Breastfeeding

Nursing mothers are advised to avoid giving their babies to relatives or friends to breastfeed them whenever they are not around or sick, a medical expert has said.Rev. Sr. Eunice Okobia of Medical Missionaries of Mary Clinic, ACO…

The Federal Ministry of Health says in spite of the health and economic benefits of exclusive breastfeeding to mother and child, only 24 per cent of infants are exclusively breastfed in Nigeria.Mrs Chimay Thompson, the Assistant…

A Consultant Pediatrician with National Hospital Abuja, Dr Tolulope Otuneye, has advised nursing mothers to seek medical assistance when breastfeeding becomes difficult.Otuneye gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of…

The influence of advertisement of formula milk is a major barrier to exclusive breastfeeding of newborns in Nigeria, a Gynaecologist, Dr Ojekunle Azeez, has said.Azeez, who works with Mount Sinai Hospital in Lagos, spoke with the News…

Babies, even those who are premature, underweight or sickly, should be exclusively breastfed, from the maternity ward and ideally for two years, the U.N. agencies said on Wednesday.Practicing it for all babies for the first two years…

Dr Charles Agugua, a gynecologist with a private hospital on Thursday said delay in breastfeeding after birth could lead to breast engorgement.Breast engorgement is when mother’s breasts are painfully over-fulled of milk, usually, the…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Steve Ayorinde, has urged fathers not to compete for space with their babies during the period of breastfeeding.Ayorinde gave the advice in a message to the Lagos Chapter of the Nigeria…

At least 103,742 children died in Nigeria annually as a result of inadequate breastfeeding, according to the United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF).UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Mrs Ada Ezeogu disclosed this at a 2-day Media Dialogue…

The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) says 103,742 children die annually in Nigeria due to lack of exclusive breastfeeding.Mrs Ada Ezeogu, a UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, made this known at a media dialogue on Breastfeeding…

Dr Efena Efetie, Chief Consultant, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, National Hospital, Abuja, on Monday said that firm brassier could help prevent breast sag after six months of exclusive breastfeeding.Efetie said this in an interview with…

Mrs Olubunmi Aiyedun , the President National Association of Nigeria Paediatric Nurses says exclusive breastfeeding does not flatten or make breast sag.Aiyedun made this known when she featured at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria…

Dr Olukemi Tongo, a Consultant Neonatologist at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has stressed the need for early and exclusive breastfeeding to reduce neonatal mortality in the country.Tongo, a member of the Nigerian Society…

A nutrition specialist, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, says 13 per cent of newborn deaths can be averted if 90 per cent of mothers exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life.Ezeogu made the assertion in Igbara Oke on Wednesday during a…

The Federal Government has advised nursing mothers to commence breastfeeding within 30 minutes of child’s birth to enhance healthy living of the child.Dr Chris Isokpunwu, who is the Head of Nutrition in the Ministry of Health, gave the…

Following the birth of her bundle of joy, Tonto Dike-Churchill has been called out for the recent visible weight gain as some fans took to her page to call her 'Fat'.The actress and singer has however taken time off to explain the…

A new study has discovered that even breast milk may have limitations, especially as the infant gets older.The study found that children who are both eating solid food and breastfeeding are at higher risk for vitamin D deficiency.…

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has urged nursing mothers in that state to adhere to six months breastfeeding because it will make their babies look healthy and good looking.She said this while speaking at separate…