AskMeDoctor! Episode 20 Season 3 – How To Communicate With Toddlers?
by / 11 readsFrom birth, warm, gentle and responsive interaction helps children feel safe and secure in their worlds. It also builds and strengthens the bondings between…
AskMeDoctor!
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 3 Episode 19: Personal Hygiene: Important Healthy Habits for Kids to Learn
by / 107 readsDo 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
by / 326 readsAs we bathe every day to stay clean, have you ever thought that the personal care products that both you and your children are…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 17 Season 3 – How Can You Look After Your Back During Pregnancy?
by / 266 readsDid 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?
by / 298 readsStop 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?
by / 96 readsRecently, 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
by / 332 readsAs 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?
by / 105 readsAs 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?
by / 375 readsAn 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
by / 217 readsAs we all know, with the advancement of technology and with online learning on the rise, children are exposed to screen time now more…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 11: Slow and Picky Eaters
by / 333 readsImagine, you’ve prepared a full spread of delicious food for dinner, only to have your child turn up their nose at everything on their…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 9: Constipation or Loose Stools: What Can Parents Do To Help?
by / 128 readsAs parents, we seem to always have something to worry about. Sometimes it’s about our child’s future. Other times it’s if they’re eating or…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 8 – Experiencing Dry Skin Due to Hand Sanitiser and Frequent Body Washing? Here’s What to Do
by / 304 readsHandwashing is critical in the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, with more hand washing, excessive showering with harsh products, using sanitisers for…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 6 – Navigating Safe Pregnancy During a Pandemic
by / 282 readsPregnancy can sometimes be an uncertain and stressful period in the best of circumstances. But during a pandemic, that anxiety can quickly multiply and…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 7: Nutrition and Immunity: Raising Healthy Kids During The Pandemic
by / 445 readsAs parents, we always wonder whether we have provided adequate nutrition for our kids. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is more worrying as…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 5 – Growing Up in a Pandemic: Impact on Children’s Development
by / 174 readsAs a parent, concerns involving our children growth is a top priority. With the sudden emergence of COVID-19 in our lives, our lifestyle as…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 4: Lockdown Fatigue and Mental Stress in Children
by / 393 readsAre 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
by / 228 readsDuring the pandemic, online classes are an everyday norm among children and it requires them to sit still for a long duration of time….
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 2: Expert Debunks Common Skin Myths That May Surprise Malaysian Mums
by / 217 readsHave you ever heard people say that by consuming coconut water or milk during pregnancy, your baby will have a fairer skin? Or perhaps,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 1: Children Development & Milestones: The First Five Years
by / 299 readsAre you concerned whether your children are on par with the developmental milestones? Or you are wondering about ways to get your children to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 18: Is My Child Colour Blind or Could He Have Cataracts?
by / 2405 readsColour blindness is usually hereditary which means it is passed from the parents to the child. Eyes and visions are one of the most…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 17: Immunity in the New Normal
by / 849 readsPandemic disrupted our daily lives at home and at work. As we adjust our lives during COVID-19, we often thought about a new normal….
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 16 Part 2: Children’s Development Milestone
by / 11248 readsIn the previous episode of AskMeDoctor!, Dr. Foo Chee Hoe already shared the general knowledge about children’s milestones and the factors contributing to their…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 16 Part 1: Children’s Development Milestone
by / 1789 readsSkills such as taking the first step, smiling, rolling over, crawling, walking and more are all considered milestones. There is a normal range in…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 15: Happy Gut, Happy Mind
by / 1234 readsGut health is important, however, it may come as a surprise that some people are still unaware of the importance of gut health. People…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 14: Food Allergies in Children
by / 1342 readsA food allergy happens when a child’s body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Any food protein such as egg white, fish, milk…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 13 – Children’s Eye Health
by / 1694 readsEyes and visions are one of the most critical parts of a child’s development. By having regular visits to your eye care provider, you…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 12: Managing Your Child with Asthma
by / 953 readsAsthma is a condition that affects many individuals in Malaysia. 50% of the children with asthma starts experiencing wheezing as early as the age…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 11 – Understanding A Child’s Body Defense
by / 2317 readsAs a parent, you would want to protect your child from anything and everything. However, you can’t possibly look at the inside of your…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2, Episode 10 – 7 Key Nutrients For Pregnant Women
by / 1644 readsPrenatal care is the health care that a woman receives during pregnancy. Doing early and regular checkups is very important for you to make…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 9 – What Is Child Cognitive Development Really All About?
by / 9603 readsUnderstanding your children’s cognitive development can help you make better decisions on choosing the right activities for them, to help boost their remembering, learning,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 8: Probiotics and Immunity – What Parents Can’t Afford To Ignore
by / 11609 readsMany people may have heard that it is important to take probiotics, but most probably do not understand why it is important or how…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 7: What You Need To Know About Gestational Diabetes
by / 2918 readsFor pregnant mothers, gestational diabetes is one of the pregnancy complications that they should be worried about as it would affect both mother and…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 6 Part 2: Distinction Between Tantrums & Autism Meltdowns
by / 1187 readsLet us continue with AskMeDoctor! Episode 6, Part 2 – on Distinction Between Tantrums & Autism Meltdowns. Similar to the first part of this…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 6 Part 1: Distinction Between Tantrums & Autism Meltdowns
by / 556 readsThe external behaviour of tantrums and autism meltdowns can appear to be similar, but how can we distinguish between these two? Let’s learn about…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 5: What Every New Parent Should Know About the Dangers of SIDS
by / 1265 readsSudden Infant Deaths Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the parents’ nightmares. To ease your worries, Dr JoAnn Rajah, a Paediatrician from ABC Children Specialist…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 4: Children’s Skin Conditions And Health
by / 3933 readsIt must be hard for parents with children that have any type of skin problem. Their daily activities are disrupted by these irritating triggers…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 3, Part 2: Uncover The Truth Of Children’s Health Myths!
by / 2088 readsLet us continue with AskMeDoctor! Episode 3, Part 2 – on Uncovering Children’s Health Myths. Similar to the first part (children’s health myths), we…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 3, Part 1: Uncover The Truth of Children’s Health Myths!
by / 1204 reads“Sugar causes our children to be hyperactive,”, we are pretty sure you have heard this myth before Have you ever wondered if any children’s…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 2: “Is There a Difference Between Common Cold & Flu?”
by / 4178 readsHas your child ever been in an endless battle with a cold? Constant sneezing and coughing which will disrupt your little one’s daily activities?…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 1: Are Vaccines Necessary For Your Children?
by / 23594 readsGood news to you! Motherhood is back with our AskMeDoctor! series Season 2, with a new panel of experts to answer all your questions….
AskMeDoctor! Ep10 – What are the Common Causes of Miscarriage?
by / 1113 readsEarly pregnancy loss can be heartbreaking and affect the woman both emotionally and physically. A miscarriage happens for a variety of medical reasons –…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 9 – Dear Expecting Mothers, Do You Often Having Mood Swings During Pregnancy?
by / 3003 readsFeeling like a roller-coaster ride? Pregnant mothers often complain that they cry more than usual and have mood swings during pregnancy. Did you know…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 8 – HPV And Ovarian Cancer Awareness
by / 876 readsDid you know that every two sexually active adults, one of them will be exposed to Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? In this episode of AskMeDoctor,…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 7 – Is Eating for Two (Me and My Baby) a Real Thing?
by / 4625 readsOne of the most common ‘advice’ or sayings that a pregnant mother will often hear is ‘eating for two’ – you should eat more…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 6 – 10 Pregnancy FAQs Expecting Mothers Wish They’d Knew Sooner
by / 4858 readsIn this episode of AskMeDoctor, Dr Timothy, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist form Tung Shin Hospital and Sunway Medical Centre Velocity answers the top 10…
AskMeDoctor! 10 Common Pregnancy Myths & Facts That You Should Know
by / 5233 readsI bet a pregnant woman will always hear a few pregnancy myths and facts throughout your pregnancy. In this episode of Ask Me Doctor!,…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 4, Part 2 – Fertility
by / 12399 readsLet us continue with AskMeDoctor! Episode 4, Part 2 – on Fertility. Similar to the first part (menopause), we have Dr. Tan Cheng, an…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 4, Part 1 – Male & Female Menopause
by / 3157 readsAskMeDoctor is back with a new topic – Menopause and Fertility. For this episode, we have Dr. Tan Cheng, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from…