Indian company Maiden Pharmaceuticals, producers of cough syrup connected to the deaths of 70 children in the Gambia, have been found wanting.
According to Indian regulators, Maiden Pharmaceuticals broke the rules “across its manufacturing and testing activities.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global notice earlier this month after discovering a link between four of…
After delivery, some doctors recommend that you wait for a few weeks before engaging in sex again. This is because it provides time for your body to heal as your body is undergoing a lot of changes due to breastfeeding and other duties that come with taking care of your baby.
While breastfeeding your baby, your body tends to produce a low amount of estrogen which is a key hormone for sexual…
Worrying about what you can or cannot eat can strain your body as a breastfeeding mother. The added worry that comes with unsolicited advice often worsens it. People always have something to say about what you should do as a new mom, most of which often turn out to be false.
Many myths may be mistaken for facts regarding your food and how it may or may not influence your baby through…
Breastfeeding is the term that is often used to describe what happens when your baby suckles milk at your breast.
In other words, breastfeeding (or full breastfeeding) is when your baby feeds directly from your breast and doesn’t require any supplemental formula or milk for the first six months.
Many moms have a feeling of satisfaction and joyousness while breastfeeding their baby. These…
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One of the happiest moments in a woman’s life is meant to be when she brings her child into the world, but for many, the experience isn’t always so.
Most new mothers experience the baby blues, a hormonal change-induced period of anxiety, sobbing, and restlessness that passes within the first two weeks following childbirth. The baby blues, often known as postpartum blues…
Diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis, is babies’ most common skin problem. Diaper rash is any rash generally caused by moisture in the diaper region, causing a wet environment that promotes bacterial or yeast growth.
The skin may be red in mild cases, which might clear up within 3 to 4 days with treatment. However, there may be painful, open sores on the skin in severe cases. Though…
Autism, also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a liberal term used to depict a group of neurodevelopmental conditions. This disorder is distinguished by variability in social and communication interaction.
Children with autism frequently demonstrate repetitive and restricted patterns or interests of behaviour. Autism is found in people around the world, irrespective of economic…
As a parent, it is worrisome to see your child not gain weight like they are supposed to. Children gaining weight is natural, but your paediatrician may recommend you add more fat-filled and nutritious foods to your baby’s everyday diet.
You may wonder what kind of food would speedily make your child gain weight. This piece will suggest different types of easily affordable and accessible…
As a new parent, noticing any abnormal behaviour or features in your baby is usually enough to worry about. Whether it is a small symptom that could easily go unnoticed or one that is hard to miss, it can make you feel unsettled. It is even worse if it makes the baby visibly uncomfortable, restless, and fussy. No one likes it when their baby is in discomfort.
A baby’s skin is very delicate and…
Eczema is when the skin gets dry, itchy, irritated, red, and bumpy. Several types exist, but the common type is atopic dermatitis. To many people, “atopic dermatitis” and “eczema” mean the same. Eczema is pretty common, and many children with it have family members with the same skin condition since it can be passed from parents to their kids through genes.
Children with this may also…