Rates of breastfeeding initiation have been on the rise in Hong Kong – more than 85% of women are now initiating breastfeeding. That being said, according to a 2017 Department of Health survey, at the six-month mark, 47% of Hong Kong mothers are breastfeeding but only 27.9% nursing exclusively. Why the drop in… Read More
Whether you consider breastfeeding for just a few weeks or more than a year, arming yourself with knowledge and preparation is key to your success. Here are the most helpful resources for expecting and new mothers in Hong Kong. Breastfeeding preparation before baby arrives One of the main reasons moms in Hong Kong… Read More
Perhaps you’re considering going to a fertility clinic or maybe you’re already seeing a fertility specialist. Regardless, the fertility jargon can be hard to wrap your head around. We spoke to Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist Dr. Alexander Doo 杜堅能醫生 to define some basic fertility-related terms. Here is your guide to fertility treatments in Hong Kong, including… Read More
Mothers in Hong Kong are breastfeeding more than ever. In 2016, nearly 87% of mothers initiated breastfeeding, up from 19% in 1981. Despite these successes, we still see a big drop in the number of women exclusively breastfeeding up to the recommended 6-month mark by the World Health Organization. We at Healthy Matters reviewed the… Read More
Hong Kong regularly has new bouts of air pollution, and it doesn’t really get better yet. Here is what you should know about air pollution in Hong Kong. What are the main health effects of air pollution in Hong Kong? There is ample evidence that air pollution leads to a variety of health… Read More
Between work, play, more work, and some time to sleep in between, Hong Kong is a busy city. Most of us rarely have time to take a breath, let alone reflect on how we and our loved ones are coping with the stresses of city life. Mind Hong Kong has recently started up to provide… Read More
If you choose to have your baby in a Hong Kong private hospital, a vaginal childbirth at standard room rates on Hong Kong Island can reach HK$70,000–$100,000 and an emergency C-section at private room rates can exceed HK$250,000 (these amounts include hospital and doctor fees). Because there are so many variables in childbirth, it is… Read More
Interested in hearing her unique perspective, we interviewed Dr. Zara Chan 陳駱靈岫, an obstetrician who was 9 months pregnant with her second child. We wanted to know, what is it like being a gynecologist and obstetrician in Hong Kong and being pregnant? After studying and practicing obstetrics for more than a decade and… Read More
In Hong Kong you have two main choices if you wish to preserve your baby’s cord blood and your options entirely depend on whether you are having your baby in a public or private hospital. Public hospital birth: your cord blood banking options When giving birth in a Hong Kong public hospital, your… Read More
Got sore throat, a cold or been coughing lately? In winter especially, living in dense environments make it easier for viruses to spread. In the first of our series on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we worked in collaboration with TCM practitioner William Lo 盧文健中醫師 to bring you a trusted guide to natural Chinese Medicine remedies for… Read More
