Postpartum Products for the Mama Who’s Just Popped
Editorial
August 6, 2021
After nine months of your pregnancy journey (and several loooong hours in the labour room), congrats, mama! Your little bundle
Pregnancy
Elective Caesarean Section: What to Expect
Su Ning
August 28, 2019
Going into pregnancy, I assumed when it was time for the baby to make her grand entrance, there would be
Mums of the world: The traditional Indian baby bath and massage
TK Letchumy
June 21, 2019
In Indian homes, a baby’s arrival is met with very unique, traditional rituals. These rituals have been practised and passed
Understanding the role of doulas
TK Letchumy
April 11, 2019
Utilising the service of doulas in a birthing process is a fairly common practice in western countries like the United
My Story: Pre-eclampsia
Editorial
October 30, 2018
There are a few things no one tells you about pregnancy. One of them is that pregnancy is not always
Unexpected Changes Your Body Goes Through During Pregnancy
Editorial
August 20, 2018
Most women readily anticipate the much touted pregnancy glow and expanding belly. But few realise some unwanted changes during pregnancy
Malaysia’s Sweetheart Now Has Her Own Little Sweetheart
Ayuni A.
April 15, 2018
I was once a rebellious teenager who chose to be different in expressing my ideas. However, I must say that
8 Tips to Make the Most of Your Second Trimester
Jessica Cheng
April 4, 2018
The first twelve weeks of your pregnancy are finally over – Phew! For most mums-to-be, the fatigue and nausea that
The First Three Months: How to Keep Your Pregnancy a Secret
Faye Song
March 19, 2018
Asians are culturally … well, a curious bunch (to put it nicely). Aunties, in-laws and old friends have no qualms
DIY Confinement: 3 Easy Peasy Confinement Food Recipes
Makchic
February 22, 2018
Thinking of preparing your own confinement meals? Experienced mum Cecilia Low shares how she helped her eldest daughter with three simple recipes.
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
Baby Loss Awareness Week: Sleep well, our Apollo and Artemis.
Editorial
October 15, 2017
Each year, bereaved parents, families and friends from all over the world mark 15th of October, International Pregnancy and Infant
Baby Loss Awareness Week: Understanding Miscarriage
Editorial
October 13, 2017
Each year, bereaved parents, families and friends from all over the world mark 15th October as International Pregnancy and Infant
Baby Loss Awareness Week: What I wish you knew about miscarriage
Editorial
October 11, 2017
Each year, bereaved parents, families and friends from all over the world mark 15th of October, International Pregnancy and Infant
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
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day: Why 15 Oct Matters to Me
Makchic
October 15, 2015
No mother ever thinks of losing her child. But one mom has opened up about infant loss, and how Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day she won’t ever forget.
8 Common Pregnancy Myths, Debunked
Dhabitah Zainal
October 6, 2015
Pregnancy is both a time of joy and anxiety for moms, especially when people are telling you to do certain things (or not) for your baby. Makchic plays mythbuster to fact check these “old wives tales”.
​TOMS Bag Collection is Here to Help Provide Safe Births for Mothers Worldwide
Makchic
October 2, 2015
More than just bags – each purchase from the TOMS bag collection will help train birth attendants as well as distribute birth kits to those in need in developing countries.
11 Signs You’re Ready for Another Baby
Makchic
September 7, 2015
Thinking about trying for baby number two, but aren’t sure it’s the right time? A few mothers share how they knew.
Cesarean VS. Natural Birth, From Someone Who Had Both
Michelle Lim-Chua
September 1, 2015
If you were pregnant, would you choose to have a natural birth or a C-section? Michelle Lim-Chua shares her personal experience, and why she would pick one over the other any day.