Access to quality care everywhere
An estimated 13.4 million babies are born preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) in the world. At such a tender stage, the organs inside the baby are not fully developed. Unfortunately, premature birth is one of the leading causes of death in children under five.
1d ago
Unveiling insights and strategies during constipation awareness month
December is the Constipation Awareness Month. The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disease (IFFGD) launches a campaign to address the dilemmas that so many people face each day when living with constipation and to increase public knowledge of a common yet often misunderstood condition.
11m ago
Tackling preterm birth
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines preterm birth as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. According to the most recent estimates, preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five; each year, about 15 million babies worldwide are born preterm, which is about 1 in 10 children. Many survivors face a lifetime of disabilities, including learning disabilities and visual and hearing problems.
1y ago
Understanding and addressing excessive hair fall among teens
Now a days, one of the common issues teenagers go through is excessive hair fall. Hair fall can be a bit of a concern for teens, especially teenage girls.Normally, a person can lose as many as 100 hairs a day. These hairs grow back from the same origin later on. If the hair fall is greater than that, then it needs to be evaluated.
1y ago
Vaccinating a mother against SARS-CoV-2 means vaccinating the newborn!
Breastfed infants are better protected against different infectious diseases, such as gut infection (gastroenteritis), ear infection, urinary
2y ago
Heart diseases among children on the surge
Mrs Samina developed diabetes early in her pregnancy. She took several medications for that, but her blood sugar was not adequately
3y ago
‘Sharing the responsibility’ for protecting breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the best investments for saving lives and for the socioeconomic development of a nation. It significantly improves the wellbeing of both the children and their mothers. Optimal breastfeeding is vital to their lifelong good health and wellbeing.
3y ago
Kangaroo Mother Care: Learning from nature to sustain
Annually approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. More than one million of them die shortly after birth and many suffer from various physical, neurological, or intellectual disabilities afterwards. In Bangladesh, the neonatal mortality rate is 30 per 1,000 live births, accounting for 67% of all under-5 deaths. 19% of these deaths are from premature births.
3y ago
November 17, 2024
Access to quality care everywhere
An estimated 13.4 million babies are born preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) in the world. At such a tender stage, the organs inside the baby are not fully developed. Unfortunately, premature birth is one of the leading causes of death in children under five.
December 10, 2023
Unveiling insights and strategies during constipation awareness month
December is the Constipation Awareness Month. The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disease (IFFGD) launches a campaign to address the dilemmas that so many people face each day when living with constipation and to increase public knowledge of a common yet often misunderstood condition.
November 19, 2023
Tackling preterm birth
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines preterm birth as babies born alive before 37 weeks of pregnancy are completed. According to the most recent estimates, preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five; each year, about 15 million babies worldwide are born preterm, which is about 1 in 10 children. Many survivors face a lifetime of disabilities, including learning disabilities and visual and hearing problems.
July 2, 2023
Understanding and addressing excessive hair fall among teens
Now a days, one of the common issues teenagers go through is excessive hair fall. Hair fall can be a bit of a concern for teens, especially teenage girls.Normally, a person can lose as many as 100 hairs a day. These hairs grow back from the same origin later on. If the hair fall is greater than that, then it needs to be evaluated.
March 13, 2022
Vaccinating a mother against SARS-CoV-2 means vaccinating the newborn!
Breastfed infants are better protected against different infectious diseases, such as gut infection (gastroenteritis), ear infection, urinary
October 24, 2021
Heart diseases among children on the surge
Mrs Samina developed diabetes early in her pregnancy. She took several medications for that, but her blood sugar was not adequately
August 1, 2021
‘Sharing the responsibility’ for protecting breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the best investments for saving lives and for the socioeconomic development of a nation. It significantly improves the wellbeing of both the children and their mothers. Optimal breastfeeding is vital to their lifelong good health and wellbeing.
July 18, 2021
Kangaroo Mother Care: Learning from nature to sustain
Annually approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. More than one million of them die shortly after birth and many suffer from various physical, neurological, or intellectual disabilities afterwards. In Bangladesh, the neonatal mortality rate is 30 per 1,000 live births, accounting for 67% of all under-5 deaths. 19% of these deaths are from premature births.
July 4, 2021
Ensuring zero separation for a better newborn outcome
The premature newborns are sometimes inevitably kept separated from their mothers for their compulsory care in the newborn-care nurseries or intensive care units. In Bangladesh's cultural trend, families and friends usually rush to adore the newborns immediately after their birth. Sometimes the newborn is kept apart from the mother to ensure her relaxed rest.
February 21, 2021
Vaccinating children against COVID-19
The world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic which has spread rapidly across the world. The pandemic is already having a serious impact
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