Why Do Hong Kong Women Stop Breastfeeding Early?
Let’s review the latest situation in Hong Kong and look into why more women stop breastfeeding early.
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The Ultimate Guide to Maternity Leave in Hong Kong
Important update: in her 2018 Policy Address on 10 October 2018, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, announced the Government’s intention to increase Hong Kong’s statutory maternity leave from 10 weeks to 14 weeks. The current maternity leave in Hong Kong has been in place for 48 years. Under this proposal, employers would […]
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to At-Home Chinese Medicine Remedies for Coughs and Colds
Do you have a sore throat, a cold or have been coughing lately? In winter especially, living in dense environments makes 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 […]
Read MoreFertility Treatments in Hong Kong 101 | IVF, IUI and PGD
Whether you’re considering going to a fertility clinic or already seeing a fertility specialist, the fertility jargon can be hard to understand. We spoke to Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist Dr. Alexander Doo 杜堅能醫生 to explain basic fertility-related terms. Here is your expert guide to fertility treatments in Hong Kong, including IVF, IUI, PGD and more. […]
Read MoreAir Pollution in Hong Kong: What You Should Know
Feeling the pollution in Hong Kong? As we know, Hong Kong regularly has new bouts of air pollution, and it doesn’t really get much 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 […]
Read MoreYour Complete Guide to Egg Freezing in Hong Kong
Not quite ready to have children yet but worried about your future fertility? Whether you are focused on your career or haven’t found the right partner, egg freezing – oocyte cryopreservation – preserves a woman’s eggs so she can try to conceive at a later date. Healthy Matters brings you a complete guide to egg […]
Read MoreBaby Eczema in Hong Kong | Causes, Treatments and Prevention
Atopic dermatitis, commonly called eczema is one of the most common childhood ailments, occurring in 10-20% of babies. This non-contagious rash usually improves when children reach school age and occurs because the skin is lacking natural moisturizing factors and has poor defense against harsh environmental elements such as outdoor low humidity and irritants. We interviewed […]
Read MoreNatural Breast Augmentation | Hong Kong Plastic Surgeon On Fat Transfers
Fat grafting, or fat transfer, is a procedure consisting of removing and purifying fat from one part of the body to inject in another part, often on the breasts or face. It sounds like a plastic surgery miracle! Fat graft is an evolving technique and many new applications have been discovered in the recent years […]
Read MoreBreastfeeding Guide: How Much & How Often at Every Age | From Birth to Toddlerhood
Whether you aim to breastfeed for a few days or for several months, you are probably asking yourself how much and how often you should feed your child. Here is your expert breastfeeding guide from Healthy Matters, covering every breastfeeding stage from newborns to toddlers. Breastfeeding guidelines: from birth to 1 month How often? In […]
Read MorePregnant, Working Moms in Hong Kong: Do You Know Your Maternity Rights?
Important update: in her 2018 Policy Address on 10 October 2018, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, announced the Government’s intention to increase Hong Kong’s statutory maternity leave from 10 weeks to 14 weeks. Hong Kong’s current maternity leave policy has been in place for 48 years. Under this proposal, employers would provide […]
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