Lactation Guru Breaks Breastfeeding Mental Blocks with Expert Advice
byAs most first-time mums know all too well, expectation rarely lines up perfectly with reality. On the topic of breastfeeding, even veteran mums may…
Chats with Experts
Discover better health and wellness for your family and yourself, by reading our chats with experts on various subjects here. Motherhood.com.my presents to you exclusive interviews with experts on their area of expertise.
Child Neurologist Shares Insights on the 5 Stages of Toddler Development
byChildren grow fast; before you know it, they’re already moving on from crawling around in diapers to running around the house. For first-time parents,…
Overcoming Infertility Challenges: A Conversation with a Fertility Specialist
byFor many women, pregnancy may not be an overnight miracle. It can be a journey fraught with disappointments and failure. But not all hope…
Doctor Tells All on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (Part 2 of 2)
byIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children can cause all sorts of bowel issues. For children, this condition can severely reduce their quality of life….
Doctor Tells All on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children (Part 1 of 2)
byIrritable bowel syndrome or IBS, is a chronic inflammation of the gut. It causes abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and bloody stools. It usually starts in…
Protecting Little Ears: An Expert’s Guide to Paediatric Hearing Loss (Part 2 of 2)
byHearing loss in kids can be devastating for their physical and mental development. Especially if not identified early. Pay attention to any signs of…
Protecting Little Ears: An Expert’s Guide to Paediatric Hearing Loss (Part 1 of 2)
byCan you imagine a silent world completely devoid of sounds? One where you can’t listen to music or hear the voice of your loved…
Stress Relief: Doctor Shares Expert AdviceÂ
byStress is a part of everyday life, but how much stress is too much? For parents, the added pressure of career, domestic responsibilities, marriage…
Battling Childhood Kidney Cancer: Insights from a Top Specialist
byKidney cancer is a rare disorder that affects children (as well as adults). It attacks the body’s main filtration system, resulting in various health…
Childhood Dengue Danger: Paediatrician Prof. Datuk Dr Zulkifli Shares Insight
byDengue is an old enemy that often strikes when our guard is down. Keeping us on our toes and claiming countless lives. As long…
Big Brain Time! 5 Things to Know About Your Brain
byThe brain is the most complex biological structure in the known universe, and scientists are still discovering more and more amazing things about its…
Cervical Cancer: Gynaecologist Shares Insights on This Silent Killer
byFor those unfamiliar with the disease, cervical cancer is one of the five most common gynaecological cancers that affect women. There needs to be…
Learning About Allergies in Children with Dr Heah
byAllergies 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
bySome recent developments in the COVID-19 situation amongst the younger generation has stirred a little more worry in parents. Along with rising reported cases…
Cancer Surgeon Reveals the Things That You Should Know About Head & Neck Cancer, Especially During Pregnancy
byAccording to Cancer.Net, head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumours that develop in or around…
Let’s Talk About Menopause
byEvery girl gets the ‘talk’ when she starts menstruating but no one gets the ‘talk’ when she is about to stop her period. Menopause…
Urologist Sheds Light on Kidney Cancer Among Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers
byThe kidney is an essential organ for us to function daily. Kidney functions include creating hormones that help control blood pressure and stimulate the…
What Is Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Disease?
byDid 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?
byHave 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
byDid 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
byIt 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
byThe 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
byAsthma is a disease that affects the airways. According to Asthma Malaysia: Asthma affects almost a quarter of all children in Malaysia and up…
Dr Chua Gives Us a Concise Look into Hysterectomy
byA 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
byThis 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
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…
Cardiologist Advices on Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure Levels
byMaintaining 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
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…
Caring For Your Health After a Miscarriage
byOften, 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
byMotherhood 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
byIn conjunction with Pinktober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021, Motherhood Story brings you a more in-depth understanding about breast cancer treatment options, as…
Understanding Childhood Eczema with Paediatrician Dr Ng Yi Ki
byMany 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
bySome of us may take our dental health a little more lightly compared to other areas of our health, like watching our blood pressure…
Psoriasis in Pregnancy: An Expert’s Guide to Managing Symptoms
byPsoriasis 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
byIn conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Motherhood Story brings to light this topic so that parents can be more aware. For this, we…
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…
Managing Childhood Diabetes: Expert Tips and Strategies for Parents
byWe 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 KnowÂ
byAs parents, one of the things we need to look out for and understand is childhood scoliosis. We may not be familiar with this…
Epilepsy in Kids: What You Need to Know
byDon purple attire with pride every year on March 26th and help spread awareness on epilepsy! Epilepsy is not something that is new. In…
What To Do When Facing Postpartum Depression
byGoing through depression is never easy on anyone, especially if you have other responsibilities. Having a strong support system is essential in recovering from…
Hepatitis, Pregnancy and Newborns
byOur liver is one of the most important organs we have as it fights infections, filters the blood and processes nutrients. Many people know…
Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Tan Ee Ping Explains the Psychology Behind Fertility Stress
byStress has been said to impact fertility. If you’re trying to get tips on getting pregnant, simply Google and you’ll find lots of advice…
Paediatrician Enlightens Parents on Keyhole Surgery for Kids
byFor many years now, surgery has always been scary for both adults and children—be it a major or minor one. Up until the early…
Paediatrician Answers Malaysian Mums’ FAQs About Newborns
byOne thing about parenthood is that no matter if you are a new parent or it is your 3rd or 4th child, you will…
Top 7 Questions About Children’s Oral Care Answered by a Dentist
byMost parents often worry about their children’s weight, height, academics, and other developmental milestones in general… and tend to forget about one important thing…
All The Things That You Should Expect After a Miscarriage
byMiscarriage is never a piece of happy news, but it is a common pregnancy outcome that can be caused by many factors. Though it…
OB-GYN Answers All Your Questions about Preeclampsia
byPreeclampsia is one of the most common pregnancy complications that is characterised by high blood pressure, protein in their urine, and swelling in their…
C-Section Recovery – All You Need to Know About the Scars, Proper After-care & Nutrients
byAlmost all expecting mothers prefer to give birth normally, but due to certain circumstances, it is typically recommended for them to give birth via…
Short-Sightedness In Children | Care and Treatment Options with Dr Malisa Ami (Part 2 of 2)
byOur 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…