Discovering you might be pregnant can bring a mix of emotions, whether you’ve been planning for this moment or it comes as a surprise. Your body begins experiencing changes from the earliest days of pregnancy, and recognizing these signs can help you take the first
Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is an unpleasant and potentially serious condition caused by consuming contaminated food or drinks. Contamination can occur from bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins present in food. While anyone can get food poisoning, certain groups, like pregnant women, young children,
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! As you embark on the beautiful journey of motherhood, breastfeeding can be a wonderful and rewarding experience for both you and your baby. We’ll explore some essential breastfeeding advice and provide valuable support to help you navigate this
In the first few days after having a baby, around 80 percent of new moms experience a common feeling known as the baby blues. You might feel tearful and distressed during this time. It’s completely normal, and many moms go through it. The baby blues
You don’t need to wait until your baby is born to bond with them. Pregnancy can be the perfect time to start forming an attachment with your baby, which is very important for their development once your baby has actually arrived. At around week 18
When you think of breast milk, you’re probably thinking of the white, Watery stuff you see in baby bottles. But that’s actually mature breastmilk. Before you reach that stage, you’ll have another type of milk which is called colostrum. Colostrum is the first milk you
Ectopic pregnancy (also called extra-uterine pregnancy) is when a fertilized egg grows outside your uterus. This can include other areas like a fallopian tube, the ovaries in your belly, or the lower part of your cervix, which is above the vagina. In more than 90%
This blog post is dedicated to highlighting just a few of the powerful benefits of breastfeeding or nursing. Of note, breastfeeding or nursing is strongly encouraged within the first 6 months of an infant’s life. When your little one latches and begins to receive your
Malaria is a protozoan disease cause by Plasmodium species (Plasmodium falciparum is the most common in our environment i.e the tropics, and most deadly). Malaria in pregnancy is common because of low immunity during pregnancy. The effects of Malaria in pregnancy includes; Malaria attacks being
Heart burn in pregnancy, technically known as oesophagitis or gastritis is one of the commonest complaints of pregnancy. It is usually due to the relaxation of the valve between the oesophagus and stomach caused by the hormone progesterone. This relaxed valve allow acid contents from