Giving Birth in the New Norm | 5 Important Things Malaysian Mums-to-Be Should Know
by / 2424 readsThe hit of COVID-19 has changed our routine. With the increasing number of cases these days, it just shows that we cannot let our…
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Third Trimester: 40 Weeks Pregnant!
by / 88 readsYou have arrived at your final stop. Finally, the big day has arrived: you are 40 weeks pregnant. You should have given birth by…
Third Trimester: 39 Weeks Pregnant
by / 114 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 / 117 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…
Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
by / 235 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 / 500 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: When You Are 32 Weeks Pregnant
by / 2714 readsOh my god, you are just 2 months away from the due date! Yes Mommy, when you are 32 weeks pregnant, there are two…
Third Trimester: When You Are 31 Weeks Pregnant
by / 341 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 / 317 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 / 309 readsOnce you are 29 weeks pregnant, meaning that you are already in the 7th month of pregnancy. You have two more months or 11…
COVID-19, MCO, a New Birth, 2 Young Children: How 1 Couple Made it all Work under 1 Roof
by / 2370 readsOne could say Lim Ming Yang was lucky. She delivered two weeks before the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and little Avery…
Being a First Time Mother: 7 Shocking Truths You Will Discover Upon Having a Baby
by / 9157 readsDespite the mountains of books you may have read, nothing will prepare you for motherhood until the day you become a mother. Your own…
9 Things Nobody Tells You When You START Breastfeeding
by / 29066 readsSo there’s a lot of talk about the joys of breastfeeding and why it is always encouraged. You’ve been told all the pros. We’re…
The Thrill and Terror of Becoming A Father All Over Again
by / 32811 readsSix 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
by / 35122 readsIt’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…
Experiencing Both Natural Birth And C-Section Surgery
by / 33795 readsSome mothers have only experienced natural birth while some only Cesarean section. Michelle is a mother of two sons who have experienced both natural…
What It’s Like Having Test Tube Babies
by / 12429 readsA test tube baby is a successful result of the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology. Test tube babies are becoming increasingly popular and common…
Caring For A Premature Baby
by / 3458 readsDid you know that caring for a premature baby may be a little more different than caring for a normal baby? A premature baby…
The Importance Of Seeing A Doctor Upon Finding Out About Pregnancy
by / 3754 readsAfter the first birth, some mothers tend to gain more confidence and decide not to consult a gynaecologist immediately after finding out about their…
What It’s Like Suffering From Postnatal Depression
by / 5832 readsIt is not uncommon for new mothers to suffer from postnatal depression. As having a baby means a permanent change in your life, it…
An Emergency Key Hole Surgery at 26 Weeks, Baby Arrives Preterm, Almost Delivered In Car
by / 18896 readsFraught with complications, Linda Tay takes us on this turbulent and nail-biting journey of the birth of her first child. In her own words,…
4 Simple Contraception Methods
by / 4736 readsOver the years, the choice of contraceptive methods increased largely and it is important to use contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies and enables people…
Vaginal Delivery vs Caesarean: Is there a right answer?
by / 7160 readsThere are two ways for your baby to be delivered, which are vaginal birth or caesarean birth. Either for a new mom or mom…
The Traditional Malay In Confinement Practices
by / 35726 readsHighlighted 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!…
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section (VBAC)
by / 30902 readsOne of the more common questions that women asked when they come up to my clinic is that whether they could have a vaginal…
Taking his sweet time?
by / 22325 readsHighlightedMilestones. Some babies hit it way ahead of their peers, some are textbook achievers and then there are those who just want to take…
Hospital Checklist for New Mum and Newborn
by / 45771 readsNo later than the 36th week of your pregnancy, it is highly recommended that your hospital bag be packed and ready to go, for…
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean: It’s Possible!
by / 22846 readsThe topic of Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) is an emotional one, with many believing that it is a risky attempt for both mother…