Having a newborn baby is such a joyful experience. It is always a delight to see parents of newborns gush over their babies. However, this phase of parenting usually comes with a few challenges that if not properly handled can lead to the permanent disability or even the death of the newborn.

Let’s take the case of Mrs. Sandra whose baby developed yellowish discolouration of the eyes on the second day of life. Her Mum advised her to expose the baby to the early morning sun and give her unripe pawpaw water. The jaundice persisted until the second week of life and the baby began refusing feeds and was weaker than usual. She decided to take him to the teaching hospital in her location. On presentation, the Bilirubin (the pigment responsible for the yellow discolouration) was so high and an Exchange blood transfusion (EBT) was done. The baby was also placed on phototherapy. The jaundice eventually resolved, but the damage had been done due to late presentation. Mrs. Sandra’s baby eventually had Cerebral palsy and is still unable to stand nor walk at 3 years.

Imagine what the outcome would have been if Mrs. Sandra had a support group of fellow newborn Mums with a Paediatrician on speed dial? That baby would have recovered nicely without any complications because adequate information would have been given.

The Premium Mums Academy was founded to forestall sad stories like these. At the academy, when to seek help for common newborn problems such as jaundice, colic, feeding problems would be taught and support by a Consultant Paediatrician would be provided.

It would be absolutely worth your while.

Mothers are the first doctors, so come get some training!

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Chidinma Udah