Diabetes in Pregnancy
Introduction Diabetes, or high blood and body sugar accumulation, can also occur in pregnancy. It is called gestational diabetes mel...
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Convulsion In Children
Convulsion is a sudden, involuntary shaking of one or all parts of the body due to muscle contraction caused by an abnormal activity...
Common Reasons For Cesarean Section
Cesarean section is simply the surgical procedure that involves cutting through the abdomen of a pregnant woman to bring out the bab...
Stillbirth
It is a tragic event where a baby, who was expected to be born alive, passes away in the womb. The exact causes of stillbirth can va...
Preterm Birth
Did you know that babies born at six and a half months (28 weeks) can survive in Nigeria? Babies are expected at about 40 completed...
Safe Practices in Pregnancy
What can I do or not do during pregnancy? How do I keep my pregnancy safe? What may I eat or not eat? The medical professional answe...
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,...
Birth Delivery Methods
Modes of delivery refer to the various methods through which a baby is born. As you get ready to welcome your baby, the nurse explai...
Pre-eclampsia: What you should know
Sometimes, a pregnant woman may develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. This may be preeclampsia. It’s like your body is...
Cesarean Section: What you need to know
Why would my doctor ask me to do an operation to deliver my baby? In this video, the doctor explains some common reasons for a Cesar...
ASTHMA ATTACK: What you need to know
Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults and is the most common chronic disease among chi...
Birth Preparedness: What you should know
Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your little one! As you approach the exciting day of baby delivery, it’s important...