Parabens are used as preservatives in cosmetics. If pregnant women use cosmetics containing parabens that remain on the skin for protracted periods, this may have consequences for their child’s subsequent weight development. This is demonstrated in a study published in
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A research by Professor Tony Cassidy and colleagues from Ulster University reveal how the folic acid supplement impacts on a baby if taken by pregnant mum in the first three months of pregnancy. This study was presented to the Annual
A new study has identified markers of maternal stress, both physical and psychological — that may influence a baby’s sex and the likelihood of preterm birth. It’s becoming well established that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal and child
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has a message for mums who buy unverified products to ‘glow their babies’. Skin bleaching is a culture that is prevalent amongst Nigerian women and as the ugly trend continues to thrive, more women have extended
For many nursing moms, it can be a frustrating and messy event feeding your babies, but the duo of Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware are teaching other parents how simple it can be. They’re the founders and experts behind “Feeding
A new study has found that nearly a quarter to two-thirds of moms are not following recommended safe infant sleep practices. The result could be contributing to sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID), according to the study released on Monday by
The advice around giving babies drinking water is that, before they hit the six-month mark, it’s unsafe to do so. Babies can have immature kidneys, therefore, giving them too much water during their first year (particularly in the first nine months) can dilute
The practice of dropping breast milk in a baby’s eye in hopes to clear an itchy or irritated eye is one that has been around for a while. Many mums also swear that it works wonders and have gone ahead
It is convenient to just feed babies some of the regulars on the family menu but is it the best? At infancy, a baby’s ability to chew, swallow and digest food is greatly underdeveloped. Baby is simply not ready. To
Popular radio personality and mum-of-one, Tolu Oniru aka Toolz has taken to her Instagram to reiterate her stance on kissing newborns. Recall that, in January, few weeks after the Beat FM OAP welcomed her first child, she took to her
Herpes is an infection caused by exposure to the herpes simplex virus. If you have genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease), you can pass the infection to your baby during pregnancy, labour or birth. Neonatal herpes is a serious condition
Kaduna State National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Coordinator, Abubakar Hassan has said that underage Nigerians are now eligible for enrollment into National Identity Management System. Mr Hassan disclosed this during an awareness and sensitization campaign on benefits of National Identification
Before you go running to your paediatrician to examine those strange incidence your child might be having, look below to find what’s a normal occurrence with babies but are often considered strange. 1. FREQUENT POOPS: I remember complaining to
Ineh Olisah Weight loss is expected shortly after a baby is born. However, if it continues for a long period, it is important to find out its cause and do something to stop it. Here are 5 reasons your baby
CEO of Silverbird group and father of three, Ben Murray-Bruce has just dished out a new advice to Nigerian citizens. According to the Nigeria’s self styled ‘common sense’ senator, for the country to achieve a steady economic growth, the citizens must
Ineh Olisah Babies are born with as much as a billion neurons in their brains. These neurons are what store information and carry out every human physical and mental function action. The neurons are connected by synapses and the more
A young Nigerian woman identified as Chinaza Onwuasoanya has confessed to security operatives of the Anambra State Police Command that she indeed kidnapped and sold 20 children. Chinaza, 22, was impregnated by her boyfriend in Lagos and returned to Anambra State in
Struggling with sleeping is probably normal for some babies. There are however some strategies that can help ease your baby’s sleep difficulties. Here are some helpful tips: 1. Warm the crib with a warm towel Your baby might just be
Has your baby become fussy and irritable because of his tiny teeth showing up? No need to worry, it’s a rites of passage for every baby for which there are teething remedies. Contrary to the Old Wives Tale, teething does not cause earaches,
Crying, as all new mums will realize, is a part of life for every baby. As you figure it out along the way, you will learn that apart from crying being their natural ways of communicating, the following reasons just
Pregnancy, Birth &Beyond defines skin to skin contact as: “The method of caring for newborn infants which involves putting the infant on the mother’s chest skin-to-skin. Skin-to-skin contact is an important component of a method of newborn care called “Kangaroo
Adanma Ohakim-Okorafor, daughter of ex Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, and her husband, Amaha Okorafor welcomed two babies this year. A baby girl, Kaima, who was delivered in January 2016, and a bouncing baby boy, who was born on December
Scientists today know more about infancy than ever before, and what they have discovered is simply amazing. What goes on in a baby’s mind when he is gazing at the mother’s face? How does a baby feel
Fever in babies can be quite frightening for parents and other caregivers, especially when it is higher than 40 degrees Celsius. It is often a sign your baby is fighting off an illness or infection. Your baby may also be
Moyin Adediran Ever wonder why your little angel breaks into a sweat while nursing? If you are a first-time mum, this might be a little unsettling for you, especially if you have no prior baby experience. There are actually a
