Monthly Archives: March 2026

World Oral Health Day 2026

Posted on March 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

A baby can develop tooth decay before their second birthday. Today is World Oral Health Day, so let’s talk about something many parents don’t realise. Q: At what age should a mother start brushing for her child? A: Great question! … Continue reading →

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If A Pregnant Woman Drinks Cold Water, Will She Catch Pneumonia?

Posted on March 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Can drinking cold water during pregnancy cause pneumonia in a baby? Let’s clear this one up. There is absolutely no scientific basis for this belief…even if your mum told you this Drinking cold water does not cause pneumonia in adults, … Continue reading →

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Is Alligator Pepper Safe For Women?

Posted on March 19, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

A lady asked me: “Dr, is there any side effect of eating alligator pepper as a woman?” This is a good question. Alligator pepper (The ‘ose’ in ‘ose oji’ in Igbo, ‘atare’ in Yoruba and ‘chitta’ in Hausa) is a … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do When Everything Suddenly Starts To Smell Bad In Pregnancy?

Posted on March 18, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Pregnancy can do strange things to the body. Suddenly foods you once loved smell terrible…Sometimes even water becomes difficult to drink. One expectant mother asked: I am 15 weeks pregnant, every food smells bad to me, and I do not … Continue reading →

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Fact Or fiction? – I Am Pregnant And Therefore, Can’t Get Pregnant.

Posted on March 17, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Many mothers have been shocked to discover they were pregnant again… while still breastfeeding. This actually used to be used as a birth control method called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), because the hormones involved in lactation provide some protection … Continue reading →

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Motherhood Diaries – Happy Mother’s Day 2026!

Posted on March 15, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

For this Mother’s Day edition of Motherhood Diaries, I’m reaching into the vault. I wrote this years ago, in the thick of it – nursery graduations, secondary school transitions, grey hairs and all the feelings. Reading it back, I smiled. … Continue reading →

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You May Be Destroying The Nutrients In Your Vegetables Without Knowing It!

Posted on March 15, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

That vegetable the seller cut for you in the market? You may have just lost the nutrients! Tip #1: Buy vegetables whole at the market. When you buy green leafy vegetables in the market, buy them whole. Do not have … Continue reading →

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You Could Be Losing Your Sight And Not Even Know It!

Posted on March 14, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world and many people who have it don’t even know it. Because the damage happens slowly, people often notice the problem only after significant vision loss has already occurred. … Continue reading →

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World Kidney Day 2026

Posted on March 13, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Are your kidneys healthy enough to take you through the next 10…20…50…maybe even 100 years of your life? Today is World Kidney Day. It is a day set aside to raise awareness and educate people about kidney health. So, are … Continue reading →

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Milk Coming From Your Breast…But You’re Not Breastfeeding?

Posted on March 12, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good evening ma’am. I noticed milk-like fluid coming from my breast, but I’m not breastfeeding. What could be causing this? A: Thanks for your question. Here are 5 things you should know about nipple discharge: 1) The colour does … Continue reading →

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