ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
Ectopic pregnancy (also called extra-uterine pregnancy) is when a fertilized egg grows…
HEALTH ISSUES FOR THE ZYGOTE IN THE FIRST ONE WEEK OF LIFE
In the first one week of life, the greatest concern for the…
SICKLE CELL DISEASE IN PREGNANCY
Pregnancy in patients with sickle cell disease are regarded as high risk…
URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANCY
What is a urinary tract infection? When you hear the phrase "urinary…
Indiscriminate Drug Use In Pregnancy
INDISCRIMINATE DRUG USE IN PREGNANCY During pregnancy, it is important to watch…
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs…
Pregnancy Statistics – WK 2
Non identical twins occur more in the western part of Nigeria, than…
Pregnancy Statistics – WK 3
Over 50-75% of women with some glucose in the urine during pregnancy…
ALARMING MEDICAL CONDITIONS OF THE FIRST TRIMESTER
Malaria fever is a constant threat for women in tropical Africa and…
NIPPLE PREPARATION FOR BREASTFEEDING
Nipple preparation for breastfeeding should start before delivery of the baby. A…