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YOUR CHILD IS COUGHING. ARE THE RIBS DISAPPEARING WITH EVERY BREATH? Please, look at your child’s chest the next time they have a cough. What you see could save their life. Today is World Pneumonia Day, and there’s something I … Continue reading →

YOUR DOCTOR SAYS YOUR UNBORN BABY IS TOO BIG. SHOULD YOU START EATING LESS? A pregnant mother once asked me this question: “Doc, I’m in my last trimester and my doctor says my baby is big. I’ve decided to start … Continue reading →

She goes to bed exhausted. The moment she lies down, the burning climbs from her stomach into her chest. Now she is sitting upright at 2 a.m., pregnant and desperate to sleep. Pregnancy hormones relax the muscle that normally keeps … Continue reading →

She thought she had peed on herself. She changed her underwear. It became wet again. She was only 27 weeks pregnant. When a pregnant woman’s water breaks, it does not always pour out in the dramatic gush we see in … Continue reading →

She knows her baby’s routine. By this time, the kicks usually begin. Today, her hand rests on her belly and…..nothing. Call your maternity unit or the hospital where you receive antenatal care now. If you cannot reach them, go to … Continue reading →

Her feet swelled overnight, and everyone told her it was normal. Before she waits for it to pass, she should measure her blood pressure. Pregnancy often causes gradual swelling in both feet. It may become more noticeable after standing for … Continue reading →

The next pregnancy can have a different outcome.After two miscarriages, a positive test can feel like bad news. The joy may come later. But it is understandable if you feel fear first. About half of early miscarriages happen because the … Continue reading →

The bleeding came on the exact day her period was due. The pregnancy test was positive, but she assumed she must still be menstruating. She was not. Pregnant women do not have menstrual periods. A period happens when pregnancy has … Continue reading →