Have you ever wondered what benefits the antenatal care system in Nigeria can afford you? Or do you know the benefits but wonder why so many pregnant women are not under this care? Well, we can explain. Some see it as a curse, a punishment, or an inconvenience. Others see it as a blessing, a miracle, and a responsibility. But the truth is, pregnancy is a natural phenomenon that should be…
Are you ready for a talk about sex? Let’s face it, we all need it. It’s no secret that sex is a basic physiological need, but when it comes to discussing sexual health in Nigeria, the tone changes drastically.
The cultural and religious beliefs in Nigeria tend to hamper discussions about sex education, which often leaves adolescents confused and vulnerable. Despite the efforts of a…
Are we out of the woods yet? That’s the question that any expectant mother with gestational diabetes should be asking. With every day that passes, the need to manage gestational diabetes becomes all the more pressing. This is especially true for Nigerian mothers, who have the added challenge of fighting against cultural norms and misconceptions about the condition.
But fear not, dear…
It’s not a myth – orgasm during childbirth is real and it happens to some women. It’s hard to believe but many women feel the same orgasmic sensation during labour that they would experience in any other situation.
In fact, there are several potential reasons why some women reach orgasm while giving birth.
Hormonal surges
During pregnancy and childbirth, your body…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure in pregnancy, is when blood pressure (the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood) is too high. Some women have high blood pressure before getting pregnant, and some develop it during pregnancy.
Preeclampsia, a life-threatening blood pressure disorder, can happen during pregnancy or after pregnancy.
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is common, and it happens for some reasons. Usually, it’s no cause for alarm; it’s common to have bleeding at some point in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester.
Most women who experience bleeding during pregnancy go on to deliver healthy babies. But it’s important to take vaginal bleeding during pregnancy seriously because bleeding can…
Back pain during pregnancy is very common. When you step into any massage studio or physical therapist’s office, you’ll probably see some baby bumps in the waiting room; that’s how prevalent back pain during pregnancy can be.
It’s been said that about 50 to 75 percent of pregnant women experience back pain at one point in their pregnancy. During pregnancy, many women have achy backs as…
Being pregnant can bring a lot of discomfort like fatigue and backaches, but exercise during pregnancy can help reduce those symptoms. Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout your pregnancy can help you stay healthy and make you feel your best.
As regular exercise during pregnancy can improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts like fatigue and backaches, isn’t it…
Vomiting has always been one of the many symptoms of early pregnancy. Although not every pregnant woman experiences it. Recently, maternal health specialists have encouraged pregnant women not to overlook severe vomiting as a common symptom, pointing out that it can harm both the mother and the baby.
They also warned that if not handled appropriately and swiftly by skilled medical personnel, it…
Every woman has at least asked, “can a woman get pregnant on her period?” “what are the chances of getting pregnant while on my period?” questions like this surprise most people, but it does not to others. Hence, we will break down questions and answers surrounding pregnancy during menstruation.
How can you get pregnant while on your period?
The chances of becoming…