The first year can be quite a ride as you begin your journey into parenthood. You will find all you need right here; right from the basics of breastfeeding, diaper changing, up to information about your baby's teething process. Do check out the Expert Blogs as well for tips and advice, and feel free to email them with any questions you may have.
Immunization Table
Immunization; what, when and why
Prevention of a disease through vaccination is much better than trying to cure a disease when it has occured. Information on vaccinations is provided by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Expert Blog
Mental & Emotional Well-Being
Dr. Firdaus is a consultant clinical psychologist at Hospital Kajang (attached to Universiti Putra Malaysia) and is also a lecturer for several courses there. She has a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from the University of Queensland, Australia. Over the years, Dr. Firdaus has contributed to many articles as well as seminars on topics ranging from child abuse and mental health to depression and motivation.
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Asian Parenting Today
Jennifer Hor, Ho Ai Ling , and Jocelyn Oo are the authors of Asian Parenting Today; the most successful parenting book in Malaysia that incorporates the Asian perspective. With more than two decades each of experience in the field, Jennifer, Ai Ling and Jocelyn are respected practitioners who specialize in Parent Craft Education.
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Malay Confinement
Dr Faridah has degrees in Microbiology, Biochemistry and Human Physiology.Her passion is traditional Malay medicine and confinement, which she has been studying for more than 20 years. She is a lecturer and researcher at Universiti Sains Malaysia and is also engaged in training and contributing to seminars on confinement.
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Chinese Confinement
Ms Cecilia Koh is a UK trained nurse and midwive. In her career, spanning more than 30 years, Ms Koh has further developed herself in several directions, such as paediatric nursing care and special care of newborn babies.
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Associate Professor Dr. Shah Reza is attached to the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the School of Medical Sciences USM, and is also a practicing gynaecologist at the Hospital USM.
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Articles
Baby
Baby basics
- Baby Basics: Changing & Dressing Your Baby
- Baby-Proof Your House
- Back to Basics: The Nappy, The Rash
- Burping a Baby
- Feeding your baby
- From a Cot to a Bed
- Getting Your Child Off The Dummy
- How to bathe your baby
- Introducing Solid Food to Your Infant
- Is My Baby’s Growth Normal?
- Left-Over Baby Formula OK For Mother?
- Mixing Two Different Brands of Baby Formula
- Prevention is Better Than Cure
- SEEING RED AT THE BOTTOM
- Signs of Bonding
Bedwetting
Breastfeeding
- Breast feeding and medications
- Breast feeding for working mothers
- Common problems in breast feeding
- How lactation occurs
- How to overcome Breastfeeding Problems
- Lactation Consultants in Malaysia
- Managing Sore Nipples From Breastfeeding
- Myths about breast feeding
- The best techniques for feeding your baby
- The best time for feeding your baby
Feng Shui
Helping your child learn
- Creating a healthy learning environment
- Developing a sense of play through smell
- Encouraging the love of reading in your child
- Explain and tell, not yell
- Great outdoor thrills for your kid
- Help your child learn more effectively
- Helping your child develop multiple intelligences
- Keeping our children’s attention when they learn
- Ways to keep your toddler in car seat while travelling
Infant colic
Postpartum depression
- Helpful tips
- Other therapy
- Symptoms of postpartum depressions
- What causes postartum depression
- What is portpartum depression
Teething
Thumb sucking
Dad
How To... : be romantic, make your house babyproof, and much more!
- …be mentally prepared to be a father
- …be romantic
- …be Today’s Dad
- …bond with your new baby
- …comfort your wife in labor
- …deliver a baby in an emergency
- …have great postpartum sex
- …help babies sleep
- …know when to call the baby’s doctor
- …make the most of her pregnancy
Dad basics: your point for point guide
Jokes: Yes, joking is allowed… every now and then!
Mom and pregnancy
Exercise after pregnancy
- Fitness for New Moms: Get in Shape After Having a Baby
- Head and shoulder raises
- Losing it… the smart way
- Pelvic floor strengthener (Kegels)
- Pelvic tilt
Good food
- After pregnancy
- Good Drinks
- Good Food
- Mitos dan fakta pemakanan atau diet selepas bersalin
- Not so good Food
Moral Boost: Mom to be
Nutrition over time
- For unborn babies
- From about 12 months
- Left-Over Baby Formula OK For Mother?
- Losing it… the smart way
- Mixing Two Different Brands of Baby Formula
