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How Soon Is Too Soon For Baby Number 2?

Did you know that getting pregnant too soon after a baby can increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight? Many parents focus on ‘when they want another child’, but few consider whether the mother’s body has had … Continue reading

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My Baby Feeds All Night…Is This Okay?

12 am – 4 am…and the baby still wants to feed?! Q: Good morning, Doctor. My wife is doing exclusive breast feeding but my daughter sucks intensively, an average of 14hrs everyday…she could suck from 12am to 4am sometimes, making … Continue reading

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Can You Tell You’re Having Twins Before An Ultrasound?

Many women think they can. Maybe the morning sickness feels worse. Maybe the tummy seems bigger than expected. Maybe there’s a strong family history of twins. But which signs actually mean something and which ones can be misleading? Read! Q: … Continue reading

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Emergency Contraceptive In A Breastfeeding Mum – Yes or No?

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?

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!

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?

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!

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!

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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