Why mom’s anaemia hurts her unborn baby
KAREEM Haruna, 40, recalls that his wife was admitted to the hospital several times during her third pregnancy because the…
Knowing the signs of teething in babies can help react correctly
IT is the middle of the night and Kenny’s mother is worrying why he has been crying inconsolably. Kenny usually…
Protecting children from accidents, death at home
The home is the safest place your child can ever be. However, every year, thousands of children are hurt or…
Anti-malarial drugs during pregnancy is safe, effective —Experts
Pregnancy increases the risk of malaria and this is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and the…
Tooth decay: Don’t give sweet things to children before bedtime —Experts
IN making snacking choices for children, every parent faces the dilemma; a healthy or sweet diet. It is more difficult…
Why parents need to shield children from violence at home —Experts
FAMILY violence including familial child abuse and neglect, and intimate partner violence is a major public health and social issue.…
Why measles booster vaccine dose is important for your kid
VACCINATORS are over the place with the measles vaccine, oral polio and other vaccines for children. Across the country, children…
Fibroid is not responsible for infertility in all cases —Ajayi
MANY people with fibroids wonder if getting fibroids treated or removed will improve their fertility. Although fibroids and surgical removal…
Rabies: Dogs can be fun, but also dangerous for children
PETS are part of many children’s lives. Positive relationships with dogs and other pets aid in the development of trusting…
Don’t overlook blood clots during pregnancy
HAVING a baby is a special time in a woman’s life, a period that is meant to be filled with…
Teething not illness that requires anti-teething treatment
TEETHING can be hard on babies. It can hurt as teeth break through the gums. While some babies weather it…
Unexpected period symptoms you might have
IN January 2000, Mary Hakeem, then 21 years, began to not feel like her. She had recently linked with the…
Withdrawing some foods when a child has diarrhoea is wrong —Expert
Diarrhoea accounts for one in five deaths amongst children in Nigeria. In-home management of childhood diarrhoea, cultural diversity exists in…
Preventing your child’s maltreatment is good for his future health —Study
From conception, children bring joy and delight to their families and those around them. However, despite the joy associated with…
Babies can contract tuberculosis inside the womb, through childbirth —Expert
Congenital tuberculosis was previously thought to be rare but recent changes in the epidemiology of TB have resulted in an…
Breastfeeding starts from pregnancy
Breastfeeding is the best way of providing nutrients to young infants for their healthy growth and development. World Health Organization…
Children risk malnutrition with open defecation
OPEN defecation is the human practice of defecating outside (in the open) rather than into a toilet. Over a billion…
Newborn screening saves lives, improves chances of survival
At the age of six months, Haleem’s first-born son, who was initially healthy at birth, began developing bouts of fever…
Bruises: Recognising when a child is physically abused
BRUISES may seem like something normal for playful kids. However, even small bruises can signify something much more serious: child…
Physical punishment: Destructive rods stunt little minds’ potential, produce negative impacts
Mrs Ronke Hammed, a mother of three, is worried about how to ensure that her 11 months old son takes…
