Labour of love
With all the options women now have when it comes to childbirth, the pressure to make the ‘right’ one can be immense. What are some of the choices mothers-to-be can expect to face? One of the hallmark successes of mo...
Tag Archives: Baby
What to expect when you are expecting
Pregnancy can be a nerve-wracking and exciting time for new parents. Priya Kulasagaran outlines the general scope of what you can generally expect before delivering your bundle of joy Congratulations, you’re about to b...
Ultrasounds may weaken babies’ bones
Researchers in Universiti Teknologi MARA in Selangor have discovered that baby rabbits developing in the womb exposed to ultrasound had weaker thighbones than unexposed rabbits. While the finding applies to a relatively ...
Robot Baby
As a result of plummeting birth rates, Toyota Motor Corp has revealed a doe-eyed, palm-sized robot that’s designed to be a synthetic baby companion for childless women in Japan. The robot, called Kirobo Mini, is design...
Hush-A-Bye Baby
Getting your baby to sleep through the night may sound like a dream but it is definitely do-able with a little help from Malaysia’s first certified baby sleep coach *Gemma, 30 and her husband have been running on three...
Born Too Soon
By Edeline Anne Goh Premature birth or also known as preterm birth occurs in 15% to 20% of births in Malaysia. It is the second cause of child death, after pneumonia. A new life entering the world is a priceless joy. How...
What New Moms Need To Know About Their Newborns
By Edeline Anne Goh If you are about to have a baby or if you are a brand new mom, it is only normal to feel a little anxious or worried because you have no idea what to expect. You have probably been doing a lot of read...
Starting On Solids
When your baby reaches six months, her body will be going through tremendous changes and she will need an enormous amount of energy to cope. It is now time to start feeding semi-solids to provide the additional calories ...
Caring for Baby’s Sensitive Skin
The skin of babies produces less melanin than an adult’s; that’s why extra precautions are necessary to care for their skin. Babies have delicate skin and many of them develop problems with their skin. A myriad of ca...