Do you know the early symptoms of pregnancy? From nausea to fatigue, know what to expect. Could you be pregnant? The proof is in the pregnancy test. But even before you miss a period, you might suspect — or hope — that you’re pregnant. Know the first signs and symptoms of pregnancy and why they…
It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. You can do this by living a healthy lifestyle and keeping doctor’s appointments while you’re pregnant. This is called prenatal care. You’re more likely to have a healthy birth if you maintain a healthy pregnancy. Path to improved health Schedule…
As well as thinking of your baby, it’s important to look after yourself in pregnancy too. Our midwife Sophie has put together some top tips to help you. 1.) Take a seat If you’ve always been the one who looks after everyone else, it’s important to make sure that you are being taken care of…
The world’s sickle cell anemia day is celebrated on the 19th of June every year, and it is indeed vital to celebrate the inspiration and the future of this aspect of Health care. In Nigeria, the foundation for sickle cell anemia usually organize seminar to mark the day. Our center participate at the foundation training…
Back in February last year, a debate about choosing your baby’s gender was sparked by Chrissy Tiegen and John Legend revealing that they choose for their baby, Luna, to be born a girl. Understandably, this led many parents-to-be to question how this was possible and if they could do the same. To answer the question: yes,…
If you’re hoping for a girl or boy, there are some gender selection techniques that may help you give birth to the baby of your preferred sex. Other methods however, aren’t as likely to work. Do you have your heart set on getting pregnant with a girl? Or dreams of getting pregnant with a boy?…
If you’re trying to conceive, or beginning to think about starting a family, chances are you’ve probably recommended to stop, or at least cut down, drinking alcohol… Not exactly the news most of us want to hear, but unfortunately alcohol consumption can affect our fertility (in both women and men) and therefore, our chances of…
(CNN) Over the past 50 years, human sperm counts appear to have fallen by more than 50% around the globe, according to an updated review of medical literature. If the findings are confirmed and the decline continues, it could have important implications for human reproduction. Researchers say it would also be a harbinger of declining…
Tope Omogbolagun writes about the intrigues and other things involved in surrogacy in Nigeria Thirty-six-year-old human resources manager identified only as Juliet had been out of job for a few years and was in dire need of an urgent way out. Her bills were piling up at an incredible rate and it looked like only…
More than 8 in 10 couples, where the woman is under 40, will conceive naturally within a year of having regular unprotected sex. Regular unprotected sex means having sex every 2 to 3 days without using contraception. When to get medical help See your GP if you have not conceived after a year of trying. You…
