AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 7: Nutrition for Strength: Essential Foods to Prevent Muscle Loss
bySarcopenia, or muscle loss, affects people as young as their 30s. But don’t worry, with proper maintenance you can stave off this condition until…
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While pregnancy and parenting look different to everyone, our AskMeDoctor! series helps to ease and guide all parents out there. AskMeDoctor! features a weekly Q&A programme with a panel of certified doctors and experts. Every week, Motherhood team will prepare a special topic and we let the audience, especially pregnant mothers and parents, to voice out their questions or concern regarding the topic.
During Season 1, we have covered from pregnancy and COVID-19 to complications and eating for two. For Season 2, our AskMeDoctor! series will return with a more wide range of topics that are suitable for expecting mothers, parents and even all range of ages. Similar to Season 1, we will collect the questions and concerns from our audience and let our panel of experts to answer all enquiries. Stay tuned for more informative content from our respective panels.
AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 5 | Turning 30: Are You at Risk of Sarcopenia?
bySarcopenia or muscle loss was once thought to be a disease of the elderly. But now, more and more young people are experiencing this…
AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 3 | Why Omega-3 Is Essential for Your Child’s Growth
byOptimal brain development in childhood is crucial for cognitive performance and emotional intelligence. This is where omega-3 fatty acids come in. An important nutrient…
AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 2 | First Trimester Eats: Powering Your Pregnancy
byThe first trimester is a crucial time for pregnant mothers, especially in terms of nutrition. Foetuses require abundant nutrients, which is why it’s important…
AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 1 | Juggling it All? How to Manage Mum Fatigue and Thrive
byMotherhood is a physically demanding job; you don’t really have the luxury to kick back and relax. Especially not with a baby and possibly,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 18 | Debunking Myths About Germs: Helping Kids Understand the Facts
byWe encounter germs in our daily lives all the timel; its practically inevitable. But sometimes our kids can get the wrong idea about germs…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 17 | Hygiene for Children: Teaching Healthy Habits from a Young Age
byInstilling good hygiene practices in children from an early age lays the foundation for a lifetime of health and wellness. Whether that’s washing hands…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 16 | The Benefit of Healthy Skin: The Importance of Choosing the Right Body Products
byPromoting healthy skin starts at a young age, and the benefits are life-long when you start early. Parents need to know how to help…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 15 | Less Sick Days! Support Your Child Grow Up Strong and Smart
byOur children are exposed to germs and viruses on a daily basis. Whether they’re at school, at the mall, and even at the park…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 14 |Goodbye Constipation, Hello Fun: Essential Strategies for Happy Kids
byConstipation affects children just as much as adults. It can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and even sometimes dangerous. In this episode of AskMeDoctor!, we had…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 13 | Breath Freely: Say Goodbye to Stuffy Nose with This Simple Home Remedy
byWe’ve all heard of the term sinus; but do you know what it actually means? Aside from the symptoms, such as blocked and runny…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 12 | Can Milk Cause Tooth Decay?
byMilk is the key to a strong, healthy and happy child. But is there also a dark side to formula milks that parents may…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 11 | Hidden Sugars: How Much Is There in Our Kids’ Food and Drinks?
bySugar is in everything these days, our food, our drinks. And it usually cleverly disguised as something else. These sweet, but deadly secrets hide…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 10 | Decoding the Labels: How to Choose Your Child’s Growing Up Milk
byAs your child grows and you wean them off breastmilk, a proper substitute is needed. That’s where growing up milk comes in. With hundreds…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 9 | Parenting 101: Food Poisoning Vs Stomach Flu
bySometimes what we eat can turn against us, leading to unpleasant side effects like diarrhoea, vomiting, and, in some cases, even fever and dehydration….
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 8 | Happy Tummies: A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Gut
byOur child’s gut health influences so much of their overall wellbeing. From nutrient absorption to immunity. We had a chat with Dr Joann Rajah,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 6 | How Do Probiotics Benefit Vaginal Wellness?
byWe all know about the powers of probiotics for gut health, immunity and even mental health. But did you know that probiotics may also…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 7 | Birth Defects and Child Development Disorders
byMany pregnant mums constantly worry about the health and wellbeing of their unborn babies. With the rise of congenital and neurodevelopmental disorders, it’s become…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 4 | Do Probiotics Help Your Immunity?
byStrengthening their kids’ immunity has been a growing concern among parents in recent years. With so many bugs and viruses about, it’s become more…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 5 | Myths & Old Wives Tales About Pregnancy: Revealed
byThere are so many local myths and old wives tales about pregnancy. While some of them are entertaining, others can be downright harmful. Especially…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 2 | Pregnancy Constipation: Are Laxatives Safe to Use?
byFor many pregnant women, irregular bowel movements could be an everyday norm. This is simply one of the many things that happens as a…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 3 | Preparing For the Unexpected
byPregnancy can be nerve-racking, for both first time mums and experienced mums. You may be constantly wondering if everything is going as it should….
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 1 | First-Time Mama: What to Expect
byBecoming a first-time mother is a life-changing experience that comes with its own set of challenges and uncertainties. From pregnancy to childbirth and beyond,…
AskMeDoctor! NIVEA BABY Episode 03: What Mummies Need to Know About Good Natural Ingredients for Children
byAs a new mum it can be confusing and even overwhelming trying to find the best skincare for your newborn. Of course, we all…
AskMeDoctor! NIVEA BABY Episode 02: Awkward as A First Mum? Here’s the Bonding Tips
byEvery expectant mum looks forward to the day when she finally gets to meet her baby for the first time. But afterwards, some mums…
AskMeDoctor! NIVEA BABY Episode 01: Myths and Facts About Baby’s Skin
byOur skin is the largest organ in our body, it keeps the good stuff in and bad stuff out. Adults may have thicker skin…
AskMeDoctor! Clearblue Episode 03: Managing Mental Health for Couples Trying to Conceive
byThe journey to conceiving is not always easy, and sometimes it’s a tough mountain to climb. So, how do we take care of our…
AskMeDoctor! Clearblue Episode 02: Frequently Asked Questions on Fertility
byTick, tock, tick tock… our biological clock is ticking away! As women, sometimes we get pressured into having kids before we’re ready because they…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 13: How Children’s Oral Hygiene Can Improve Overall Health
byBrushing teeth can be such a chore, especially for children with oral sensitivities. But did you know that a simple act of brushing teeth…
AskMeDoctor! Clearblue Episode 01: What to Expect When Going for Fertility Evaluation
byHaving a baby seems like one of the most natural things, and when you start seeing babies everywhere, the last thing you’d expect is…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 9: Fever in Babies & Kids: When to Hit the Panic Button?
byFevers are common among children, but new parents can be extra anxious when it happens to their newborns. After all, babies are still small…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 8: Busting Common Myths on Toddlers Oral Care
byOral hygiene is something that we all know is important, but there are a lot of misconceptions about oral care that have been passed…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 7: UTI in Kids: Here’s What to Know & What to Do
byKids catch lots of bugs in their first few years of life such as colds and other respiratory infections are common as well, but kids…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 6: Common Foot Conditions in Kids
byChildren experience different kinds of foot problems similar to adults. These conditions show different characteristics where some may occur more frequently in children due…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 5: How Mums Can Prevent Baby Tooth Decay
byWhat comes to mind when you think of tooth decay? I don’t know about you, but I remember when I was growing up, my parents…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 4: Your Vaginal Health: What’s Going On “Down There”?
byVaginal health is an important part of a woman’s overall health as vaginal problems can affect your fertility and so much more. Ongoing vaginal…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 3: Does My Child Need Glasses?
byUndetected vision problems can impact your child’s performance, both in and out of the classroom. Therefore, it’s important to understand eye health so you…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 2: Safety First! Preventing Kids Injuries From Happening
byAs a parent, we are always trying to protect our children from all these bumps, bruises, scrapes and falls. But we do believe that…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 1 – Children’s Oral Care: Separating Fact from Fiction
byNew season, new episode, new us, Mummies! Today’s topic is Children’s Oral Care! There are plenty of misconceptions around children’s dental care; like if…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 20: How To Communicate With Toddlers?
byFrom birth, warm, gentle and responsive interaction helps children feel safe and secure in their worlds. It also builds and strengthens the bondings between…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 19: Personal Hygiene: Important Healthy Habits for Kids to Learn
byDo you know that personal hygiene for kids includes teaching your children how to cough and sneeze properly? Other than showering thoroughly every day…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 18: Tips for Families: Choosing Safer Personal Care Products For Children
byAs we bathe every day to stay clean, have you ever thought that the personal care products that both you and your children are…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 17: How Can You Look After Your Back During Pregnancy?
byDid you know that pregnancy-related back pain is often localised to a specific area of the spine and not widespread? Back pain tends to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 16 – Eczema: Should You Soothe or Manage?
byStop scratching! You have probably heard that a zillion times. However, it is hard to just stop scratching when you are suffering from dry,…
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 14: A Splashing Good Time: Transitioning Kids From Bath to Shower
byAs your little one is growing up throughout the years, it is also one of the milestones to transition your children from bath to…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 12: Do You Have A Scalp That Is Dry, Itchy or Prone to Psoriasis?
byAn itchy and dry scalp can be an absolute social nightmare. If you ignore it – if you can, it can actually worsen, leading…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 10 – Screen Time and Growing Up Children: What are the Rules
byAs we all know, with the advancement of technology and with online learning on the rise, children are exposed to screen time now more…