Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Re-Visiting Our Laundry

Whenever the weekend comes along, people get up to speed with cooking and laundry. Have you ever wondered whether you’re doing your laundry right? Think your family is protected because you wash everyday…or every weekend? Let’s do a reality check. … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: What Do I Expect During The Second And Third Trimester Of Pregnancy?

Hello y’all 😀 I hope you all had a great day yesterday. I was totally exhausted yesterday and intended to catch a few winks before posting on the page. Those winks took me all the way to this morning! 😀 … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Can I Deliver Vaginally After Two Caesarian Sections?

Q: Please ma’am, I delivered my first baby in 2012 through Caesarian Section, due to placenta previa, type 2. After 10 months, I conceived. I had another Caesarian Section because the baby is too big….and after 1 year, I am … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Should I Opt For Caesarian Section For My Precious Baby?

Q: I am advised to go for Caesarian Section because I waited for 12yrs for this baby. What is your advice on this, Doc? A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! I feel truly happy and excited for you. This is the … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Can I Mix Exclusive Breastfeeding With Formula Feeding?

Q: Hello Doctor. During the time of breastfeeding (0 – 6 months), is it okay to feed the baby with other milk? And according to medical recommendation, when is it the right time to start mixing other kinds of milk … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss After Having A Baby

Okay, the most popular question I’ve received over time is how to lose the pregnancy belly whether after vaginal birth or Caesarian Section. Honestly, I’ve got no easy answers. It’s diet and exercise….oh and breastfeeding. But breastfeeding is not very … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Fore And Hind Milk

Over and over again, I have had breast feeding mothers tell me that they don’t make enough breast milk to feed their babies. Or they would say, their babies get hungry too often and so it is difficult to keep … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Leg Pain

Q: Ma’am, I have pain in my right leg but it usually comes and goes. This time, however, as I started to learn driving the pain came back and this time, it’s really serious to the extent that I fell … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Bleeding Gums!

Q: Doctor, why do my gums bleed while I’m cleaning regularly? A: Gum bleeding during regular cleaning may be due to a number of causes. Gum Infection, wrong cleaning method, use of hard bristle brushes and, bleeding disorders could all … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why Has My Period Not Returned After Child Birth?

Q: Doc, please I have a 9-month old daughter (my first) but I haven’t seen my period ever since.Is it normal?And when should I expect it? A:Hello Madam, Congratulations on your new baby! Return of menses following delivery is varied … Continue reading →

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