Slumber Secrets: How to Ensure Your Baby’s Safe Sleep
It is always a parents concern how soundly their new baby will sleep. And while sleeping well is important, we should also be thinking…
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AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 2 | Pregnancy Constipation: Are Laxatives Safe to Use?
For many pregnant women, irregular bowel movements could be an everyday norm. This is simply one of the many things that happens as a…
Infant 101: Dealing with Jaundice in Newborns
Jaundice in newborns is one of those things that can be very worrying when first encountered. Here is how to deal with it. What…
Juggling Work and Kids: Maternal Wisdom from Malaysian Mums
A mother’s work is never done, not even when her kids are all grown up and have started lives and families of their own….
Hiccup Hacks: Parenting Tips for Tackling Those Tricky Baby Hiccups
Hiccups are a common occurrence in babies and young children. First-time parents may find hiccups worrisome but don’t worry, there are ways to prevent…
Nursery Room Ideas That Can Really Help a New Mother’s Mental Health
Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming for new mothers. With so many things…
How a Mother’s Diet Helps her Mental Health and Healing After Delivery
Giving birth is a remarkable experience for any mother. While it brings immense joy, it also comes with its fair share of physical and…
Mummy Shares: My Most Surprising Aspects of Becoming a First-Time Mum
After my husband and I agreed that we were ready for a baby, all I could think about was becoming a mum. I remember…
Confinement Care Soup Recipes to Boost Postpartum Health
Nothing is better than eating a bowl of hot and nutritious soup after welcoming your newborn into this world. New mummies need to eat…
8 Essentials You Need To Have On Your Newborn Baby Checklist
Congrats, you’re about to be a parent! Now, what to do you need to prepare early on? Well, you need a newborn baby checklist…
Postpartum Bliss: Johor’s Top 10 Malay Confinement Services
There 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
Some new mums may prefer staying at a confinement centre to help lessen the burden of postnatal recovery. Many confinement centres offer basic services…
Third Trimester: 41 Weeks Pregnant
Be patient, mums. Your baby is almost here. You may be worried why they’re taking so long to make their grand entrance. But if…
Too Little Breast Milk? Here’s the Secret to Increasing Your Low Milk Supply
It is practically every mother’s dream to be able to breastfeed their newborn babies immediately after giving birth. However, there will be times when…
Why Skin-to-Skin Is Important for Mother-Child Bonding
A newborn baby spends most of their first few years in their mother’s embrace: nursing, sleeping and bonding. If you’re a new mother, you…
Hop Into a Prosperous Chinese New Year with Sunway Pyramid
Gong Xi! Gong Xi! It’s time to say farewell to the Year of the Water Tiger as we welcome in our Water Rabbit on…
Most Helpful Confinement Centres in Penang for New Mums
In early times, people lived in joint families. So, there were many members to help. They knew how to take care of your baby…
Believe Facts Not Fiction: Common HIV Myths Debunked
HIV. It is probably the most taboo of all diseases, especially here in Malaysia where it may be often unfairly associated with the LGBTQ…
Confinement at Home: Is It Really Worth the Stress?
Lots have been said about the journey of pregnancy and the process of giving birth—always nail-biting and gripping. Indeed, the pre-and post-delivery period is…
Mummy Shares: What Being a New Mum and an Entrepreneur Taught Me
Before becoming a mother, I was an entrepreneur who ran a variety of businesses. From F&B to trading and freelancing, I’ve learned a vast…
Bump-to-Baby 101: Best Antenatal Classes in Malaysia to Teach You All You Need to Know and More
If you are a soon-to-be mummy, you need an excellent Antenatal Class in Malaysia. Antenatal Classes provide information about pregnancy and childbirth. In addition,…
What to Do If Your Child Below 5 Years Contracts COVID-19
First, it was a fever and watery stool—not a good sign. Then, comes the fussing and crying because of uneasiness. You start to get…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022 Winners
The Motherhood Choice Awards have returned for another year, giving all mums the opportunity to vote and advocate for their favourite parenting and childcare…
Ladies, Keep Alert on These Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer to Watch Out for
No one wants to have the “cancer talk”. It’s tragic, depressing and hopeless. But it’s a talk that we must have regardless. When it…
Second Trimester: 13 Weeks Pregnant
Congratulations! 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…
First Trimester: 6 Weeks Pregnant
By the time you’re 6 weeks pregnant, you’ll start to feel the effects of your rapidly changing body. You still won’t look pregnant outwardly, but…
Baby Food Processor: Top 5 Guaranteed to Help Mums Prep Baby’s Meal with Ease
A baby food processor is one of the handiest appliances a mother might have. It’s definitely a practical and useful addition to any kitchen….
First Trimester: 12 Weeks Pregnant
At 12 weeks, you’re nearing the end of the first trimester, a significant milestone for both you and your baby. By now, many of…
Second Trimester: 19 Weeks Pregnant
You 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: Tommee Tippee Wins Best Feeding Bottle
Motherhood 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
At 11 weeks pregnant, you’re nearing the end of your first trimester, a period marked by exciting new changes. While your baby is developing…
What Women Want: How I Realised the Significance of Checking for Breast Lumps
Finding breast lumps is every woman’s worst nightmare, but some still disregard the precautionary measure. I’m not only referring to others, but also to…
Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
You’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…
AskMeDoctor! NIVEA BABY Episode 02: Awkward as A First Mum? Here’s the Bonding Tips
Every expectant mum looks forward to the day when she finally gets to meet her baby for the first time. But afterwards, some mums…
Labour to Rest: How to Prepare for a Peaceful Confinement
For many parents, we tend to relegate ourselves to the backseat when the baby arrives. Everything we do or spend on henceforth is for…
Mummy Sharess: My Experience with Lactation Mastitis
The sensation of being able to breastfeed my baby is out of this world. I just love the expression on my baby’s face during…
Here’s Why Your Baby Gets Diaper Rashes
Diaper rash is one of the most common skin conditions experienced by babies and newborns. It presents itself as inflamed spots or welts on…
This or That: Breast Milk Boosters (Pharmaceutical Vs Natural)
Nursing mothers who have trouble with breastfeeding will probably know all about ‘milk-boosters’ or ‘lactation supplements’. Scientifically known as ‘galactagogues’ (from the Greek word…
The Secret Behind the Magic of Mother’s Milk
Mother’s milk, or rather, breast milk, is a highly nutritious food naturally produced by pregnant and nursing women. It has helped mothers nourish their…
7 Things to Do Between Feedings
A newborn needs to feed approximately every 2 to 4 hours. As babies grow at an exponential rate, they need their elixir of life…
What Affects the Taste of Breast Milk?
Have you ever wondered why your breast milk smells or tastes a certain way, especially after eating something unusual? Most of the time, it’s…
Breast Milk: The Best Protection in the Age of COVID-19
Just when you there can’t possibly be more good reasons to opt for breast milk instead of formula, recent studies have found that breastfed…
Mummy Shares: How I Track My Spending During Inflation
Having a new bundle of joy to care for is a wonderful experience, but the spending can be overwhelming, especially with inflation increasing prices…
Learning About Allergies in Children with Dr Heah
Allergies have become rather common in children these days, and as a parent, this can be alarming especially if some children have severe allergies…
Childbirth Changes Everything: What Is My Body Doing?
Our body is a work of wonder, don’t you think so? A female’s body is created to accommodate the growth of a baby (or…
How to Find the Best Bottle for Your Baby
Things can get pretty overwhelming for first-time parents, especially when it comes to picking out the things their baby needs. Diapers, clothes, car seats,…
Confinement After Pregnancy: What’s True, What’s Not?
Congratulations! Your baby is arriving soon! We will now need to prepare for the 28 days of confinement. You may have been told that…
Architect Mum Ar. Teh Woan Cian Talks About Balancing Parenting & Planning
Being a woman and an architect isn’t easy, what more when she becomes a mum who has to deal with time and toughness constraints….
An Exclusive with Kaka Azraff on Parenting and Hari Raya
Shortly before Hari Raya and Mother’s Day, Kaka Azraff took some time off her busy schedule to chat exclusively with Motherhood.com.my. The popular singer…