Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Do you remember staring at your newborn’s umbilical cord stump and wondering… “What exactly am I supposed to do with this?” Should you clean it?Leave it alone?Use spirit? Antiseptic? Water? Let’s clear up the confusion. Some years ago, the standard … Continue reading →

Do you remember the first time you had to discipline your child? I don’t mean correcting them gently or giving them “the look.”I mean the first moment you realised that love alone was not going to be enough. Remember that … Continue reading →

Last week’s tip was to buy your vegetables whole. But, how you cook them can destroy up to 20% of their vitamins. Cooking Veggie Tip #2 Do not overcook your vegetables. Instead, lightly steam them in a pot with spices … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →