Tag: pregnancy
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The number of teenage pregnancies at Tema General Hospital is alarming
An Adolescent Focal Person at the Tema General Hospital, Naana Egyiriba Idun-Acquah, has revealed that the facility recorded high cases of teenage pregnancies.She...
Independent Africa
Uganda sees rise in teenage pregnancies over failure to prosecute rapists
When it was announced that there had been a more than four-fold increase in those aged 10 to 14 getting pregnant in the wake...
Entertainment
Nana Yaa Brefo discloses her struggle with IVF
Ghanaian journalist, Nana Yaa Brefo, has opened about how she has given up on attempts to get pregnant and give birth again.According to her, this...
Features
How a mechanic posed as a ‘borga’ to impregnate a fine girl
The word ‘borga’ is a local term for middle-aged Ghanaians who return home for Christmas or other festivities.These men usually adorn very flamboyant outfits,...
World
Woman figures out triplets seven months into her pregnancy
A mother described how she was in "complete shock" when she found out she was having triplets and how she "can barely recall" the...
News
Takoradi woman fined over GHC 7,000 for pregnancy and kidnapping hoax
Josephine Panyin Mensah, who was at the centre of the fake pregnancy and kidnapping hoax has been fined GHC7,200.The Takoradi Circuit Court A sentenced...
World
Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban
When Susan Wamaitha started feeling sick a year ago, she thought it was the side effects of a contraceptive pill she had started taking...
News
Class five pupil seven months pregnant for step-father
A 32-year-old farmer, has allegedly, impregnated his 15-year-old step-daughter.Per police report, the class five student who is seven months pregnant, lives in a neighborhood...
News
Pay nursing mothers maternity allowance Dr. Samuel Owusu appeals to government
The government has been urged to introduce maternity allowance to support the wellbeing of nursing mothers. The United Nations (UN) Eminent Peace Ambassador Dr....
News
Avoiding stillbirths: Need to avoid malaria in pregnancy
Midwives at some health facilities in the Tamale and Sagnarigu Assemblies have advised pregnant women to report early for antenatal care (ANC)and be put...
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