Browsing: Women’s Health

On 11 August 2024, the Director of Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health, dr. Lovely Daisy, MKM, announced that this regulation prohibits the promotion of formula milk, which is stipulated in Article 33, as part of efforts to increase the success of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia. The regulation adopts the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes that has been introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1981.

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The connection between nutrition and female fertility is becoming increasingly clear.  Research reveals that what women eat can directly affect…

Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, a reproductive health policy on contraception among students, has been approved by Indonesian President Widodo. 

The Indonesian government recently passed Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 regarding conditional abortion. This regulation stipulates that health facilities that can perform abortions must be approved by the government, with priority given to government hospitals, but reputable private hospitals are also considered.

Period delaying pills provide a reliable solution for those seeking to postpone their periods for various personal or medical reasons. …

How Gut Health Impacts PCOS Symptoms Emerging research reveals that gut health significantly affects Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms. Alterations…

An Indonesian woman has died after visiting an unlicensed salon for breast augmentation procedure. The tragedy highlights the dangers of medical tourism gone wrong and the importance of seeking qualified professionals for cosmetic procedures.

Confinement practices for mothers who have just given birth are traditional postpartum customs involving dietary, physical, and social restrictions intended…

As the demand for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), continues to climb, Singapore is proactively expanding…