Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Hearing your child cough through the night or watching them struggle to breathe through a blocked nose is one of the most universally stressful experiences of parenting. In Qatar, where nurseries and schools bring children into close contact and where the transition between […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Dealing with a child who has diarrhea is one of those parenting experiences that is simultaneously exhausting and worrying. You find yourself constantly checking nappies, counting stools, monitoring how much your child is drinking and wondering when it will end. Is this normal? […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) It is 2:00 AM. You reach over to check on your child and their forehead feels like a furnace. You grab the thermometer, watch the number climb and your heart immediately drops. Should you rush to the emergency room right now? Should you […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) A rash on a child’s skin is one of the most common reasons parents visit a paediatric clinic and also one of the most anxiety-inducing. Rashes can appear suddenly, spread quickly and look alarming even when the cause is entirely benign. At the […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Every parent watches their child grow with a mixture of wonder and quiet anxiety. The first smile, the first step, the first word. These moments are celebrated because they represent something profound: a small human being steadily becoming more capable, more connected and […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Children grow faster than we can sometimes track. In the space of a few months a toddler becomes a runner, a school-age child becomes a reader and a teenager becomes someone with opinions, ambitions and an appetite that seems impossible to satisfy. This […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) The transition from an all-liquid diet to solid foods is one of the most exciting and often confusing milestones in your baby’s first year. At Wellkins Medical Centre, our department is frequently asked: “When is the right time?” and “What should I offer […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Dealing with a picky eater is one of the most common and frustrating challenges parents face. The daily struggle over vegetables, the refusal to try anything new and the worry about nutrition can turn mealtimes from a bonding experience into a battleground. At […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva (Specialist Pediatrics – Wellkins Medical Centre) Childhood obesity is a complex health challenge worldwide, and addressing it requires sensitivity, education, and, most importantly, a positive family approach. It’s not simply about food; it involves genetics, environment, stress, and sleep. As a dedicated partner in family health, Wellkins Medical Centre […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, Specialist Pediatrics Wellkins Medical Centre As a parent, there are few things more concerning than a sick child. The sound of a persistent cough, the sight of a runny nose, and the feel of a fever can send even the most experienced parent into a spiral of worry. In […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva, Pediatrics at Wellkins Medical Centre Are you a new parent in Qatar, eager to give your newborn the best possible start in life? Among the myriad choices you’ll face, one stands out for its unparalleled benefits: breastfeeding. While the focus is often on the mother’s experience, the advantages for […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva (Specialist Pediatrician – WELLKINS Medical Centre) As a new parent, it’s common to feel a surge of panic every time your little one expels something from their mouth. Is it just a harmless “spit-up” or is it a more concerning “vomit”? While both involve the expulsion of stomach contents, […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva (Specialist Pediatrician – WELLKINS Medical Centre) As parents, we strive to give our children the best possible start in life, and that includes protecting them from common health challenges. One such challenge, often overlooked, is parasitic worm infection. Deworming is the process of eliminating parasitic worms from the human […]
Author: Dr. Joanne Mae J Villanueva (Specialist Pediatrician – WELLKINS Medical Centre) As a parent, noticing your child reacting to milk can be worrying. Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, affecting about 2-3% of kids under 3 years old. At Wellkins Medical Centre, we frequently help […]
Author : Dr.Sihab (Specialist Pediatrician) Does your child wheeze, cough, or experience difficulty breathing, especially at night or during exercise? These could be signs of pediatric asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of children worldwide. Pediatric asthma is a condition where a child’s airways become irritated, causing wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. These […]
