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….
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.
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…
Stay-at-Home Effects During the COVID-19 Pandemic
byHelp us by staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go out only when necessary. Always wash or sanitise your hands. These principles, lockdowns…
AIRFREE Air Purifiers Can Help Destroy COVID-19 Virus
byAir purifiers that can kill coronavirus? Yes! Don’t worry, you didn’t misread. According to exclusive distributor F J Benjamin Holdings (FJB), AIRFREE® brand of air…
Special Rewards from Sunway Putra Mall For All Vaccine Recipients at WTC Kuala Lumpur
bySunway Putra Mall is supporting the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme which is also known as Program Imunisasi COVID-19 Kebangsaan (PICK) that is happening at…
Road to Recovery – Care after COVID-19
byFor patients that have recovered from COVID-19, it may seem like the worst of the virus is over–however it is wise for them to…
10 Magnesium-Rich Foods That Are Extremely Beneficial For Your Body!
byMagnesium is potentially associated with muscle cramps and eye twitches, as well as a school chemistry experiment. Magnesium, as the body’s fourth most dominant…
COVID-19 Numbers Dropping, But Still Keep Your Children Home At All Times
byParents should keep tabs on their children to make sure they aren’t seeing friends and neighbours, and ensure their children adhere to mask wearing…
Easy (Well, Almost) Ways To Embrace Your Postpartum Body
byHere’s one of the most troublesome concerns for all pregnant women after delivery: How can I bounce back from my postpartum body after delivery?…
All You Need To Know About Thalassaemia
byThis year’s theme for International Thalassaemia Day is “Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community” – a call-to-action that encourages everyone to learn…
Finding Hope for a Baby When You Have PCOS
byWhen I was a teenager, I remember being very happy when I didn’t have to deal with my monthly period because I felt like…
Laugh Your Troubles Away On World Laughter Day
byWalking past the room, I see a group of men and women laughing. What are they laughing about? What was the reason for this…
Should We Still Be Worried About Malaria?
byDo you know that Malaria claims the lives of around 660,000 people each year? Yes, that fact is true! Unfortunately, Malaria is an infectious…
Parents, be prepared for 10 days of home-based learning after Raya
byParents, be prepared to get back to home-based schooling for two weeks, after the school holidays in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri next month….
79 Schools Closed Due to COVID-19
byAbout 79 schools in Selangor have been instructed to close for two days after COVID-19 cases were reported. Selangor Education Department confirmed the schools will…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 6 Part 1: Distinction Between Tantrums & Autism Meltdowns
byThe external behaviour of tantrums and autism meltdowns can appear to be similar, but how can we distinguish between these two? Let’s learn about…
The Chain Of Contact For COVID-19 Infections
byIf you’ve been scratching your head wondering where you stand in the chain of COVID-19 infections, this chart should clear things up. So, how…
Schools With COVID Cases Ordered To Close For 2 Days
byFinally, a decision that makes more sense. Just in this morning, any school which has a confirmed case of COVID-19, even if it is…
Should A School Close If There Is A COVID case? Here’s The SOP
byBy now, someone in your child’s school might have contracted COVID-19. If not, someone’s child within your immediate circle of friends and relatives might…