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Thursdays are for Throwbacks. Hence, we brought this back to you. sit back, relax, relearn and enjoy.

Asake Asake, congratulations my friend. I have missed you.

Asake: thanks Tola. I am grateful I guess.

Tola: Sup with you? You only call me "Tola" when you're down.

Asake: I am fine. Tola is your name too right?

Tola: now I am sure something is wrong.

*Baby starts crying*

Asake starts weeping uncontrollably, without making efforts to feed or pacify baby.

Tola: ( while petting the baby) My friend, please talk to me, what's going on?

Asake: I don't know how to explain it, but I feel depressed when I am supposed to be happy. I Feel worthless, hopeless and helpless. My husband has tried his best but he doesn't understand me.

Tola: you must be going through PostPartum Depression.

WHAT IS POST PARTUM DEPRESSION?

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth

Your body and mind go through many changes during and after pregnancy..

Depression that begins within 4 weeks after delivery.

Most women get the “baby blues,” or feel sad or empty, within a few days of giving birth. For many women, the baby blues go away in 3 to 5 days. When it persists for more than 2 weeks.

What do you notice?
*Depressed mood
*Crying all the time, often for no reason
*Severe anger and crankiness
*No energy or motivation
*Eating too little or too much
*Sleeping too little or too much
*Having trouble focusing or making decisions.
*Loss of pleasure
*Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness
*Thoughts of death or su***de
*Thoughts of hurting someone else
*Feeling worthless, guilty, or like a bad mother
*Losing interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy.

What should you do?
* Don’t try to do too much or to do everything by yourself
*Rest as much as you can. Sleep when the baby is sleeping.
* Talk about your feelings
*Ask your partner, family, and friends for help.
*Learn from experiences of other mothers
*Join a support group.

If symptoms persist, your doctor might place you on medications or prescribe Hormonal therapy.

New week!
New vibes!!
New Month!!!

From resilience, to struggle, to progress..
A home to many.
Our mother land. Let's join hands together to build the Nigeria of our dreams.

May the labour of our heroes past never be in vain.
Happy independence Nigeria🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

Pneumonia as pronounced(neemonia)

This is an infection that causes swelling of one or both lungs. It is caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses in most cases.

As opposed to most people who attribute pneumonia to consuming cold foods or being exposed to cold. It is confirmed to be caused as a result of an infection, the most implicated is a bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae.

This infection is life threatening but majorly in younger children and older individuals. A child or an adult with a weakened immune system may create a loop for the infection to occur and manifest.

Some of the symptoms of this infection may include;

Cough
Chest pain
Fever and chills
Difficulty in breathing

It is good news that this infection can be prevented by immunization, appropriate nutrition, and taking adequate environmental measures.

Once confirmed pneumonia is absolutely treatable. Pay attention to your health and that of those around you. Pneumonia is an infection that is preventable.

Beautiful Nurses 😁😁
Sweet, sweeter, sweetest Scrub Nurses😄🤩

This particular Wednesday is for our Scrub Nurses.

Amazing and diligent set of professionals. Thank you for setting up the operating room and ensuring all instruments are sterile. For handing over the appropriate instruments during a procedure, you're absolutely fantastic🤭.

If you've ever seen how these people carry the safety of their patients on their head, you'd agree with me that they are super incredible. Thank you for all that you do we love you❤️.