Tag: Breastfeeding

Dangers of Breastfeeding While Lying Down – Expert

  Dr Odochi Ewurum, a Consultant Paediatrician at the Federal Medical Centre

800,000 Babies Die Of Poor Breastfeeding Annually- Health Commissioner

The Commissioner for Health in Ekiti, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, says no fewer

Coronavirus Not Transmitted Through Breastfeeding – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that there is no evidence

Breastfeeding cannot Prevent Pregnancy – Expert

Dr Saratu Olabode-Ojo, the Technical Director, Programmes, Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative

49% children under five do not grow well in Nigeria – UNICEF

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), said 49 per cent of children

Parent receive award after exclusively breastfeeding triplets

The Alive and Thrive organisation, on Thursday in Kaduna presented an award

Sick mothers can do exclusive breastfeeding – nutritionist

Mrs Olufunmilola Adewumi, Principal Nutritionist at the Amuwo Odofin Maternal and Child

Nigeria can prevent 13% of death of children through breastfeeding – Initiative

Technical Advisor, Policy and Advocacy, Alive & Thrive, Mrs Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, says

Mum snubs trolls, vows to breastfeed her kids (7 and 4) as long as possible

Last June, an Australian mother, Lisa Bridger, received several backlashes when she

Gynaecologist calls for more awareness on exclusive breastfeeding

Dr Tunde Aromire, a consultant gynecologist with Hope Hospital in Osogbo has

Don’t allow another woman breastfeed your baby, expert advises mothers

Nursing mothers are advised to avoid giving their babies to relatives or

PHOTOS: Policewoman Promoted After Incredible Gesture towards Abandoned Baby

A Policewoman got a promotion after a photo in which she was

Only 24% infants are exclusively breastfed in Nigeria – Health Ministry

The Federal Ministry of Health says in spite of the health and

MURIC Calls for 6 Months Maternity Leave for Women

Following the call by the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, for women

Difficulty in breastfeeding: Paediatrician urges mothers to seek medical advice

A Consultant Pediatrician with National Hospital Abuja, Dr Tolulope Otuneye, has advised

Formula milk advertisement, obstacle to exclusive breastfeeding – Expert

The influence of advertisement of formula milk is a major barrier to

Hospitals must support breastfeeding to save 820,000 children each year – WHO, UNICEF

Babies, even those who are premature, underweight or sickly, should be exclusively

Breastfeeding your Child is Molestation, Mothers Should be Jailed- Social Media User

A woman took to her social media to denounce breastfeeding mothers calling

Delay in breastfeeding can lead to breast engorgement –Gyneacologist

Dr Charles Agugua, a gynecologist with a private hospital on Thursday said

Let babies enjoy breastfeeding, Commissioner tells fathers

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Steve Ayorinde, has urged fathers

Over hundred thousand children die in Nigeria annually due to inadequate breastfeeding

At least 103,742 children died in Nigeria annually as a result of

103,742 Nigerian children lost annually to low uptake of exclusive breastfeeding- UNICEF

The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) says 103,742 children die annually

Use firm brassier to prevent breast sagging- Expert advises nursing mothers

Dr Efena Efetie, Chief Consultant, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, National Hospital, Abuja, on

Breastfeeding does not flatten, or sag breast—health practitioners

Mrs Olubunmi Aiyedun , the President National Association of Nigeria Paediatric Nurses

Early, exclusive breastfeeding can help reduce neonatal mortality — Consultant

Dr Olukemi Tongo, a Consultant Neonatologist at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan,

Expert says exclusive breastfeeding averts 13% of newborn deaths

A nutrition specialist, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, says 13 per cent of newborn

Commence breastfeeding within 30 minutes of child’s birth – FG

The Federal Government has advised nursing mothers to commence breastfeeding within 30

Tonto Dike Addresses Weight Gain Troll

Following the birth of her bundle of joy, Tonto Dike-Churchill has been

New Study Urges Mothers to Give Babies Vitamin D Supplements While Breastfeeding

A new study has discovered that even breast milk may have limitations,

Ambode Urges Mothers to Strictly Adhere to Six Months Breastfeeding

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has urged nursing