Unveiling the Dark Realities of Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
I know it sounds superfluous, extreme or incredulous, and hyperbolic but at this point, maybe it’s best to stretch the boundaries of logical reasoning or science – what is demonstrate-able or reproducible provided all conditions are kept constant. For a second, let’s say we push the logic into a black hole and focus on animism […]
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Nigeria: Insights from Project Agbebi’s Multi-Faceted Approach
Nigeria has been grappling with the daunting challenge of maternal health, as it continues to have one of the highest maternal mortality rates worldwide. Sadly, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the nation recorded an estimated maternal mortality ratio of 512 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017, resulting in the demise of about […]
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression: What Is It?
Symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) include a variety of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes in some women following childbirth. Within four weeks of childbirth, the DSM-5, a manual used to diagnose mental disorders, defines PPD as an acute form of major depression. Postpartum depression is diagnosed based on the severity of the depression as well […]
Leveraging Technology in the Health Industry
The African healthcare sector offers exciting growth prospects. However, there are several obstacles to overcome. In the midst of the obstacles, there are possibilities of leveraging technology to provide Universal Health Coverage that make quality health affordable and accessible to everyone. innovation in health-tech appears to be concentrated in the continent’s largest tech hubs, Nigeria […]
How Antenatal Care Lower Rates Of Maternal Mortality
Nigeria accounts for roughly 20% of all maternal mortality cases worldwide. According to recent World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is 814. (per 100,000 live births). A Nigerian woman’s risk of dying during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, or post-abortion is one in 22, compared to a lifetime risk of one in 4900 […]
Gestational Diabetes: Important information for pregnant women
Gestational diabetes in pregnancy is a condition in which your blood sugar levels rise dramatically while you are expecting a child. There are two types of gestational diabetes: A1and A2. Diet and exercise can help women with class A1 manage their condition. Insulin or other medications are required for those who have A2 diabetes. After […]
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 […]
The Role of Maternal Health Care During and After pregnancy
The health and well-being of mothers are just as essential as that of their children. This is because It is impossible for a child to be healthy and happy unless the child is raised by a woman who is healthy and happy. The health of a mother during pregnancy and after childbirth is critical to […]
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 […]