Popular morning sickness drug ‘ineffective,’ study reveals
Morning sickness can put a real strain on pregnant mothers. And when diet or non-medicinal treatments fail, a drug that…
Cochlear implants: Early surgery is best for children who can’t hear, speak —Experts
For children that are born with hearing loss, impaired speech, a cochlear implant could be the solution but how soon…
Teething does not cause diarrhea —Experts
Contrary to popular belief, teething is not the cause for fever, diarrhea. VERA ONANA writes with inputs from a consultant…
Use of heat from lanterns, hot water for umbilical cord care can kill — Experts
The umbilical cord is the lifeline of the fetus and newborn in the first few minutes after birth. However, after…
Exclusive breastfeeding: Fantasy or reality for working mum?
Though the initiation of breastfeeding is high, statistics have shown that more than 50 percent of women of childbearing age…
Stroke in children with sickle cell disorder is preventable —Expert
Professor Ikeoluwa Lagunju is a Professor of Paediatrics at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and Consultant Paediatric Neurologist…
What to do if IVF fails
Imagine after spending so much money, taking daily injections, going through the egg collection process and several vaginal examinations to…
Exclusive breast feeding (EBF): Fantasy or reality for working mum?
Though the initiation of breast feeding is high, statistics has shown that more than 50 percent of women of child…
What you can do to have your own child — Fertility expert
Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve conception after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. In this part…
Teething does not cause diarrhea —Experts
Contrary to popular belief, teething is not the cause for fever, diarrhea. VERA ONANA writes with inputs from a consultant…
Infertility: The facts and the myths
Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve conception after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. In this part…
Protect your child from measles this October
Measles is a highly infectious viral disease which is endemic in developing countries like Nigeria with a peak of transmission…
Diaper rash: All a mother needs to know
Thirty-year-old mother of six-months-old Divine (not his real name) was fed up. The rash on her baby’s buttocks was spreading…
Regular baths, balanced diets protect children from cold-weather illnesses —Expert
Once the rains start, mothers get panicky. Socks, head warmers, sweaters…they constantly strive to keep the children warm to prevent…
Pregnancy, childbirth and contraception in women with Sickle Cell Disorder
Sickle Cell Disorder and Pregnancy Sickle cell disorder (SCD) is an inherited, genetic blood disorder that is passed down through…
polycystic ovarian syndrome: A common cause of female infertility
A couple walked into my office a few years ago, on sighting them, I could almost bet that I knew…
Regular baths, balanced diets protect children from cold-weather Illnesses —Expert
Once the rains start, mothers get panicky. Socks, head warmers, sweaters…they constantly strive to keep the children warm to prevent…
Understanding kidney disease in children
WHEN it comes to kidney disorders, there is a general misconception of attaching the condition to older persons but this…
Caesarean Section: Post surgery care and management
Coker couldn’t be happier. Finally, he had become the father of a baby boy. The first child was a girl…
How understanding the menstrual cycle makes pregnancy easier for trying couples
It was my pleasure to attend to a certain couple from the eastern part of the country a few years…
