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Emergency Contraceptive In A Breastfeeding Mum – Yes or No?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good evening doctor. Please I want to ask, can a breastfeeding (exclusive) mother take emergency contraceptive ? A: Well, a breastfeeding mother should definitely not be taking any medication without speaking to her doctor. That’s for sure! 😀 This … Continue reading →

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Will My Baby Survive If I Can’t Breastfeed Within The First 30 Minutes Of Birth?

Posted on May 23, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hey doctor, thanks so much for helping us young mothers. May God richly bless you..What can be given to a new born baby like 30mins old baby crying and the mother’s breast milk has not started coming out???? A: … Continue reading →

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Sadness while Breastfeeding!

Posted on May 14, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Why do I feel sad when breastfeeding? The month of May is Maternal Mental Awareness Month. In honour of that, I share my response to a question I was asked by a new mum. Q: Good day, ma’am. My baby … Continue reading →

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Milk Coming From Your Breast…But You’re Not Breastfeeding?

Posted on March 12, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Good evening ma’am. I noticed milk-like fluid coming from my breast, but I’m not breastfeeding. What could be causing this? A: Thanks for your question. Here are 5 things you should know about nipple discharge: 1) The colour does … Continue reading →

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Bleeding at 29 Weeks of Pregnancy!

Posted on January 8, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello Doctor. I’m a woman 29yrs of age and pregnant for the second time. I am 29 months gone, went for a doctor’s check up; they ruled out I’m having infection. But since then I’ve been bleeding/ spotting whenever … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Breastfeeding For 3 Years!

Posted on January 7, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: What can I drink to stop breastfeeding ??? My baby is 3years 1months. I’m tired of breastfeeding I’m also loosing weight any home remedies to stop breastfeeding plzzzz A: Breastfeeding is really an intimate activity for mum and baby … Continue reading →

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