Midwives Are Life Savers for Women
Midwifery is important for all childbearing women, their babies, and their families, no matter where they live in the world or what their circumstances are. Evidence shows that skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate midwifery care reduces maternal and newborn mortality and stillbirths, keeps mothers and babies safe, and promotes health and well-being for both mothers and […]
Understanding Mental Health And Complications During Pregnancy
When you are planning to have a baby, it can be a thrilling and challenging time in your life. If you are experiencing emotional changes at this time, don’t be surprised. With pregnancy comes the normal feeling of apprehension and dread about what’s ahead. This is a stressful time for a lot of people, especially […]
How Societal Commitment Helps Stop FGM
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) offers no health benefit and causes serious immediate and long-term physical, psychological and sexual harm, including chronic pain, recurrent urinary and vaginal infections, post-traumatic stress and severe pain during sexual intercourse. The immediate effects of FGM (significant pain and heavy bleeding) recur and are often exacerbated during and after childbirth, especially […]
The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malaria Infection Among Patients
Malaria is an infectious disease that affects people living in tropical areas. Mosquitoes are the vectors of transmission. It is characterized by a high fever, chills, and rigors in addition to other symptoms. It has the potential to be fatal if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. It is possible that a single mosquito bite […]
Managing Menstrual hygiene
Teachers can help girls and women manage their menstrual periods with dignity by creating a girl friendly school environment. Teens can learn about their sexual identity and how to protect themselves from sexual abuse, unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases through sexual education in schools. They can also learn about the physiological changes that occur […]
Motherhood and Assessment of Postnatal Care
Postnatal care is defined as the care provided to a woman and her newborn child after delivery. This care is provided for the first six weeks after the birth of the child. It is common practice to refer to the first 24 hours after delivery as the ‘early postnatal period.’ However, the phrase ‘late postnatal […]
Creating A System That Supports Children’s Mental Health
The experiences of childhood affect both the brain’s architecture as well as the formation of their mental health throughout life. Disruptions during their developmental stage can damage a child’s ability to learn and relate to others, which can have long-term consequences for them. It is possible for society to address a wide range of expensive […]
Clean Water: Important For Survival
Clean water is important for survival, although most people in developed countries don’t give much thought to the water they use for drinking, cooking, and sanitation. In developing countries, the search for safe drinking water can be a daily issue. Every year, millions of people, the most of them are children, die from diseases that […]
The Roles School Play in Sex Education
Schools play an instrumental role in disseminating vital information about sexual health. The school setting provides a crucial venue for the dissemination of information and skills that might enable young people to avoid harmful behaviors; unfortunately, many Nigerian students still do not have access to secondary or even basic sex education in their schools. An effective […]
Combating Malaria Infections During Pregnancy
Malaria in pregnancy is a frequent and major public health problem in Nigeria. In many countries, malaria is a leading cause of illness and death. In areas with high transmission, the most vulnerable groups are young children, who have not developed immunity to malaria yet, and pregnant women, whose immunity are decreased by pregnancy. Malaria infection […]