Second Trimester: 16 Weeks Pregnant
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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.
Second Trimester: 22 Weeks Pregnant
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Third Trimester: 37 Weeks Pregnant
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Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
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Prenatal Fitness 101: Sustaining a Healthy First Trimester
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5 Most Beneficial Pregnancy Supplements for Mummies
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AskMeDoctor! Clearblue Episode 03: Managing Mental Health for Couples Trying to Conceive
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Mummy Shares: My Experience with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
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Mummy Shares: How I Navigate Inflation as a Pregnant Mum
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Pregnancy-friendly Recipes for Street Foods in Malaysia
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Pregnancy & Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
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Urologist Sheds Light on Kidney Cancer Among Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers
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9 Bizarre Ways of Finding Out You’re Pregnant Before the Stick
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Can Women Feel Pregnant When They’re Not?
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How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Food: Medicinal Herbs
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Pregnancy Food: Beverages
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Pregnancy Food: Seasoning & Sauces
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Pregnancy Food: Nuts & Seeds
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Pregnancy Food: Eggs, Legumes & Soy
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Pregnancy Food: Seafood
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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
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Pregnancy Food: Herbs
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Pregnancy Food: Vegetables
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Pregnancy Food: Fruits
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The Must-Know Tips to Approaching Your Honest Pregnancy Moments: Cravings
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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
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Pregnancy Food: Grains and Potatoes
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Top 10 Must-Haves for Any Pregnant Mum As Voted by Mothers
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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…
Should Maternal Milk Be on Your Watch List? We Debunk Some Popular Pregnancy Myths
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This Might Be the Reason You Are Experiencing Painful Penetration
byThis article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Azrai – Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive UKM Medical Centre. Penetration has always been associated…
Hepatitis, Pregnancy and Newborns
byOur liver is one of the most important organs we have as it fights infections, filters the blood and processes nutrients. Many people know…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2, Episode 10 – 7 Key Nutrients For Pregnant Women
byPrenatal care is the health care that a woman receives during pregnancy. Doing early and regular checkups is very important for you to make…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 7: What You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
byFor pregnant mothers, gestational diabetes is one of the pregnancy complications that they should be worried about as it would affect both mother and…
Tentang Bulan Actor Nik Adruce Is Celebrating Father’s Day This Year!
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Your Changing Body During Pregnancy: Why & How Do They Happen?
byDuring the nine months of pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes various changes. Some of these physical changes are apparent, such as weight gain and…
OB-GYN Answers All Your Questions about Preeclampsia
byPreeclampsia is one of the most common pregnancy complications that is characterised by high blood pressure, protein in their urine, and swelling in their…
5 Common Discomforts and Harmless Pregnancy Pains That Expecting Mothers Should Know
byPregnancy is definitely not an easy journey for mothers. Every pregnancy is a different experience for every mother, especially their first one. When it…
5 Old Wives’ Tales About Pregnancy: Should You Believe Them?
byPregnancy is undeniably a woman’s most glorious, exciting, and cherished moment. Interestingly enough, it also often invites a set of comments or opinions in…
7 Must-Have Gadgets And Items To Ease Your Pregnancy Journey
byI believe that one of the many things that expecting mothers would wish for is to have a ‘pregnancy kit’ that can help to…
Is Gestational Diabetes A Big Deal And How Can It Hurt My Baby?
byGenerally, diabetes is one of the most major health concerns in Malaysia. However, for pregnant mummies, you may have heard of gestational diabetes. But,…
Why Do You Neeed to Take Folic Acid 3 Months Before a Pregnancy? Here Is the Reason Why
byIt is normal for married couples to want children. Kids will make your home brighter with their cheerful laughs. But of course, before having…
Expert Reveals What Soy Milk Can Really Do To Your Body
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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….
“Urgh, get it off my face!” | The Proper Ways to Treat Your Pregnancy Acne
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