Your hands and feet are the most common parts to experience water swelling, or edema, especially in the third trimester. During pregnancy, the fluids in your body increase so that it can support both you and your baby. They accumulate in your tissues as a result of increased blood flow and there is additional pressure […]
Feel a cough coming, or dryness in your throat and mouth? Want a perfect bowl of soup, cooked in 2 ways, for nourishing the LUNGS 🫁? We have the perfect soup here for you! Watch the episode to understand better and learn to cook them for yourself – Sweet or Savoury 😉 We have invited […]
Nearing your EDD but no signs of labour yet? Try pregnancy sex, as long as your doctor or gynae gives the ‘okay’ to do so! Unless they tell you otherwise, sex is totally safe throughout the entirety of your pregnancy (except after your water has broken; that can lead to infections). It is a natural […]
Exercising has been linked to provide many benefits for pregnant mothers, and from a TCM perspective, exercising can improve Qi and Blood circulation which will aid in blood flowing to the uterus for your baby’s growth. While there could be worriess that exercise might cause complications or miscarriage, avoid doing high impact exercises, exercise that […]
Do you know what are the top 3 conditions faced by pregnant women? First condition will be gestational diabetes, which happens to women during pregnancy. Just like a normal diabetic person, the mother’s glucose levels are higher than usual, which can lead to some health concerns. During pregnancy, some people may develop high blood sugar […]
TCM promotes the holistic approach to maintain balance during pregnancy. TCM Herbs are prescribed and added into the pregnancy diet to boost energy levels and strengthen the body in order to cope with the changes during pregnancy. But when should you consume it and what is safe and beneficial for pregnant mothers? Let us share […]
Are you suffering from persistent soreness at your waist and back? If it all sounds too familiar to you, watch this episode of Home Cooking with Yen. For this episode of Home Cooking With Yen, we are delighted to visit Cheryl Wee @weecheryl at her home as we prepare the Waist Strengthening Chinese Taxillus Herbal […]
This Mother’s Day, it is especially meaningful to share with everyone our original Madam Partum song, as a tribute and to dedicate this beautiful song to all mothers out there. 🎶 A Mothers’ HavenOriginal Composer and Singer @chriztong shares with us her thoughts and inspiration behind this song that she had composed for Madam Partum […]
Stages of Stretch Marks A mother’s stretch marks signifies how beautiful your body really is, a constant reminder and proof of the meaningful journey you’ve been through to give birth to your precious little one. Do you know that stretch marks form in three different stages? And what can you do to reduce stretch mark […]
Fruit Edition If you are a fan of snacking, switch to fruit as a snack. It’s healthier for you and your fetus! You may also have heard that you should not consume fruits that are too ‘cooling’ or ‘heaty’. Did you know that these fruits mentioned below are ‘warming’ in TCM perspective and can provide […]
