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…