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…