A new study claims that children whose mothers had hyperemesis gravidarum — a severe form of a morning sickness — during pregnancy were 53% more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to Kaiser Permanente research published in
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This is a question every Nigerian parent should be able to answer. If your answer is a Yes, and the issuing authority is the National Population Commission, NPopC, such document is legally recognised. If your answer is a No, the
According to medical experts, Vesico Virginal Fistula (VVF), is defined as a hole that develops between the vagina and the bladder, resulting in uncontrollable leaking of urine through the vagina. Causes are early marriage, prolonged labour, poor maternal and antenatal care, malnutrition
A wide variety of speculations abound on the possibility and risks of delivering a baby vaginally after having two caesarean sections. An Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the Masaka Central Hospital, Karu, has advised women to avoid going through vaginal delivery
Lamenting about the situation of the country on social media, a Nigerian musician, Falz’s manager, Femisoro Ajayi, is advising parents to make plans to acquire a second citizenship for their children. Ajayie advised that Nigerians who have the means should
A Nigerian woman Thelma Chiaka based in Houston, Texas, has delivered as many as six babies in just nine minutes, stunning doctors as well as family and friends. Defying remarkable odds of one in 4.7billion, Thelma delivered her sextuplets, two
Cesarean section is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. You will agree with me that worldwide, the number of C-sections has nearly doubled over the last 20 years. According to a
Your first weeks home with a new baby can come with a lot of anxiety. You may have prepared a great deal for your baby’s arrival; like assembling the crib, washing and safely arranging their little clothes, stocking up diapers
Going by the content of the video below, this mom-of-2 is blessed to have ’em. BET Networks took to their Instagram page to share a heart-warming video of a little big brother excitedly loving on his new baby sister whom
Linda Ikeji welcomes Baby J! The elated Nigerian celebrity blogger took to Instagram to announce the arrival of her baby boy. “Baby J”, as the new mom had named her baby boy from the womb, arrived yesterday, September 17, 2018;
How safe is home and self delivery? A woman reportedly gave birth to quadruplets in her home at Zakara area of Makera village, Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State without any assistance. According to reports, Sahura, after delivering her
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that approximately 20,210 babies were born in Nigerian on Jan. 1, 2018. According to the reports, the births, represented third largest population of newborns in the world on the New Year’s Day. UNICEF also
Women need Kegel exercises for different reasons. Child bearing expands the muscles of the pelvis, the same ones that are used in holding the flow of urine. It so happens that the same muscle is very key in sexual satisfaction.
A River state based man, Charles Ojieh and his wife have welcomed a set of triplets after 11 years of waiting. The couple’s elated friend, Ross Alabo-George – who could not contain his joy – took to social media to
Mark Wealth Having a Cesarean section surgery comes with its own set of complexities, slightly different from vaginal delivery. One thing is clear though, to recover fully and properly, you must be equipped with the right knowledge. Sometimes you don’t
Mark Wealth A Cesarean section is the method whereby a baby is delivered through the mother’s abdomen as opposed to the vagina which is the natural or normal method of delivery. There are a number of reasons why a pregnant
A Facebook user, Oluwayemisi Oyeneye Okunowo, shared a story of her friend’s husband who has been angry with her for having their first child via C-section and not vaginally. READ ALSO: Vaginal Birth After Caesarian According to her, the man said the
Film maker and Actor John Njamah and Angwi Tangi Njamah , his Cameroonian wife just welcomed a baby girl, Ziorah, on July 21 2017, same day as their first wedding anniversary! Double joy! On June 21, 2016, the John who is
A midwife has been arrested for allegedly stealing a newborn baby and swapping it with a dead one. This reportedly happened at a hospital in Ifo, Ogun state. The unnamed woman has refused to own up to her actions even
Babies are super cute and adorable, but did you know they are born with taste buds at the the roof, back and sides of their mouth, in addition to their tongue? Weird huh? Here are 6 more amazing facts about
The Berea Baptist Church in Johannesburg installed a ‘door of hope’ so babies could be left anonymously by parents unable or unwilling to care for them. The Sun reports that: The door of hope dubbed ‘baby bin’ is a hatch
After 30 years of childless marriage, the General Overseer of Glorious Salvation Ark of God Ministry in Efurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, Pastor Solomon Eferaha and his wife, Florence, on Sunday dedicated their first child, Samuel Ewomazino Eferaha.
Zainab Abdallah, the daughter of the current Governor of Zamfara state Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, welcomed a baby boy with her hubby Abdallah Jibrin. READ ALSO:Amazing! This New Mum Didn’t Know She Was Pregnant Until She Welcomed Her Baby Girl The pair who
Is VBAC or Virginal Birth After Caesarian section possible? Very much so, evidenced by yours truly. Every time I mention to anyone that I did have a natural birth after my first delivery, which was by Cesarian section, the news
Claire Dodd, 41, a single British woman from Manchester, thought she would never get the opportunity to become a mother, after she was left infertile at the age of 21. Her story, however changed when she was granted fully funded IVF
