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...
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EYE DISCHARGE IN BABIES: WHAT YOU CAN DO
Eyes Discharges… Possible causes include Infection acquired while passing through the mother’s private part. Such infection is...
Fetal Distress: What You Should Know
This is defined as the changes in the baby’s heart rate, movement, or oxygen level during the period of pregnancy, before delive...
FEVER IN CHILDREN: COMMON CAUSES AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
Common Causes Of Fever in Children… Common causes of fever in children include Malaria Chest infection Throat infection Viral...
High Blood Sugar: What is the cause?
In this video, the doctor talks about the causes of high blood sugar, and what you may notice if your blood sugar is high. He also t...
HOW TO MANAGE COLD OR FLU AT HOME
Common cold is caused by viruses, and is common especially during the raining season What you may notice: o Running nose...
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF UMBILICAL CORD STUMP
The umbilical cord remnant or stump usually dry up and fall off between the 3rd and 7th day of life, some may however not fall off u...
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...
INFANT FORMULA: HOW TO CHOOSE AND PREPARE
The national policy on infant and young child feeding advocates exclusive breastfeeding for all babies until they are older than 6 m...
JAUNDICE IN BABIES: IS THIS DANGEROUS?
Jaundice is yellowness of a baby’s eyes and or skin. It occurs because of the high level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a p...
Kerosine Ingestion: What You Should Know
Kerosine ingestion is also known as paraffin ingestion. Kerosine is an oily petroleum product used domestically as fuel for lamps, h...
MALARIA: What you should know
Malaria is a common infection caused by Plasmodium. Malaria is a common infection caused by Plasmodium. How does one get malaria? Th...