What Parents with Thalassaemia Children Should Know
by / 31537 readsRaising a child with Thalassaemia is not easy. It can be both devastating and rewarding. By having a child with Thalassaemia, you have to…
Illness & Disorders
Eczema Triggers Found, 6 Ways to Calm your Child’s Skin Flare Ups
by / 2471 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 / 1196 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 / 1091 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 / 8661 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 / 4874 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 / 1512 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 / 1590 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 / 9435 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 / 4335 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 / 4063 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 / 5075 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 / 16069 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 / 13952 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 / 33196 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 / 34450 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 / 26973 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 / 17822 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 / 33214 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 / 17883 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 / 31767 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 / 27286 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 / 22424 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…
In A Glance: Chickenpox
by / 21631 readsHighlighted What is it? Also known as varicella, chickenpox is a common illness among children that causes an itchy rash and red spots or…
Cold, be gone!
by / 27594 readsA common cold is a viral infection which effects your baby’s upper respiratory tract – the nose and throat. The first thing you would…
Fever in babies
by / 20806 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 / 23931 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 / 25516 readsCoughing in babies and toddlers is very common. The sound of a bad cough from a little child can be alarming to some, but…
Kids’ Diseases and How to Prevent Them
by / 15591 readsNo parent in his or her right mind would want to outlive their children. If anything they’d want to do their best to keep…
Eye See You!
by / 18914 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….