By Rachel Watson: If you are having a healthy pregnancy, then with your doctor’s ok, there is no reason why you cannot continue to workout right up to childbirth. Pregnancy is a natural state to be in, not an illness. Your body will be going through some extraordinary changes through each trimester, including a changing body shape. […]
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Q: How does one take care of her incision site after she has been discharged from hospital? When can water touch the site? A: The duty of the patient in taking care of the incision site after discharge lies in NOT GETTING THE DRESSING WET. When the skin wound has completely closed and the wound […]
CERVICAL CANCER Q: Many women are not aware of what cervical cancer is…please explain to us what it means. What are the risk factors? The cervix is the neck of the womb. Cervical cancer involves the cervix of a woman. It is a worldwide health concern for women. Almost 530,000 women are given a diagnoses […]
BREAST CANCER Q: What are its risk factors? What is the incidence in black women (Nigeria?). The incidence of breast cancer in Nigeria has been worked out to be 1-2 in 25 women. Some risk factors have been identified that can increase this incidence. For example, an important risk factor is genetics as the breast […]
By Dr Gbolahan Oladele Obajimi. MBBS(Ib), MHS(Pop &RH), FWACS. Lecturer, University of Ibadan. Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. University College Hospital, Ibadan. Q: what is Pre-eclampsia? A: Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive condition unique to pregnancy. Q: how often does it occur in pregnant women? A: Its occurrence has been estimated to be about 5% of all […]
The benefits of sleep cannot be overemphasized. Needless to say, sleep contributes to vitality. Without adequate sleep, you may experience adverse health conditions, affecting your performance at work and in your personal life. And if you’re pregnant? You need to get at least 3 Zs. Many studies have shown that ample sleep for pregnant mothers […]
INFANT FEEDING 1. Modern practice by some ladies to avoid breastfeeding their children for reason as maintaining sex appeal and that’s what is acceptable in developed countries. We all know about the numerous benefits of breastfeeding. 2. Early introduction of solids before the age of 6 months. Some even give baby pap from the first […]
DISEASES – CAUSES AND TREATMENT BY DR GBEMISOLA BOYEDE 1. Application of SCARIFICATIONS marks for treatment of conditions like constipation, abdominal swelling or for beauty or identification. The latter is actually a criminal offence in the Child Rights Act. The scarifications can lead to diseases like Tetanus, transmission of HIV 2. Teething – use of […]
BY DR GBEMISOLA BOYEDE (PEDIATRICIAN) Pregnancy/Childbirth/Newborns 1. Restriction of certain foods from pregnant women/ food taboos. the pregnant woman is to eat a balanced diet at all times and there is no need for any food restriction except for medical reasons e.g. among the diabetics or hypertensives. 2. Application of heat, cow dung, dusting powder, […]
Baby Constipation – It’s heartbreaking when your baby is constipated. Your baby hasn’t had a bowel movement for 3 or more days – is this normal or is this constipation? Your baby’s infrequent bowel movements are hard and dry – is this normal or is this constipation? Find answers to these questions and learn all […]
