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…
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.
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…
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
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…
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…