How to Support New Mothers to Breastfeed Their Babies

Although almost all new mothers can breastfeed, not all of them do so exclusively for 6 months or even do it at all. Mothers who don’t breastfeed commonly cite reasons like not being comfortable with breastfeeding, being afraid of sagging breasts, and a perception that infant formula food is the same as breast milk. Recently also, some women think people disapprove of breastfeeding in public and it is no longer as popular as it used to be. Breastfeeding is a very important activity in the life of a newborn baby. It protects the baby from infections and diseases, lowers the mother’s risk of ovarian and breast cancers, improves mother and baby bond, and is free, easily accessible and almost available. This is why new mothers must...

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For the pregnant and future Mamas ( bleeding gums in pregnancy)

Many pregnant women complain of bleeding gums at various times the during pregnancy. It is one of the common dental complaints and tends to cause fear and panic in many. In some cases, they get so worried they even report to us dentists with blood stained handkerchiefs to let you know how serious it is so you can "do something ". However, although it  may  be scary, it is generally not so harmful a condition. Pregnancy induced Gingivitis is usually due to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. These changes cause the gums to become more sensitive to the bacteria in plaque as well as minor damages to the gums. As such they tend to bleed easily with minimal force e.g, chewing, brushing. The other thing too is that because...

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Good nutrition: before, during and after pregnancy 1

Good nutrition should always be the number one on the priority list of women and most especially when trying to have a baby. During this time, it is vital to adhere to good healthy habits to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs as this will give children a healthy start as well as protect the health and nutritional wellbeing of women. Whether you’re pregnant or planning to get pregnant, here are some healthy lifestyle guidelines for you. Before pregnancy It is ideal for every woman to be healthy before becoming pregnant. Pre-conception nutrition is a vital part for preparing for pregnancy. 1. Know your Body Mass Index (BMI)before getting pregnant. Studies have shown that increased body weight and fat content is related...

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Become a healthier you: staying active

Staying active or doing physical activity improves muscular strength and endurance as well as cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition to prevent non- communicable diseases (e.g. heart diseases, some cancers, diabetes), which are among the leading causes of deaths in our world today. A person also becomes agile, flexible, coordinated, balanced and has a good speed time, when he or she stays active. Staying active or doing physical activity does not only mean exercising in a gym, playing a sport, or jogging as some are likely to assume. The truth is exercising, is only part of being active as being active means doing anything that makes you move your body. This means physical activity include house chores, walking, swimming,...

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