April is International Caesarean Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to learn about C-sections in Nigeria. Did you know that in Nigeria, about 3% of births occur through C-sections? Lately, more mothers are choosing elective caesarean sections so it's crucial
Your core muscles go through a lot during pregnancy and caesarean birth. Here, are a few exercises to help strengthen your core during your c-section recovery phase. 1. Go on walks A C-section cuts through some of your stomach muscles, resulting
When we talk about the role of fathers in the breastfeeding process, the response we often get is, “But we don’t have breasts so what are we going to do?” “What exactly does ‘nursing fathers’ mean?” We get it, mothers bear
Even though breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come naturally. Here are some common breastfeeding problems you should know and suggestions on how to deal with them. 1. Cracked nipples This can be because your baby has improper positioning and latch.
In a previous article, we explored ten recurrent breastfeeding questions and got more questions from moms. Read on to see the questions and our take on them. 1. When will my milk come in? Typically three to five days after giving
We once stumbled on a disturbing question asked by a parent on Twitter. He wanted to know if Golden Morn was okay for a 7-month baby. It was quite shocking. [embed]https://twitter.com/Cunnels/status/1129065341949231108?s=20[/embed] We corrected that notion with a response on Twitter. However,
There are lots of embarrassing questions about breastfeeding: Does breast size matter? Can you still nurse your baby if you have bleeding nipples? And so on… Here are 10 common breastfeeding questions and answers. 1. Do smaller breasts produce less milk?
Babies who are born preterm will likely need special care from when you bring them home from the hospital and during their first 2 years. This is especially true if they weigh less than 2kg when they’re born. Here’s some advice
For new mothers – and pregnant women, there’s usually a niggling question on whether they are actually 'eating for two'. "Does what I eat impact my baby?" "What should I eat more or less of?" We had a radio show where
