Anambra firstlady Urges Nursing Mothers To Increase Babies Breast Milk Intake

The wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has urged Nigerian nursing mothers especially those living in Anambra, to raise the breast milk intake of their babies to keep them steadily hydrated as the current temperature rise continues to bite across the country.

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The governor’s wife, who stated this in Awka, also urged pregnant women to create ventilation where they sleep or work, take regular water and baths to reduce intense heat reactions.

She reiterated her advisory on regular water intake of up to five litres per day and explained that the current weather condition demands even higher water intake beyond the recommended unit.

Mrs Soludo also suggested other alternatives such as adequate cool baths, sleeping outside the room but under insecticide treated nets, opening up all ventilation channels in the house, using hand fans, rechargeable fans or air-conditioning options, among others.

She also advised pregnant and breastfeeding moms to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in their diets and drink healthy fluids, especially juice or smoothies made from natural fruits.

The Anambra governor’s wife also advised against engaging in physical activities in the peak of the day, and to avoid direct sub heat during the peak of the day’s temperature, especially between 12 noon to 4pm.

She also urged schools, markets, worship places, offices, and other public places to make drinking water available at strategic corners to help those in severe thirst and to reduce dehydration issues.

Mrs Soludo, while explaining that the current weather condition is temporary, highlighted the essence of tree planting and why the present administration in the state is pushing for the green economic revolution led by regenerative agriculture.

Meanwhile, a few weeks ago, the country began to experience extreme heat temperatures and high humidity, raising concerns about health and serious safety worries.

According to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), the temperature of the weather through forecast fluctuates between 34°C to 39°C all over the nation with Anambra and the rest southern-eastern states topping the red zone.

The extreme climate change, according to Mrs Soludo, should not be overlooked, given its serious impact on health including possibilities of extreme dehydration, heat stroke, measles, rashes, chicken pox, body weakness and respiratory problems.