Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a rare and complex congenital heart defect (a baby is born with) in which the left side of the heart is critically underdeveloped. Today we will discuss Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Let me tell you this inspiring story of a little Zola born with this defect. The inspiring story of…
Have you ever seen a pregnant woman convulsing? Think Pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of death for mothers and children worldwide; according to the World Health Organization, WHO, around 50,000 to 75,000 women yearly due to this condition. It is worse when it is not discovered early. What is Pre-Eclampsia Pre-eclampsia is a disorder…
A child born to a mother who drank alcohol during pregnancy may develop a range of diseases called FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS (FASDs). It has always been mentioned severally that pregnant women should stay away from alcohol, smoking, and many other things for their children’s sake, but many don’t know why. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)…
Low sperm count is a common cause for concern among several married men with infertility problems. It can be very frustrating to be married for long and not be able to get your wife pregnant and have the joy of being a father. A normal man produces about 1,500 sperm per second and over 2…
Sperms are very fragile, and we do a few common habits that can kill them. Most, if not all, marriages aim to have children and live happily ever after. Children bring so much joy to fathers, mothers, friends, and relatives alike. To make this possible, Mr. Sperm has to meet Mrs. Egg and come together…
These Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms can suggest that you are pregnant, even before you have a missed period. They do not happen in every woman because their body is different, but most women would experience at least one or more of these early pregnancy signs and symptoms. What are they? Early Pregnancy Signs and…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to have or sustain an erection strong enough to have sexual intercourse. It is a major challenge for many young men and, worse still, among married couples. It is so bad that it is a major cause of infidelity in homes and can cause depression, low sexual libido, loss of…
Pregnancy Tests are used to confirm the presence of a pregnancy. Although numerous signs and symptoms can suggest pregnancy in a woman aside from a missed period, the most common question every lady asks when they do not have a period is “Am I Pregnant?”, this would not be wrong considering that there are many…
Some children are born with these problems or defects in their hearts that we call Congenital Heart Defects. These problems occurred when they were still in the womb and they can affect the structure or function of the heart. They are one of the most common types of birth defects. Some of these heart defects…
Seminal Fluid Analysis (SFA) is an important test that is done during fertility screening for males, to check the quality and quantity of their semen (the fluid that is produced during Ejaculation), and ensure that it is okay and enough to get a woman pregnant. Seminal Fluid Analysis (SFA) is a very important test and…