Postpartum: What you should know
The days and weeks after you give birth are as important as the pregnancy period. It is the period immediately following childbirth,...
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CARE OF VAGINAL TEAR AND EPISIOTOMY
Vaginal or perinea tear is common in women delivering for the first time, and in women with big babies. Vaginal or perinea tear is c...
DIFFICULT BREATHING
Also called shortness of breath, uncomfortable breathing, or not getting enough air while breathing. Also called shortness of breath...
MALARIA IN PREGNANCY: WHAT CAN I USE
Pregnancy increases the chance of having malaria and of having the severe forms of malaria. Pregnancy increases the chance of having...
PASSAGE OF BLOODY STOOL
Possible Causes And The Way Out… Possible causes include; Dysentery; passage of loose mucus-stained, blood-stained stool Worms...
SKIN CUTS AND WOUNDS: HOME CARE
Skin cuts and wounds are common domestic injuries, especially in young children. They also occur in industrial workers especially th...
Placenta Previa: What is the cause?
In some instances, the placenta may be close to or covering the mouth of the womb. This causes bleeding and makes it difficult for t...
TETANUS IMMUNIZATION IN PREGNANCY
Worldwide, tetanus causes about 180,000 newborn deaths and about 30,000 deaths in women each year (WHO). Worldwide, tetanus causes a...
I AM PREGNANT, CAN I STILL BREASTFEED MY BABY
Sometimes, a woman gets pregnant while nursing a baby. Sometimes, a woman gets pregnant while nursing a baby. This can occur especia...
IMMUNIZATION/VACCINATION
A vaccine is a drug/injection given to a person to make him/her develop immunity against a disease… A vaccine is a drug/inject...
EXCESSIVE CRYING IN CHILDREN: CAUSES AND HELPFUL TIPS
It is normal for a baby to cry frequently especially in the first 6 months of life. It is normal for a baby to cry frequently especi...
PREGNANCY DIET: IS THIS FOR ME?
The recommended diet is a balanced one, high in protein, low in fat, low in carbohydrate, and rich in calcium, folic acid, and iron....