Although it may not sound like a good idea to some, red meat consumption can be of great benefit to pregnant women, for they are generally in need of more iron for their increased blood volume. If you love meat, try some juicy beef for dinner tonight – it’s rich in iron and it makes a satisfying meal too. Continue reading
To some women, it may seem redundant that we should even mention the importance of proper prenatal nutrition. There are many pregnant women who also wrongly assume that their increased appetite will ensure that they get extra vitamins and minerals. This can only happen if you are sure that you’re consuming the right kinds of food, everyday. Continue reading
Reproduction is part of life, and as beautiful as pregnancy is, not every couple is up for it. Some may choose not to have children while others may want to plan their pregnancies. This is where contraceptives come to play and these may include the use of hormones, devices, or surgery to avoid a pregnancy. Continue reading
While the exact statistics of high-risk pregnancies in Malaysia remain unknown, the ballpark number would be approximately 20 odd percent, according to Dr. Tan Niap Hong – in which a high-risk pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy that poses a greater risk to the mother or baby compared to a normal one. Continue reading
For most pregnant women, instinct takes over somewhere in the third trimester of their pregnancy, where there will be feeling an intense urge to prepare their home for a baby’s arrival. This is called the nesting instinct, whereby even animals go through this. Just do whatever it is you need to do, mama! Continue reading
Classified as a major surgical procedure, a cesarean section (C-section) in today’s modern times could take place not merely as an emergency option, but rather, as a pre-selected choice. Sometimes, women who are fully capable of giving birth naturally still choose to have a C-section. Find out why. Continue reading
If you’re thinking of getting pregnant, and you happen to feel that it’ll be fine to quit smoking and/or alcohol consumption as soon as you know you’ve conceived, we hope you realise that a baby’s brain and other important organs began to form and develop even before your earliest pregnancy symptoms show up! As so, irreversible damages would have been done, whereby your precious baby will have to pay for it. Continue reading
Pregnancy is an experience like no other for women in general. It’s definitely one to be documented and yes, shared as a journey. Today, technology has made it so easy for pregnant women to connect to their loved ones near and far alike, and then some! Continue reading
After the sixth month of your pregnancy, you will enter the third-trimester stage, which is (almost) nearing the final stage of your pregnancy. For most women, there will inevitably be lots of things to get done in preparation for the new arrival. How are you faring so far? If you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to help! Continue reading
Pregnancy is a time when women, in general, tend to think more about their health status out of concern for their unborn baby. Women who have been taking good care of their health before pregnancy may not have much to be concerned about. Chances are, they may already know what to do to remain healthy for their special nine months. Continue reading
