Nigerian filmmaker, Tchidi Chikere has reunited with the nanny that raised him as a child and says he has now adopted her as his mother. Chikere took to Instagram to share photos of himself and the nanny – Maureen, saying
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Women carrying twins are at higher risk for premature birth and miscarriage — those whose cervix dilates before 24 weeks are at highest risk — and yet one common treatment is not recommended for this population. A new multi-center randomized-controlled
Bipolar disorder is a chronic or episodic (which means occurring occasionally and at irregular intervals) mental disorder. It can cause unusual, often extreme and fluctuating changes in mood, energy, activity, and concentration or focus. Bipolar disorder sometimes is called manic-depressive disorder or manic
As someone who was born with achondroplasia – a genetic mutation that affects bone growth and is more commonly known as dwarfism – mom Caylea Woodbury was aware her children could also be diagnosed with the condition. After learning that her second child,
The vagina is a muscular tube. It has many folds which allow it to expand during sex and childbirth. According to medical practitioners, there are very few changes to the internal vaginal structure after birth, as it’s designed to stretch
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
Once a woman discovers she’s pregnant, not only will she have to adjust her world for a new human with needs and wants — but also get her body ready and healthy to do the work of growing said human.
If you are in a relationship right now (or even if you are not), its natural to wonder how often other couples have sex. It might be helpful to know that there is absolutely no standard with regard to sexual
Women certainly have a lot on their plates – and unfortunately their health often takes a back seat to their families and careers. Health screening tests are important for every woman. They can help detect problems with bone mineral density
The Managing Director of Healthplus Pharmacy, Bukky George, has shared how she and ten members of her family recovered from the coronavirus pandemic. Relieving her experience in a post titled “When the unthinkable happens” via her official Facebook on Thursday,
A new paper reports on the prevalence of infections with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in women admitted to labor and delivery units in several Boston hospitals. Universal testing of pregnant women admitted to labor and delivery units is part of a
‘Mummy brain’ is a long-held perception that mothers are more forgetful and less attentive. A new study published yesterday, June 23, however came up with different findings. According to the researchers, findings shows that mothers are equally as attentive, or
The pregnancy story of a Nigerian housewife, residing in Jakande Estate, Lagos, is that of pain, disappointment and regret of what could have been. 40-year-old Mrs. Obioma Ede says her inability to get pregnant was caused by a negligent doctor
The heartbreaking story of a Kenyan mom further proves the importance of having a trusted birthing partner in the delivery room for expectant mothers. A mother identified as Alice Ochuka and her family members have called for a thorough investigation,
A health expert, Prof. Matilda Steiner-Asiedu, has revealed that an iron micronutrient deficiency can make a man weak and affect his sexual performance, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports. The Consultant Nutritionist, who works at the Department of Nutrition and
Sunmbo Adeoye, wife of Lagos pastor, David Adeoye, took to social media today to speak about how God has blessed her with two children in the space of 22 months. The mum of four, had two children with singer 2face
The rape and murder of 2-year-old University Of Benin Student, UNIBEN undergraduate, Uwa Vera Omozuwa, has angered every right-thinking person as they continue to call for justice for Uwa. In reaction to the brutal murder of the innocent student, wife
Large breasts or boobs can place excess weight on the chest and without adequate support from the surrounding muscles and the rest of the body, the weight of the breasts can cause severe pain. The upper part of the spine
Celebrity mum, Tolulope Oniru-Demuren better known as Toolz sat with astute publisher, Betty Irabor on the latest episode of Life Lessons and she shared details about losing her child that she had kept private. The new season of Life Lessons
Families who lost their loved ones who were rejected by hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic have spoken on the development. Mrs Joy Okereke-Nkemakolam shed uncontrollable tears while speaking with PUNCH about her brother, Joel Aleke, 32, who allegedly died recently
Former TV news anchor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vivian King was 49 years old when she suffered a massive stroke. King told “Good Morning America: “I was in neurological ICU for 10 days and the hospital for a total of 32
A migraine can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and
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
Kundulum community is located in the Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. In the community, according to reports, accessing medical care and health workers is a major problem for residents, especially women who are sometimes forced to deliver babies
Sedia Marwolo was just 32 weeks pregnant when medics arrived at her home and hauled her away to a special coronavirus hospital, which she likened to “hell.” It was the beginning of a 15-day ordeal during which the 38-year-old Liberian
