Every couple has a 50/50 chance of conceiving a boy or a girl through plain old-fashioned intercourse. It has always been the practice for couples to set their hearts on having a boy or girl even before they have achieved
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Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan a subsequent pregnancy, according to researchers. The team followed more
In vitro fertilization (IVF), is no doubt one of the best and safest ways of solving infertility problems. It is a method that has been tested over time and has put smiles on the faces of many couples who have
Fertility naturally declines with age, and having a baby later in life can increase the risk for pregnancy complications. Is there really a ‘best age’ to get pregnant? The straight answer is no according to Dr Abayomi Ajayi, a Consultant
Sexually transmitted infections, STIs are the infections you get from another person through sexual contact, meaning it can happen to anyone. STIs are common. However, people who have a STI often have no symptoms and can therefore have the infection
It is not unusual to wonder if you can still get pregnant as you enter the menopausal stage of life. It’s important to understand this transitional time of life. Even without the hot flashes and irregular periods, it doesn’t mean
Fertility expert, Dr Abayomi Ajayi has shared some useful tips on the best time to get pregnant. Children are very important in the African culture because a childless marriage is often viewed as an ‘incomplete marriage.’ When a couple has
That indescribable joy you have when the much anticipated for, happens finally. May 27, 2020 will go down in history as a day of joy for US-based wife of 26 years, Mrs Bunmi Olugbodi who gave birth to two bouncing baby
Dr. Abayomi Ajayi is Medical Director, Nordica Fertility Centre. In a recent chat with PunchHealthWise, the IVF specialist delivers a message of hope to women with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes. According to him, if a woman is diagnosed with
Fertility struggles takes its toll on many women, and can significantly rub off negatively on their marriages, social relationships and self-confidence but again, it is possible that many mums aren’t getting pregnant because of something as simple as wrong timing
Infertility affects 10% to 15% of couples globally, and while often viewed as a women’s health problem, men contribute to around half of the cases. A male fertility test could help predict which men might need treatment and which couples
Nigerian screen goddess and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has taken to her official Instagram page to announce that she would be sponsoring two women who are trying to conceive by sponsoring their In vitro fertilization, IVF procedures. According to the actress
Reproductive health experts have warned that conceiving six months after undergoing a Caesarean section is dangerous and can cause serious health problems, Punch HealthWise reports. According to the physicians, what many couples interpret as delayed conception after CS is usually
Fertility expert, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has revealed that it is possible for a woman to get pregnant despite battling endometriosis. Perhaps you’ve been trying to conceive unsuccessfully for some time, and now, after a fertility evaluation and diagnostic laparoscopic surgery,
Nigerian film, theatre, and voice actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, who is best known for his roles in the TV Series ‘Gidi Up’ and ‘An African City, was told four years ago that his wife would not be able to conceive. In
An Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants in a location outside of the uterus, most commonly in one of the Fallopian tubes or the neck of the cervix. An Ectopic pregnancy can’t proceed normally. The fertilised egg can’t
A fertility specialist Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has shared on a woman’s chances of getting pregnant at 40 and above naturally. According to the expert, if you are over 40 you can still conceive naturally; however, your chances of getting pregnant
The quest to conceive and have children in Nigeria where so much value is placed on parenthood is a big challenge, especially for women. For many women dealing with fertility issues, the journey to motherhood is long and one of
The world’s sickle cell anemia day is celebrated on the 19th of June every year, and it is indeed vital to celebrate the inspiration and the future of this aspect of Health care. In Nigeria, the foundation for sickle cell
Fertility expert, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi has shared with TTC couples some fertility friendly foods that can cure infertility. According to Dr. Ajayi, when a woman is trying to conceive, what she eats matters, so she should consume foods that would
Most TTC women tends to wonder why some women are lucky enough to get pregnant almost as soon as they start trying. Agreed that it often takes longer for some couples to achieve pregnancy than others, there are still ways
Fertility specialist, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi of Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos, has shared some vital things women need to know about getting pregnant before, during and after menopause. Every normal pregnancy is a small miracle. Most women get pregnant and have
Fallopian tubes are female reproductive organs that connect the ovaries and the uterus. Every month during ovulation, which occurs roughly in the middle of a menstrual cycle, the fallopian tubes carry an egg from an ovary to the uterus. Conception
Couples dealing with fertility issues are put under unnecessary pressure, especially women and if they do not have adequate support from people who matter to them; family members, the pressure becomes aggravated. One woman who has gone through the pain
Dr Kehinde Abimbola, a medical practitioner has raised the alarm over the high rate of unsafe abortions during the lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Abimbola, who is Head Gynaecologist of a foremost private hospital in Abeokuta,
