The Partner’s Role During Labor: A Guide for Nigerian Mothers
Welcome to Koyo’s series of trusted healthcare articles, written by qualified Nigerian doctors. If you need more personalised advice, you can chat with a Koyo doctor today. Introduction Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s most powerful experiences, but it can also be challenging and sometimes frightening. In Nigeria, childbirth practices vary between urban and […]
EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR NIGERIAN MOMS: HOW LONG, HOW OFTEN, AND WHY IT IS ADVISED.
Welcome to Koyo’s series of trusted healthcare articles, written by qualified Nigerian doctors. If you need more personalised advice, you can chat with a Koyo doctor today. INTRODUCTION It’s midnight, and your baby is crying again. You’ve barely slept, your body still aches from childbirth, and you’re wondering if you’re doing enough. Your aunt insists the baby needs […]
Everything to know about living with Albinism In Nigeria
Welcome to Koyo’s series of trusted healthcare articles, written by qualified Nigerian doctors. If you need more personalised advice, you can chat with a Koyo doctor today. INTRODUCTION In many Nigerian communities, albinism is still surrounded by myths. Some people believe it is a spiritual punishment, while others whisper that a child with albinism is not meant to […]
NUTRITION TIPS FOR HEALTHY PERIOD POSTPARTUM
INTRODUCTION: “You are what you eat” is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but only a few stop to consider what it really means. For a body that has just brought a new life into the world, this saying becomes more than a catchphrase; it turns into a daily reality as every meal […]
All there is to know about jaundice as a Nigerian mom: causes, symptoms, and when to involve a doctor
INTRODUCTION Many Nigerian mothers remember the first moment they noticed that faint yellow tint in their baby’s eyes or skin. Perhaps a nurse had pointed it out calmly, or a relative mentioned it in passing. Either way, it often comes with a wave of worry: Is this serious? Should I be scared? Does this mean something […]
Irregular period after childbirth: what’s normal and what isn’t
INTRODUCTION Many new moms are often surprised when their first period after childbirth is nothing like it used to be. The sudden change in flow and unpredictability can make it feel as though your body is playing tricks on you. One month it comes heavier than you remember, another month it barely shows up, and […]
Is It Safe To Take Birth Control While Breastfeeding?
INTRODUCTION “Don’t worry, as long as you’re breastfeeding, you can’t get pregnant.” This is one sentence that many Nigerian mothers have heard at least once, often as advice from another mom who has “been there.” And honestly, it sounds convincing. Your period may not have returned yet. Your body is still healing. You’re feeding a […]
How Can I Prevent Malaria In Pregnancy?
Introduction If you’re pregnant and living in Nigeria, protecting yourself from malaria is one of the most important things you can do for you and your baby. Nigeria carries 25% of the world’s malaria cases and nearly 1 in 5 malaria-related deaths globally. During pregnancy, your body’s immune system naturally weakens to protect your baby, […]