Postpartum Diet: Nuts & Seeds
byPreviously, we covered on which eggs, legumes, soy to eat and avoid during postpartum period. Now, we explore about nuts and seeds! Nuts and…
Wellness
Wellness is a comprehensive collection of information, guides, preventative procedures, illnesses, advice, tips and many more from the experts. Our little darlings’ immune system is not the same as us the adults. We know how important it is for every parent to take care of their children from day 1. Perhaps not everything but increasing (and improving), read articles from our Wellness if you have any concern regarding your children’s health. Take extra precaution and go extra miles when you prepare yourself before anything bad happen. Get the information you need only from Motherhood Story.
Postpartum Diet: Seafood
byPreviously, we covered on which meat and poultry postpartum mums need to eat and which to avoid. In this article, we’ll be looking into…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 15 – Vaccines for Young Children: What You Need to Know?
byRecently, the media has been talking a lot about COVID-19 vaccines for children and I believe this has led to a lot of anxiety…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 13: Why Does My Child Fall Sick Easily?
byAs parents, it can get overwhelming and stressful when your kid falls sick over and over again. No matter how we try to protect…
MOH Paediatrician Shares Insight on COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children
bySince the announcement by the Ministry of Health that children from age 5 to 11 are now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccination, many…
In Times of COVID-19, Don’t Delay Your Child’s Immunisation Shots
byIt’s unfortunate that we are far from over the COVID-19 pandemic, very much so from its repercussions as well. The pandemic put a lot…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 6 – Navigating Safe Pregnancy During a Pandemic
byPregnancy can sometimes be an uncertain and stressful period in the best of circumstances. But during a pandemic, that anxiety can quickly multiply and…
Pregnancy Food: Dairy
byPreviously, we covered the herbs that you can consume and should avoid during your pregnancy. This time around, we are going to discuss dairy…
Pregnancy Food: Herbs
byBefore this, we talked about which vegetables are safe to consume and which should be avoided during pregnancy. Today, let’s take a look at…
Pregnancy Food: Fruits
byIn our previous pregnancy food discussion, we covered grains and potatoes. This time, let’s take a look at fruits! We all know that eating…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 7: Nutrition and Immunity: Raising Healthy Kids During The Pandemic
byAs parents, we always wonder whether we have provided adequate nutrition for our kids. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more worrying as…
How To Register for the Walk-In COVID-19 Booster Programme
byA press release was shared early today pertaining to the walk-in registration for the COVID-19 booster shots programme. It was released by ProtectHealth Corporation…
Get Ready To Walk-In for Your COVID-19 Booster Shots
byThe Health Ministry today has made the decision to allow walk-ins as an option for COVID-19 booster shots. Just yesterday evening, Health Minister Khairy…
Sleep Paralysis: A Nightmare That Occurs When You Are Wide Awake But Sound Asleep
byI first heard of the term ‘Sleep Paralysis’ when my daughter told me she has been experiencing them since young. “I think I was…
Say Yes to Vaccinating Children Under 12 Next Year
byThe Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that the administration of the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 12 will…
Experts Stress the Importance of Children Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccination
byExperts today are saying teenagers receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine must get the second jab. This is because a single dose is…
New Versions of COVID-19 Vaccines in WHO’s Top Consideration
byThe chief scientist to the World Health Organization said on Tuesday she looked forward to the “second generation” of COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines included…
Malaysians Can Meet Loved Ones in Singapore Again Soon
byA Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be launching as soon as end of this month….
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 5 – Growing Up in a Pandemic: Impact on Children’s Development
byAs a parent, concerns involving our children growth is a top priority. With the sudden emergence of COVID-19 in our lives, our lifestyle as…
Dr Lee Kok Fung Clues Us in on Down Syndrome
byOne 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…
COVID-19: Think Twice if You’re Considering Ivermectin
byPreviously, proponents of Ivermectin were hopeful the drug may be considered in current COVID-19 treatments. However, come Wednesday (Oct 3), The Ministry of Health…
8 Tips for a Safe Deepavali During COVID-19
byThe Hindu Festival of Lights is fast approaching. And with more restrictions loosening by the day, it seems celebrations are on the way. Good…
Daily Essentials That Might Be Hiding the Coronavirus in Your Plain Sight
byWith the National Recovery Plan now in motion, Malaysia is now beginning to enjoy a drastic lax in interstate traveling restrictions and the reopening…
Doctor Shares Why Expectant Mums Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
byThe transition for expecting women into motherhood endured drastic turns when the pandemic first swept across the globe. Questions pertaining to the risks of…
A Lumpectomy & Lymph Node Removal: Breast Cancer Survivor Teo Shu Ru Tells Her Story
byLymph node removal is not often spoken about when a mastectomy or lumpectomy is performed on breast cancer patients. When breast cancer is detected,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 4: Lockdown Fatigue and Mental Stress in Children
byAre you feeling emotionally down more frequently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? While recognising our own emotions and distress, we should also pay more attention…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 3: How to Avoid Neck Pain & Back Pain in Children with Online Learning
byDuring the pandemic, online classes are an everyday norm among children and it requires them to sit still for a long duration of time….
New Discovery Offers Hope for Dengue Virus Cure
byThe Dengue virus rightfully earns the title ‘breakbone fever’ through brutal symptoms patients suffer through. An average person experiences unimaginable pain to the bones and…
Differentiating Clogged Milk Ducts from Breast Cancer Lumps
byClogged milk ducts are a common occurrence in breastfeeding women. Essentially, finding a lump in your breasts isn’t necessarily always a cause of concern….
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 2: Expert Debunks Common Skin Myths That May Surprise Malaysian Mums
byHave you ever heard people say that by consuming coconut water or milk during pregnancy, your baby will have a fairer skin? Or perhaps,…
What Are Probiotics and Why Should I Introduce It to My Child?
byDo you know that a child’s gut microbiota (a complex community of microorganisms) undergoes the most rapid growth and development during the first 3…
Breast Cancer Survivor Ms Liew Swee Lee Shares Her Inspiring Story
byIn Malaysia, breast cancer tends to affect every 1 in 19 women and is the second leading cancer death in the world, next to…
COVID-19: 1.2% Nationwide Vaccination Left Till Interstate Travel Allowed
byPrime Minister Ismail Sabri announced on last Sunday (Oct 3), the Malaysian state borders will reopen once our country reaches 90% herd immunity, which…
New COVID-19 Pill Can Halve Hospitalisation Risk
byNew COVID-19 pill molnupiravir is a groundbreaking drug which may aid patients globally. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin verifies Malaysia is in heavy consideration to…
PPV Closure Updates Available in MySejahtera
byWord has been circulating all-around social media the past few days pertaining to the closure of major vaccine distribution centres (PPV) and they definitely…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 1: Children Development & Milestones: The First Five Years
byAre you concerned whether your children are on par with the developmental milestones? Or you are wondering about ways to get your children to…
Understanding Ovarian Cancer with an Expert
byCancer doesn’t always have to mean a death sentence. As the matter of fact, more than half of the cancers we know today are…
COVID-19: Tighter SOPs for Schools Reopening on October 3
byThe Malaysian government has prepared a list of standard operating procedures (SOP) in regards to the reopening of schools on the 3rd of October…
COVID-19: BioNTech Declares Pfizer Jab Safe for Children
byOn the 20th of September 2021, BioNTech and Pfizer shared with the world groundbreaking news pertaining to their COVID-19 vaccination development milestones. Pfizer jabs…
5 Most Common Wound Care Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
byChildren are very active and spontaneous. No matter how hard you try as a parent to protect your children from getting hurt, somehow they…
Bridging the Postpartum Recovery Gap
byChildbirth has a significant impact on women’s lives, and while it is a joyous milestone for many, it can also be a terrifying experience…
Daikin Launches “Pure Air” Campaign With New Technology Air Purifiers
byThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought along a series of revelations to the nation like never before. Daily life itself took a shift for the…
7 Hidden Germs Thriving Spots at Home That You Never Knew Existed
byI need to be honest with you about my house: I clean it regularly, but I never really disinfect it until the outbreak of…
AIA Malaysia offers Free COVID-19 Hospital Income Cover for Children and Expecting Mothers
byAs the country continues its battle against COVID-19, AIA Malaysia wants to further extend its support to protect an increasingly vulnerable population – that…
1.5 Years Into the Pandemic, What Do Children Say About Their Lives?
byIt has been 1.5 years since we started staying home all the time. We want to hear from children on how they feel and…
This Might Be the Reason You Are Experiencing Painful Penetration
byThis article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Azrai – Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive UKM Medical Centre. Penetration has always been associated…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 17: Immunity in the New Normal
byPandemic disrupted our daily lives at home and at work. As we adjust our lives during COVID-19, we often thought about a new normal….
Salixium, Malaysian COVID-19 Self-test Kit: Here’s All You Need to Know
byMalaysia’s first developed COVID-19 fast antigen testing kit has arrived! The Salixium COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test by in vitro diagnostics rapid test kits producer…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 14: Food Allergies in Children
byA food allergy happens when a child’s body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Any food protein such as egg white, fish, milk…