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Diabetes during Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Research states that gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy for women and their developing babies. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the pregnancy. Proper health care before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects and other health problems. But the risk can be reduced if the condition is detected early and well managed. Continue reading

Nutrient-Dense Food For Children’s Optimal Growth

Kids

Thanks to the advancement of technology in food production, we have a large array of food types for our daily consumption. With the variety of food available today, ensuring the right food selection poses a challenge, as the practice to consume nutrient-dense food is still relatively low in Malaysia. According to research on Malaysian’s dietary intakes in 2019, the Malaysian diet is relatively energy-dense and nutrient-poor1.

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Safely Deal with Your Toddler’s Cough & Cold at Home

Kids

Cough and cold (viral rhinitis) are the commonest infection in children and can happen anytime of the year. There are a lot of circulating viruses that can lead to this such as influenza virus, coronavirus (non-COVID strain) and rhinovirus, with the latter being the commonest cause. While cough and cold are a self-limiting diseases and most will clear up within a week, the symptoms can be troublesome and cause distress to both children and parents. Continue reading

Morning Sickness: What to Expect

Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are common conditions, affecting around 70% to 80% of pregnant women. Although it is called “morning sickness”, it can occur any time during the day. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy usually do not harm your baby, but they can affect your life, including your ability to work or go about your normal everyday activities. Continue reading

Bridging the Postpartum Recovery Gap

Motherhood, Pregnancy

Improving childbirth recovery experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Childbirth has a significant impact on women’s lives, and while it is a joyous milestone for many, it can also be a terrifying experience for new mothers. According to a study conducted by the pre and postnatal care app MUTU System, almost all respondents (89.1%) said they did not feel prepared for their postpartum recovery journeys, typically taking around 6-8 weeks.

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Straight from the doctor’s desk: Test your knowledge on eczema!

Baby, Kids

How can I tell if my child’s rash is actually eczema?
Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterised by dry, itchy and red skin. Typically, eczema is found in the creases of skin in older children and on babies’ faces. Sometimes, it can be difficult to judge if a suspicious patch is a rash or eczema, as they have overlapping symptoms. If you suspect your child has eczema, it would be best to consult a paediatrician for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading

Are you ready to bring your premature baby home?

Baby

Premature babies are babies that are born earlier than 37 weeks of gestation. After days, weeks or even months of waiting parents will be thrilled to learn that their baby is now fit to go home. However, as the day to bring your baby home is getting closer, you might feel worried and anxious to care for your baby outside the safety of the hospital. Do not worry as doctors will not allow your baby to go home if they are not fit. Healthcare professionals will also make sure you spend some time with the baby in the hospital learning how to take care of your baby to ease the transition from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to home care. Continue reading

Pregnant? Never Neglect Your Calcium Intake!

Pregnancy

Ensuring that you eat a balanced diet is crucial during pregnancy, and it should consist of all the required nutrients your body and your baby will need. Today, we take a look at one such nutrient that you cannot afford to neglect, and that is, calcium. It is, after all, one of the key nutrients needed for your bone health and also for the development of your baby’s skeletal structure, among other important functions. Like most other nutrients you take in, it’s important to get the right amount – not too little, and not too much either.

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