Give struggling new mothers a helping hand

HAVING a baby is often seen as one of the happiest moments in a woman’s life. However, for many mothers in Malaysia, the period after childbirth can be one of exhaustion, loneliness, anxiety and emotional struggles.

Almost every expectant mother in Malaysia is familiar with the “Buku Pink” or Maternal Health Record Book. It records important health information about them, including blood pressure, weight and medical history, from early pregnancy through delivery and the postnatal period.