The following are some steps you can adopt to successful breastfeeding: · Assume a comfortable position. · Ensure that you support your breast with the free hand with your thumb on top, fingers beneath. Do keep your fingers out of the areola which your baby
Nipple preparation for breastfeeding should start before delivery of the baby. A retracted nipple is disadvantageous for breastfeeding because the baby finds it difficult to latch on to this kind of nipple. Some women have retracted nipples (that is a nipple that does not protrude
Although breastfeeding is the natural way of feeding the newborn, it does not come naturally easy always! Initially breastfeeding can be particularly challenging for first timers and this can be a cause of anxiety and frustration. In the adult female, there are 15-20groups of glands
This is definitely a myth as we have seen that menstruation which is the shedding of the lining of the womb occurs in response to failure of fertilization of an egg that was released by the ovary and thus the lining of the womb (endometrium)
At this stage of development, a lot of what can be seen of the developing conceptions via ultrasound is a gestational sac of fluid, but the basic structures for development of the organs and systems of the body are already developing and most of the
This is true because conception may have actually occurred. After fertilization, if there is inadequate hormonal support in the form of progesterone, a miscarriage can occur, even before the period is missed. This is known as luteal phase deficiency. The diagnosis may be suspected by
This is a myth and it is therefore not true. Pregnancy age is calculated from the last menstrual period experienced by the women since that is what everybody can easily refer to. Conception of the pregnancy actually occur about fourteen days after the last menstrual
Malaria fever is a constant threat for women in tropical Africa and they should protect themselves by sleeping under insecticide treated net and also keeping the drains in their environment dry and tall bushes cleared. Symptoms of malaria should be diagnosed and treated promptly. Urinary
Over 50-75% of women with some glucose in the urine during pregnancy are normal Over 90% of babies lie in the vertical direction (Longitudinal lie), and the head facing towards the pelvis (cephalic presentation In about 12-15% of women, breaking of waters (drainage of liquor)
Non identical twins occur more in the western part of Nigeria, than anywhere in the world (1 in 19). Out of every 3 black women, 1 of them will have fibroid but most of them don’t have symptoms Out of every six pregnant women in