Globally 2.4 million babies died in the first month of life in 2019. There are approximately 7 000 newborn deaths every day, amounting to 47% of all child deaths under the age of 5-years, up from 40% in 1990, according
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Women exposed to high temperatures and heat waves during pregnancy are more likely to have premature or stillborn babies, researchers revealed. Such outcomes — closely linked to poverty, especially in the tropics — will likely increase with global warming, especially
Your first postpartum poop: Many mums, often find themselves in this confusing loop, you want to poop, but you’re too worried you’d put extra pressure on your pelvic muscles, or worse if you had tear, (no matter how little) you’re
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
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 world-first study has demonstrated significant benefits to a premature baby’s heart and brain function when held by the parent in skin-to-skin contact. Parent-infant skin-to-skin care (SSC) or kangaroo care, started in the late 1970s in Columbia when incubators to
Uchechi Nwachukwu, the Assistant Chief Dietician with the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, (FETHA), has given insight into why some nursing mothers add weight a few months after putting to bed. According to the medical expert, the extra weight added was
A medical expert has revealed that malaria can cause pregnant women to have miscarriages, children with low birth weights, stillbirths, and also make a fetus to stop growing. Dr Chinonso Egemba, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
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
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
