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…
pregnancy
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’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 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…
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…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 1- Protecting Yourself & Your Baby During COVID-19 Pandemic
byCOVID-19 is affecting the way we live our lives. Mothers out there may be asking themselves regarding the impacts on their pregnancy during this…
Prepare To Say: Oh I Didn’t Know! 9 Conception & Fertility Myths Debunked
byWhen it comes to conceiving, misinformation can be rife. You’ll be hearing a lot of truths, half-truths and even myths offered by family and…
Instafamous & Beauty Blogger, Iman Abdul Rahim Shares Her Pregnancy Routine for New Mums
byHaving a toddler and pregnant with the second child does not stop Iman Abdul Rahim, a famous beauty-blogger and social media influencer to maintain…
7 Natural Beauty Tricks for the Pregnant Mum
byStaying with your natural beauty and glowing is not as impossible (or expensive!) as many women think. In fact, sometimes, the best things in…
Producing or Reducing Breast Milk with Chinese Medicine & Treatment
byMany factors contribute to the lack of breast milk production. You may want to consult your lactation consultant to make sure that you are…
Busting Your Kids Vocabulary Jargon: The Complete Guide For Parents
bySo, you are all excited about enrolling your precious offspring into his first learning centre for a bright future. Brochures and flyers at hand,…
Malaysian Mom Share: A Blood Test Told Me My Baby Might Not Be ‘Perfect’
byPearly Poh, 33, was devastated when she found out that her unborn baby might have Down’s Syndrome. Her mother’s instinct proved them wrong. Sarah…
Emotional Changes During Pregnancy
byEmotional changes or mood swings during pregnancy are rather common. But what causes us, women, to have such episodes of mood swings that always…
How To Stay Safe During Air Travel When You’re Pregnant?
byPregnant ladies, if you are planning to travel by air, you should be aware of the airline company’s restrictions for pregnant women in regards…
12 Ways to Eat for Two
byDuring your pregnancy, making a few simple changes to what you eat such as the proper nutrition you can eat for two, can help…
Dental Care During Pregnancy
byWhether you are pregnant or not. We know that taking care of our dental is very important as it is related to our health….
The Dos and Don’ts of Getting Fit During Pregnancy
byAs a woman, we want to get fit even during our pregnancy. But what are the dos and don’ts of getting fit during pregnancy?…
Can Twins have 2 Different Fathers? Can You Get Pregnant While Being Pregnant? Find Out Inside
byThe world of multiples is a complex one. We may know about Fraternal and Identical twins but what we are told may be an…
7 Key Ingredients That Keep Pregnant Mothers’ Skin Moisturised & Stretch Mark Free
byDuring pregnancy, women often receive compliments of how their skin looks radiant with that distinctive ‘pregnancy glow’. Little do some of us know of…
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…
Aches And Pains During Pregnancy: Know What To Do About Them
byDo you experience aches and pains during pregnancy? Are you worried and afraid that you may hurt your baby if you do anything to…
How Crying During Pregnancy Affects Baby
byWhat most people already know is that whatever pregnant mothers consume as well as their activity levels and overall health condition contributes to affecting…
The Impacts of Radiation on Pregnancy
byIt is very important that pregnant women are aware of the risks and dangers of the radiation that they are and can be exposed…
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…
Thyroid Problems and Pregnancy
byThyroid problems can not only affect you but also your baby. Because of that, it is extremely important to be tested before planning for…
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…
Why Pregnant Women Have Cravings
byEveryone has cravings once in a while but pregnant women seem to have it worse than anyone. It is already known that pregnancy causes…
Benefits Of Music Therapy for Pregnancy
byDid you know that listening to music can be very beneficial for your pregnancy? It is very normal for new mothers to be anxious…
How to Introduce Your Child to the New Baby
byHaving a new addition to the family can be a very exciting time. It is vital to ensure all members of the family are…
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…
The Risks Of Using The Intrauterine Device (IUD)
byThe intrauterine device, otherwise known as the IUD, is one method of pregnancy prevention. It may be ideal in order to achieve prevention without…
The Perfect Age To Conceive
byIt is not uncommon for women to wonder what the perfect age to conceive is. Undoubtedly speaking in terms of biology, there is a…
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,…
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Epidural Injections
byThe epidural injection is known to be a pain reliever for women who wish to go through a painless delivery process. Mothers who are…
How to Prevent Autism during Pregnancy
byEven up until today, the causes of autism has not been clearly discovered. However, genes are believed to be one of the factors to…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | Is Confinement Nanny Necessary?
byIn this modern area, not many new moms believe in confinement period because they think that they can replenish by themselves without having to…
Pregnancy Sex – 4 Important Things That You Should Know
byIf you want to get pregnant, you have sex. But what about pregnancy sex? Will it hurt the baby? It’s not rare for pregnant…