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Articles on pregnancy care, maternal fetal medicine, and women's health by Dr. Kartik Balaraman.

Healthcare professional performing a prenatal ultrasound scan on an ultrasound machine in a clinic

18 April 2026 · 7 min read

Baby Scans During Pregnancy: Your Complete Guide

Every pregnancy scan explained — from dating and NT scans to the detailed anomaly scan and growth assessments.

Pregnant woman gently holding her belly, symbolising hope and the journey to conception

11 April 2026 · 6 min read

Fertility After 35: What You Need to Know Before Trying

How age affects fertility, what changes after 35, and when to seek specialist help for conception.

Woman pointing at a calendar date, representing pregnancy planning and scan scheduling

4 April 2026 · 5 min read

Your Pregnancy Scan Timeline: When to Get Each Scan

A week-by-week schedule of every scan during pregnancy in Malaysia, with what to expect at each one.

Mother gently holding a newborn baby in a hospital setting after delivery

28 March 2026 · 6 min read

C-Section in Malaysia: When Is It Necessary?

Understanding why caesarean sections are performed, what the procedure involves, and what recovery looks like.

Woman resting comfortably in a hospital bed in a softly lit room, representing pain-managed labour

21 March 2026 · 5 min read

Epidural: What Malaysian Mothers Should Know

How epidural pain relief works, when it is given, and what to expect during labour in Malaysia.

Colourful fresh fruits on a plate, representing a healthy pregnancy diet for managing gestational diabetes

14 March 2026 · 6 min read

Gestational Diabetes: Screening, Diet and What It Means for Your Baby

What gestational diabetes is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed during pregnancy in Malaysia.

Comforting hand hold in a hospital setting, representing compassionate support during loss

7 March 2026 · 6 min read

Miscarriage: Causes, Recovery and When to Seek Help

Understanding why miscarriages happen, what physical and emotional recovery involves, and when specialist care is needed.

Ultrasound machine displaying 3D scan images with printed sonograms, showing the difference between medical and keepsake scanning

28 February 2026 · 4 min read

4D Scan vs Anomaly Scan: What is the Difference?

Why a 4D keepsake scan is not a substitute for a medical anomaly scan — and when you need both.

Medical ultrasound scan showing a fetus on a monitor in a clinical setting

21 February 2026 · 5 min read

Ultrasound Scans in Pregnancy: What Each Trimester Involves

How ultrasound scans change across the three trimesters and what your doctor looks for at each stage.

Close-up of a prenatal ultrasound scan being performed on a pregnant patient's abdomen

15 March 2025 · 5 min read

What is Maternal Fetal Medicine — and When Do You Need a Specialist?

Understanding when your pregnancy needs the expertise of an MFM-trained specialist.

Pregnant woman in a garden, reflecting the reassurance of well-managed pregnancy care

28 February 2025 · 6 min read

High-Risk Pregnancy: What It Means and What to Expect

A clear explanation of what makes a pregnancy high-risk and what additional care looks like.

A detailed ultrasound scan showing a fetus during the 20-week anomaly examination

10 February 2025 · 4 min read

Understanding the Detailed Anomaly Scan at 20 Weeks

What the anomaly scan checks for and why it matters for your baby's development.