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In honour of World Breastfeeding Week 2018, I will dedicate the rest of the breastfeeding week (up till 7th of august) to breastfeeding posts. So, send in more questions on breastfeeding and I will get to as many of them … Continue reading →

It is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) again. It’s celebrated every 1st to 7th of August annually. As a mother, it’s a time I take stock of the many challenges I passed through to ensure my children were breastfed. My first … Continue reading →

Q: Hi Dr. Ketch, is there diet that make a baby in the womb grow tall after birth? A: A person’s final height is as a result of a combination of factors: genetics (if your parents are short, you are … Continue reading →

What sort of plastics are harmful? Why is it better to use glass rather than plastic in the microwave oven? What about canned foods and drinks? Are the containers safe and good for your body? You should read this! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-food-additives-and-chemicals-harmful-to-children-2018072414326

As a christian, I live by the dictum, ‘why worry when you can pray?’….and then work, because the bible says, ‘faith without works is dead’. What helps keep your sanity and maintain your balance between worry and anxiety? Read what … Continue reading →

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Morning doctor, please can a fibroid patient that wants to get pregnant take folic acid? ? A: World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women receive folic acid and iron tablets daily. Folic acid prevents neural…

Q: What drug can I use to control worm in my stomach? It disturbs me after eating. My stomach makes noise after eating. A: Hey! Thanks for writing in. How do you know your symptoms are due to worms? Was … Continue reading →

Does exercising to relax sound like a misnomer? Well, read the question and answer below from someone who wanted to know if exercise was stressful. Q: Can there be anything like stressful exercise? A: I’ve been asked this question a … Continue reading →

Q: Good evening Doc, I am 38 weeks pregnant. On my last ANC visit the doctor detected a trace of +1 protein in my urine and my blood pressure was high. Please ma’am what food and things can I do … Continue reading →

Q: Good evening Dr. My partner and I are having a baby. She’s 37 on Thursday. For the past 2 weeks or so she’s been having some kind of fluid leaking from her vagina. It’s not urine – it’s watery and … Continue reading →