Watch: First-Time Mothers Talk About Motherhood In The Age Of Social Media

In a social climate infiltrated by the Instagram-happy, Pinterest-perfect culture, raising a family now comes with a different set of struggles. And the struggle is especially real for new mothers. Leading up to Mother's Day, we have gathered a group of women – all of them experiencing motherhood for the first time – to share their stories in the Malaysia Tatler's May 2018 issue.
Graciously, they open up about the ups and downs as they transition into modern-day maternity. But even at their most vulnerable, their joy and adoration for their children are not lost on us.
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For an insight into their mother-child bond, check out an excerpt of the photoshoot and interview below:
Grab a copy of Malaysia Tatler's May 2018 issue on newstands for the full story, featuring first-time mothers Muhaini Mahmud, Toh Su Quinn, Lim Pei Lu, Alia Ibrahim Hussein and Melissa Seow. Or subscribe to our digital issue here.
Photographer: Brian Fang/M8 Studio
Art Direction: Liew Chiaw Ching
Videographer: Dean Shaari
Writers: Tan Xi Voon and Rachel Ng
Outfits: Fendi on Toh Su Quinn; Junior Lookbook on all children
Makeup: Delvin Tan using Shiseido on Alia Ibrahim Hussein and Melissa Seow
Hair: Mieko Toma from Number76 Hair Saloon for Shiseido Professional on Alia Ibrahim Hussein and Melissa Seow