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Parenting! Not the easiest of jobs, aye? And we’re constantly learning! I tell my first daughter that she’ll always be my learning curve because I experienced motherhood for the first time through her and I pass through every stage of … Continue reading →

Have you ever recovered from a bout of illness and found it difficult to get your appetite back? You know that situation where everything you eat tastes like sawdust? Most of us have probably gone through this. The question below … Continue reading →

Q: Hello doc, pls how can one avoid protein in urine during pregnancy? A: A high blood pressure reading in pregnancy with protein in urine is a worrying situation. Blood pressure readings are interpreted as same, pregnancy or no pregnancy. … Continue reading →

Q: Hello Doctor. I just put to birth, one month plus now and I am having heavy menstrual flow with clots. A scan had been done but no retained products of conception were found; the uterus is clear. Please what … Continue reading →

I was in church on Sunday….unfortunately, not early enough to snag my favourite seat in the house. There’s really nothing special about the area I like to sit in…just that I like the aisle seat. As I got to church … Continue reading →

Q: Dr, how do you manage vulva itching that is not responding to drugs? A: The vagina is filled with important bacteria which are actually useful and cause no problems. If left well alone. However, some of our activities sometimes … Continue reading →

Q: Doc thanks for all those helpful health tips. My wife has given birth. Ever since, going to 4weeks now, the baby has been drinking food. Within 3weeks she had finished 4 tins of Nan 1. Her mother’s breast milk … Continue reading →

Q: Please, can I drink aloe vera and lime to lose weight? A: Aloe vera is great with many health benefits. But useful for weight loss in combination with lime? It sounds like one of those fad diets I have … Continue reading →

Global Hand Washing Day was celebrated earlier this week, on the 15th of October with the theme ‘Raise A Hand For Hygiene’ How many of us can confidently raise our hands for hygiene these days? Last year and some parts … Continue reading →

Q: Hello Doc, l am 1 month pregnant now but I have been experiencing loss of appetite. So please may I know what food do pregnant women eat? Thank you. A: Early pregnancy can be a trying time for a … Continue reading →