Pre-Partum

Third Trimester The third trimester, from week 29 to week 40 (or until birth), is the final lap of pregnancy. This period can be both exciting and challenging as the body prepares for childbirth. Mothers at this stage will start feeling the anxiety, especially for a first time mom, of meeting your child for the […]

Second Trimester The second trimester of pregnancy, spanning from week 13 to week 28, is often considered the most comfortable phase. Many women experience relief from the more severe symptoms of the first trimester, but new challenges can arise. Understanding these symptoms and knowing how to manage them can make this period smoother and more

First Trimester The first trimester of pregnancy, which spans from week 1 to week 12, is a crucial period filled with significant changes and developments. As your body begins to adapt to the growing life within, various symptoms may arise that can impact your daily routine. Understanding these symptoms and knowing how to manage them

Are you ready for the D= Delivery Day? D-day marks the beginning of a lifelong journey of parenthood. Before you start off the D-day, you are probably busy sourcing for a checklist of hospital bags online on what to pack? When to pack? We have compiled four items that you regret not packing in the

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

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

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