Confinement: Local theories and best practices
Confinement is an Asian traditional “quarantine” practice for new moms, aimed at helping them recover from the rigours of pregnancy and labour. In Malaysia, all three main ethnic races – Chinese, Indian and Malay – exercise confinement according to their…
Pregnant & Smoking? Stop now!
Pregnancy is a joyous yet delicate period in a woman’s life, which is why stomping out a detrimental habit such as smoking is paramount when one is pregnant. If you happen to be pregnant and are still smoking, this article…
After-Birth Allure: Get It And Keep It!
You may be a new mom, or just had another baby – we’re guessing you might not be feeling your best due to the sheer exhaustion of giving birth. What we don’t want though, is for you to fall into…
Improve Your Chances Of Becoming A Father
Traditionally, fertility tests and treatments are focused on the female partner. However, male partners do contribute about 50% to the problem. To improve the chances of getting pregnant, both male and female partners play an important role. In this article…
Could You Be Sabotaging Your Own Pregnancy Health?
Every pregnant woman would surely want to be in the best of health throughout her pregnancy. Still, have you ever wondered why you seem to feel poorly at times? Find out how you might be responsible for some of the…
The Healthy Vegetarian Mama
During pregnancy, your need for nutrients will increase. For example, you will require more calcium, more protein, and more folic acid for the growth and development of your baby. Contrary to popular belief though, a baby can still receive the…
Look Good & Feel Great: Pregnancy Wellness Diet Plan
While health and vitality is important to everyone, when you’re pregnant, they take on a whole new meaning, for you are embarking on the job of providing the best nutrition for your unborn baby via your body. Apart from that,…
Folic Acid – The Invaluable Pregnancy Nutrient
Folic acid, also known as folate, is a B vitamin. It is essential to the body especially in the role of cell production and division, including the production of red blood cells. In pregnancy, folic acid prevents neural tube defects…
Labour pain management: Regional Anesthesia
When it comes to labour pain, women generally experience and tolerate it differently from one another. For some women, focusing on their breathing and relaxation techniques is all they need to get through labour and childbirth while others may need…
Pets and Pregnancy
If you have a pet or two at home, we’re willing to bet that you treat them just like family and that you love and care for them very much! Even if you happen to be pregnant, chances are nothing…
