By Folasade Akpan When Mrs Amina Ibrahim gave birth to her first child, she expected breastfeeding to come naturally. However, the first few days brought an experience she had never anticipated. Her baby struggled to latch, leaving Ibrahim frustrated, exhausted and questioning her ability to provide the nourishment her newbornContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Some fathers have urged Nigerian men to provide practical and emotional support for their wives to ensure successful exclusive breastfeeding and healthier outcomes for children, emphasising that fathers play critical roles throughout the process. The fathers gave the advice in interviews with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom A Paediatrician, Dr Temitayo Ishola, has urged mothers to breastfeed babies every two hours for 30 minutes to 45 minutes to ensure effective breastfeeding. Ishola, Head of the Paediatric Department, General Hospital, Ebute-Meta, made the call during the hospital’s 2026 World Breastfeeding Week lecture forContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Citizens’ Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI) has empowered over 150 women in the FCT with life-saving knowledge on breastfeeding practices. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative was part of activities to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week. The one-day sensitisation andContinue Reading
