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From 16 weeks of pregnancy. All the best
Its not advisable, considering the way babies grow rapidly towards the end of pregnancy
Hello Adeola, I will advise you to strictly follow your doctor's instructions. Don't self medicate your baby
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You may need to see a Paediatrician for further evaluation to know why the baby is refusing to suck and how to help you further
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Yes, your child should take the injection if there is any suspected case of injury from the rusted nail.
Just leave it alone, do not massage it. It will resolve on its own.
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If he passes stools regularly, has a good appetite and is not vomiting or complaining of any abdominal symptoms (pain, discomfort..) ,there may be nothing to worry about .
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
As regards the milk any age appropriate milk or formula of your choice is fine.Also offer other form of complementary foods and not just pap.
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Hepatitis B can be treated and can also be prevented through vaccination.
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It is very important that you take the child to see an ENT for a proper diagnosis
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
To know the specific cause for your baby and for appropriate treatment kindly see a doctor preferably a paediatrician for further evaluation and management.
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There's actually no negative effect though BCG is usually the first injection given to newborns as you've been told, just that baby is not protected from TB infection which is very risky.
In this case, you have to keep baby away from visitors/adults that can infect the baby.
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
What your baby is going through is colic. Colic is common. It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved.
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kindly take the child to a Paediatric doctor,or The Respiratory clinic of any of the Paediatric Outpatient Clinic of any of the Teaching Hospitals closest to you, they are in the best position to take proper care of child health issues.
Any cough that have lasted for more than two weeks needs a paediatrician's attention for proper evaluation and treatment.
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Kindly see a doctor for further evaluation and management. Please do not self medicate.
When blood tests are requested, ALWAYS take them back to the doctors who requested them for the interpretation. You are not supposed to be doing so! Lab results are usually interpreted in the clinical context.