Whenever we are told, we are malaria positive or diagnosed with fever or any kind of disease, first thing is to say " Olohun Onije, orimo ko" (God Forbid, over my dead body) 😂
It's just funny!
Should we say, it's ignorance or what?
When health practitioners observed or diagnosed and give out their results, some would not return to such clinic or hospital, then started praying and paying traditionalists.
Same in the scenario,
When the new mother noticed something in the neonate, such as yellowness of the eyes instead of going to the hospital to confirm and get treatment at an early stage, the grandma could say "the baby will be fine, you can't know more than me, I nurtured your husband or father... Blabla.
More reason we have to pay attention to our health issues before and after marriage.
Genotype, blood group and rhesus factor should be thoroughly checked for compatibility.
Yesterday, we discussed Neonatal Jaundice, which is a disease that affects neonates and could lead to brain damage. It's about the yellowness of the eyes that's ignored by people and it destroys the baby's brain so the child develops long-term complications like mental retardation, paralysis, etc and such child later turns to be abandoned without adequate care.
Some of them, become special needs children and, sadly, there are no adequate facilities to take care of them in our society today.
It was said that, if an incompatible blood group should have a baby, this disease could affect the child.
Same as Rhesus status.
It's said to be prevented right from the pregnancy stage and immediately after birth when confirmed to be what's affecting the child.
As a society, what's our role here,
Firstly, ensure pregnant women around you go for antenatal as expected in a standard hospital.
Secondly, when anything seems to be wrong with a child, let's encourage the parents to visit the hospital without delay.
Thirdly, before getting married, advise singles and new couples to check their blood group and rhesus factor. If not compatible, medical practitioners would ensure the baby and mother are fine by giving the best treatment and guidance.
I heartily appreciate my guest, Ms. Najeebah Arikewuyo, It was a great experience with her. 😊
Why not listen to the full version of the program? 🥰
Know more about Neonatal Jaundice. 🌹
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