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David Tennant's Wife Slams Facebook For Taking Down Image of Her Breastfeeding

David Tennant’s wife, Georgia, has criticised Facebook for allegedly removing a photograph of herself breastfeeding because it violated the platform’s policy on “sexual images”. On Wednesday, Georgia...

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Health experts, UNICEF seek exclusive breastfeeding for babies

Ebonyi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Daniel Umezuruike, yesterday, stressed the importance of exclusive breastfeeding of children for at least two years. The post Health experts, UNICEF seek...

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Minister says breastfeeding can stop 20,000 maternal deaths yearly

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that about 20,000 maternal deaths could be prevented annually if mothers practise optimal breastfeeding. The post Minister says breastfeeding can stop...

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How to improve breastfeeding rates, reduce infant mortality in Nigeria, by...

In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, Medela breast pump announced its new partnership with The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) to improve breastfeeding support and resources in Neonatal...

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Nigeria’s low exclusive breastfeeding rate 

Although, it has been established that poor infant feeding practices negatively affect the growth, health and development of children, and a major cause of mortality... The post Nigeria’s low exclusive...

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Exclusive breastfeeding reduces childhood illnesses — Experts

Stakeholders in infant’s right protection have advocated exclusive breastfeeding for newborn babies, starting within one hour after birth until the baby is six months old. The post Exclusive...

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WBFW: ‘Breastfed babies have higher mental cognitive capability’

Breastfeeding is the foundation to good nutrition and the key to achieving the sustainable development goals by 2030. The post WBFW: ‘Breastfed babies have higher mental cognitive capability’ appeared...

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Mothers diagnosed with COVID-19 can still breastfeed – Expert

Dr Rose Ameh, a pediatrician, says breastfeeding mothers with the COVID-19 virus can still breastfeed their babies, because breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact are beneficial for both baby and...

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WBW: Mothers, experts weigh obstacles to proper breastfeeding, chart way forward

“I breastfed exclusively for the first six months and we are still breastfeeding at the 19th month. I think my breasts are a little saggy now,” said Aderonke Jibowu, a 30-year-old teacher. The post...

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‘Support your wives to practise exclusive breastfeeding’

As the World Breastfeeding Week ends today, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has urged men to support their wives during pregnancy and breastfeeding to enable them breastfeed babies...

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UNICEF harps on exclusive breastfeeding for children’s wellbeing

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the low rate of exclusive breastfeeding in South-South states The post UNICEF harps on exclusive...

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How exclusive breastfeeding prevents child malnutrition, by UNICEF, WHO

“Initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of birth, followed by exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond offers a powerful line of...

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Kaduna incorporates early child development

The Lafiya Programme of United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is supporting Kaduna State Government to incorporate Early Childhood Development The post Kaduna incorporates...

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Expert urges proper positioning of babies for breastfeeding

Executive Director, Edie and Amy Company, Njideka Sanya, has urged nursing mothers and pregnant women to practise safe breastfeeding methods to curb side effects. The post Expert urges proper...

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Clark, Ghebreyesus seek end to ‘unethical’ marketing of infant formula

Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and former head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Helen Clark have called for an end to the...

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When your children are closer to their mother

It was the custom of the king of Israel in those days to take dinner with his principal officers on the first few days of the new month. Saul happened to be the king of Israel The post When your...

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Nigeria joins world to mark breastfeeding week

As Nigeria joins rest of the world to commemorate this year’s World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), which kicks off today, nutrition and breastfeeding experts have decried the rapidly dwindling breastfeeding...

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UN tasks governments on better deal for breastfeeding

United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have urged governments to commit more resources to breastfeed, especially for most vulnerable families in emergency settings....

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Breastfeeding key to ensuring optimal health, food security

Elizabeth Lola Alonge is the founder of the Child Health Advocacy Initiative (CHAI), a healthcare and development non-profit organisation focused on promoting the health and wellbeing The post...

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UNICEF, WHO decry 29% breastfeeding rate in Nigeria 

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have decried the poor exclusive breastfeeding status of nursing mothers in Nigeria, as over 70 per cent of infants are...

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