KKH Launches Singapore’s First Newborn Car Seat Programme to Enhance Road Safety
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has unveiled Singapore’s first Newborn Car Seat Programme, offering complimentary car seats to 300 newborns. This initiative aims to reduce child road traffic...
View ArticleGet to Know Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, a Sexual Disorder That Causes...
Did you know, parents, that there is a genetic condition that affects the sexual development of a fetus? This rare sexual development disorder is known as androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS). This...
View ArticleAtrial Septal Defect, Congenital Heart Disorder Since the Fetus is in the Womb
Parents, have you ever heard of atrial septal defect (ASD)? This is a birth defect that affects the heart. Babies can be born with a hole in the wall that divides the upper chambers (atria) of the...
View ArticleHow to Determine Gestational Age of Newborn Baby with Ballard Score
Do Parents Know What the Ballard Score Is ?Ballard scoreor Ballard score is one of the physical examinations on newborns. The purpose of this test is to determine gestational age or the time period...
View ArticlePyloric Stenosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Having a healthy intestine can help your little one grow and develop properly. Both the large intestine and the small intestine are responsible for further digesting food after leaving the stomach and...
View ArticleExperiencing Moebius Syndrome, This is the Story of a Baby Born Without...
Newborn babies will generally cry. Baby cries are not without meaning, Parents. Babies cry because they adapt to the new environment outside the womb. A baby’s cry after birth is also a good sign that...
View ArticleNoonan Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Every baby is born with uniqueness and different characteristics. But, what if your little one is born with a distinctive facial shape accompanied by other congenital abnormalities, such as Noonan...
View ArticleSturge Weber Syndrome, aka Brain, Skin, and Eye Disorders, These Are the...
Did you know that Sturge Weber syndrome can affect the brain, skin, and eye systems, which can be detected from birth. Symptoms of this disease are usually visible from birth, aka congenital. The...
View ArticleSCID Is a Rare Disease That Can Attack Babies, Get to Know the Condition!
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency(SCID) is a very rare genetic disorder, which causes problems with the baby’s immune system. If left untreated, babies with SCID can experience poor growth, chronic...
View ArticleHirschsprung Disease Is a Rare Disease, Here Are the Causes, Symptoms, and...
When becoming a parent there are many new things to learn, one of which is Hirschsprung Disease which is a rare disease. Often called Hirschsprung’s disease in babies, this is a rare disease that...
View ArticleCystic Hygroma in Babies: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Cystic hygroma is a fluid-filled sac that forms in a baby’s head or neck due to a blockage in the lymphatic system. This disorder can be detected during pregnancy or shortly after the baby is born....
View ArticleBaby Persistent Urachus Is The Existence Of The Fetal Urinary Tract After...
Urachus persistent is a condition where the fetal urinary canal or urethra remains after delivery. This condition can be dangerous for the baby, Mom. How do you know if the urachus exists or not after...
View ArticlePostpartum Playbook: Do’s and Don’ts from ‘Baby Express’ Founder
Bringing a baby into the world is life-changing… but what happens after? The postpartum period is a rollercoaster of recovery, emotions, and new routines. Stacy Chow, Founder of Baby Express and a...
View ArticleScreen Time and Myopia: How It Increases Your Child’s Risk
In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere, from online learning to video games and social media. While technology offers many benefits, excessive screen time may come with a hidden cost: an...
View ArticleRethinking Tuition Culture in Singapore: Why Mentoring in Singapore (SG) is...
The ongoing debate around tuition culture in Singapore has resurfaced following recent remarks by Minister Chan Chun Sing and the Bukit Panjang MP incident. Parents face increasing pressure to enrol...
View ArticleThese Choking Hazard Risks Might Be Lurking in Your Home Right Now
Your little one rushes into the room, eyes wide with fear. They try to speak, but nothing comes out. Your heart pounds. You realize what’s happening—your child is choking. This was the terrifying...
View ArticleVACTERL Association, A Combination of 7 Diseases That Can Cause Chronic Disease
There are several types of genetic birth defects that occur together. For example, VACTERL. This is a combination or association of 7 diseases. Because it is a combination of diseases, it can affect...
View ArticleGetting to Know Ventricular Septal Defect, aka Heart Disorder Since Birth
Ventricular septal defect or VSD is a congenital heart defect that needs to be treated immediately. This condition causes the heart to have a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two lower...
View ArticleGetting to Know Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Tissue Death in...
Some experts say that premature babies are susceptible to disease. One of them is that they are at risk of experiencing necrotizing enterocolitis ( NEC). However, it is possible that this can happen to...
View ArticleSacrococcygeal Teratoma: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment and...
Parents,Have you ever heard of sacrococcygeal teratoma? This is a tumor that can appear since the baby is not born and grows from the baby’s tailbone. However, treatment for this disease can only be...
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