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Opinion 7 years ago

Having children is linked to increased risk of heart disease: Study

Researchers found that the more children a woman has, the more likely she is to develop heart disease, strokes and heart failure in later life.

Parents 7 years ago

More Japanese women turn to doulas for maternity support

Japan is seeing an increase in the number of non-medical professionals known as doulas who provide emotional and physical support to women before, during or after childbirth amid a rise in nuclear families and mothers coping with solo parenting.

People 7 years ago

Vlogging to satisfy craving of Indonesian food: Christina

Christina’s budding success as an Indonesian lifestyle vlogger abroad is in large part thanks to her informative cooking videos. What makes her channel unique is how she manages to cook complicated traditional Indonesian recipes with limited resources in the US.

Books 7 years ago

Survival guide for modern mothers

Imelda Fransisca and Ramonita Baradja provide various tips on how to be mothers in today’s hectic and busy society in their book Modern Mama: Wake up, Fight, Repeat!

Books 8 years ago

'38 and Pregnant': A late pregnancy — the trials and tribulations

The graphic novel chronicles the highs and lows of first pregnancy, contains witty and clever observations of a mother-to-be.

Science & Tech 8 years ago

Instagram most popular platform among Indonesian digital moms: Survey

Thirty-four percent of Indonesian digital moms spend at least one to three hours per day on Instagram, while 16 percent spend at least 10 hours per day on the platform.

Health 8 years ago

Study shows connection between breastfeeding, reduced risk of stroke

Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of stroke post-menopause, a recent research study has suggested.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Entang Wiharso crosses cultures and borders through art

Entang specifically addresses the increasing radicalization in Indonesia.

Parents 8 years ago

Hundreds of Philippine moms in show of support for breastfeeding

About 1,500 Philippine women, some of them wearing tiaras and superhero T-shirts, sat on the vast floor of a Manila stadium and let their babies suckle to the beat of dance music.

National 8 years ago

Picture of mother, infant sharing life jacket during Selayar accident dismays netizens

A picture of a mother sharing a life jacket with her infant child aboard the sinking KM Lestari Maju has gone viral online, revealing another tragic story of the shocking incident that occurred on Tuesday in waters of the Selayar Islands, South Sulawesi.

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