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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Cervical Incompetence At Thirty-Nine Weeks

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good day Doc, can sexual intercourse open the cervix at 39 weeks of pregnancy? A: An open cervix, also known as a weakened cervix or cervical incompetence is a condition in which the mouth of…

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Daily Health Tips: Hygiene As A Preventive Strategy

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I was at the Redeemed camp on Thursday last week to give a talk on hygiene as preventive strategy. As usual, I was asked a lot of questions, many of which I couldn’t get around to…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: How Long Does Implantation Bleeding Last?

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Q: Please ma’am, how many days can implantation bleeding last? A: Implantation bleeding is typically a small amount of light bleeding that occurs about 10 to 14 days after conception. It could last anything from a…

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Daily Health tip – Spitting

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Our health tip today is on my pet peeve, people spitting in public places! Sometimes, you’re just walking and minding your business when you happen across this ‘disgusting’ blob; other times, someone just spits out without…

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Daily Health Tips: Placenta Previa

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Q: Dr. please, what is the cause of placenta previa ? Can it be cured or prevented ? A: Placenta previa (PP) is a condition associated with the placenta…you already figured that out, right? 😀 The…

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Daily Health Tips: Placental Abruption!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Dr, your programmes are wonderful. During delivery of my baby girl two years ago, I had placental abruption. It came with severe bleeding. I want to know if there is a possibility of it recurring…

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Daily Health Tips: Toothache In Pregnancy

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Q: Please doctor, can tooth decay/toothache cause miscarriage? What can someone do if pregnant and have toothache? ? A: Forcing dental floss in between your teeth can cause periodontal disease, which can cause a dull toothache.…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Pregnancy Challenges

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great day today? I want to thank you all from the very depths of my heart for your kind wishes to me yesterday, as I celebrated the beginning…

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Daily Health Tips: A Joyful Heart!

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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Today as I celebrate my birthday, I’m thankful and joyful! I’m thankful for the gift of life and family. I’m…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Can I Get A Tramadol For The Road?!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
The title of this post was borrowed quite liberally from David Jones David’s song, titled ‘Hello Doctor’. Have you seen the video? You should – very instructive about the subject I am about to write on.…

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