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An oestrogen-progestin challenge, administered using combined oral contraceptive pills, is one of the ways of investigating the cause of secondary amenorrhoea. — TNS

Do you keep missing your period?

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Post published:September 19, 2022
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When a woman passes menarche (her first period) and does not menstruate for at least six months, it is called secondary amenorrhoea. Secondary amenorrhoea is commonly caused by pregnancy, lactation…

Breast milk is produced on demand, so the more baby drinks, the more mummy will produce. — Filepic

Help, I don’t have enough breast milk!

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Post published:April 18, 2022
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The majority of breastfeeding mothers will have plenty of breast milk and their babies will thrive. However, a variety of factors can cause a mother to have a low milk…

While babies get bathed regularly, mothers were traditionally banned from showering or washing their hair during the confinement period. However, this practice should be abolished for the sake of hygiene and better health. — Photos: Filepic

Do’s and don’ts for the after-birth confinement period

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Post published:April 4, 2022
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In many cultures, a period of confinement after pregnancy has been practised for generations. Confinement during modern times may seem like an old practice filled with folklore and odd practices,…