The Truth About Epidurals: What No One Tells You
byMummies, are you expecting and considering an epidural for pain relief during labour? If so, you’re in good company! Many mothers-to-be choose this option…
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Third Trimester: 30 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 30 weeks pregnant, you’re well into the third trimester, with just ten weeks to go before meeting your little one. Each day brings…
Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
byYou’re almost there, mums! At 35 weeks pregnant, you’re less than two months away from seeing your little one. Your baby is almost ready…
Giving Birth in the New Norm | 5 Important Things Malaysian Mums-to-Be Should Know
byThe hit of COVID-19 has changed our routine. With the increasing number of cases these days, it just shows that we cannot let our…
COVID-19, MCO, a New Birth, 2 Young Children: How 1 Couple Made it all Work under 1 Roof
byOne could say Lim Ming Yang was lucky. She delivered two weeks before the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and little Avery…
Being a First Time Mother: 7 Shocking Truths You Will Discover Upon Having a Baby
byDespite the mountains of books you may have read, nothing will prepare you for motherhood until the day you become a mother. Your own…
9 Things Nobody Tells You When You START Breastfeeding
bySo there’s a lot of talk about the joys of breastfeeding and why it is always encouraged. You’ve been told all the pros. We’re…
The Thrill and Terror of Becoming A Father All Over Again
bySix years is a long time to wait for a second chance of being a father again. For Shahrul Amin Azman ─ the postponement…
Going Through Pregnancy With Diabetes
byIt’s not easy going through pregnancy, fully knowing that you’re diabetic even before you were pregnant. Lilly shares her story of how she went…
Experiencing Both Natural Birth And C-Section Surgery
bySome mothers have only experienced natural birth while some only Cesarean section. Michelle is a mother of two sons who have experienced both natural…
What It’s Like Having Test Tube Babies
byA test tube baby is a successful result of the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology. Test tube babies are becoming increasingly popular and common…
Caring For A Premature Baby
byDid you know that caring for a premature baby may be a little more different than caring for a normal baby? A premature baby…
The Importance Of Seeing A Doctor Upon Finding Out About Pregnancy
byAfter the first birth, some mothers tend to gain more confidence and decide not to consult a gynaecologist immediately after finding out about their…
What It’s Like Suffering From Postnatal Depression
byIt is not uncommon for new mothers to suffer from postnatal depression. As having a baby means a permanent change in your life, it…
An Emergency Key Hole Surgery at 26 Weeks, Baby Arrives Preterm, Almost Delivered In Car
byFraught with complications, Linda Tay takes us on this turbulent and nail-biting journey of the birth of her first child. In her own words,…
4 Simple Contraception Methods
byOver the years, the choice of contraceptive methods increased largely and it is important to use contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies and enables people…
Vaginal Delivery vs Caesarean: Is there a right answer?
byThere are two ways for your baby to be delivered, which are vaginal birth or caesarean birth. Either for a new mom or mom…
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!…
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…
Taking his sweet time?
byHighlightedMilestones. Some babies hit it way ahead of their peers, some are textbook achievers and then there are those who just want to take…
Hospital Checklist for New Mum and Newborn
byNo later than the 36th week of your pregnancy, it is highly recommended that your hospital bag be packed and ready to go, for…
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean: It’s Possible!
byThe topic of Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) is an emotional one, with many believing that it is a risky attempt for both mother…