We’ve often painted a picture of pregnant mothers who have appetites beyond what’s normal. They are popularly described as constantly being hungrier than other people, and have absurd cravings for all sorts of foods. Continue reading
A woman’s body and its reproductive system is a complex, systematic one. While many women have no issues in conceiving and starting a family, just as many seem to miss their fertile periods, which in turn hampers their efforts to become pregnant. Continue reading
Mental sluggishness and even forgetfulness are common issues during pregnancy, at least for some women. These are also termed by many as ‘pregnancy brain’, ‘pregnesia’, or ‘placenta brain’. It is thought to be caused by the rapid changes a woman’s body has to go through during pregnancy. Continue reading
Having a cesarean section, or commonly known as a c-section, is nothing new today – some women even opt for it beforehand as the chosen mode of childbirth. Recovering from a c-section isn’t the same as recovering from a vaginal birth though, for, after all, a c-section is categorised as major surgery. Continue reading
The modern world is full of ups and downs. It is a world run and judges by achievements, whether we care to admit it or not. As adults and parents, we are more capable to withstand the challenges that life throws at us, but how do we teach our kids to do the same? By raising resilient children! Continue reading
When we speak of weaning, the scenario of fussing, coaxing, and attempting all ways imaginable to get your baby to open his mouth for his first taste of solid food comes to mind, not to mention a baby bowl of pureed fruit or vegetable. Continue reading
Not many among us can boast of kids who ‘naturally’ behave well. For kids to be well-mannered and polite, parents have to do their part and teach them about good and bad behaviour, as well as the consequences of the latter. Continue reading
There is a Malay saying that goes: Malang tidak berbau. It loosely translates as “you can never tell when bad things may happen”. While we know that nothing is more important to you than your family’s safety, as busy parents, important safety measures may have escaped your thoughts and attention. For one, have you given due thought about your family’s safety in case of a fire? Read on… Continue reading
What are the causes of infertility?
From a medical point of view, infertility is believed to be caused by the following factors, and in these proportions: Continue reading
Caring for a newborn is a simple affair, for if you think about it, they just need to be fed, cleaned, and put to bed. Babies cry now and then, and most times, it’s because they’re hungry, tired, or need their diaper changed. Continue reading
