When Your Body Says Yes But There’s No Baby: Understanding Phantom Pregnancy
byPhantom pregnancy can sound like a horror story. You wake up one morning with morning sickness and nausea. You’ve missed your period and you’ve…
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Fever During Pregnancy: When to Worry
byGetting a fever is our body’s way of sounding alarm bells. When the temperature goes up, it’s a sure sign something’s wrong. But more…
Avoiding False Positives in Pregnancy Testing
byFalse positives can really put a roadblock in your pregnancy journey. Just when you thought you’re finally on the verge of becoming a mother,…
Immunity Booster: Vitamin D3 for Kids – Myth or Reality?
byVitamin D is a nutrient that is important for promoting the growth and development of young children. As parents, we strive to provide our…
The Buzz on Relief: Pharmacist Demystifies Antihistamines for Kids
byKids get allergies all the time. And that’s where antihistamines come in. Chances are, you’ve heard of this medication. But do you know how they…
CryoCord Ensures the Highest Quality Service in Stem Cell Cryopreservation
byCord blood has shown much promise in the treatment of many life-threatening diseases, including leukaemia, thalassaemia, anaemia and other immune disorders. Even now, stem…
Joint Pain in Kids: Expert Guidance for a Pain-Free Childhood
byDo your kids often get pain in their joints? Aching elbows and knees, excruciating discomfort in their wrists and ankles? The joints of our…
Cancer Cure-All in the Works, Clinical Trials to Begin Soon
byDubbed a ‘holy grail’ breakthrough in cancer research, the latest cancer-killing drug, AOH 1996 could be the key to humanity’s salvation. Scientists reveal that…
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 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…
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 Advice
byStress is a part of everyday life, but how much stress is too much? For parents, the added pressure of career, domestic responsibilities, marriage…
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,…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: U.n.i. Klinik Cheras Wins Best Child, General Healthcare, and Wellness Service
byIt’s important for families to have a trusted healthcare provider, especially for the children. Paediatric medicine must not only be effective but caring, gentle…
Baby Vaccination 101: BCG Vaccine
byMost of us Malaysians, if not all, have heard of the BCG vaccine from as early as childhood. It’s probably one of the earliest…
Dr Amalina Bakri: Physician, Fashionista and Activist Shares her Joyful News
byFor many Malaysians, this public figure needs no introduction. Malaysian-born Nur Amalina Che Bakri first shot to fame in 2004 after receiving 17As in…
“Till My Last Breath”: Dr Say Shazril on Raising a Gifted Child
byIt is never easy for a parent to learn that their child is ‘special’. The experience can be wrought with confusion, denial, despair and…
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…
Scoliosis in Kids: What You Need to Know
byAs parents, one of the things we need to look out for and understand is childhood scoliosis. We may not be familiar with this…
The Importance Of Seeing A Doctor Upon Finding Out About Pregnancy
byAfter the first birth, some mothers tend to gain more confidence and decide not to consult a gynaecologist immediately after finding out about their…
What do doctors think about the pacifier?
byPacifiers –you’ve probably used one as a baby, and now you’re wondering if you should get one for your baby. They can be very…
Medical Bills: From Pregnancy to Delivery
byMany parents are burdened by the costs of welcoming their child into the world and this will continue given that medical inflation rate of…
Is Malaysia’s Hospital Care Good Enough?
byAs parents, nothing matters more than being able to see your child grow up healthy and well. However, for father Desmond Neo, that dream…
How Bookdoc Can Help You Through Every Stage of Your Life Pt 2
byRead Part 1 of this Bookdoc saga right here now! Ah, your honeymoon was the best. White, sandy beaches, clear ocean waters, and one-on-one…
For the sake of healthy babies and smiling mums
byWhether you’re a new parent or not, questions and issues about infant and toddler health can surface at any time. At times like these,…
Dealing with diaper rash
byDiaper rash is marked by red, angry and vulnerable-looking skin in the diaper region – buttocks, thighs and genitals. A baby with diaper rash…
In A Glance: Colic
byWhat is it? Highlighted Defined as inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy and well-cared-for baby, colic usually occurs for more than three hours a…
Common Cold In Babies? How To Deal With It?
byA common cold is a viral infection which affects your baby’s upper respiratory tract – the nose and throat. The first thing you would…
Dealing with Flu in babies
byThe flu can be especially dangerous to young babies. It is caused by the influenza virus. Children under two years old who become infected…