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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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How to Survive World Cup Season With a Newborn in Kampala
Somewhere in Kampala tonight, two alarms are about to go off within a minute of each other. One is for kickoff. The other is a baby who has, with impeccable and entirely unintentional timing, decided that 1 am is exactly when she’d like some attention. Welcome to World Cup season as a new parent —…
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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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6 Postpartum Hair Loss Solution For You
Consuming a nutritious diet is essential for maintaining healthy hair. Some good foods for promoting hair health include strawberries, apples, rajma, prunes, and other antioxidant-rich foods
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STAY HOME, STAY HEALTHY WITH TEHECA
Navigating convenient health care for yourself or a loved one can be overwhelming, especially in the face of growing challenges such as staff shortages and the rising costs of medical care. A research study done by Kyoko Saito in one of the hospitals in Uganda indicates that hospital stays can cost an average of $20…
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The Power of Breastfeeding: A Life-saving Gift for Every Child
As the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Month under the theme “Closing the Gap, Breastfeeding Support for all”, data from WHO indicates that there has been an increase in the number of infants under six months who have been exclusively breastfed globally. This essentially translates into the number of infants who have benefited from a healthy…
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Must Know About Your Baby’s Feeding Pattern
As a mother, understanding your baby’s feeding patterns is crucial for ensuring their health and well-being. It’s easy to fall into assumptions based on common misconceptions, but every baby is unique, and their needs can vary greatly. Pay close attention to your baby’s cues rather than relying on general rules or assumptions. One of the…
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Nurturing with Care: Safe Breastfeeding Practices for HIV+ Mothers
Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless decisions. For HIV-positive mothers, the decision to breastfeed comes with additional concerns, confusion, fears, and responsibilities. However, with recent scientific evidence and support, HIV+ mothers can safely breastfeed and protect their babies from transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) now recommends that HIV+ mothers can…
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How to Care for a Loved One Without Disrupting Our Daily Routines
Caring for our loved ones should not change our routines I remember one day I fell sick years back, unfortunately had to leave my university hostel because it was so serious that I could barely walk, and didn’t have someone to care for me at the time while at hostel. I was picked up by…
