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I breastfeed continuously for three and a half years
It is common to hear women being told not to breast feed when pregnant. The thinking is that doing so will affect the growth of the unborn baby. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, mothers and experts say it is safe and merely a myth.…
How worm infestion affects children’s IQ
What can you do to make your kids smarter? Keeping them healthy might help. In this report by Sade Oguntola, experts say children heavily affected by everything from intestinal worms to bacteria and viruses, devote more energy to fighting…
Avoid picky eating, it can make your child blind
Junk food increases the risk of poor cardiovascular health, obesity and cancer. In this report by Sade Oguntola, experts warn that poor nutrition could also permanently damage the nervous system, particularly vision.Fussy…
Even cats, dogs can transmit ringworm to your child!
Babies and children are more likely to get ringworm because they are more often in close contact with others and because they are less aware of hygiene concerns. Even children in daycare settings and playgrounds are especially vulnerable.…
Why fibroid may not hurt your pregnancy —Experts
For women who are considering becoming pregnant and with growing fibroids in their womb, it does not negatively interfere during a pregnancy. However, experts in this report by Sade Oguntola, say this is dependent on the size, number and…
Where does your baby sleep?
SADE OGUNTOLA, in this piece, examines the risks and benefits of mothers co-sleeping with their babies and the positions of medical experts on this habit.To sleep or to co-sleep? That is the question. And seemingly everyone,…
Why pregnant women must avoid unprescribed medications —Dr Adebiyi
Dr Adewole Adebiyi is a consultant cardiologist with University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State. In this interview by YINKA AJE, he talks about the causes of heart diseases, why children develop hole in the heart and the need for…
Woman, if you smell bad, quickly see a doctor—Experts
For decades, the stigma surrounding periods has been convincing women that they need to take extra measures to stay fresh and clean during their monthly cycle. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that there is no proof of these…
Why many couples have difficulties having babies years after marriage –Dr Adeyanju
Dr Ayodeji Adeyanju is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State. In this interview by OLUWAYINKA AJE, he speaks about painful menstruation, irregular periods and infertility in men and…
Excessive intake of coffee not safe in pregnancy —Experts
Caffeine has been shown to affect mood, stamina, the cerebral vascular system, and gastric and colonic activity. But experts say that caffeine may not be for pregnant women since excess of it can hinder the development of unborn babies SADE…