The Lagos State Chairman of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Dr. Oluwatosin Adu, has called on the federal and state governments, organisations and communities to provide nursing mothers with adequate information on exclusive breastfeeding. Adu, at the 2019 World Breastfeeding
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Despite being a natural process following childbirth, breastfeeding affects women differently. For a number of reasons, not all women will be able to breastfeed their child or some will opt not to for personal reasons other than fragile health conditions.
The stories of mothers-in-law and wives not getting along has always been a reoccurring issue in many Nigerian marriages. There have been stories of mothers-in-law and wives fighting one another. Due to this, a Nigerian man identified as Ichie Chinua
In an attempt to lighten their baby’s complexion, many Nigerian mums consider it safe to turn to anti-fungal creams. Mums who engage in such practices consider it a more discreet approach than using actual bleaching creams on their child’s skin
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, FFK, has in an anti-abortion tweet stated what he considers to be within the limit of mothers when it comes to the choice of whether or not to keep their unborn child. In his
Motherhood is everything! There is no single person who can explain motherhood in its totality; it’s just too pure to get a good enough definition. It is one of the most daunting and all-consuming calling a woman can be blessed
You will agree with me that sooner or later, we are going to begin to develop the traits of our mother. Some of us do it very early in life while some, later. For many women, the idea of turning
Nigerian feminist and writer, Ijeoma Awuaku Umebinyuo, is of the opinion that daughters, especially first daughters need to reconcile with their mothers before they can heal from the toxic effects that patriarchy has had on them. The prolific author also
A Nigerian man on Twitter has charged his fellow men to engage their mothers in discussions, instead of assuming that they were happy despite having lived quietly through much denial. Nigerian Twitter is where it all goes down when it
Mothers in Bonny Island, Rivers State have taken to the streets to protest against the alleged rape of a 9 year old girl by a man who is now on the run and is trying to evade justice. The alleged
Motherhood is a gift! Much more, ‘mom-hood’ is sweet. Mothers are gold. Mothers are angels walking amongst humans; they are just too precious. Now, it gets sweeter if you have a supportive mom like Akomolafe Damilola Yahaya. Damilola, a 1st
It is the prayer of every mother to reap the fruit of her labour on her children and a certain mother is presently reaping hers bountifully. A Twitter user identified as @IamEtubo, who became successful after years of suffering, took to
A young man identified as AkobiWenger on Twitter narrated how his mother did not approve of his intentions to marry a particular woman and what she did to have her way. He said his mother had to admit herself in
Olusola Adio, a Nigerian Evangelist based in the U.K has taken to social media to share his thoughts on why being a full-time housewife is the most resourceful and underrated profession. According to Adio, being a wife means being a driver, nanny
Port Harcourt base singer Duncan Mighty isn’t taking it easy with men who seem to value their wives and girlfriends more than their own mothers. In a very emotional and straightforward message with a picture of a hardworking women on his Instagram
A 42-year old Chicago-based mother of four, Keesha Hall, is on a quest to help mothers learn how to help their kids who have developmental disabilities. In an interview with Essence, Keesha, who has a child with developmental disability, admits that she lived in
Celebrity mothers like Kim (read here) and Kourtney Kardashian have confessed to cooking and eating the placenta, so this might not be surprising. There have been several claims about the nutritional value of the placenta. Well, a 26-year-old mother of two cooking
Whether you just had a baby, or you have had a little more ice cream than you should have over the years, plank exercises are some of the best exercises you can do for your core. It helps build strength, helps
It’s International Women’s Day! Womanhood has been given a special day to be praised. Today is a day women are celebrated, mothers are paraded and crowned with the honor, dignity and strength that the title affords them. Nollywood mothers like
Adeola Atilebi, an incredible mother has shared with MIM how she battled postpartum depression after the birth of her two wonderful kids and how she was able to overcome it. According to her, she is sharing her experience to help other
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
Children are blessings, little droplets of heaven some might say. That is true, without a shadow of a doubt. When a woman is blessed with 3, 4, 5, boys. She’s an amazon, because she is living in a world of
Being the 10th day of the year 2017, its not too late to wish every mum out there a happy new year! As an organised mum, you probably have the year booked, for the kids, for your husband and for your
Former Nollywood actress and mum of three, Victoria Inyama, in an open letter to all mothers has suggested one way to reduce violence and abuse towards women. READ ALSO: ‘Did The Bible Truly Say One Should Stay In An Abusive Marriage?’ Victoria Inyama
