Healthy Child-Healthy Society

26/08/2025

Yes, your baby can hear both in and out of the womb.
Hearing begins with faint sounds from inside your body around 16–22 weeks of pregnancy, and by 23 weeks, your baby can hear outside sounds.

Your little one will start to recognize your voice and may even respond to sounds with movement.

✨ This means you have the opportunity to speak positivity into your baby’s life.
✨ Your words can shape your baby’s future.

Speak to your baby, for they can hear you.

25/08/2025

Pregnancy is a special journey, and your choices directly impact your baby’s health. What you eat, drink, and the activities you engage in can shape your baby’s outcome. Below are important things every expectant mother should avoid for a healthy pregnancy.

21/08/2025

Neonatal Tetanus is gradually creeping back in

Here are signs to look out for and ways to avoid it.

Share with other mothers out there.

19/08/2025

What happens when a baby doesn't cry at birth?
What's the significance of that first cry?

The Dangers of Weak or No Cry at Birth – Part 2

In Part 1, we saw how important a baby’s first cry is. It shows your child is breathing well, and oxygen is reaching all the organs and tissues needed to sustain life.

But what happens if a baby does not cry at birth?

🔴 Possible Dangers:
1️⃣ Risk of irreversible brain damage
2️⃣ Risk of convulsions
3️⃣ Breathing problems
4️⃣ Feeding difficulties
5️⃣ Possible kidney damage

👉 In the long run, this can lead to delayed development in the child.

💡 To reduce these risks, mothers should attend regular Antenatal Visits and ensure safe delivery practices.

👩‍🍼 Have you seen or experienced this before?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
📢 Don’t forget to share this information with other mothers—it could save a life.

19/08/2025

The Dangers of Weak or No Cry at Birth – Part 2

In Part 1, we saw how important a baby’s first cry is. It shows your child is breathing well, and oxygen is reaching all the organs and tissues needed to sustain life.

But what happens if a baby does not cry at birth?

🔴 Possible Dangers:
1️⃣ Risk of irreversible brain damage
2️⃣ Risk of convulsions
3️⃣ Breathing problems
4️⃣ Feeding difficulties
5️⃣ Possible kidney damage

👉 In the long run, this can lead to delayed development in the child.

💡 To reduce these risks, mothers should attend regular Antenatal Visits and ensure safe delivery practices.

👩‍🍼 Have you seen or experienced this before?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
📢 Don’t forget to share this information with other mothers—it could save a life.

15/08/2025

The Danger of No or Weak Cry at Birth

Dear expectant mother,
There are important things you should watch out for when your baby is born — and one of the most important is your baby’s first cry.

It is expected that within the first minute of life, every newborn should have a strong, sustained cry.

That first cry is powerful — it helps your baby take in oxygen for the first time. This oxygen is then carried to all the vital organs in the body — the brain, heart, kidneys, intestines, skin, and more.

When a baby does not cry, cries weakly, or the cry is not sustained, it means the organs are not getting enough oxygen. This lack of oxygen can affect your baby’s health immediately and also cause long-term developmental problems.

Your baby’s cry is not just a sound — it’s a sign of life and strength.

📌 In Part 2, we will talk about the dangers of no cry or weak cry at birth and what can be done to help.

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

World Breastfeeding Week was organized by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF. The goal was to promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life which yields many health benefits, providing critical nutrients, protection from deadly diseases such as pneumonia and fostering growth and development for the first time in 1991.

This year, the theme centers on Prioritize Breastfeeding, Create Sustainable Support System.

What do you know about Breastfeeding?
Share in the comment section below.

01/08/2025

We welcome you all to the beautiful month of August!

Can you make these declaration over your children as they enjoy the holidays

I decree that all through this month and the remaining months of the year;
The LORD will continually bless you and protect you.
The LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.
The LORD show you his favor and give you his peace on every side in Jesus Name.

May all our children continually bask strong in health all round in Jesus Name.

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31/07/2025

Jaundice can lead to what is called "Kernicterus"

Read about the complications of Jaundice here.

‎The Complications of Jaundice – Part 2
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‎As discussed in Part 1, jaundice is caused by the buildup of bilirubin, which leads to yellowing of the skin and eyes.
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‎The main risk is when bilirubin crosses into the brain.
‎This condition is called kernicterus, and it can result in:
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‎Poor sucking and feeding
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‎Abnormal movements or seizures
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‎Intellectual disability
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‎Lifelong need for support or care
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‎What Makes It Worse?
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‎Ignorance: Many parents still don’t know what jaundice is or how serious it can be.
‎(If you haven’t seen Part 1, go check it!) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cd3scmAys/
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‎Delay in seeking care:
‎The longer you wait, the higher the risk.
‎👉 Sun exposure, glucose water, Abidec, or Ampiclox will not cure jaundice.
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‎Only a qualified doctor, preferably a paediatrician, can tell what type of jaundice your baby has and how best to treat it.
‎Once brain damage sets in, it cannot be reversed.
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‎Have you had a baby with jaundice?
‎What was your experience like?
‎Do you have any questions?
‎Drop them in the comments and please share this post with others who need it. Knowledge saves lives.
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31/07/2025

‎The Complications of Jaundice – Part 2
‎
‎As discussed in Part 1, jaundice is caused by the buildup of bilirubin, which leads to yellowing of the skin and eyes.
‎
‎The main risk is when bilirubin crosses into the brain.
‎This condition is called kernicterus, and it can result in:
‎
‎Poor sucking and feeding
‎
‎Abnormal movements or seizures
‎
‎Intellectual disability
‎
‎Lifelong need for support or care
‎
‎
‎What Makes It Worse?
‎
‎Ignorance: Many parents still don’t know what jaundice is or how serious it can be.
‎(If you haven’t seen Part 1, go check it!) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cd3scmAys/
‎
‎Delay in seeking care:
‎The longer you wait, the higher the risk.
‎👉 Sun exposure, glucose water, Abidec, or Ampiclox will not cure jaundice.
‎
‎
‎Only a qualified doctor, preferably a paediatrician, can tell what type of jaundice your baby has and how best to treat it.
‎Once brain damage sets in, it cannot be reversed.
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‎
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‎
‎Have you had a baby with jaundice?
‎What was your experience like?
‎Do you have any questions?
‎Drop them in the comments and please share this post with others who need it. Knowledge saves lives.
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