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1m midwives needed to avert global maternal, newborn deaths – Association

Stephanie Simon May 10, 2023 0

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institution (NANNM-FHI) says about one million midwives are needed to avert millions of maternal and newborn mortalities across the globe. Mr Morakinyo-Olajide…

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Newborns must be fed at least six times a day – paediatricians

Kamila Bello Sep 18, 2022 0

Paediatricians have urged parents to ensure that they feed newborn babies at least six times a day. According to the child care experts, not feeding the child on demand can predispose the child to hypoglycaemia, which is low blood sugar,…

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Newborn should be breastfed within 30 minutes of delivery –Paediatrician

Kamila Bello Sep 4, 2022 0

Child health experts have urged mothers to breastfeed their newborns within the first 30 minutes to one hour after delivery, noting that doing so is of great health benefit to the baby. The experts, a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist…