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Parenting expo with star appeal
September 01, 2010 (Wednesday)
SUPERMODEL and mother-to-be Amber Chia believes it is important to stay positive and happy throughout one’s pregnancy, as whatever the mother does and thinks would affect the baby.
Chia credited her positive attitude and luck to not having any morning sickness, cravings and mood swings.
“I also practise a healthy lifestyle and proper diet by going for maternity yoga and swimming, and ensuring I consume the right food during each trimester,” she said.
Chia was speaking at the 6th Parenthood Expo 2010 held in Kuala Lumpur that was organised by Harenet Communications Sdn Bhd.
The three-day expo, touted as the premier event dedicated to pregnancy, birth, babies, toddlers and parents, showcases products and services for growing young families.
Among the exhibits were diapers, furniture and toys; maternity and children’s clothing and accessories; nutrition and organic formula products; infant and toddler safety products; early education products; breastfeeding and parental groups; fitness and slimming beauty services, and financial and insurance options.
Some 60,000 visitors thronged the expo that covered the entire spectrum of childbirth issues, from conception through parenthood, and had a packed programme of educational seminars, interactive activities and contests.
Harenet Communications managing director Admen Kok said the event was the biggest child and parenting expo in Malaysia that focused on young parenting, and was targeted at those who were about to start a new family and those with children aged up to five.
“There are some 100 exhibitors here to showcase their products and services, in addition to introducing new innovations and offering the items at special rates,” he said.
Chia was on hand for a sharing session entitled Up Close with Amber Chia: My First Pregnancy Experience.
Chia, whose baby boy is due in October, said the expo was very timely as she would be able to learn more about what she needed for her baby and compare prices before making her purchases.
“It’s a good learning experience and makes it more convenient for motherhood,” she said.
“My expenditure on the preparations for my baby and his future has exceeded my expectations, but with the support of several sponsors, I have managed to save a lot on my expenses.”
Chia said she planned to breastfeed her baby, and that her mother would be on hand to help her during her confinement period and care for her baby for the long-term.
“My mother is thrilled as this will be the first male grandchild in my family.
“My family and husband have also been very supportive,” she said, adding that her husband pampered her more now.
“The confinement period is very important as it is the time to regenerate a new life for the woman.
“I plan to get back to work after that, but my work schedule will be less strenuous. While I will have to give up certain things, my priority now is for my baby’s welfare and future.”
Chia, who plans to have a second child within the next three years, said she hopes to write a book detailing her personal experience about pregnancy and being a mother after the second baby, which she hopes would be a girl. Source
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