entrance. But if…
Exploring the Reality and Misconceptions About Down Syndrome
byYou’ve seen them before, and you may know what it is on the surface, but you might not fully comprehend the condition that people…
The Shocking Truth About Pregnancy and Antidepressants You Must Know
byAs Malaysia is slowly starting to be more accepting of mental healthcare and the importance of medication, particularly antidepressants, more and more people have…
Mums’ Mental Health: What Are the Most Common Disorders and How to Handle Them
byMore often than not mums always put their family’s needs over their own, neglecting their physical and mental health. This is because mothers tend…
What Effect Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Have on Pregnancy?
byArthritis is the medical term for swelling or joint inflammation. It describes more than 100 ailments that have an impact on connective tissues, joints,…
Bump-to-Baby 101: Best Antenatal Classes in Malaysia to Teach You All You Need to Know and More
byIf you are a soon-to-be mummy, you need an excellent Antenatal Class in Malaysia. Antenatal Classes provide information about pregnancy and childbirth. In addition,…
Third Trimester: 34 Weeks Pregnant
byApproaching 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
byYou 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
byOh my god, you are just 2 months away from the due date! Yes Mommy, when you are 32 weeks pregnant, there are two…
My Unborn Baby Has Down Syndrome: What Do I Do?
byDown syndrome is rare congenital disorder that affects one in 800 babies. Even to date, scientists have a hard time what exactly causes this…
Second Trimester: 15 Weeks Pregnant
byDon’t be surprised (or better, be excited!). Once you reached week 15, you are starting to show some baby bump. Even the people around…
8 Tried and Tested Ways to Get Around Constipation During Pregnancy
byMorning sickness and tender breasts are some of the commonest signs of pregnancy. But did you know that constipation is also one of the…
First Trimester: 4 Weeks Pregnant – Growth Progress, Body Changes & Symptoms
byIt’s your 4th week of the first trimester, and your little bean is now growing. At this stage, your little bean is called a…
Second Trimester: 21 Weeks Pregnant
byWhen you are 21 weeks pregnant, your baby is growing rapidly, your skin is changing and the movements of your little one in the…
Third Trimester: 36 Weeks Pregnant
byWhat? One month left? Oh my goodness, I am sure you cannot believe this; time did travel so fast. Here are what you and…
Mummy Shares: Why I Decided for A Down Syndrome Screening Test During Pregnancy
byIt’s wonderful to be pregnant, especially after trying to get pregnant for almost ten years. However, as I hear that the risk of down…
First Trimester: 1 – 3 Weeks Pregnant – What You Should Know
byHOORAY! You’re about to find out whether you are pregnant or not and soon you will be having a little one to be part…
Third Trimester: When You Are 31 Weeks Pregnant
byAnother 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
byDear Mommy, you are 30 weeks pregnant, which means you have 10 more weeks to go! How would you feel; do you get extra…
13 Strange Pregnancy Signs & Symptoms You Never Knew
byBrace yourself as the following are not your usual pregnancy signs and symptoms that you may ever have heard of. The common ones like…
Third Trimester: 29 Weeks Pregnant | How Big is My Baby?
byOnce you are 29 weeks pregnant, meaning that you are already in the 7th month of pregnancy. You have two more months or 11…
First Trimester: When You Are 9 Weeks Pregnant
byWhat do you think will happen when you are 9 weeks pregnant? Well, one thing for sure your little bean has now graduated from…
Second Trimester: Baby’s Growth, Pregnancy Symptoms, and More During Week 14
byHello to your baby in week 14! This week, your little treasure is now starting to show interesting facial expressions (awhhh). As for you,…
First Trimester: You Are 8 Weeks Pregnant!
byFinally, you are 8 weeks pregnant! What other changes are going to happen on this week? What is the size of your baby at…
Third Trimester: When You Are 28 Weeks Pregnant
byYou 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
byIn no time, you are in your 27th week of pregnancy. You are (finally!) in the last week of the second trimester and next…
First Trimester: 7 Weeks Pregnant – Baby’s Size, Body Changes, and More
byTime does pass by so fast, isn’t it?! Now you are 7 weeks pregnant. At this point, your little bean is as big as…
Second Trimester: 13 Weeks Pregnant and All You Need to Know!
byCongratulation! You have made to the second trimester of your pregnancy. Many parents start to share their pregnancy news to others during this stage,…
First Trimester: Mummy, You Are 6 Weeks Pregnant
byAmazing! Mummy, it’s your week 6 of pregnancy and many things are hitting up your mind on the upcoming weeks. Don’t worry, mummy, we…
Second Trimester: Everything in 26 Weeks Pregnant
byHey mommies, this is your 26 weeks of pregnancy and also the last week of your second trimester. You are just a few days…
First Trimester: 5 Weeks Pregnant and Everything to Know!
byIn no time, now you are 5 weeks pregnant. So what happens during this week? Deep in your uterus, your embryo is growing at…