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…
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Second Trimester: 17 Weeks Pregnant
byCongrats, mummies, you are 17 weeks pregnant now! Your baby is growing rapidly, and your body is changing in noticeable ways. This is an…
Second Trimester: 19 Weeks Pregnant
byYou are now 19 weeks pregnant and you’re well into the second trimester. The excitement is palpable; you can’t wait to meet your little…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Byond28 Confinement Care Wins Best Confinement Centre
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…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Tanamera Wins Best Postnatal Care Set
byChildbirth is a harrowing experience. New mums need all the rest, pampering and self-care in order to fully recover, both physically and mentally. That’s…
First Trimester: 10 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 10 weeks pregnant, your baby is now looking more recognisably human This is a milestone week, marking the end of the embryonic period,…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Anmum™ Materna Wins Best No Added Sugars Maternal Milk
byPrenatal nutrition is such an important factor when it comes to the foetal growth and development. There could be chances where pregnant mothers do…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Clearblue Wins Best Pregnancy Test Kit
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: 11 Weeks Pregnant
byAt 11 weeks pregnant, you’re nearing the end of your first trimester, a period marked by exciting new changes. While your baby is developing…
Mummy Shares: My Story of Experiencing PCOS Infertility
byInfertility is a tough topic to discuss. It took me a long time to figure out how to start writing. It’s not that I’m…
Third Trimester: 37 Weeks Pregnant
byThe day is around the corner, three more weeks to go where you are now 37 weeks pregnant. How do you feel Mummies? Super…
Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
byCongratulations, expecting mommies! You are now at 35 weeks pregnant, just a few more days till your due date. Let’s see the progress of…
Defying the Odds: Celebrity Chef Ili Sulaiman Shares Her PCOS Survival Guide
byPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 out of 10 Malaysian women who are in their childbearing years. It is an incurable disorder that typically…
Must-Know Secrets No One Tells You About Breastfeeding
byYou’ve just given birth. You’re tired and in pain, but nothing can extinguish the overwhelming feeling of love, joy and pride at seeing your…
Dr Amalina Bakri: Physician, Fashionista and Activist Shares her Joyful News
byFor many Malaysians, this public figure needs no introduction. Malaysian-born Nur Amalina Che Bakri first shot to fame in 2004 after receiving 17As in…
This or That: Breast Milk Boosters (Pharmaceutical Vs Natural)
byNursing mothers who have trouble with breastfeeding will probably know all about ‘milk-boosters’ or ‘lactation supplements’. Scientifically known as ‘galactagogues’ (from the Greek word…
AskMeDoctor! Clearblue Episode 02: Frequently Asked Questions on Fertility
byTick, tock, tick tock… our biological clock is ticking away! As women, sometimes we get pressured into having kids before we’re ready because they…
Breastfeeding Support Group Gives Hope to Nursing Mothers
byFirst time mothers know all too well the struggles of nursing their newborn. In fact, even experienced mums may have trouble with breastfeeding from…
Prospective Mothers and the Struggles They May Experience
bySome women are blessed with a healthy reproductive system; they can conceive at the first try if they wish. Others may not be so…
“When Are You Going To Have A Baby…” An Untold Story Of Love From A Malaysian Couple
by“You have been married for years, are you planning to have kids?” “Have you ever thought about starting a family?” “When are you planning…
Why Every Day Should Be Mother’s Day
byA mother is irreplaceable. We only get one in this lifetime, but many of us tend to forget this. As we grow up, we…
“Your Turn Will Come…” An Untold Story Of Blessing From A Malaysian Couple
byWhile you might think that getting pregnant again would be fairly straightforward, it is not necessary for the journey of conceiving and pregnancy. Some…
“What If We Have Stopped Trying…” An Untold Story Of Persistence From A Malaysian Couple
byTo start a family, how far would you go for conception and pregnancy? Or rather, how long would you persist to materialize your dream…
It Is Not Your Typical Omega-3, but an Important Nutrient Indeed for You and Baby
byAre you a breastfeeding mother? If that is a big ‘Yes’, this might be what your checklist looks like now: Breast pumps Nursing pads…
Pregnancy & Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
byPurple Day is a grassroots event aiming at promoting global awareness of epilepsy, which affects more than 65 million people worldwide. In conjunction with…
Postpartum Diet: Fruits
byEarlier, we discovered which grains and potatoes are safe and unsafe for your postpartum period. Today, we are going to cover on fruits! What…
What Women Wish They Knew Before Childbirth
byCongratulations on your new bundle of joy! Before you jump the gun (you probably already have) thinking about their future schools, academic achievements and…
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…
Pregnancy and Dental Care: Expert Talks About the Do’s & Don’ts
bySome of us may take our dental health a little more lightly compared to other areas of our health, like watching our blood pressure…
Psoriasis in Pregnancy: An Expert’s Guide to Managing Symptoms
byPsoriasis is a skin disorder that causes patches of red and itchy scaly skin, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp areas….
“My Mum Wanted Me To Be A Mum Too, But…” – A Heart-Warming Untold Story From A Malaysian Couple
byIt’s never an easy journey in motherhood, but it never stops us from embarking on the journey of conception. How am I so certain…
‘Don’t Try!’ – A Touching Untold Story From A Malaysian Couple
byAre you sure you have tried hard enough on conceiving a baby with your spouse? Just keep on trying, then I believe you will…
How To Get Pregnant With A Baby Girl – Here’s A Few Tips On Making That Dream Come True!
byMaybe you’ve always daydreamed about little dresses or wished to raise a self-assured and strong young lady. Or maybe you still have a house…
Happy Gut, Happy Pregnancy
byDid you know… The gut is the largest immune organ in your body? Hence, the balance of good bacteria such as Bifidobacterium sp. and…
‘I thought there was really a baby in me,’ – A Malaysian Couple Disclosed Their Untold Story
byI couldn’t believe what the doctor told us. I cried for a long time, not knowing what to do or how to deal with…
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…
Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Tan Ee Ping Explains the Psychology Behind Fertility Stress
byStress has been said to impact fertility. If you’re trying to get tips on getting pregnant, simply Google and you’ll find lots of advice…
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…
Maintain Your Ideal Weight During Pregnancy With These Simple Tips!
byMany pregnant women relish the opportunity to indulge their sweet tooth or indulge in high-calorie comfort foods. Some pregnant women feel that they must…
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…
Treat Yourself Like A Queen! This Is How Mums-to-Be Can Pamper Yourself During Pregnancy
byMorning sickness, aching body, changes to your physical and mental well-being; all of these can dispirit you and make your pregnancy journey unpleasant. What…
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…
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…
“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,…
Third Trimester: 40 Weeks Pregnant!
byYou have arrived at your final stop. Finally, the big day has arrived: you are 40 weeks pregnant. You should have given birth by…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 9 – Dear Expecting Mothers, Do You Often Having Mood Swings During Pregnancy?
byFeeling like a roller-coaster ride? Pregnant mothers often complain that they cry more than usual and have mood swings during pregnancy. Did you know…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 7 – Is Eating for Two (Me and My Baby) a Real Thing?
byOne of the most common ‘advice’ or sayings that a pregnant mother will often hear is ‘eating for two’ – you should eat more…