In 2010, the Malaysian government became one of the first developing countries around the world to introduce the cervical cancer vaccine into the national immunisation programme, providing 13 year old school girls with 3 doses at no cost. This was due to results coming out of Australia where the immunisation programme had already been well…
Antenatal classes are beneficial for expecting parents, regardless if you’re having a natural birth, a second child or a C-Section. Also known as prenatal care, antenatal care is the advice and assistance you receive from healthcare professionals such as midwives, specialist doctors and obstetricians during pregnancy. These professionals ensure baby and you are doing well…
Women’s Health Physiotherapy is the therapeutic treatment for all disorders affecting the pelvis and pelvic floor. I’m glad to share information on how physiotherapy is related to women’s health, which can be an embarrassing topic to discuss at times. Physiotherapists aided by available facilities, can help you fight incontinence, a prolapsed uterus, pelvic pain and…
Choose Wisely to Positively Impact Baby’s Health Before a mother gets pregnant, she should take care of her nutritional status. Good nutritional status determines whether the fetus reaches to term or otherwise. Nutritional status includes pre-pregnancy, diet, lifestyle and biochemical incides such as haemoglobin. Many moms-to-be might think that being pregnant grants them the privilege…
Since its introduction in the field of obstetrics in 1958, ultrasound has grown to become an invaluable tool in the assessment of the unborn fetus. Advances in technology have helped improve the resolution and the magnification of examined structures to levels previously thought to be impossible. The advent of the Doppler ultrasound test and 3D/4D…
The Zika virus disease and its related neurological complications no longer constitutes an international emergency, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It’s best, however, to keep well informed about the epidemic, which remains a challenge that requires vigorous action. If you’ve been following the news, you would know by now that the Zika virus…
The baby is here and you are happy and relieved. Now that there is another little one in your life, your life as a family is complete. You too, feel fulfilled as a woman now that you have experienced pregnancy and childbirth. There will be joy, excitement and new adventures as you watch your baby…
Your diet can affect your moods Ever wondered why some people are perpetually moody, unmotivated and restless? The most common perception is that these people have ‘attitude problems’. However, many studies have shown that diet can play a vital role in mood regulation. In other words, what you eat is what you feel. This is…
One of the most difficult part of being a clinician is having to tell a patient that they have cancer. Although many types of cancers are now curable especially with early diagnosis and treatment, most people still consider cancer to be a one-way ticket to nowhere. Strangely enough, treating cancer as a disease is actually…
