birth defects

‘We didn’t know they won’t ever walk, even after surgery’ -Nigerian Mums Of Children Born With Spina Bifida Tell Their Sad Experiences 

Birth defects are a leading cause of death for infants during the first year of…

Understanding Childhood Disabilities And Preventive Measures | A Must Read For All Women Of The Child-bearing Age, Pregnant Women

Disability results from the interaction between individuals with a health condition such as cerebral palsy,…

Why Self-medicating With Malaria, Cough Medicines During Pregnancy Is Dangerous

A Consultant Family Physician at the Family Health Department, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Dr…

Research Finding Answers Whether Low Carbohydrate Diets In Pregnancy Increase Or Lower Risk Of Birth Defects

There is a wave of options when it comes to health and nutrition. Many of…

New Study Links Prescription Of Some Antibiotics During Pregnancy To Birth Defects

A new study whose findings were published on February 19, 2020 in the British Medical…

What Aspiring Parents Should Know About Alcohol Consumption Six Months Prior To Conception

Aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital heart…

5 Ways To Minimize Your Risk Of Having A Baby With Birth Defects

Birth defects are abnormalities which occur during baby’s development in the womb. Majority of these…

Did You Know That Vitamin B3 Supplements Can Prevent Miscarriages & Birth Defects? | See Details

In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a team proved birth defects…

GRAPHIC: Shocking Photos Of Baby Born Without Anus in Plateau

*Reader’s discretion advised due to graphic content* Unlike every other normal child, a baby has…