Meet the medics
Post-Partum Depression: A Pediatricians Perspective
There are many issues that plague us as far as women and children’s mental health is concerned. However, as paediatricians, an area that many of us are starting to deal more with is postpartum depression. The reason being, as paediatricians we encounter moms who deal with this often in our offices. We can sometimes identify … Continue reading “Post-Partum Depression: A Pediatricians Perspective”
Pre-eclampsia By Dr Olumide Ofinran
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from around 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered. The early signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in your urine (proteinuria). It’s unlikely that you’ll notice these signs, but they should be picked up during your routine antenatal check-up. … Continue reading “Pre-eclampsia By Dr Olumide Ofinran”
