What isn’t Safe to Eat During Pregnancy?
Makchic
November 18, 2013
See what foods you should avoid during your pregnancy, but also why they’re bad for you and how you can make them work during the next nine months.
Pregnancy
Diptyque Holiday 2013 Collection: Scent-sational Gifts for Expectant Mums
Makchic
November 14, 2013
Why not indulge a mum-to-be with candles? Nothing inspires relaxation like lighting a candle, and Diptyque candles are the most luxurious ones in the market.
The Chic Bump: Skincare SOS
Azura Rahman
November 13, 2013
One of the biggest myths of pregnancies is that you’ll be this gently blossoming and glowing beauty. Fifteen kilograms later, equipped with your own internal sauna – you know this isn’t true.
Morning Sickness Survival Guide for Working Women
Azalia Suhaimi
November 11, 2013
It would be my first pregnancy, and while I did anticipate the bouts of morning sickness and hormonal changes, I certainly didn’t prepare for its intensity.
Maternity Photos: 5 Tips a Pro Photographer Wants You to Know
Makchic
November 4, 2013
Knowing full well that no lady wants to look frumpy in her maternity photos, here are some pro tips from photographer Grace Tan for you to achieve more beautiful pregnancy images.
Perspective: Birth Taboos
Makchic
November 1, 2013
New mothers are supposed to follow many traditional pantang or prohibitions. Can we adapt and adjust them as our society modernises?
My Story: Postpartum Body That No One Warned Me About
January Low
October 31, 2013
I’ve just had twins, so I know it takes time, but just how long would it take to get back to my pre-baby weight? Will I ever be able to fit into my old jeans?
Managing Morning Sickness: 10 Natural Remedies
Jin Ai
October 24, 2013
Just when you’re in the thrill of announcing the reason why you’re glowing, morning sickness hits you – nausea, possibly vomiting or retching. Here are 10 tips to help cure morning sickness.
My Story: What My Husband Misses Most about My Pregnancy
Michelle Lim-Chua
October 21, 2013
Pregnancy is something that happens to husbands, as much as women. From the moment I discovered I was pregnant, I watched as my husband became almost an entirely different person.
A Path Was Shown: Giving Birth at Home
Makchic
October 11, 2013
Ever wondered what it’s like to give birth at home? Munirah, a yoga instructor and mum of one, shares her magical yet natural birth story with us.
Friso Gold Invites You to Become a G.U.T Mum
Myra Mahyuddin
October 10, 2013
Someone once said each day parents make deposits in the memory banks of their children. We’re inclined to agree, which is why we’re inviting mums out there to answer Friso Gold’s call-to-action.
A Guide to Making Hospital Stays More Comfortable
Michelle Lim-Chua
October 7, 2013
Here are the five tips and tricks, which I believe every soon-to-be mum should know and consider applying for a more comfortable experience at the hospital after the baby comes out.
20 Clever Ways to Include Your Bump This Halloween
Makchic
October 4, 2013
We’ve round up 20 clever pregnant costumes – from the cute to the hilarious – to give you an idea on how to have double the fun!
The Chic Bump: 6 Stretch Mark-Fighting Products Revealed!
Azura Rahman
September 30, 2013
Stretch marks. An unfortunate by-product of being pregnant and even more worryingly, it is not just confined to the tummy area.
MyStory: Shopping for Doctors is not as Fun as Shopping for Clothes
January Low
September 28, 2013
I decided that I needed to shop around for a doctor who can deliver my twins vaginally because not many of the ‘younger’ doctors do it. I’m guessing it’s easier for them – they get to schedule it, they’re in and out in an hour or two tops, and they don’t need to wait around while you’re in labour.
Joining the Mummy Club: Why Not Listening is Sometimes Best
Li-Hsian
September 27, 2013
When we became pregnant with our twins last year, we suddenly found ourselves part of a secret club. The hidden trapdoor to the secret society of parenthood opened and welcomed us within.
How Your BMI Might Complicate Your Pregnancy
Myra Mahyuddin
September 24, 2013
Expectant women who are either obese or underweight are putting themselves at risk for complications and hospitalisation, according to a new Scottish study.
Book Review: Learning to “Lean In” Over a Baby Bump
Michelle Lim-Chua
September 23, 2013
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg starts her new book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, by recounting the moment she first realised that pregnant women needed reserved parking.
My Story: I Had a Caesarean, And I’m OK With It
January Low
September 16, 2013
Every girl has thought of her dream wedding probably since the age of eight – what her dress would look like, where the wedding reception will be held, the colour theme, etc. Strangely enough, I never imagined my perfect wedding; instead I have always envisioned my dream birth.