Beyond the Biopsy: A Guide to Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Nuril Junaidi
October 29, 2025
You recently discovered a lump in your breast, and now your worst fears have been confirmed. It’s never easy receiving
General Health & Beauty
When Your Kid’s Cough Just Won’t Quit: A Paediatric Respiratory Doctor Explains Why
Hemala Devaraj
June 12, 2025
In this article: Still dealing with your child’s lingering cough long after a cold? You’re not alone, let’s dig deeper.
8 Mum-Friendly Gyms in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to Help You Get Fit
Elaine Yeoh
July 28, 2024
[This article was first published on 10th January 2022 and updated on 28th July 2024.] Working out. It’s a love-hate
The Busy Mama’s Guide to Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails
Elaine Yeoh
July 20, 2022
We become mothers- and the health of our skin, hair and nails (along with a whole load of other things)
Fight the Fatigue: 5 Top Tips for Tired Mamas
Elaine Yeoh
May 20, 2022
If you’re a parent, we bet you’re always busy. Keeping the kids fed and clean, household chores, juggling work responsibilities,
Ask the Expert with Dr Hoo Mei Lin: Things You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask Your Own Gynae
Elaine Yeoh
April 6, 2022
Flushed cheeks, pulled down pants. We know what this (also) sounds like, and we’ve already covered the juicy topic on how to
Decoding Your Beauty and Skincare Products: Pregnancy-Safe Ingredients and Those to Avoid
Elaine Yeoh
March 4, 2022
Glyclodex– what? The beauty industry is turning into a bewildering landscape, with often baffling jargon and confusing descriptions – especially
7 Mum-Friendly Gyms in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to Help You Get Fit
Elaine Yeoh
January 10, 2022
Working out. It’s a love-hate relationship for many of us busy mamas, with its endorphin-inducing highs, yet time-consuming lows. With
makchic Recommends: Favourite Malaysian Brands to Help You #SapotLokal
Editorial
December 17, 2021
Let’s face it, #makchicmumtribe – 2021 hasn’t been the easiest of years, has it? As we’re nearing the end of
makchic Recommends: Beauty Salons and Spas in Klang Valley for a Mama Makeover
Editorial
October 21, 2021
Mamas, when was the last time you got your nails done? When your hair didn’t come with bits of baby
I have that thing that Kate Middleton has
Editorial
December 6, 2017
Every time the British royal family announced Kate Middleton’s previous pregnancies, it was always coupled with news that she was
Keeping It Real: When I Found My Mummy Tummy Was Actually Diastasis Recti
Editorial
September 6, 2017
I was pregnant, but my son had to be coaxed into this world. Because I was overdue, I had to
Breastfeeding: Benefits beyond nutrition
Editorial
August 24, 2017
Besides providing essential nutrients to your child and helping you shed post-natal weight, breastfeeding has other crucial benefits that every
Keeping It Real: Postpartum Hair Loss
Editorial
July 31, 2017
Women go through a wide range of hormonal fluctuations during their pregnancy, beginning with rising levels of their HCG (Human
Pregnancy-safe Beauty Products
Editorial
July 26, 2017
Having struggled with dull, dry skin and break-outs since puberty, I was really looking forward to finally experiencing the oft-mentioned
Preparing for the Fight Against Cancer
Editorial
May 10, 2016
“This is my fourth year. One more year and I can call myself cancer-free.” Ashley Lam is good-natured in her
10 Foods to Beat the Haze in Malaysia
Daisy Ng
September 14, 2015
Is the haze keeping you down? Certified Dr Sears Health Coach, Daisy Ng, shares 10 foods that will help keep you healthy through these hazy days.
Breast Milk in a Bar: Where to Turn ‘Liquid Gold’ into Soap
Kathryn Rao
August 6, 2015
For all of you curious breastfeeding mums out there, here are the benefits of breast milk soaps and where you can get it made in Malaysia.
15 Surprising Things Moms Can Do with Bio-Oil
Marissa Hakim
July 28, 2015
Even though we know it better as the No. 1 selling stretch mark and scar remedy in Malaysia, Bio-Oil is really a do-it-all skin saver to help us feel gorgeous and confident from head to toe.
Let It Glow: 5 Homemade Facial Masks for Pregnant Mamas
Zoé Ng
May 11, 2015
If your pregnant complexion needs a boost or if you’re just trying to pass the time while you impatiently wait for your baby’s arrival, treat yourself to one of these at-home facial mask recipes.