Count & Win with Clearblue
byWe all know that accuracy, efficiency and speed are all important when the time comes to shop for a good pregnancy test. After all,…
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From Only Child to Older Sibling: Tips for Helping with a New Arrival
byYour eldest may have gotten used to being the baby of the family. However, when the time comes to bring in a new addition…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 6 | How Do Probiotics Benefit Vaginal Wellness?
byWe all know about the powers of probiotics for gut health, immunity and even mental health. But did you know that probiotics may also…
Mummies Share Tips on Pregnancy Constipation and Childhood Diarrhoea
byOur bowel movements tell us a lot about our health. They could be the early indicator to tell us that something is wrong with our bodies….
Overcoming Infertility Challenges: A Conversation with a Fertility Specialist
byFor many women, pregnancy may not be an overnight miracle. It can be a journey fraught with disappointments and failure. But not all hope…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 7 | Birth Defects and Child Development Disorders
byMany pregnant mums constantly worry about the health and wellbeing of their unborn babies. With the rise of congenital and neurodevelopmental disorders, it’s become…
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…
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…
Skincare Treats for Mums and Mums-To-Be This Mother’s Day
byIt’s important to take care of your skin. Especially if you’re a mum or mum-to-be. Between the sleepless nights and hormonal changes, there’s bound…
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….
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…
How To Keep Your Mental Health in Check While You’re Expecting
byPregnancy is a beautiful phase in a woman’s life, but it can also be a challenging one. It is a time of significant physical…
How a Mother’s Diet Helps her Mental Health and Healing After Delivery
byGiving birth is a remarkable experience for any mother. While it brings immense joy, it also comes with its fair share of physical and…
Best Vegetarian Recipes for Pregnant Mummies
byI need vegetarian recipes for my pregnancy! I know finding vegetarian recipes for your pregnancies is quite difficult but you must not give up…
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,…
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…
Waiting for Missed Periods? Here’s the Benefits of Early Pregnancy Testing
byFor many women, getting pregnant is an overnight miracle. For others, it’s an exercise in patience. But let’s be honest, you’d rather find out…
Postpartum Bliss: Johor’s Top 10 Malay Confinement Services
byThere are many types of confinement services. But sometimes you want to go back to your roots and enjoy those traditional healing remedies of…
Discover Johor’s Best Chinese Confinement Centres for Mums
bySome new mums may prefer staying at a confinement centre to help lessen the burden of postnatal recovery. Many confinement centres offer basic services…
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…
Are You Expecting? Avoid These Chinese New Year Foods and Beverages
byThe Chinese New Year is a time for reunions, celebration and of course, good food. A holiday is not complete without a table full…
Who Says Pregnant Mummies Can’t Have Yee Sang? Here Are Some Pregnancy-Safe Alternatives
byChinese New Year is not complete without the iconic Yee Sang or Yu Sheng (Prosperity Toss). Each ingredient has its own symbolism and meaning…
Ease Your Journey Towards Motherhood with Clearblue
byFor many prospective mothers, conceiving a child is a journey fraught with disappointments. But with Clearblue’s ovulation and pregnancy test kits now widely available,…
Believe Facts Not Fiction: Common HIV Myths Debunked
byHIV. It is probably the most taboo of all diseases, especially here in Malaysia where it may be often unfairly associated with the LGBTQ…
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…
Late Motherhood: Benefits of Having a Child Later in Life
bySociety has put an unreasonable amount of pressure on women to reproduce as soon as they reach childbearing age. In some cultures, girls may…
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…
Second Trimester: 15 Weeks Pregnant
byHow’s your second trimester treating you so far, mummies? At 15 weeks pregnant, you may notice your energy returning, your appetite increasing, and things…
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…
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…
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: 9 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 9 weeks pregnant, your baby is developing rapidly, and so is your body’s response to this new life At this stage, you might…
Second Trimester: 14 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 14 weeks pregnant, you’re now well into the second trimester of your pregnancy, often referred to as the ‘honeymoon phase’. This stage is…
First Trimester: 8 Weeks Pregnant
byYou are 8 weeks pregnant now, mums! There’s so much development at this stage. Both you and your little one are going through some…
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: 13 Weeks Pregnant
byCongratulations! You’re now 13 weeks pregnant and it’s time to celebrate. This stage marks the beginning of your second trimester, often referred to as…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Manulife Precious Gift Wins Best Child Coverage Plan
byChild insurance is one of those things that mothers have to think about even before the baby comes. However, not all insurance policies cover…
Second Trimester: It’s Week 20 and You are Halfway There! (20 Weeks Pregnant)
byNow you are 20 weeks pregnant and that means you have completed half way through this pregnancy. You are officially in the fifth month…
Second Trimester: 18 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 18 weeks pregnant, you are nearly halfway through second trimester. That’s another milestone to add to your list, mummies! It may seem like…
Third Trimester: 39 Weeks Pregnant
byYou are finally in your 39 weeks, which means you may give birth to your baby any time now! But before that, let’s see…
Third Trimester: 38 Weeks Pregnant
byTHIRTY-EIGHT weeks pregnant? Oh my, how fast time flies. It feels like it just yesterday that the doctor told you that you are going…
Second Trimester: 25 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 25 weeks pregnancy, you are considered 6 months and are nearing the end of your second trimester. You still have plenty of time…
Motherhood Choice Awards: Bio-Oil® Wins Best Stretch Mark Care
byMotherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
First Trimester: 12 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 12 weeks, you’re nearing the end of the first trimester, a significant milestone for both you and your baby. By now, many of…