Monthly Archives: January 2017

Have you ever wondered what the best time to register for Antenatal care should be? Immediately? First trimester? Second Trimester? Third Trimester? What’s even a trimester? What will the doctor ask me and what information am I expected to provide? … Continue reading →

Have thyroid problems? Wonder what to eat when on thyroid medications? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should read this! You don’t need to follow a special diet while on thyroid hormone medication, with a couple … Continue reading →

Q: Doc I am having itches after menstruation. What may be the cause? A: Vaginal thrush, which is one of the commonest causes of vaginal itching with thick creamy white vaginal discharge, can occur when the normal balance in the … Continue reading →

Q1: Dear Doctor Ketch. I’m 8 weeks gone. But i don’t always feel pregnant even though the signs are there. I don’t feel the baby. Please help Q2: Good day Doc. Compliments. Please I am 7 months pregnant. Lately I … Continue reading →

Research has changed pediatricians’ recommendations for when — and how — to introduce babies to solid foods. Source: Starting your baby on solids? Here are three new things I tell parents to do

About 10 people die from drowning every day; of these, two are children. Here are five ways to help protect children from the dangers of drowning. Source: The 5 things parents need to know about drowning

Knowing if your child has asthma means you can avoid and manage triggers and make sure you have the right medications to relieve the symptoms. Source: 3 things you might not know about childhood asthma

Ultraviolet light can begin to damage eyes at an early age. It’s a good idea for teens and young adults to start using sunglasses. Source: Use sunglasses for vision protection starting at an early age

Q: Dear DR Ketch please I need you counseling, when other people donated blood to someone they used to take some bottle of stout beer to gain back the blood, but we do advice to stay away from alcohol because … Continue reading →

A recent analysis adds support to the belief that diets rich in plant-based foods is likely to lower a person’s risk of developing diabetes. Source: The data are in: Eat right, avoid diabetes