Neonatal Jaundice

Neonatal jaundice describes a condition in which a newborn skin appears yellow within the first few days of life. The yellowish appearance is a sign of an increased blood pigment called Bilirubin, which then settles in the skin. In many cases this is a normal process and occurs in about 2/3 of all healthy newborns CAUSES…

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Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is the type of depression that can start anytime during your baby’s first year, it’s most common within the first 3 weeks. WARNING PPD SIGNS Sadness and feeling of hopelessness and despair Excessive crying Lack of interest in food, sex, self-care and things you used to enjoy doing before child birth. Feeling…

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The Need to Breastfeed

Increasing Popularity of Exclusive Breastfeeding By: Emily Bong, Help My Pikin Campaign Manager “Babies who are fed nothing but breast-milk from the moment they are born until they are six months old grow and develop better. Breast milk gives a child a head start in life and a chance to fight child malnutrition later in…

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