How age-long cultural practices fuel maternal, infant deaths

Punchng | 24-08-2025 05:43pm |

Across generations, many pregnant women in Nigeria have trusted traditional practices, like abdominal massages and strict dietary restrictions, to protect their unborn babies. But these deeply rooted beliefs, passed down as wisdom, can sometimes do more harm than good. From infections to life-threatening complications during childbirth, these myths and misconceptions contribute to the country’s alarming

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