Learning About Allergies in Children with Dr Heah
Allergies have become rather common in children these days, and as a parent, this can be alarming especially if some children have severe allergies…
Doctor Shares Insights on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Young
Some recent developments in the COVID-19 situation amongst the younger generation has stirred a little more worry in parents. Along with rising reported cases…
Mould in the House & the Threat to Health
Having those unsightly, yucky blotches of black stuff growing on our walls or ceiling at home is not only an eyesore, but a big…
How Kids & Mummies Fare in the First Week of School Reopening
School reopened on 21 March, marking the start of a new term for the kids. Amidst the high number of COVID-19 cases, and after…
Pregnancy & Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
Purple Day is a grassroots event aiming at promoting global awareness of epilepsy, which affects more than 65 million people worldwide. In conjunction with…
Does Your Child Thrive With Compliments Or Simply Hate It?
Compliments—doesn’t everyone just love something good said about themselves? As it turns out, not really! Some of us love compliments, whilst some of us…
What Is Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Disease?
Did you know that millions of people are impacted and live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis? We may have heard of Crohn’s and…
What Is PCOS and Is It Common?
Have you heard of the term Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? I’ve only learned of this in recent years, and since I first heard of it,…
Getting Cholesterol Clarity with Dr Benjamin Leo
Did you know that a research result published in 2019 by National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) showed that four out of 10 people…
Boosting Our Family’s Immune System
It is important to still follow the SOPs while we enter into a new kind of normal in facing this endemic. We would want…
The Importance of Childhood Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination
The topic of childhood vaccination has been much talked about, especially in recent times. Now, it’s an even more crucial topic for parents as…
Childhood Asthma in the Face Of COVID-19
Asthma is a disease that affects the airways. According to Asthma Malaysia: Asthma affects almost a quarter of all children in Malaysia and up…
Chinese Zodiac Forecast For 2022 – Part 2
What does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
Chinese Zodiac Forecast For 2022 – Part 1
What does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
Dr Chua Gives Us a Concise Look into Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a woman’s uterus or womb. It is a major surgery that has its emotional barriers and…
Expert Shares Overview of Common Threats to Women’s Health
This week we look into some of the health threats which are common to women. To understand more about this, we talk to Dr…
MOH Paediatrician Shares Insight on COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children
Since the announcement by the Ministry of Health that children from age 5 to 11 are now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccination, many…
Not All Milk Are the Same, Source Wise
Milk is an important food source for toddlers and growing children. It is one of the most nutritious foods and it helps provide children…
A Busy Mum’s Guide To Celebrating Your Child Without A Party
Paddling through such uncertain times during the pandemic, what’s certain is that we still want to celebrate special moments any chance we have. Perhaps…
Mummies, Are You Aware of the Hazards That Lurk in Our Child’s Food?
As parents, we strive to give our child the best and ensure their safety at all times. But, what we do not know could…
Cardiologist Advices on Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure Levels
Maintaining a normal blood pressure level is vital to a healthy life. It is easy to monitor and should be something we never take…
Dr Lee Kok Fung Clues Us in on Down Syndrome
One of the many concerns of mummies-to-be is the off-chance of having a Down syndrome baby. It’s an understandable fear that each mother has…
Caring For Your Health After a Miscarriage
Often, the utterance of the word ‘miscarriage’ is enough to make any mummy-to-be shudder. It is a most unfortunate and painful experience for any…
Exclusive Chat with Cardiologist on Cardiovascular Complications During Pregnancy
Motherhood Story features a heart-to-heart talk with Dr Tee Chee Hian, a Consultant Cardiologist & Internal Medicine at Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, about cardiovascular…
Doctors Shed Light on Mastectomy, Lumpectomy and Breast Reconstruction
In conjunction with Pinktober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021, Motherhood Story brings you a more in-depth understanding about breast cancer treatment options, as…
The Importance of an Organic Diet Especially in Early Years
Adults and children alike, are constantly exposed to chemicals at all times. From environmental chemicals from the household products that we use, to air…
Understanding Childhood Eczema with Paediatrician Dr Ng Yi Ki
Many children of today are suffering from skin conditions, and many of us parents have no clue how these skin problems come about. Worse…
Pregnancy and Dental Care: Expert Talks About the Do’s & Don’ts
Some of us may take our dental health a little more lightly compared to other areas of our health, like watching our blood pressure…
Organic Food Is a Safer Source of Nutrients for Children’s Health and Development
As our lifestyles get cushioned with more quick fixes and conveniences, we are also living in a world that is more toxic than we…
Psoriasis in Pregnancy: An Expert’s Guide to Managing Symptoms
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes patches of red and itchy scaly skin, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp areas….
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Childhood Cancer with Dr Eni Juraida
In conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Motherhood Story brings to light this topic so that parents can be more aware. For this, we…
Managing Childhood Diabetes: Expert Tips and Strategies for Parents
We often think of diabetes as a health condition that adults have. Children too, can be diabetic, for various reasons. In this article, we…
Scoliosis in Kids: What You Need to Know
As parents, one of the things we need to look out for and understand is childhood scoliosis. We may not be familiar with this…
Eating Right To Stay Healthy Against Illnesses
Our modern society has grown by leaps and bounds in many areas of life, giving all of us much easier ways of life these…
1.5 Years Into the Pandemic, What Do Children Say About Their Lives?
It has been 1.5 years since we started staying home all the time. We want to hear from children on how they feel and…
The Left-Handers’ Struggles – Would You Make Your Child Change Hands?
Whilst right-handed people have enjoyed all the conveniences of modern inventions, left-handers may not enjoy them in the same way. In conjunction with International…
Middle Child Syndrome and 7 Tips To Prevent It
In conjunction with Middle Child’s Day on the 12th of August, we at Motherhood Story would like to share some information and pointers about…
Cats, The Misunderstood Creatures: 8 Reasons Why They Make Great Pets
All around the world, cats are often compared to dogs as pets (the two being the most common kinds of pets), and are sometimes…
The 6 Stages of Play Development
“Play is the work of the child,” says Maria Montessori. And play, they should! What else is a child to do with themselves, right?…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health During Difficult Times
In the days before the pandemic hit us, we have already heard of children who suffer from mental health issues. Today, we stand to…
How Do Mums Squeeze In A Workout With The Family When Life Gets Super Busy?
As mothers, one of our top priorities is always the family’s health and well-being. Now, with the pandemic and the recent hike in new…
Raising Our Children To Be Successful In A Digital Age
Our children’s lives have changed quite drastically over the last few months. They have become highly dependent on technology in order to occupy their…
The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations During A Pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is looking for ways to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy. For us mummies, we certainly want to…
Simple Ways To A Sustainable Lifestyle For Women
Heard of Greta Thunberg, the sensational teen environmental activist who travels around the world (on railway tracks and sailing across the seas, mind you!)…
Raise Happier And Healthier Kids By Writing A Gratitude Journal – It Works!
I call it Vitamin G for the soul. A big dose of daily gratitude can’t hurt, and no one who lives with an attitude…
Transforming Our Parenting Ways To Raise Happy And Well-Adjusted Children
Before the tiny tots come into our lives, we dream of being the perfect mummies to our children. We envision the special bonds we…
Mummies, Let’s Get Moving: Staying Fit During And After Pregnancy
Expectant mummies, how are we getting along so far? If you’ve been following many of our articles and tips shared here on Motherhood Story,…
Short-Sightedness In Children | Care and Treatment Options with Dr Malisa Ami (Part 2 of 2)
Our children are at higher risks of being short-sighted than before. Our modern-day lifestyles and living in today’s digital age doesn’t help. When I…
Let’s Make Fun And Beautiful Family Goal Boards Together with Your Kids!
In all my adult life, I have never heard of goal boards (also known as vision boards or dream boards) until 11 years ago….