The second you hear your first-born’s cry for the first time, all the pain you endured during labour magically disappears, and your heart is filled with immense joy at the sight of your baby after carrying the little one in your belly for 9 months. Continue reading
Parents, be cautious about Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) because it is a highly infectious disease and spreads very easily from one person to another. The disease is transmitted too easily by direct contact with the infected person’s nasal discharge, saliva, feces or fluid from the person’s rash. Continue reading
Le Méridien Petaling Jaya was officially launched on 1 June 2022 by Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, which is a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands. Continue reading
The new normal has altered how we celebrate holidays and special days – Mother’s Day included. In Malaysia, we often bring our moms out for a special dinner or organise a family outing to make it a day to be remembered. These days, to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, we have settled into home-based celebrations. Continue reading
Welcoming a newborn child is perhaps the most defining and significant moment in any parent’s life. However, as any parent would know — children are vulnerable and need special care well into their adolescent years. This is why a health and wellness plan that includes health insurance, vaccinations, healthcare and screenings to support their growth should be a priority for any new parent. Continue reading
Expecting more than one baby can be a great blessing and an exciting journey. However, you will have different needs as well as health risks compared to women with a single pregnancy. As a soon-to-be mother to twins, triplets or more, understanding and learning the unique risks of your multiple pregnancies while maintaining a healthy balance will ensure a safer delivery. Continue reading
We all excel in different areas of life, some of us more creatively inclined and others more academically inclined. Decision making, critical thinking, and behavioural skills are often determined by which side of the brain is stronger. Additionally, both personality characteristics and learning styles can be affected by brain dominance. Continue reading
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition associated with COVID-19. It was first identified back in April 2020 by doctors in the United States. In Malaysia, between June 2020 and December 2021, a total of 174 cases of MIS-C was confirmed by the MIS-C Malaysia Study Group. Continue reading
When a mother is expecting a baby, the health of both is of utmost priority – however, there are situations that can put both at risk. This includes a lesser-known condition such as preeclampsia, and its even rarer progression, eclampsia. Continue reading
Optimal ovarian health is crucial when you want to successfully conceive a child. In this interview with Baby Talk, Dr Ida Lilywaty Md Latar, an Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Specialist at Pantai Hospital Cheras (PHC), shares her thoughts about ovarian health and how it impacts fertility. Continue reading
