Growing community of breast milk donors in Uganda gives mothers hope

Growing community of breast milk donors in Uganda gives mothers hope

KAMPALA, Uganda —  Early last year, Caroline Ikendi was in distress after undergoing an emergency Caesarean section to remove one stillborn baby and save two others. Doctors said one of the preterm babies had a 2% chance of living. If the babies didn’t get breast milk — which she didn’t have — Ikendi could lose … Read more

INTERVIEW: Why Nigerian men should suck their wives’ breasts regularly

INTERVIEW: Why Nigerian men should suck their wives’ breasts regularly

No doubt, a good number of Nigerian men seem unfamiliar with the part they play in promoting breast health. For many, the act of breastfeeding is perceived as solely the concern of the woman and the child. However, this common belief might not hold upon closer examination. In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, a medical … Read more