What is Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine or PCV10? The vaccine will protect your child against the most severe types of pneumonia common in Nigeria. These account for the causes of pneumonia-related deaths among children under five years. If a child already vaccinated with PCV10 contacts pneumonia, it will be mild How can I protect and prevent …
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs which makes breathing difficult and affects children. It can sometimes lead to permanent disability and death. What causes pneumonia? Pneumonia is mostly caused by germs in the air we breathe. But sometimes these germs can overpower your immune system, even if your health is generally …
How is GDM treated? Treating GDM means taking steps to keep your blood glucose levels within a certain range. Treatment may include: Healthy eating Physical activity Insulin injections Oral anti-diabetes drugs Healthy Eating Using a healthy eating plan will help your blood glucose stay in your target range. The plan will help you know which …
How is GDM diagnosed? Doctors use blood tests to diagnose GDM. These include fasting blood glucose (before breakfast) and Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). For the OGTT, you will drink a solution of glucose and have your blood glucose level checked every 30 minutes for two hours. How will GDM affect my baby? Untreated or …
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy. Diabetes means your blood glucose/sugar, is too high. Too much glucose in your blood is not good for you or your baby. What Causes Gestational Diabetes? During pregnancy, associated changes, hormones and weight gain cause …
WHAT IS POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. WHY NAPRO TECHNOLOGY? Polycystic …
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The Creighton Model Fertility Care System is a form of natural family planning which involves identifying the fertile period during a woman’s menstrual cycle. The Creighton Model was developed by Thomas Hilgers, the founder and director of the Pope Paul VI Institute. NaProTECHNOLOGY (Natural Procreative Technology) is a women’s health science that monitors and maintains …
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• Infertility Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples. Infertility may result from an issue with either you or your partner, or a combination of factors that prevent pregnancy. • Menstrual Cramps Menstrual cramps are throbbing, aching cramps you …
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NaPro technology identifies and treats abnormalities to normalize fertility so that couples can achieve pregnancy the natural way Success rates for NaPro technology in infertility through charting with the Creighton Model Fertility Care System is 20-40% with no medical intervention Success rates for NaPro technology in infertility is up to 80% with charting and medical …
NaPro Technology is an innovative technology which is an approach to fertility that adheres to the guidelines provided by a woman’s natural cycles. The Creighton Model of fertility care is the foundation for this approach. It monitors the bio-markers which showcase hormonal changes in a woman’s cycle. NaPro Technology has a very high success rate …
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