AskMeDoctor! Season 2, Episode 10 – 7 Key Nutrients For Pregnant Women
by / 1744 readsPrenatal care is the health care that a woman receives during pregnancy. Doing early and regular checkups is very important for you to make…
The 3 Trimesters
A first-timer parent? So you are just getting the news that you are conceiving for the first time and you aren’t that sure of how the upcoming three trimesters look like? Well, you don’t even know what is a trimester! Don’t you worry! As a snippet, a normal pregnancy is 40 weeks and it is divided into three trimesters – 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Be prepared as each trimester comes with its own specific hormonal, physical, and physiological changes; but it differs on each individual and pregnancy.
Here is where you can get tips and tricks about the three (3) trimesters. Stay tuned with more information for your motherhood journey at Motherhood.com.my.
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 7: What You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
by / 2770 readsFor pregnant mothers, gestational diabetes is one of the pregnancy complications that they should be worried about as it would affect both mother and…
Tentang Bulan Actor Nik Adruce Is Celebrating Father’s Day This Year!
by / 2187 readsOne week into being parents, the well-known actor, Nik Adruce, from “Tentang Bulan” (Abu/Bulat) together with his wife, Syafiqah Sofian, share the journey of…
Your Changing Body During Pregnancy: Why & How Do They Happen?
by / 730 readsDuring the nine months of pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes various changes. Some of these physical changes are apparent, such as weight gain and…
Managing Major Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy
by / 29075 readsYou are early into your pregnancy and suddenly cannot resist the urge to devour a slab of white bread, thickly smeared with peanut butter…
OB-GYN Answers All Your Questions about Preeclampsia
by / 10834 readsPreeclampsia is one of the most common pregnancy complications that is characterised by high blood pressure, protein in their urine, and swelling in their…
5 Common Discomforts and Harmless Pregnancy Pains That Expecting Mothers Should Know
by / 5109 readsPregnancy is definitely not an easy journey for mothers. Every pregnancy is a different experience for every mother, especially their first one. When it…
5 Old Wives’ Tales About Pregnancy: Should You Believe Them?
by / 26414 readsPregnancy 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
by / 1339 readsI believe that one of the many things that expecting mothers would wish for is to have a ‘pregnancy kit’ that can help to…
Is Gestational Diabetes A Big Deal And How Can It Hurt My Baby?
by / 1694 readsGenerally, diabetes is one of the most major health concerns in Malaysia. However, for pregnant mummies, you may have heard of gestational diabetes. But,…
Why Do You Neeed to Take Folic Acid 3 Months Before a Pregnancy? Here Is the Reason Why
by / 5376 readsIt is normal for married couples to want children. Kids will make your home brighter with their cheerful laughs. But of course, before having…
Expert Reveals What Soy Milk Can Really Do To Your Body
by / 34251 readsIf you are asking yourself, “I am a soy milk lover, but is it OK if I take the same amount of soy milk…
All That Mummies Need To Know About Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
by / 1011 readsThroughout your pregnancy, you have to maintain a good general health’s status as any abnormalities or complications might endanger your life and the baby….
“Urgh, get it off my face!” | The Proper Ways to Treat Your Pregnancy Acne
by / 1300 readsAre you worried about your zits, Mummies? For expecting mothers, pregnancy acne is a skin rash, likely caused by changes in hormones. During pregnancy,…
Should Maternal Milk Be On Your Watch List? We Debunk Some Popular Pregnancy Myths
by / 34482 readsThe first few moments after she found out she was pregnant was surreal. After trying for a little more than two years, Geeny was…
Am I Pregnant? – 10 Pregnancy Symptoms To Look Out For
by / 4516 readsTo have a baby of your own is such a blessing from God. Some women have it easy while some did not. For those…
Mooove Over Cow’s Milk: Expectant Mums Now Have A New Favourite
by / 32471 readsNutrition, nutrition, and more nutrition! That is what’s most important when you are pregnant, because honey, you are growing a baby in your womb!…
“I AM PREGNANT!” | Malaysian Mothers Share Their Unforgettable Pregnancy Announcements With Their Loved Ones (And Clearblue!)
by / 1794 readsCongratulations mummies and daddies on the arrival of your bundle of joy! Did you just find out about it or are you already counting…
Third Trimester: 40 Weeks Pregnant!
by / 81 readsYou 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 Superfoods & The Health Benefits for Pregnant Mummies
by / 932 readsEven on normal days, we really love to munch and keep on bringing food into our mouth. Hence, it is no doubt that most…
Third Trimester: 39 Weeks Pregnant
by / 112 readsYou 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
by / 116 readsTHIRTY-EIGHT weeks pregnant? Oh my, how fast time flies. It feels like it just yesterday that the doctor told you that you are going…
Top 10 Foods (That Are Best) to Avoid Towards A Safe and Healthy Pregnancy
by / 1272 readsPregnancy comes with huge responsibilities for mothers because basically you’re carrying another human being in your body. As a mother, you need to ensure…
Third Trimester: 37 Weeks Pregnant
by / 92 readsThe day is around the corner, three more weeks to go where you are now 37 weeks pregnant. How do you feel Mummies? Super…
The Importance Of A Balanced Diet During Pregnancy
by / 30812 readsWe all know that having a balanced diet on a daily basis is important. However, the moment you fall pregnant, there is an added…
Third Trimester: 36 Weeks Pregnant
by / 87 readsWhat? One month left? Oh my goodness, I am sure you cannot believe this; time did travel so fast. Here are what you and…
Mummies, Let’s Get Moving: Staying Fit During And After Pregnancy
by / 27742 readsExpectant mummies, how are we getting along so far? If you’ve been following many of our articles and tips shared here on Motherhood Story,…
Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
by / 228 readsCongratulations, expecting mommies! You are now at 35 weeks pregnant, just a few more days till your due date. Let’s see the progress of…
Third Trimester: 34 Weeks Pregnant
by / 499 readsApproaching 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
by / 198 readsYou 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
by / 2713 readsOh my god, you are just 2 months away from the due date! Yes Mommy, when you are 32 weeks pregnant, there are two…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 6 – 10 Pregnancy FAQs Expecting Mothers Wish They’d Knew Sooner
by / 4825 readsIn this episode of AskMeDoctor, Dr Timothy, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist form Tung Shin Hospital and Sunway Medical Centre Velocity answers the top 10…
Hypertension in Pregnancy – Is It A Cause For Concern?
by / 1801 readsCongratulations! You are going to have a baby! Harkening back to the day you learnt you were pregnant, you would have been filled with…
Third Trimester: When You Are 31 Weeks Pregnant
by / 340 readsAnother one week passed by and now you are in the 31 weeks of pregnancy. You may feel excited, but sometimes you would feel anxious…
Third Trimester: When You Are 30 Weeks Pregnant!
by / 316 readsDear 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?
by / 298 readsOnce you are 29 weeks pregnant, meaning that you are already in the 7th month of pregnancy. You have two more months or 11…
Third Trimester: When You Are 28 Weeks Pregnant
by / 8236 readsYou 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: 27 Weeks Pregnancy Progress
by / 2789 readsIn no time, you are in your 27th week of pregnancy. You are (finally!) in the last week of the second trimester and next…
Are Rambutans Safe To Eat When You Are Pregnant?
by / 2206 readsSouth-East Asia is the capital of exotic fruits. From durians to mangosteens (manggis), chempedak to the langsat, the rose apple (jambu merah) to the…
Second Trimester: Everything in 26 Weeks of Pregnancy
by / 910 readsHey mommies, this is your 26 weeks of pregnancy and also the last week of your second trimester. You are just a few days…
Fruits for Pregnant Women | How Good Mangoes Are for Pregnant Women?
by / 2742 readsNothing exudes exotic like mangoes do. Think mangoes and images of sunny beaches, blue skies, and cerulean seas pop into the mind. Complete your…
Second Trimester: 25 Weeks Pregnant
by / 1955 readsAt 25 weeks pregnancy, you are consider 6 months and are nearing the end of your second trimester. You still have plenty of time…
Second Trimester: 24 Weeks Pregnant
by / 2344 readsOnce you are 24 weeks pregnant, you may feel your baby’s movements a little stronger and more noticeable. As your baby (and belly) is…
Second Trimester: When You Are 23 Weeks Pregnant
by / 558 readsIn the 23 weeks of pregnancy, your baby can start to listen on what is going in the outside world. He is likely to…
Second Trimester: 22 Weeks Pregnant
by / 4050 readsIt’s getting crowded in there! Now that you are 22 weeks pregnant, your rapidly growing baby is invading your space. At the same time,…
Fruits for Pregnant Women | Here Are The 9 Fun Facts of Mangosteens
by / 3019 readsWith the durian crowned King of the Fruits, the mangosteen, a firm favourite, is our Queen. Previously, we delved into the many benefits of…
Second Trimester: 21 Weeks Pregnant
by / 2897 readsWhen you are 21 weeks pregnant, your baby is growing rapidly, your skin is changing and the movements of your little one in the…
11 Self Help & Relief Methods for Hand and Wrist Pain during & After Pregnancy
by / 4527 readsCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and de Quervain’s Syndrome are both thumb-fingers-palm-hand-wrist to forearm pain in one or both hands due to inflammation in the…
Hand Pain during Pregnancy? You may be having Mommy’s Wrist & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
by / 4788 readsI just found out today, many years after I delivered my baby, that the arthritis-like pain I had in my thumb, wrist and forearm,…