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…
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Maintain Your Ideal Weight During Pregnancy With These Simple Tips!
by / 1371 readsMany 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?
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…
Treat Yourself Like A Queen! This Is How Mums-to-Be Can Pamper Yourself During Pregnancy
by / 1675 readsMorning 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?
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…
Why Do You Neeed to Take Folic Acid 3 Months Before a Pregnancy? Here Is the Reason Why
by / 5375 readsIt 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
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,…
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…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 9 – Dear Expecting Mothers, Do You Often Having Mood Swings During Pregnancy?
by / 2976 readsFeeling like a roller-coaster ride? Pregnant mothers often complain that they cry more than usual and have mood swings during pregnancy. Did you know…
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…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 7 – Is Eating for Two (Me and My Baby) a Real Thing?
by / 4685 readsOne of the most common ‘advice’ or sayings that a pregnant mother will often hear is ‘eating for two’ – you should eat more…
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 / 197 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…
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: 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…
Anemia in Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
by / 681 readsIf you are pregnant, then you are most probably in a high risk of getting anemia. Anemia in pregnancy is a normal condition that…
Second Trimester: It’s Week 20 and You are Halfway There!
by / 997 readsNow you are 20 weeks pregnant and that means you have completed half way through this pregnancy. Your are officially in the fifth month…
Second Trimester: One Step Forward and You Are 19 Weeks Pregnant
by / 2058 readsWelcome to week 19 of your pregnancy. Your belly is slowly and steadily getting bigger to accommodate your developing baby. And all of that…
Second Trimester: 18 Weeks Pregnant
by / 4298 readsIf last week your baby was more active within the amniotic sac, what would be another exciting development(s) when you are 18 weeks pregnant?…
Second Trimester: 17 Weeks Pregnant
by / 493 readsOne exciting fact when you are 17 weeks pregnant is that your baby is becoming more active within the amniotic sac. You may not…
Second Trimester: Baby’s Growth, Pregnancy Symptoms, and More During Week 14
by / 3267 readsHello to your baby in week 14! This week, your little treasure is now starting to show interesting facial expressions (awhhh). As for you,…
Second Trimester: 13 Weeks Pregnant and All You Need to Know!
by / 1980 readsCongratulation! You have made to the second trimester of your pregnancy. Many parents start to share their pregnancy news to others during this stage,…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 1- Protecting Yourself & Your Baby During COVID-19 Pandemic
by / 11306 readsCOVID-19 is affecting the way we live our lives. Mothers out there may be asking themselves regarding the impacts on their pregnancy during this…
First Trimester: When You Are 11 Weeks Pregnant
by / 6589 readsNow you are entering the 11th week of your pregnancy. You are now about two months and two weeks pregnant. This is the last…
Prepare To Say: Oh I Didn’t Know! 9 Conception & Fertility Myths Debunked
by / 25695 readsWhen 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
by / 21642 readsHaving 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
by / 15510 readsStaying 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
by / 31420 readsMany 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
by / 34961 readsSo, 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’
by / 38898 readsPearly 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
by / 30334 readsEmotional 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?
by / 33712 readsPregnant 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
by / 15845 readsDuring 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
by / 22921 readsWhether 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
by / 29509 readsAs 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
by / 5172 readsThe 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
by / 63807 readsDuring 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
by / 32805 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 / 35121 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…