Sleep Tight Mummy
Almost every pregnant woman has trouble sleeping at night, so if you happen to be one of them – join the club! It is no surprise if nausea, heartburn and a constant need to pee are among the causes of…
Don’t Let The Haze Get You Down!
A hazy skyline has become a regular occurrence in Malaysia but this time it seems to be back with a vengeance! Schools in many affected areas were called to be closed for some time in mid-September where else sales of…
Q&A: Menopause
Have you reached perimenopause? Your body shows signs that you’re going through the big change. Our medical expert advises you on what to expect and how you can cope. Simply, what is menopause? Menopause is not a disease, but rather…
Let the Music Play!
Music has power and meaning that go beyond words for babies and toddlers. It has an almost magical ability to promote various development domains in children. Music also supports the formation of important brain connections that are being established over…
Give Me Chocolate!
Love chocolate? Then, you’d probably be glad to know that it’s a safe and healthy indulgence for pregnant women. Numerous studies and researches have managed to reveal certain benefits of eating chocolate during pregnancy, provided that caffeine intake is below…
My Child has a Nail Infection
A fingernail infection is an infection at the base of the fingernail caused by bacteria or yeast. In medical terminology, it is known as ‘paronychia’. The infected area can become swollen, red and painful and a pus filled blister (known…
Eating Out and About
Out of the comforts of your own kitchen, you may have to face dietary concerns that you probably have not even considered before. One of the most common worry every mum-to-be has is what food goes into her body. However,…
Jumping In Muddy Puddles: A Parent’s Perspective
The phrase technology savvy is an understatement when it comes to my two and a half year old toddler, Kirtu. At her young age, she is adept at scrolling for her favourite nursery rhymes and animated series on YouTube, has…
Weaning Ways: The Best Solid Foods for Your Infant
At around six months old, babies will have to be weaned off their solely milk diets and begin consuming solid food. This is because milk alone will not be enough to meet their developmental needs. So, in addition to milk,…
A Healthy Child is a Happy Child
No parent can deny the anxiety and heartache of seeing their child down with a flu or cough. Still, as sure as the mercury drops, it seems like there is no avoiding viruses that make their rounds through homes and…
