Stakeholders in infant’s right protection have advocated exclusive breastfeeding for newborn babies, starting within one hour after birth until the baby is six months old. Nutritious complementary foods should then be added, while continuing to breastfeed for up to two
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Some Nigerian men have taken to Twitter to share why they think their mothers should not remarry if their fathers pass away. The conversation started after Twitter user, Sandra Ezekwesili tweeted about wanting her mother to remarry after she questioned
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has identified disruptions could result in potentially devastating increases in maternal and child deaths. UNICEF warns below… “The analysis offers three scenarios of the potential impact of COVID-19 in 118 low- and middle-income countries,
Actress and mum-of-one, Anita Joseph has replied those who have criticized her for lashing out at Ghanaian actress, Akupem Poloo who went completely naked in front of her son to wish him a happy 7th birthday. Anita, in a post shared
A Nigerian writer, Nate Nwajei is of the opinion that society sets really low standards for raising boys compared to girls. The implication, Nate explains is that as long as the society continues on that path where it excuses bad
A Nigerian man has given his two cents on what men who wish to be successful should do regarding discussing their plans with their wives. The man, Maduakor Wiseman Jesus on Facebook proved to not be so wise after he
Award-winning gospel singer, Empress Gifty Adorye has in a new interview discouraged married women who take their marriages seriously from seeking marital advice or solutions from their pastors. Empress’s view sort of suggests that looking to pastors to solve marital
A mother’s warmth and acceptance toward her teenagers may help prevent those children from being in an abusive relationship later in life, even if her own marriage is contentious, according to a new University at Buffalo study. Previous research shows
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 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
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
