A C-section is also a Hebrew Delivery: I said it! In today’s section of normalizing discussions on C-sections and explaining to new mums that having a CS is not a bad thing or failure as an African woman or “Hebrew Woman.” Whatever results in a happy, healthy baby and mum is the best choice. And, I tell my story. I…

Postpartum is the period after childbirth up till 6 weeks after delivery. This period is usually an intense time and requires that you and your baby get all the care you can. There are days during postpartum that seems hard; know that it will get easier. …

Snuff Usage: Days of Yore About my Grandmother’s Snuffbox “Ijeoma” “Ijeeee…” “Ehn Mmá” I answered my grandmother. “Bia ka ije kpotere’m anwuru (snuff) na nke Udensi” my grandmother said. “Ooo Mmá" I replied. I collected money from her and walked down the path that lead to “bé de bé Udensi.”…

BACK PAIN DURING PREGNANCY Back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint as you are gaining weight and your hormones are relaxing your ligament in the joints of your pelvis, you are prone to experience back pain. Back pain is usually present in all trimesters of pregnancy, yes, even in the…

Coping with the Physical and Emotional Pain of Having a Miscarriage Recovering from a miscarriage takes time and patience both physically and emotionally. Having a miscarriage can be devastating. You were rejoicing over a positive pregnancy test result with your partner and all of a sudden you start bleeding and…

The World of the Boy Child: In the Eyes of Joshua. My name is Joshua. My friends call me Josh. I will be 18 in December. I’ve some memories to share. I started noticing changes in my body at the age of 12. Pubic hair in my private organs, my…

The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Pregnant Mum’s Vantage Point. Tolu found out she was pregnant late August last year. She was overjoyed. She had been trying to conceive for 7years after having her daughter, Zinna. Finally, Zinna would have a sibling. …

Nurses Burnout During the Coronavirus Pandemic. A 3mins read, By Ijay Emeagha. Globally, burnout of healthcare professionals, especially nurses, is a critical issue in the healthcare sector. Nurses are more susceptible to the effects of burnout because of the nature of their work, and work schedules. Burnout according to C…