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May 15, 2024

Year: 2021

INITIATING BREASTFEEDING

Although breastfeeding is the natural way of feeding the newborn, it does

MYTH OR REALITY: SOME WOMEN STILL MENSTRUATE AFTER CONFIRMATION OF THEIR PREGNANCIES

This is definitely a myth as we have seen that menstruation which

MYTH OR REALITY: The developing baby at this stage consists of nothing but water and blood.

At this stage of development, a lot of what can be seen

MYTH OR REALITY – MISCARRIAGE CAN OCCUR BEFORE THE PERIOD IS MISSED

This is true because conception may have actually occurred. After fertilization, if

MYTH OR REALITY- PREGNANCY AGE IS CALCULATED FROM ABOUT THE TIME THE EXPECTED PERIOD IS MISSED

This is a myth and it is therefore not true. Pregnancy age

ALARMING MEDICAL CONDITIONS OF THE FIRST TRIMESTER

Malaria fever is a constant threat for women in tropical Africa and

Pregnancy Statistics – WK 3

Over 50-75% of women with some glucose in the urine during pregnancy

Pregnancy Statistics – WK 2

Non identical twins occur more in the western part of Nigeria, than

Preeclampsia in Pregnancy

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs

Indiscriminate Drug Use In Pregnancy

INDISCRIMINATE DRUG USE IN PREGNANCY During pregnancy, it is important to watch