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10 Items In Hospital Bag For Pregnant Mothers.
A hospital bag is one that every family should behave handy, it’s more important for couples and families that are expecting a new baby soon. Expectant mothers are expected to have a preparedness plan for the time when the baby is about to pop. At a bare minimum mothers are expected to have a mama…
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Navigating Pregnancy with NCDs: Risks, Challenges, and Care for Expectant Mothers.
Unlike infectious diseases, NCDs are chronic conditions that require long-term management, and their impact on pregnancy can be profound. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory conditions present significant health risks for expectant mothers. Here’s how they affect expectant mothers: While non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disability…
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Non-Communicable Diseases: 4 Easy Habits to Reduce Your Risk.
As Uganda continues to grapple with infectious diseases like malaria and HIV, a silent but deadly health crisis is sweeping across the country: non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses once considered diseases of the wealthy or elderly are now claiming more lives and becoming a national burden. Key Facts About…
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The First Bite: Introducing Solids While Continuing to Breastfeed.
Introducing solid foods to your baby is exciting, but it can also be a time filled with questions and uncertainties. How do you know when your baby is ready? What should you start with? And how does this new phase affect breastfeeding? When to Start Solids Health experts recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six…
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How do You Care for a Loved One Who Lives Far Away?
Living far away from a loved one can complicate many things, not the least of which is their daily care. If you live in a different city or state from your aging parents as the miles expand so do your worries. You must try to understand their health and day-to-day needs from a distance. It’s…
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The New Mother – Taking Care of Yourself After Birth
The New Mother – Taking Care of Yourself After Birth The postpartum period begins after the delivery of the baby and ends when the mother’s body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state. This period usually lasts six to eight weeks. The postpartum period involves the mother progressing through many changes, both emotionally and physically,…
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6 Things New Parents Should Avoid After C-Section
[rt_reading_time label=”Read Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] This article is a continuation from the previous post on caring for new mothers after caesarean delivery, if you haven’t read it, we strongly suggest it that you do so before continuing. Now that you’re here, having successfully been discharged from the hospital, and you safely Home recovering, here is a…
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Physical Care After Caesarean Birth For Mothers
The days following the birth of your baby, the postpartum period, can be one of the most challenging times for mothers and families. This period can be even more challenging for mothers who have had a c-section delivery. After any delivery, a mother needs to allow her body to rest and heal. Ideally, this means little…
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What Does the Newborn Physical Examination Check For?
All parents are offered a thorough physical examination for their baby within 72 hours of giving birth.The examination includes screening tests to find out if your baby has any problems with their eyes, heart, hips and, in boys, the testicles (testes). The newborn physical examination is usually carried out in hospital before you go home.…
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BROKE GIRL’S GUIDE TO SELF-CARE.
We have all been there we need to pamper yourself but the current budget does not support you to achieve all things you need. We have put together a guide to broke girls self care, do these few things that fall within your budget and you will feel the difference. Related: How to Lead a…
