As a Paediatrician with subspecialty training in Neuro-developmental Paediatrics, I basically take care of all children health issues especially those with physical and mental disabilities. This group of children are often referred to as Children with special needs. This is a topic I am particularly passionate about especially in the part of the world where I…
Disabilities and Prevention Can it happen again? How do I prevent my child from having this challenge again? Some forms of disabilities can be prevented by simple measures and these include; • Folic acid intake by all women of the child bearing age – this prevents the spina bifida, hydrocephalus • Avoidance of smoking and alcohol…
Hello Everyone! So we will be sharing some myths we have heard and superstitious beliefs we are use to pertaining to child healthcare in Nigeria. As we know, in this part of the world, her in Africa,Nigeria to be precise we have some ‘laws’ or should say ‘practices’ unorthodox,funny and sometimes ridiculous with no basis…
Welcome to Ask the Paediatrician’s Blog and the focus today is Dental Caries in children. Many parents are worried about tooth decay even in young children. On the Ask the Paediatricians’ Facebook Group Parents’ Grand Round recently, a Paediatric Dental Surgeon of the Department of Child Dental Health, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr Bukky Olatosi…
Good oral hygiene is the single most important factor in keeping your teeth and gums healthy and good habits formed in childhood will last a lifetime. Children should be encouraged to take care of their teeth from an early age so that a good oral hygiene routine is instilled in them. In this article based…
If you are not from Nigeria, you may be lost from the title alone. The typical Naija Mum knows what I am talking about, especially if you are from the South-Western part of the country, specifically the Yoruba tribe. The other tribes have their own names for the same condition. A mum told me it…
