Monthly Archives: May 2026

Will My Baby Survive If I Can’t Breastfeed Within The First 30 Minutes Of Birth?

Posted on May 23, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hey doctor, thanks so much for helping us young mothers. May God richly bless you..What can be given to a new born baby like 30mins old baby crying and the mother’s breast milk has not started coming out???? A: … Continue reading →

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I Just Got Married… And Now They Say I Have Fibroids.

Posted on May 22, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please, Doctor, which food should I eat for fibroid to decrease?I went to hospital/scan I was told I have intramural fibroid…and I got married 2weeks ago.. which food should I don’t and do eat for fibroid? A: The first … Continue reading →

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Why Does My Child Suddenly Have Body Odour?

Posted on May 21, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello Dr….is it normal for a 5 years old child to have smelly armpits?? A: Thanks for writing in. Is this normal? Well, from around the age of 8 to 10 years, children begin to sweat a little more … Continue reading →

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Why Is My New Born Baby Yellow?!

Posted on May 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hi Dr ketch, thanks for the good works you do. Could you please address the issue of jaundice in new born and possible and best ways to avoid it during pregnancy and staying healthy. Thanks A: Jaundice is a … Continue reading →

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Wait…There’s Another Type Of Diabetes?

Posted on May 19, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Yes – and unlike Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Insipidus has NOTHING to do with blood sugar. Diabetes Insipidus (DI) is a rare condition where the body struggles to properly regulate water balance. People with DI may: Feel constantly thirsty Urinate excessively … Continue reading →

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I Thought I Was Going To Be Super Mum!

Posted on May 18, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Before I had my first child, I had everything planned. I would exclusively breastfeed. Work with my baby beside me. Make packed lunches. Do the laundry myself. Raise brilliant, healthy children. Balance career and motherhood perfectly. You know how they … Continue reading →

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Your Fridge May Be Making Your Family Sick!

Posted on May 17, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Many cases of food poisoning actually begin with simple kitchen mistakes we make every day without realizing it. Here are some important food hygiene tips every home should know: Don’t store opened canned food inside the canOnce opened, transfer the … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Keep Losing My Pregnancies?

Posted on May 16, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

‘It happened again…’ Few things are more painful than losing a pregnancy or delivering a baby too early – especially when it happens more than once. Many women silently carry the guilt and unanswered questions that come with miscarriage and … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Not Happy After Having My Baby?

Posted on May 15, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Not every new mother feels joyful after childbirth and that does not make her a bad mother. One mother wrote: “I have been feeling sort of depressed since I put to bed eight months ago. I don’t want to use … Continue reading →

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Sadness while Breastfeeding!

Posted on May 14, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Why do I feel sad when breastfeeding? The month of May is Maternal Mental Awareness Month. In honour of that, I share my response to a question I was asked by a new mum. Q: Good day, ma’am. My baby … Continue reading →

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