pregnancy and motherhood

35 and pregnant: Navigating the myths and realities

The expression may sound alarming but "geriatric pregnancy" is simply a medical term for pregnancies in women aged 35 and above. Over time, this has evoked fear and concern due to increased health risks. However, it’s important to understand that these risks do not define every pregnancy.

Reducing preterm births is an achievable goal. Why are we failing then?

Comprehensive measures needed to tackle this issue effectively

Why this apathy to maternal health?

Authorities must raise awareness, strengthen public healthcare programmes

Gender-biased sex selection must end

A national guideline is a good first step

All (alone) aboard the emotional rollercoaster ride of motherhood

I experienced postpartum depression with both my pregnancies, albeit in varying degrees and dimensions.

Mother’s Day / The untold story of an unfinished journey to motherhood

We need to normalise talking about pregnancy losses. In popular media, we would often see someone have sex just once, and then they get pregnant, and the next thing you know is that they had a perfectly healthy, happy baby.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

35 and pregnant: Navigating the myths and realities

The expression may sound alarming but "geriatric pregnancy" is simply a medical term for pregnancies in women aged 35 and above. Over time, this has evoked fear and concern due to increased health risks. However, it’s important to understand that these risks do not define every pregnancy.

October 8, 2023
October 8, 2023

Reducing preterm births is an achievable goal. Why are we failing then?

Comprehensive measures needed to tackle this issue effectively

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

Why this apathy to maternal health?

Authorities must raise awareness, strengthen public healthcare programmes

July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023

Gender-biased sex selection must end

A national guideline is a good first step

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

All (alone) aboard the emotional rollercoaster ride of motherhood

I experienced postpartum depression with both my pregnancies, albeit in varying degrees and dimensions.

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

The untold story of an unfinished journey to motherhood

We need to normalise talking about pregnancy losses. In popular media, we would often see someone have sex just once, and then they get pregnant, and the next thing you know is that they had a perfectly healthy, happy baby.