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“Mum, I saw a red stain on my panties.I’ve changed three times today and it’s still happening.Is this my period?” My 9½-year-old daughter. I looked up… and tears filled my eyes. I knew this moment was coming. From the day … Continue reading →

Hello family! If you’re planning to go to the market this weekend, please don’t pack your basket like this. Raw meat and fish should never sit directly beside fresh vegetables and other foods, especially the ones we may eat raw. … Continue reading →

I have heard this one so many times over the years, including when I was pregnant “If someone crosses their legs over yours while you’re pregnant, your baby will look like them.” Before you read further… What is your answer? … Continue reading →

Q: Can micro-organisms live in cold places eg food in a refrigerator? A: Absolutely, they can. Cold temperature only slows down the growth of micro-organisms but it doesn’t completely stop them. So, the better the condition of the food stored … Continue reading →

FACT or FICTION? Many first time mothers hear a lot of advise about what to do and what not to do – difficult to figure out what’s correct and what is just…gist, as we say in Nigeria! Today, I share … Continue reading →

Before I started creating structured posts and answering inbox questions, I was a 27-year-old woman wondering if she was ready. Motherhood changes you quietly. Long before confidence comes, responsibility arrives. Before experience, there is awe. Before expertise, there is uncertainty. … Continue reading →

‘Doctor, I don’t drink alcohol… so why do I have fatty liver?’ Many people are surprised to learn that fatty liver can occur even if you do not take alcohol at all. It is called Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), … Continue reading →

Today’s post was triggered by part of a mother’s question yesterday: ‘Hello Dr Ketch… Is circumcision okay for my baby girl?’ It is a question that many mothers ask quietly. Some ask because of culture. Some ask because of pressure. … Continue reading →

A mum asked: ‘My 6-week-old baby has a whitish discharge. Is this normal? And when can circumcision be done?’ This is such an important question and I’m glad she asked. Many newborn baby girls can have discharge in the first … Continue reading →