As the saying goes, “life is full of surprises,” and sometimes those surprises come in the form of an unexpectedly positive pregnancy test. Whether it’s planned or unplanned, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding early pregnancy that need to be debunked. Here are the top five things to keep in mind when navigating the exciting world of early pregnancy in an African…
Abortion is a taboo subject in most African States, and there is a lot of cultural and religious pressure against it. However, the reality is that many women find themselves in situations where they need to terminate a pregnancy, whether it is due to a health risk, an unwanted pregnancy, or even rape. Unfortunately, the lack of access to safe abortion services only makes things harder for these…
As an African man, there are some things that we have been taught to handle well: providing for our families, offering protection, and keeping the homestead in order. However, when it comes to the role of fatherhood, there isn’t a pre-existing playbook for us to refer to. Fuelled by cultural biases, it just hasn’t been seen as “manly” to take an active role in pregnancy and…
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…
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…