₦airaland Forum

Pregnancy is regarded as one of the most crucial stage in the life of pregnant women which requires utmost attention, care and support. Proper nutrition is very vital during pregnancy as nutritional adequacy of diet is important for the growth of the developing fetus and maintenance of health in pregnancy.

The nutritional status of a pregnant woman is an important factor that influences her health during pregnancy as well as the health of the fetus. This is largely determined by her nutritional intake before and during pregnancy.

One of the ways of getting all the necessary nutrients is to eat varieties from each of food groups everyday. More so, the intake of specific micronutrients, this particularly applies to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), iron, iodine, calcium, folic acid, and vitamin D. The consumption of a varied and balanced diet from the pre-conceptional period is essential to ensure both maternal well-being and pregnancy outcomes.

Lack of intake of these specific micronutrients as well as eating of a well balanced diet during pregnancy can lead to nutritional deficiencies and malnutrition in the long run. And these can affect the health of both the pregnant woman and developing fetus.

Determinant of individual food choice during pregnancy can influence and affect the nutritional status of pregnant women either positively or negatively. Taking into consideration the proximity, taste, cost of obtaining foods also form part of the nutritional challenge. Poor nutrition can be associated with lower income, rural areas and less maternal education on nutrition.

The healthcare system has a fair share in the blame in regards to nutritional challenges in pregnancy. The healthcare system has failed to educate pregnant women on the importance of proper dieting during pregnancy, this is pre-eminent at the primary healthcare centres in rural communities, as some of the healthcare centers lack the service of a trained nutritionist and are not well trained in areas of nutrition in regards to pregnancy.

Also, negligence on the part of pregnant women to adhere to instruction and imbibe the culture of proper dieting is another key element of nutritional challenges in pregnancy. Some pregnant women choose to eat what there like even after receiving proper education and enlightenment on nutrition.

There is also this perception among some pregnant women that proper diet is expensive and meant only for the rich, not knowing that with little money as well there can get proper or well balanced diet.

In order to nip these daunting nutritional challenges in pregnancy in the bud, the government as a matter of utmost important strengthening the capacity development of the health professionals in areas of nutrition education and training, nutrition policy and programs at all levels with emphasis at the primary healthcare level. More so, all relevant stakeholders in the health sector should collaborate with the government in the promotion of proper nutrition in pregnancy and health. The intervention must remain consistent and sustainable at all levels.

Source: http://www.healthnews.ng/nutritional-challenges-in-pregnancy/

And the devil has taken over

Olamide doesn't rest!!!!

This is a very sensible governor. Imagine the casualties if there is a war as IPOB wants.

Two words - seat belts.

space booker. God dey watch you

Olulinks:
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PR is crazy. PR can make bad news seem so light. The person that drafted this statement deserves a raise.

These people ehn. They no dey tire?

Show me where you saw Igbo in my comment. I didn't even mention it yet you expected I would be referring to Igbo. Nna werenwayo o, anger na pom o

freshest4live:
Has Portharcourt become lgbo?

See me enthusiastically checking names and not surprised at the result. Nairaland has spoiled me o

O boy, see ignorance o

I'm married and, OP, I will give you just two advices.

1. If your wife does not obey you, does not respect you, lies to you and values her own family members more than you, you are in big trouble. You should leave if you can. Trust me, don't take the advice of Nairaland's Karishikas and Slay Queens serious. You know what you want in a wife. Whether they agree with you or not, it is what you want and no one can change that. If you are not getting what you want, either quit now or do number two.

2. You should only stay in the relationship if you can regain the control in the marriage. Once again, ignore the Slay Queens and Nairaland feminists. It is your house, your life and your wife. You should have a frank discussion with her with a peace offering of course, a gift she wants should be okay. Take her out to a nice restaurant and have a frank conversation. Tell her how you feel, what you want her to stop doing and why it is very important to you that she take you more serious than her parents and siblings. If she tries to interject, tell her with a straight face that you have to get a lot of your chest first.

She will promise she will change and that's something you should hold on to. Be affirmative and stand your ground. You shouldn't allow her to press your mumu button until you're sure and convinced that she gets you.

If you marry her and she continues her drama, talk sense into her head again. If she refuses to change, just get her a tiring job (the 7am - 9pm) type and live your life as you like. Or find a job in another city and come home on weekends only.

It is well my guy. I had it rough initially in my marriage but things are really smooth now, I know you will be fine. You sound like you love her and you just want the family drama out of your marriage. I get you, I totally do. Don't mind the insults here. It's your life. It's your wife. It's your house. It's your gas. You have the right to decide how things go in your home, it's your God-given responsibility as the man in the house.

And Jesus wept . . . for this fellow whose account balance is 72 naira

StarPlayer:
72 million is chicken change na I'm disappointed really That is money a basic G-Boy spends in a week. These guys are only popular, they're not making any thing really

If you break the law you face the consequence. How can he be touching a client's nipples? They've not done anything wrong. Acts like that will continue if we keep being compassionate. With this development, no driver in his right minds will try it again

austinosita:
Did you watch the video?

The man was kneeling and begging her to forgive him.

That's the evidence.

She's a smart girl!

Though I condemn what the taxify driver did, but she shouldn't have involved the police or she should have told taxify management, not to arrest him/charge him to court.
Habba.....see him helping her to carry her load and even kneeling and begging her.
They blocked him and deactivated him from the platform...... Which means, end of the road for him on taxify....and maybe uber self. Now they still went ahead to arrest him and they will still charge him!

That's too much!

Stop justifying sexual harassment please

Buharimustgo:
Why did she not cover her breast?I can even see 90% of her breast from my device

this is so misleading. porting data are not published weekly, the data here refer to the ones of May when Etisalat was still Etisalat. It will take us about 2 months to really know how the company is doing. Stop misleading people abeg

God saved me on this road too few months ago. I was driving all alone in the car and was speeding. I think i was at 140km per hour. I'm so lucky to be alive. I thought I was dead. It's so easy to die my people. Don't over speed and always wear seatbelt. That was what saved me. Accidents have nothing to do with Buhari or APC. Just don't over speed and wear seatbelt. RIP to the dead

Two really good people. Good friendship is essential in any aspect of ones life

Nigeria's Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole today directed the Executive Secretary / Chief Executive Officer of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),Prof. Usman Yusuf to proceed on three months suspension with immediate effect. The directive was contained in an official communication signed by the Minister.

According to the directive made available to HealthNewsNG.com, the suspension was a result of various allegations and petitions against him.

"The Hon Minister also said he has directed the setting up of an investigative committee to look in the various allegations in accordance with the Public Service Rules," said Boade Akinola, Director, Media and PR for the health minister.

According to the statement, the suspension became necessary to allow for an uninterrupted investigation. Prof. Usman Yusuf was however directed to handover to the next most Senior General Manager in the Agency.

"Members of staff of the agency are advised to be law abiding, vigilant and safeguard all Government properties including valuable documents," the statement concluded.

Source: http://healthnewsng.com/breaking-news-nhis-ceo-and-secretary-suspended-over-allegations/

The Honorable Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, this afternoon announced he received with shock this morning the news of the sudden demise of former Minister of Health, Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin.

Professor Osotimehin was an accomplished physician, former Provost College of Medicine University of Ibadan and former Director Deneral of the National Agency for Control of AIDS (NACA). Until his death he was the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund.

The late Osotimehin will be remembered for his role and global contributions to increased access to Family Planning as well as Sexual and Adolescent Health especially in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).

“Professor Osotimehin whom I fondly called the ‘Big Boss’ during his lifetime will definitely be missed for his dedication, humility, mentorship and patriotism,” Adewole said.

While in office as the honorable minister, Prof. Osotimehin was at the forefront of the advocacy for improved reproductive health care in the country.

The Minister who spoke on behalf of the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Health condoled with the family, friends, associates and colleagues of the late professor at the United Nations.

Source: http://healthnewsng.com/prof-babatunde-osotimehin-is-dead/

Bank customers in Nigeria will from this month will be paying a N50 monthly card maintenance fee instead of a yearly N100. This simply means that every year, each bank customer would be paying N600 instead of N100 – representing a N500 increment.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is behind the tariff hike and it affects debit and credit cards and the implementation will begin from May 1, 2017. The CBN said this new tariff is in line with review of chargesby banks and other financial institutions in the country.

According to media report, the “Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions” provides a basis for the application of charges on various products and services offered by the banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria to their customers. Kevin Amugo, CBN’s Director of Financial Policy and Regulation Department, said the charges came after extensive consultation with stakeholders.

“The aim of the guide is to enhance flexibility, transparency and competition in the Nigerian banking industry,” he said.

According to Amugo, “where a charge is stipulated as “negotiable”, banks and other financial institutions are required to draw the attention of customers to their rights to negotiate and the two parties are required to mutually agree on the applicable interest and/or charge via a verifiable means.”

Source: http://innovation-village.com/cbn-increases-card-maintenance-fee-n100-n600/

How do I say this? You know what I'm trying to say right? Name Checkers Association Ibadan headquarters president here to do the needful. *Checks name* Yup, na dem. Even with their leader released, they still want to develop Ghana's economy first before welcoming him home. Such a noble people. WehDoneSir WehDoneMa

Two Nigerians have added to the shame of the nation after they were arrested in India for trafficking in drugs.

Two Nigerian men, Joseph Nduba, 25, and 32-year-old Sunday Nwite, have been arrested in India for drug trafficking after 50 grammes of cocaine was found on them.

Also Read: "Everywhere We Go: 4 Nigerian drug traffickers remanded in Indian prison"

The two suspects, according to Indian Crimes, were arrested by the Narcotics wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), following a sting operation they mounted.

The report has it that Nduba and Nwite who have been living in the country illegally, were arrested while trying to sell the drugs at their apartment in Indiranagar in the Bangalore area on Friday, October 14, 2016.

During interrogation, the suspects were said to have confessed that they used to get cocaine from their contact, another Nigerian, whom they identified as Ben from T.C. Palya, to sell to end users.

The police have seized their passports and remanded them in judicial custody while efforts are being made to arrest the supplier who is said to be on the run.

source: http://pulse.ng/gist/bad-eggs-2-nigerians-arrested-for-drug-trafficking-in-india-id5618908.html

O ye descendants of Jew una no dey taya? We're getting so bored here at the Name Checkers Association of Nigeria Ogun chapter with the predictable nature of your drug export business. This is no longer funny, you need our collective help but u won't agree that you have problem. Until you do, the joke will continue to be on you.

adedayoa2:
you already have machine in your name

No vex dear, just sharing my experience

Listen to this wise person cos it's true. My brother married one and the marriage has collapsed. I also married one and I'm so fed up with her. I grew up in a complete happy home so nothing prepared me for the stuffs she's throwing at me, not to forget her mum that wants to turn me to ATM machine. Run if you can, if not, do what I do - take solace in your career if you have one.

Oloshi Oloriburuku. See head like holiday own. Na so them dey start trouble again. So Friday to Sunday will be work free and traditionalists will come tomorrow and ask for Thursday, Guru Maharaji people will demand Wednesday, Ifa on Tuesday and Sango on Monday. If he doesn't like the arrangement in Nigeria, he can go to yemen, Syria, Iran or anywhere else that he wants us to emulate.

Economy is in recession but na religion he carry for head. Were. Oniranu. Oponu. Mumu

Yet some Nairalanders say the economy is bad and people are dying of hunger. Continue blaming Buhari while the smart ones are making it. No go find something to do. Baba God, abeg, pick my call also. Let my hustle be pure. I no wan carry drugs like the descendants of Jew, I want money but I want it the honest way.

Just imagine, 8 out of 8 na Igbos. What do you expect from a group of people that believe what Fayose says? Igbos should no longer fold their hands and think these developments are mere coincidences. Even though I head Name Checkers Association of Nigeria Ogun State Chapter, I am no longer finding the fate of the Igbo nation in the hands of these drug lords funny anymore.

But if Igbos on Nairaland will go radio silent, I will do the needful and confirm that our Jewish brothers and estate developers are at work as expected in Cambodia

seriously this is getting out of hand

Anti-narcotics sleuths have arrested three persons, including a Nigerian, and seized drugs worth Rs 3 crore as they unearthed an alleged drug racket being run with supply coming from foreign shores.

Officials said the action was carried out by the Delhi zonal unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after they intercepted an incoming foreign parcel that contained 500 gms of cocaine.


NCB officials, they said, found that the Nigerian, identified as Bartholomew Okoh alias Prince, was the alleged kingpin of the racket with aid from two locals identified as A Rehman and Md Hanif.

The duo were handling the said illicit parcel that had come from Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago, on behalf of Okoh, a resident of Vikaspuri, they said.

"The price of the drug in illegal market is about Rs 3 crore," they said, adding the three persons were arrested yesterday under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS).

Okoh was living in India since 2012, they said.

Source: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nigerian-two-others-arrested-with-drugs-worth-rs-3-crore-116080600890_1.html