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Breastfeeding, intimacy and the return of desire
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (139+ words) The Star Breastfeeding, intimacy and the return of desire My wife and I welcomed our first child four months ago, and becoming parents has been the happiest experience of our lives. Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access Cancel anytime. Ad-free....
First gift bestowed on babies by parents
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (1430+ words) Choosing a name for baby can be a complicated process involving extended family members, while some parents may refer to a book to help in their selection process. Punan National Association co-founder Calvin Jemarang distinctly recalled his nephew’s naming…...
QuickCheck: Does the NRD discourage parents from naming babies after fruits or colours?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (823+ words) GWYNETH Paltrow named her daughter Apple. Elon Musk called his son X Æ A-Xii. In Malaysia, one couple named their son Muhammad Dhury Yan after the durian and their daughter Nur Rambutt'an after the rambutan. The durian and rambutan children…...
The fertility formula couples need to know
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (1017+ words) With World Population Day reminding us about declining birth rates around the world, I couldn’t help but wonder whether couples should have some fertility tips. My wife and I have been married for a few years and are ready to…...
Ectopic pregnancies are a top killer of mothers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) Ectopic pregnancy was the leading cause of maternal death in Malaysia in 2023, accounting for 15.4% of all maternal fatalities. This condition occurs when a fertilised egg implants and begins to grow outside the uterus – most commonly in the fallopian tubes. Since…...
Maternity complaints drop after 98-day leave enforcement
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (244+ words) THE number of complaints related to maternity leave and allowances dropped by more than 30% in 2025 compared with 2024, says Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. The Deputy Human Resources Minister said only 41 complaints related to maternity leave and allowances were received last…...
Selangor records highest number of baby dumping cases
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (278+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Some 18 babies were rescued from abandonment between January and March, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying said Selangor recorded the highest number of cases (10) followed by two each in…...
QuickCheck: Does fatherhood physically change the male brain?
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (779+ words) MOTHERHOOD has long been known to rewire the brain in profound and lasting ways, but fatherhood has mostly escaped scientific scrutiny, tucked behind the assumption that men just show up, cut the cord and get on with things. It turns…...
It's time for parents to adopt these Japanese child upbringing approaches
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1191+ words) There's no perfect way to raise children. But if you’re despairing because of unruly kids, adopting some Japanese parenting methods could be the way to go. Japanese parenting emphasises unconditional love, community, and harmony with nature, as a way to…...
Mum clinging to hope as baby battles spinal defect
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (341+ words) Compiled by JAROD LIM, KHOO JIAN TENG and R. ARAVINTHAN THE mother of a four-month-old infant often breaks down in tears as she recounts the story of her daughter, who was born with a severe spinal defect. Kosmo! reported that Norfarahanim…...