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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…
Getting back into shape after pregnancy
THE Internet age today thrives on setting the acceptable standards for everything, from what we eat to how we should look. Women who just delivered are not spared from the pressure that is propagated by the social media. Images of shapely,…
I couldn’t go to school of my choice due to sickle cell disorder —Grey Emuze
Greg Emuze is an engaging personality and holds some very strong views when it comes to Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD). Looking at Greg, one is unlikely to think that he has SCD. He knows what he is talking about and also sounded very…
Even a cup of palm wine can affect your baby’s brain!
Physicians and researchers have been warning about the hazards of alcohol use during pregnancy for decades. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts again say that there is no quantity or type of alcohol considered safe in pregnancy.
Why kissing babies on the lips is dangerous —Experts
Not many people can resist the allure of kissing chubby baby cheeks. But, in this report by Sade Oguntola, experts warn against kissing a newborn because of infections like cold sore and kissing disease that are harmful to their immature…
Is abortion a family planning method?
MRS Deborah Haruna (not real name), a mother of two, found out that she was pregnant a few weeks after her husband returned after working in The Gambia for three years.Deborah, a secretary with a small law firm in Kaduna, found it hard…
Diet high in fruit and vegetables may protect against pre-eclampsia
Pregnant women who eat a fibre-rich diet may be less at risk of pre-eclampsia, research suggests.Gut bacteria produce nutrients called short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) when they break down dietary fibre found in fruit and vegetables.…
Open defecation may affect your child’s height — Experts
Diarrhoea disease, often due to poor sanitation, is another leading cause of stunting. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts say that diarrhoea illnesses can lead to malnutrition, thus impair weight as well as height gains in children…
Why badly fitted footwear is bad for children
CHILDREN’S shoes are among the most important articles of clothing parents need to pay attention to as they grow in size and shape. Foot health is incredibly important to their overall health and well-being, especially in the years when…