An obstetrician/ gynaecologist Dr Abosede Lewu, has reveal that placenta complications as a result of shift from its normal position (placenta previa) or that which get separated partially or completely from the womb (placenta abruption) could lead to the loss
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Being pregnant is one thing, giving birth safely is another. According to medical researchers, unfortunately, most women don’t know what involves having a safe delivery. Researchers say what a pregnant woman does or doesn’t do during pregnancy can affect not
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, has advised pregnant women to adhere to medical advice on the number of times to give birth through Caesarean Session (CS). Dr. Hassan Ikrama gave the advice in
For whatever reason, when a person is pregnant, the entire world feels the need to weigh in on the expectant mom and the fetus. In a viral tweets, these women sharing hilarious ways they handled stranger’s unwarranted advices about their
Church of Cyprus bishop Neophytos Masouras of Morphou has figured out the reason why gay people exist. The cleric shared his knowledge with a group of congregants while speaking at a primary school in Akaki, Nicosia District A Church of
The World Health Organization, WHO has issued an updated recommendation on the use of new antiretroviral therapy by expectant women, stating that the risk of neural tube defects was minimal using Dolutegravir, (DTG) . The safety of dolutegravir (DTG), during
An antiretroviral drug Dolutegravir, commonly known as DTG, has been certified safe for use by pregnant women and those in their reproductive years by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Though initial research linked the drug with neural tube defects (NTDs)
US model, Amber Rose is facing some serious backlash after promoting an “organic pregnancy tea” from Flat Tummy Co, a company known for their weight-loss and detox products. The 35-year-old mum who is due to welcome her second child any
Pregnancy is a physiological condition that its concurrence with fasting introduces some controversies about condition of mother and fetus. However, study reveals that Pregnant women who fast during Ramadan could be putting the health of their unborn baby at risk. Fasting
An overwhelming number of victims of domestic abuse are female. Pregnancy does not protect against this phenomenon, which may have adverse health outcomes for both the mother and the newborn. We are shocked by the stories of these pregnant women
If you want a smart child, a recent study has suggested that eating these snacks during pregnancy can help with this. Scientists from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) discovered that women who ate three 30g servings of these
A Haematologist, Professor Akin Abayomi has advised pregnant women to stay in a protected environment during pregnancy. The medical professional explained that the environment where a child was exposed to during stages of pregnancy must be protected to avoid a long
Iodine is a dietary mineral required for the production of thyroid hormones. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need this mineral more because of it’s vital influence on brain development in the uterus and during early childhood . READ ALSO: ‘Every Mother-to-be Should Take
Isn’t “congratulations” in order for pregnant women in Bayelsa? The Bayelsa State government has announced a monthly allowance of N3,000 for pregnant women in the state. This was revealed by Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency, Seriake Henry Dickson while speaking
The wife of Bayelsa State Governor has revealed that the government will henceforth pay pregnant women on a monthly basis. Dr. Rachael Dickson shared the good news in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, during the commencement of a three-day programme for ‘Royal Queens’ in
A Nigerian man was left speechless after his neighbour gave birth to a baby girl inside his car in the wee hours of the morning. He took to his social media pages to narrate the experience. The man, Daniel Chukwuemeka, shared the
Three hospitals, namely Shepherd clinic and maternity, Ayo Ni Medical Centre and Dayo Maternity Home, all in Ifo Local Government Area, have been shut by the Ogun State government following the death of two pregnant women, Premium Times reports. According
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Bolanle Ambode, has admonished pregnant women to embrace a healthy and hygienic lifestyle in order to curb the infant mortality rate in the state. According to National Daily, the first lady made this admonition on Wednesday
Igbologun community is made up of over 20,000 people of different tribes, cultures, and religions. It is located on Snake Island, in the heart of Apapa, under Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos. Vanguard gathered that Snake Island, on which the
Ineh Olisah With all those hormones working in overdrive, pregnancy is upsetting enough for an average mum or mum-to-be. Restrain yourself from causing even more upset by noting this list of things no pregnant woman wants to hear or be
