Safe 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.
Maternal mortality is still a red flag
Prevent early pregnancies, address healthcare manpower shortage
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.
The need for prenatal classes for safe motherhood
Prenatal classes can vastly improve the understanding of mothers and family members regarding pregnancy
Prioritise safety, not profit
Health sector must reduce alarming rate of C-section
Rights Watch / Safe motherhood is a human right
SAFE motherhood means ensuring that all women receive the care they need to be safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
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.
Maternal mortality is still a red flag
Prevent early pregnancies, address healthcare manpower shortage
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.
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.
The need for prenatal classes for safe motherhood
Prenatal classes can vastly improve the understanding of mothers and family members regarding pregnancy
Prioritise safety, not profit
Health sector must reduce alarming rate of C-section
Safe motherhood is a human right
SAFE motherhood means ensuring that all women receive the care they need to be safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and childbirth.