Care for mothers, newborns, and young children
Breastfeeding Difficulties
Common breastfeeding problems including poor latch, engorgement, mastitis, and low milk supply. Most issues are solvable. Breastfeeding is the single most important thing a mother can do for infant health.
Childhood Malnutrition — Warning Signs
Malnutrition in children under 5 causes irreversible damage to brain development, immune function, and growth. Early recognition allows intervention before permanent harm occurs.
Childhood Vaccinations — Reference Guide
Vaccinations are the most effective medical intervention in history. This guide covers the standard African childhood vaccination schedule and what to do after vaccinations.
Dehydration in Children
Children dehydrate much faster than adults. Dehydration from diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, or poor feeding is a leading cause of child death in Africa. It is entirely preventable and treatable.
Diarrhoea in Children
Frequent loose or watery stools. The second leading cause of death in children under 5 globally. Deaths are almost always from dehydration which is entirely preventable with ORS.
Fever in Children / Paediatric High Temperature
High body temperature in babies and children. Fever itself is not dangerous — it is the body fighting infection. The cause and the child's behaviour matter more than the number alone.
Neonatal Jaundice / Yellow Baby
Yellowing of a newborn's skin and eyes caused by bilirubin buildup. Common and usually harmless when mild. Can cause brain damage if severe and untreated.
Newborn Baby Care — First Days
Essential guidance for caring for a newborn in the first days of life when hospital access may be limited. Covering warmth, feeding, umbilical cord care, and recognising danger signs.
Postpartum Care — After Delivery
Care for the mother in the days and weeks after childbirth. The postpartum period carries significant risks including haemorrhage, infection, and mental health complications. Most deaths after delivery are preventable.
Respiratory Illness in Children / Child Won't Stop Coughing
Cough and breathing problems are the leading cause of child death from infectious disease after diarrhoea. Knowing the difference between a simple cough and pneumonia is life-saving.