Kano monarch underscores importance of exclusive breastfeeding
breastfeeding The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll, has urged Nigerians to educate their wives on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding of newborn babies for six months. Speaking at the launch of...
View ArticleBabies fed with solids early sleep longer, wake less frequently – Study
breastfeeding PHOTO:PixabayA study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics has found that babies who were introduced to solid foods early slept longer, woke less frequently at night than those...
View ArticleNAFDAC, others caution on use of infant formula, advocate exclusive...
breastfeeding PHOTO:Pixabay National Agency for Food Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC), has called for the strict compliance with International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitute(BMS) and...
View ArticleFG engages media on promoting exclusive breastfeeding
PHOTO: google.comThe Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), yesterday said it would engage stakeholders, individuals and media organisations in promoting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding in health...
View ArticleWhy breastfeeding mothers should not drink any alcohol
*Booze in breast milk damages thinking, reasoning skills of children *Alcohol increases tuberculosis-related deaths, researchers find No alcohol is safe while breastfeeding, new research suggests....
View ArticlePhysician advocates exclusive breastfeeding
PHOTO: google.com A Public Health Physician has described exclusive breastfeeding as the foundation of life, noting that despite this, millions of newborn babies still miss out on its benefits yearly....
View ArticleFight childhood pneumonia with immunisation, exclusive breastfeeding
breast feeding PHOTO:Pixabay To prevent pneumonia, medical experts have urged smokers to kick the habit. They also advised on keeping away from infected persons. It is also important to stay away from...
View Article‘Why only 27% of Nigerian women practice exclusive breastfeeding’ CHAI
According to the National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2018, which is the most recent survey, in Nigeria, only 27 per cent of children less than two years are exclusively breastfed... The post ‘Why...
View ArticleExclusive breastfeeding: Experts canvass panacea for meeting WHO recommendation
Newborn babies always bring joy to their mothers. But Ngozi’s experience seemed to be a departure from the norm. The reason was not far-fetched. Ngozi had prolonged labour. This made even the cry of...
View Article‘Nigeria Can Go From 23.7% To 50% Breastfeeding Rate In A Few Years’
Chinny Obinwanne is a UK-based Nigerian medical doctor, Lactation Consultant and a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. She runs The Milk Booster company, providing lactation solutions and...
View ArticleTweaking labour policies for maternal friendly workplaces
As World Breastfeeding Week is observed, medical experts have urged mothers to breastfeed their babies, as breast milk provides infants with needed nutrients. The post Tweaking labour policies for...
View ArticleBreastfeeding mothers can also enjoy sex — Medical experts
Two medical experts, Mrs Subedetu Nafiu, a Family Planning Manager and Mr Olusola Malomo, a Nutritionist, on Thursday said that breastfeeding mothers could also enjoy sex while breastfeeding. The post...
View ArticleBreastfeeding best for newborn babies – CMD
The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, has urged nursing mothers to breastfeed their babies, as breast milk provides...
View ArticleExclusive breastfeeding and public policies
A recent report that out of the approximately seven million children born in Nigeria every year, only 27 per cent are exclusively so breastfed from age zero to six months... The post Exclusive...
View ArticleWhat every mother should know about breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Being a mother is usually a very challenging time for...
View ArticleExperts offer solution to support breastfeeding mothers
Research has proven that babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and bouts of diarrhea. The post Experts...
View ArticleBreastfeeding for longer could help save environment from damage caused by...
Breastfeeding for longer could help save the environment, scientists have said as they reveal Britain’s poor rates cause the equivalent of 77,000 cars worth of damage. Experts at Imperial College...
View ArticleExclusive breastfeeding good for infants, quick recovery after childbirth -...
President, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and Network Entrepreneurial Women (NNEW), Modupe Oyekunle, has emphasised the importance of breast milk to child brain development,...
View ArticleExclusive breastfeeding, Immunisation reduce cases of pneumonia
As the World Pneumonia Day is observed on Tuesday, Nigerians have been urged to practise exclusive breastfeeding and get their infants immunised to reduce the risk of pneumonia deaths. The post...
View Article‘Every problem, challenge poses an opportunity for innovation’
Well, it was a difficult switch. I always advise that if you want to start a business simply because your job is too stressful, that is not a solid enough reason... The post ‘Every problem, challenge...
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