Pregnancy and birth are one of the most wonderful processes for most mothers. Both pregnancy and birth are as ordinary as how we are breathing, thinking, or even loving. No matter how hard it is for a mother (and also the father), the journey is worthwhile. This is where you can get all the whys, whats, hows and etc of both pregnancy and birth. Not to mention, we have interesting birth stories and real moms share their pregnancy and birth journey as well!
Alan Oh’s enthusiasm at immersive fatherhood and being hands-on with his wife’s postpartum care is infectious to say the least. When he spoke about…
So you are expecting your little one very soon. Becoming a new parent is exciting but it can be confusing and worrying at the…
It’s your 4th week of the first trimester, and your little bean is now growing. At this stage, your little bean is called a…
HOORAY! You’re about to find out whether you are pregnant or not and soon you will be having a little one to be part…
Maybe I didn’t read enough but these are the things no one warned me about before I gave birth. I’m writing these down so…
In Malaysia, we certainly practice “sitting the month”. Straight from the hospital after giving birth, the Chinese among us sit out the month in…
Malaysia has an abundance of tropical fruits and vegetables. Most if not all are nutritious and delicious. If you are expecting a baby, it’s…
Six years is a long time to wait for a second chance of being a father again. For Shahrul Amin Azman ─ the postponement…
It’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…
Some mothers have only experienced natural birth while some only Cesarean section. Michelle is a mother of two sons who have experienced both natural…
“Congratulations! You are pregnant!” A simple 4-word sentence usually seals the deal – you are now a mother! And with it comes a plethora…
A thyroid patient with concerns about her on-going hypothyroidism and possible effects on the unborn child, Juleen Lim tells us the story about the…
A test tube baby is a successful result of the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology. Test tube babies are becoming increasingly popular and common…
Did you know that caring for a premature baby may be a little more different than caring for a normal baby? A premature baby…
Finding out that you’re having twins can be a little overwhelming but that only means double the bundle of joy! This would be perfect…
After the first birth, some mothers tend to gain more confidence and decide not to consult a gynaecologist immediately after finding out about their…
The intrauterine device, otherwise known as the IUD, is one method of pregnancy prevention. It may be ideal in order to achieve prevention without…
Fraught 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 epidural injection is known to be a pain reliever for women who wish to go through a painless delivery process. Mothers who are…
Confinement period is when your body recovers and recuperate from childbirth. To Asians, the idea of confinement is familiar to them but foreign to…
In this modern area, not many new moms believe in confinement period because they think that they can replenish by themselves without having to…
Many mothers or mothers-to-be are often puzzled about the traditional confinement rules and taboos. Here we discuss 5 Confinement Myths and provide further scientific…
To all new mothers out there, it is advisable for you to get a confinement lady throughout your confinement period. It is even normal…
Giving birth can lead to excessive energy and blood loss, therefore, making a mother weak. Often, mothers frequently ask questions about what to eat…
There are two ways for your baby to be delivered, which are vaginal birth or caesarean birth. Either for a new mom or mom…
Being pregnant, the days are always full of ups and downs. There are days when you feel energized and ready to go all out…
Malay mothers usually need to be under confinement care after they give birth for at least 44 days. But our grandmothers said that it…
For all expectant or new parents, deciding between breast milk and formula milk is an important decision to be made. Healthcare professionals encourage mothers…
Moms, we know that breastfeeding isn’t easy. That’s why, for breastfeeding week, we got a lactation consultant to sit down with us and talk…
What is Gestational Diabetes (GD)? GD is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. Gestational diabetes develops only in pregnant…
Why is having excellent and attentive care (postpartum priorities) necessary after you deliver your baby? A mother needs to take good care of herself…
It is always important for parents that need help to be surrounded by the best one available. The 28 Days Academy as chosen to…
Congratulations on your newborn baby! Whether you have opted out of breastfeeding due to personal choice or because you are unable to breastfeed, bottle…
Who is PantangPlus.com? PantangPlus.com is a tech platform for mothers-to-be to book and enjoy complementary confinement therapist the traditional way but by reliable therapists….
You’ve seen many Instagram and Facebook trends posted by mothers drinking super sweet orange liquid to gauge their body’s ability to handle glucose. Quite a…
Being able to breastfeed their baby is every mother’s wish when they first enter motherhood. However, sometimes it’s just not possible to always be…
Most young mothers nowadays are most likely to look for confinement centres once they find out that they are pregnant. The Chinese practice postnatal confinement…
Red milk !? Does it seem weird to you? Moms, in fact, this is something that can happen to you while breastfeeding your little…
When your baby is finally born, you will be receiving a lot of advise from various parties, especially when it comes to breastfeeding your…
One of a pregnant mother’s major fear is delivering a stillborn baby. Stillborn babies are babies that have died before being delivered. A stillborn…
My first thought when I saw Ta-Ta Towel was, “Hmm.. another gimmick.” But as I read further, it turned out to be a genius…
To all mums out there! It’s time to get to know the best milk for your babies. Here’s a concise info for you about…
Breastfeeding is an important process in ensuring that your baby receives the correct nutrients that they need, while also giving a chance for moms…
Water birth is the process of giving birth in a tub of warm water. Waterbirth can be very helpful in coping through the pains…
Let’s face it, every mother out there is a superhero. Taking it up a notch by defying against all odds is a burn survivor…
If you’re a mom of three or four or maybe more, then you will agree with us on these myths. But if you are…
If you have fallen into the category of “the walking zombie” once you are a new mom, maybe you should consider yourself a sleep-deprived…
Highlighted 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!…
We don’t blame first time mothers who panic over the several pregnancy pains that they will encounter throughout this beautiful journey. As first-timers, it…