![One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677229488_Pregnancy.jpg)
One woman dies every 2 mins in pregnancy, childbirth: UN
These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services, Tedros said.
Sun Feb 26 2023
![MOH to allow husband to accompany wife in labour room MOH to allow husband to accompany wife in labour room](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/41519251702_surgery.jpg)
MOH to allow husband to accompany wife in labour room
Khairy said husbands have to be tested negative for COVID-19 before being allowed to join their wives in the delivery room.
Mon Sep 27 2021
![Woman with newborn son forced to spend confinement at flood relief centre Woman with newborn son forced to spend confinement at flood relief centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81609775391_Banjir.jpg)
Woman with newborn son forced to spend confinement at flood relief centre
Alessa Fariza Ahmad Sofian was pregnant when the floods occurred and now during her confinement after childbirth she is experiencing the same flood situation again.
Mon Jan 04 2021
![Woman recovering from childbirth among voters who cast their votes in Sungai Besar Woman recovering from childbirth among voters who cast their votes in Sungai Besar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/71466231956_NorzawaniMohdSaad.jpg)
Woman recovering from childbirth among voters who cast their votes in Sungai Besar
The fact that she is still recovering from the rigours of pregnancy, labour and birth does not dampen the spirit of a young mother to cast her vote at the Sungai Besar by-election today.
Sat Jun 18 2016
![Having a first child after the age of 24 improves women's long-term health Having a first child after the age of 24 improves women's long-term health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450339879_HavingFirstChild.jpg)
Having a first child after the age of 24 improves women's long-term health
This is according to an American study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
Thu Dec 17 2015
![Breastfeeding could keep new moms tobacco free Breastfeeding could keep new moms tobacco free](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/61416500839_295x200.jpg)
Breastfeeding could keep new moms tobacco free
Seventy percent of moms-to-be who quit smoking during pregnancy pick it up again within the first year after childbirth, but breastfeeding could reduce that statistic, according to a new study.
Sat Apr 18 2015
![World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013- Quotable Quotes World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013- Quotable Quotes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-09/51380541053_120x90.jpg)
World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013- Quotable Quotes
Here are some quotable quotes from the World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013 on women, childbirth and healthcare.
Mon Sep 30 2013