Tag: breastfeeding
Childhood illnesses on the rise as breastfeeding rates decline – Report
World Breastfeeding Week, observed annually from August 1–7, aims to promote breastfeeding as a cornerstone of child health and development.
Why husbands should suck pregnant wives’ breasts – Health Official
Essien added that alternatively, if the husband does not suck, he should use his fingers on the nipples to make…
Breastfed babies have lower risks of diabetes, other diseases – Nutritionist
“In the long term, breastfed children, especially exclusively breastfed infants, have been found to have a lower risk of developing…
Only 39 percent of new moms in Niger are breastfeeding babies
Niger state government is committed to revitalising breastfeeding centres across the state in order to promote exclusive breastfeeding.
Mothers with COVID-19 can still breastfeed – Expert
Mothers should take precautions by limiting close face-to-face contact with infants, not cough or sneeze directly but do that into…
800,000 babies die of poor breastfeeding globally
The Commissioner for Health in Ekiti, Dr Oyebanji Filani, says no fewer than 800,000 babies die of poor breastfeeding yearly…
3 breastfeeding tips from Perri Edwards
New mom, Perri Edwards is all about her newborn son, Matthew, as she gave out breastfeeding (latching) advice to expectant…
Expert: Breast feeding cannot prevent pregnancy
A non-governmental organization, the Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI 2), has said the belief in many communities that a woman…
Breastfeed adequately to prevent infant jaundice — Paediatrician
A Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Luke Ogeruo, on Monday advised mothers to breastfeed their infants between eight and 12 times per…
Breastfeeding can prevent 13% of child mortality in Nigeria – Group
Technical Advisor, Policy and Advocacy, Alive & Thrive, Mrs Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, says if 90 per cent of mothers can practice…
Breastfeeding can save 100,000 Nigerian lives yearly – Official
Mrs Chimay Thompson, the Assistant Director, Nutrition Division, Family Health Department, Federal Ministry of Health, has said improving the nation’s…
1 in every 2 babies not exclusively breastfed in FCT – Official
Mrs. Amanda Pam, the Secretary, Health and Human Service Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says one out of every…
Breastfeeding reduces poverty
Mrs. Amanda Pam, the Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said on Friday that breastfeeding…
UNICEF drums campaign on breast feeding
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has called on mothers to breastfeed their babies for healthy growth.
Boosting breastfeeding in Nigeria
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 1-7 to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around…
Exclusive Breastfeeding: Rivers targets 100% success
Justice Suzette Wike, wife of River State Governor, on Friday, said the state was set to achieve 100 per cent…
Rivers Govt. promises to partner UNICEF to encourage breastfeeding
Rivers State Government on Thursday promised to partner with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to encourage breastfeeding.
Cleric Urges Govt To Increase Sensitisation On Breastfeeding
A cleric, Rev. Fr. Damian Alozie, has called on governments at all levels to increase sensitisation to breast feeding, maternity…
Exclusive Breastfeeding Will Prevent Malnutrition- UNICEF
A nutritionist, Mrs Ada Ezeogu, on Wednesday advised nursing mothers against giving water to their babies during the first six…
Breastfeeding linked with reduced risk in diabetes
Breastfeeding for six months or longer appears to significantly cut the risk of a woman developing type II diabetes, a…
Gombe health ministry intensifies Breastfeeding campaign
The Gombe State Commissioner for Health, Dr Kennedy Ishaya, says the ministry is intensifying campaign to encourage mothers in the…
Matron tasks mothers on exclusive breastfeeding
Mrs. Anthonette Akeh, a Matron at the Sacred Heart Hospital Obudu, Cross River, has advised nursing mothers to adapt to…
Don advocates for exclusive breast feeding awareness during August meetings
Prof. Assumpta Chapp-Jumbo, a don, has urged women’s groups, market associations and churches to take advantage of the August meetings…
Local Govt. to support UNICEF’s campaign on exclusive breastfeeding
Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Friday assured UNICEF of adequate support to boost awareness campaign on six months…
Breastfeeding: Delay can lead to breast engorgement –Gyneacologist
Dr Charles Agugua, a gynecologist with a private hospital on Thursday said delay in breastfeeding after birth could lead to…
Let Babies Enjoy Breastfeeding – Commissioner Tells Fathers
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Steve Ayorinde, has urged fathers not to compete for space with their babies…
NGO Canvasses For Legislation To Promote Breastfeeding
The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has urged the National Assembly to enact laws that would promote…
August Meeting: State prepares health communicators for breastfeeding campaign
The Enugu State Government has embarked on the training of health communicators on how to effectively deliver exclusive breastfeeding campaign…
Breastfeeding: Nutritionist advocates 6 months maternity leave
A Nutritionist, Prof. Ngozi Nnam, has advocated six months maternity leave for nursing mothers to enable them carry out exclusive…
Governor’s Wife Tasks Women On Exclusive Breastfeeding
The wife of Kebbi Governor, Dr Zainab Bagudu, has advised mothers to embrace the six months exclusive breastfeeding of their…