Are you a new mother that has just given birth? If you are, in the coming days, you will have to go through your confinement period. Usually a confinement period ranges from 30 - 45 days. I went through the same process when I had my first and second daughter. My first daughter was delivered [...]
In this article, I thought of sharing some information for new mommies and soon to be mommies. It is regarding a new postnatal care product from Japan. What are the product available in the market that are specific to postnatal care? But more importantly, why do we need post natal care for mommies that have [...]
From my previous article “Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby”, I have written that one of the benefits of breastfeeding for mom is tend to lose weight and achieve pre-pregnancy figure more easily. Some mummies believe that the weight just drop off if they are breastfeeding. Others think it is hard to get [...]
Mommies, do you know you can get tax deduction for the breastfeeding equipment that you've purchased? The Malaysian Income Tax Department or Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) allows you to claim up to RM1000 for breastfeeding equipment. What are breastfeeding equipment? What are the items defined as breastfeeding equipment? I did some research online and [...]
Postpartum depression is something that is pretty common but it is not commonly talked about between mothers. There is a lot of emotions associated with the arrival of a newborn. You will feel excitement, anticipation, joy, anxiety and even fear but it may also result in depression. There is a lot to take in once [...]
Most hospitals will give a short talk on what to expect when breastfeeding during your pregnancy. Some may even provide lactation experts to show you the ropes the first few days after your delivery. For just about every new mom and baby, the first attempts at breastfeeding are haphazard and hapless, at best. But proper [...]
For new expecting mommies, do you know what to pack in your hospital bag when you are going into labour? Here are the things I would recommend. You have spent the past several months dreaming of the day you finally get to meet your baby. You have stocked up on baby gear and baby essentials, [...]
There are a ton of to-dos when prepping for baby's arrival, and shopping for all the newborn essentials is not least among them. There's no time like the present to start getting organised for your new bundle of joy. It may seem like you have plenty of time but the next 6 to 9 months [...]
The Goodness of Breast Milk For some, breastfeeding is often tiring, frustrating but yet, also rewarding. It may be tough but the rewards are well worth it! Breast milk is the best for your baby. Breast milk contains all the nutrients and vitamins your baby needs for his first six months of his life. For [...]
Why EQ Is Important For Your Child We as parents often look to nurturing our child's Intelligence Quotient (IQ) but have you ever given thought to Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI)? What is Emotional Quotient (EQ)? EQ is a person's ability to identify, evaluate, control and express emotions and this helps us communicate [...]