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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
byOne week into being parents, the well-known actor, Nik Adruce, from “Tentang Bulan” (Abu/Bulat) together with his wife, Syafiqah Sofian, share the journey of…
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
byIf you are asking yourself, “I am a soy milk lover, but is it OK if I take the same amount of soy milk…
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
byAre you worried about your zits, Mummies? For expecting mothers, pregnancy acne is a skin rash, likely caused by changes in hormones. During pregnancy,…
What Increase The Chances of Pregnant with Twins?
by“Aww, look at that cute twins,”. I believe most of us went like this when we saw a pair of baby twins. In Malaysia…
Am I Pregnant? – 10 Pregnancy Symptoms To Look Out For
byTo have a baby of your own is such a blessing from God. Some women have it easy while some did not. For those…
“I didn’t know I was pregnant!” | Cryptic Pregnancy Can Happen to Anyone
byHave you ever heard the story of a Malaysian artist who did not know that she was pregnant until she was in her 7th…
Mooove Over Cow’s Milk: Expectant Mums Now Have A New Favourite
byNutrition, nutrition, and more nutrition! That is what’s most important when you are pregnant, because honey, you are growing a baby in your womb!…
“I AM PREGNANT!” | Malaysian Mothers Share Their Unforgettable Pregnancy Announcements With Their Loved Ones (And Clearblue!)
byCongratulations mummies and daddies on the arrival of your bundle of joy! Did you just find out about it or are you already counting…
Third Trimester: 40 Weeks Pregnant
byYou’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…
Top 10 Superfoods & The Health Benefits for Pregnant Mummies
byEven on normal days, we really love to munch and keep on bringing food into our mouth. Hence, it is no doubt that most…
You’re Not Alone When Baby Making: Here’s How To Keep Hubby’s “Swimmers” Swimming
byIt goes without saying that when planning to make a baby, hubby’s “swimmers” (or sperm) are very important. This is because they make up…
Top 10 Foods (That Are Best) to Avoid Towards A Safe and Healthy Pregnancy
byPregnancy comes with huge responsibilities for mothers because basically you’re carrying another human being in your body. As a mother, you need to ensure…
How Eating Right During Pregnancy Supports Your Foetus’ Growth
byWe all know that having a balanced diet on a daily basis is important. However, the moment you fall pregnant, there is an added…
Mummies, Let’s Get Moving: Staying Fit During And After Pregnancy
byExpectant mummies, how are we getting along so far? If you’ve been following many of our articles and tips shared here on Motherhood Story,…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 6 – 10 Pregnancy FAQs Expecting Mothers Wish They’d Knew Sooner
byIn this episode of AskMeDoctor, Dr Timothy, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist form Tung Shin Hospital and Sunway Medical Centre Velocity answers the top 10…
Hypertension in Pregnancy – Is It A Cause For Concern?
byCongratulations! You are going to have a baby! Harkening back to the day you learnt you were pregnant, you would have been filled with…
Are Rambutans Safe To Eat When You Are Pregnant?
bySouth-East Asia is the capital of exotic fruits. From durians to mangosteens (manggis), chempedak to the langsat, the rose apple (jambu merah) to the…
Fruits for Pregnant Women | How Good Mangoes Are for Pregnant Women?
byNothing exudes exotic like mangoes do. Think mangoes and images of sunny beaches, blue skies, and cerulean seas pop into the mind. Complete your…
How to Have that ‘Let’s have a Baby’ Conversation with your Husband Tactfully
by“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…
Fruits for Pregnant Women | Here Are The 9 Fun Facts of Mangosteens
byWith the durian crowned King of the Fruits, the mangosteen, a firm favourite, is our Queen. Previously, we delved into the many benefits of…
11 Self Help & Relief Methods for Hand and Wrist Pain during & After Pregnancy
byCarpal 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…
Hand Pain during Pregnancy? You may be having Mummy’s Wrist & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
byI just found out today, many years after I delivered my baby, that the arthritis-like pain I had in my thumb, wrist and forearm,…
Benefits and Side Effects of Lychees for Pregnant Women
byMothers-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…
If Formula Milk Information Is Confusing You, Trace Its Origins!
byAs mothers, we want the very best for our children; that is non-negotiable. However, we are left in the dark when we stand in…
Anaemia in Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
byIf you are pregnant, then you are most probably in a high risk of getting anaemia. Anaemia in pregnancy is a normal condition that…
Fruits During Pregnancy | Can Pregnant Women Eat Durian?
byPicture this. It is late in the evening, dinner is done and you are sitting comfortably watching TV, feet up. Baby is kicking vigorously…
Fasting During Pregnancy – A Malaysian Mum Shares Her Experience with Motherhood
byA recent study conducted by the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre found that 35% of pregnant women who fast during the second trimester…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 3 – Complications of Pregnancy
byComplications 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…
Born in a Pandemic & a Lockdown: Kobe’s Dad Tells How He Became an Accidental Confinement Daddy
byKobe Neoh was born in the afternoon of 31st March 2020, right in the middle of Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) when the country…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 2 – Young VS Late Pregnancies
byThere 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)…