Early Signs That Your Kids May Have Asthma
by / 2658 readsAs parents, there is nothing more frightening and sad than having their beloved children falling sick. After all which parents have the heart to…
Illness & Disorders
If you haven’t noticed, there a variety of illness and disorders that easily affects us, the human. Sometimes, even the littlest of things or thing you never thought of can actually affect us in the most horrible way. Take extra precaution and get more information on how to cope with certain illness and disorders from this section.
Why Drink More Water? See 11 Ways Dehydration Could Impact Your Health
by / 18070 readsWhen I was waking up feeling fatigued over the last few weeks, I began upping my water intake and discovered I felt better in…
Fear of Insects – Advice and Tips on How to Understand and Cope For Moms And Kids
by / 11162 readsIt is the end of a long and tiring day. You settle yourself down for a well-deserved break with a nice cup of hot…
Probiotic, The Good Bacteria Prevents These Illnesses from Baby to Adults
by / 14637 readsPicture this. You’re sitting at the playground watching your kids play and then, something unusual catches your eye. A sudden realization hits you. Come…
How Far will it Spread? When will it End? Coronavirus Experts Answer 9 of Your Most Pressing Questions
by / 7411 readsIt seems hard to believe that as little as two months ago, just as the world was celebrating year end, a deadly coronavirus would…
Projectile Vomiting: What can be Wrong when Baby Shoots His Vomit 10ft Across the Room
by / 9112 readsYes, that would be 10ft or more across the room. No exaggeration. When my baby was vomiting like this, I was stunned. Then terrified….
Worried that Diarrhea will Ruin your Holidays? Here’s How to Stop the Runs in its Tracks
by / 51987 readsWith the holiday season right round the corner, excitement is in the air. Plans are afoot to bring the kids to Japan for the…
Bedwetting when Your Child has Already Been Toilet Trained & How to Stop it
by / 15975 readsBedwetting is a common problem among children all over the world. By the age of five, about 7% of boys and 3% of girls…
Postpartum Depression After Labor: What Should You Do?
by / 3469 readsSome of us may have this mentality that makes us think that mental illness is not real or it is just in our mind….
What Parents with Thalassaemia Children Should Know
by / 31869 readsRaising a child with Thalassaemia is not easy. It can be both devastating and rewarding. By having a child with Thalassaemia, you have to…
Eczema Triggers Found, 6 Ways to Calm your Child’s Skin Flare Ups
by / 2677 readsKids getting itchy rashes now and then are a common occurrence. However if they get eczema, it will be a different ball game altogether….
Thyroid Problems And Pregnancy
by / 1236 readsThyroid problems can not only affect you but also your baby. Because of that, it is extremely important to be tested before planning for…
Risks Of Childhood Obesity
by / 1111 readsThe statistics of Malaysians suffering from obesity has been increasing drastically over the years. According to Star2, Malaysia is now Asia’s fattest country with…
Child Kidney Disease: Catch These Symptoms To Avert A Life Threatening Outcome
by / 8709 readsThursday 14th March 2019 is World Kidney Day. It is perhaps the most appropriate time to talk about the growing prevalence of kidney disease…
Exclusive: Living With Kidney Failure and Dialysis, Aniza Tells Her Story
by / 5306 readsMeet Nur Aniza binti Kamari, a 50-year old end stage renal failure patient at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Aniza has been on dialysis…
Dealing with Dengue: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family
by / 1553 readsWith the sudden wave of dengue cases sweeping the nation, parents should be cautious and check your house and surroundings areas for any stagnant…
What You Need to Know About Dengue: Cause, Symptoms, and Prevention
by / 1636 readsWith Malaysia’s hot and humid tropical climate, most people here are no stranger to dengue and have heard of it at least once. However,…
Be Aware of Kawasaki Disease, Your Child’s Heart May Depend On How Alert You Are
by / 9653 readsAlison wasn’t that worried when her 21-month old daughter Andrea started having a low grade fever of around 38.5°C on January 9 last year. …
5 Awesome Things About Autism That You Didn’t Know
by / 4359 readsThe challenges of an autism spectrum are easy to identify, clear and distinct. But, being autistic isn’t all about impossible challenges. In fact, autistic…
5 Important Things Parents Must Know About Jaundice In Babies
by / 4093 readsFor every newborn, healthcare providers will do several examinations and test to make sure your baby is healthy and well. One of the conditions…
Mothers, Is It Necessary to Remove Your Kids’ Tonsils?
by / 5121 readsMothers, do you know what is tonsillitis? Yup, it’s that inflammation of the tonsils, IF you frequently suffer from a sore throat. It can…
Is Malaysia’s Hospital Care Good Enough?
by / 16119 readsAs parents, nothing matters more than being able to see your child grow up healthy and well. However, for father Desmond Neo, that dream…
Is Your Child Special? | April is Autism Awareness Month
by / 13966 readsIn lieu of Autism Awareness Month, Motherhood.com.my brings you a quiz that will help you determine if your child is special, and to also…
Dealing with my child’s eczema (Avene)
by / 33442 readsWhen my baby first developed patches of scaly skin, I mentioned it to his doctor and was assured that it was totally normal. “His…
Understanding Colic in Baby
by / 34494 readsColic or abdominal pain or cramps are sudden attacks of gut irritation, bloatedness and discomfort. It may present as prolonged crying i.e. unsettled baby…
Chickenpox in Pregnancy
by / 27039 readsIf you’ve never had chickenpox before, and you catch it during pregnancy, it can be dangerous for you and your baby. However, this is…
When A Cough is Cause for Concern
by / 17850 readsCoughing in babies and toddlers is very common. The sound of a bad cough from a little child can be alarming to some, but…
Protecting your baby’s skin barrier: Stop protease attacks and control eczema
by / 33240 readsby Associate Professor Giam Yoke Chin, Sr. Consultant Dermatologist, National Skin Centre, Singapore. A topic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a skin disorder…
Dealing with diaper rash
by / 17903 readsDiaper rash is marked by red, angry and vulnerable-looking skin in the diaper region – buttocks, thighs and genitals. A baby with diaper rash…
Dealing with common baby skin problems
by / 31959 readsIntertrigo Intertrigo is a skin condition often found in chubby babies, particularly those who find it difficult to hold up their heads. This causes…
Common baby skin problems
by / 27428 readsIf there is one inevitable thing about a baby’s skin, it’s bound to be rash-prone during the first year. Babies have the most sensitive…
In A Glance: Colic
by / 22438 readsWhat is it? Highlighted Defined as inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy and well-cared-for baby, colic usually occurs for more than three hours a…
Common Cold In Babies? How To Deal With It?
by / 27638 readsA common cold is a viral infection which affects your baby’s upper respiratory tract – the nose and throat. The first thing you would…
Fever in babies
by / 20832 readsA fever usually indicates that your child’s little body is busy fighting an infection. Listed here are the symptoms to watch out for. Use…
Dealing with Flu in babies
by / 23957 readsThe flu can be especially dangerous to young babies. It is caused by the influenza virus. Children under two years old who become infected…
Baby coughs
by / 25540 readsCoughing in babies and toddlers is very common. The sound of a bad cough from a little child can be alarming to some, but…
Eye See You!
by / 18942 readsUnderstanding eye issues in young children Healthy eyes and vision are often overlooked by parents when it comes to the well-being of their children….