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*Muscular Dystrophy: Challenges and Support*Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders characterized by pro...
08/09/2025

*Muscular Dystrophy: Challenges and Support*

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Challenges include:

- *Physical limitations*: Muscle weakness, mobility issues, and respiratory problems.
- *Emotional struggles*: Anxiety, depression, and coping with a chronic condition.
- *Daily life adaptations*: Need for assistive devices, home modifications, and caregiving support.

*Coping Mechanisms and Support:*

- *Physical therapy*: Maintains muscle strength and mobility.
- *Assistive devices*: Wheelchairs, walkers, and breathing aids improve independence.
- *Emotional support*: Counseling, support groups, and connecting with others who have MD.
- *Medical care*: Regular check-ups, medication, and monitoring disease progression.
- *Lifestyle adaptations*: Home modifications, accessible transportation, and adaptive sports.

*Helping People with Muscular Dystrophy:*

- *Raising awareness*: Educating others about MD and its effects.
- *Supporting research*: Funding research for treatments and cures.
- *Providing resources*: Access to medical care, assistive devices, and support services.
- *Encouraging inclusion*: Promoting accessibility and inclusivity in communities.

By understanding the challenges and providing support, we can improve the quality of life for individuals with muscular dystrophy.

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Happy Id El Maulud to all our Muslim mums and their family.May this season bring you renewed faith, endless blessings, a...
05/09/2025

Happy Id El Maulud to all our Muslim mums and their family.

May this season bring you renewed faith, endless blessings, and joy in every moment with your loved ones.

From all of us at Ingresshealthpartners we wish you a happy and peaceful Id El Maulud. 🌸🌙

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Happy New Month to our esteemed mums and not forgetting our ever supportive dads! We cherish your patronage and look for...
01/09/2025

Happy New Month to our esteemed mums and not forgetting our ever supportive dads! We cherish your patronage and look forward to continuing our journey together. Wishing you a month filled with happiness and prosperity.

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WBW Pumping and storing breast milk Cleanliness, consistency and comfort are key- wash and dry your hands and all breas...
09/08/2025

WBW Pumping and storing breast milk
Cleanliness, consistency and comfort are key- wash and dry your hands and all breast pump parts; pump in a clean comfortable location and try to pump at the same times everyday
If baby is not nursing, aim for 8 to 10 pumping sessions in 24 hours including at night for the first few weeks

Store milk in small amounts – 30, 60 and 90 ml bags to avoid waste- and label every container with date and time- preferably use BPA free bottles or breastmilk storage bags
Leave 2-3 cm of open space at the top of containers- milk expands when frozen
Never use a microwave to thaw milk, instead, thaw in fridge overnight or by placing sealed container in a bowl of warm- not hot- water; swirl gently to mix separated fat, and use within two hours of warming. Never refreeze

Freshly pumped breastmilk can be stored in the freezer for 6 months; in the fridge, not in the door, but at the back of the fridge for up to 4 days; and in room temperature (up to 25 degrees centigrade) for up to 4 hours . Previously frozen milk which has been thawed in the fridge MUST be consumed within 24 hours or discarded. Milk thawed from fridge to room temperature must be consumed within two hours.
First in First Out: Always use the oldest milk first

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WBW Breastfeeding supportMums need support from family and friends to help them successfully breastfeed- a helping hand ...
08/08/2025

WBW Breastfeeding support

Mums need support from family and friends to help them successfully breastfeed- a helping hand with doing the dishes, a helping hand with school runs and homework with older children, and bringing some home cooked food is always welcome
Taking the baby off her hands to burp and play while she catches a nap is always a good idea for your breastfeeding friend or family member.
Online lactation support is available- we are here to help, and so are your nurses at the local primary health or maternity center.
Mothers groups are a dependable source of information and good suggestions; they can also help bust myths about breastfeeding and provide information on where to get good breastfeeding supplies including breast pumps.

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Day 4 WBW 2025How might you optimize breastfeeding - facilitating lactation in the early days Remember that the earliest...
07/08/2025

Day 4 WBW 2025
How might you optimize breastfeeding - facilitating lactation in the early days
Remember that the earliest milk is in small supply but it is calorie dense The more frequently you put baby to breast, the more milk flows- so frequency is the key to success. Babies must be fed exclusively on breast milk and on demand.
To establish breastfeeding successfully, mum must be adequately rested, she must sleep regularly, and breastfeed exclusively- no water, no breast milk supplements. Try not to be anxious about breastfeeding success, as this can reduce your milk flow.
The night feeds ( between 11 pm and 5 pm) are an important stimulus for ensuring breast milk flow for the next day- mum’s breastfeeding hormones are best stimulated at night.
Pap and tigernuts are good galactagogues-( substances that help improve breast milk production), and can help mums who are also getting adequate rest and sleep.

- Staying hydrated and fueled
- Asking for help when needed
- Practicing mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques.

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Day 3 WBW 2025Colostrum – Golden Milk • Thick first milk that comes out on day of birth; It has more protein, less sugar...
05/08/2025

Day 3 WBW 2025

Colostrum – Golden Milk
• Thick first milk that comes out on day of birth; It has more protein, less sugar and fat than subsequent milk
• Colostrum is produced from late stage in pregnancy till four days after delivery
• Colostrum has growth factors and provides all the nutrients and fluid baby needs in the early days
• It is rich in Vitamin A and prevents Vitamin A-related eye disease
• Helps intestine mature immunologically; prevents allergy and intolerance
• Contains antibodies and many white blood cells that protect baby against infections and reduces severity of infections such as measles and diarrhoea
• Colostrum helps to clear meconium (the first dark stools) and helps prevent jaundice

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Day 2 WBW 2025Why is early breastfeeding important?Early initiation of breatfeeding simply means the newborn begins to b...
04/08/2025

Day 2 WBW 2025

Why is early breastfeeding important?

Early initiation of breatfeeding simply means the newborn begins to be breastfed within the first hour of life-the Golden Hour

The action of putting the newborn against the mother’s skin within the first 60 minutes of life stabilizes the health of both mom and baby.

The first hour of life is a critical time to initiate breastfeeding because babies who initiate early are 1.5 to 2 times more likely to exclusively breastfeed at 3 to 6 months compared to those who initiate later;

They are also less likely to experience delays in lactation onset and breastfeeding difficulties.

Even though there is not much milk ( about 5mls at every feed) coming out of the breast in the first few days, all that comes out is enough for baby’s needs in those first few days.

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Ingress Health Partners celebrates World Breastfeeding Week Unlocking the power of Breast Milk: the benefits of breastfe...
02/08/2025

Ingress Health Partners celebrates World Breastfeeding Week

Unlocking the power of Breast Milk: the benefits of breastfeeding for baby, mother, family, community and the environment.

The benefits of Breastfeeding for baby are numerous and include

1. Nutritional benefits- breast milk has all the nutrients the baby needs to gorw optimally in the first six months of life

2. Breast milk is readily available at the right temperature, and it is affordable, accessible and safe

3. Breastfed babies have fewer and less severe infections in childhood including respiratory infections and diarrhea. Exclusive breastfeeding reduces the risk of food allergies.

4. Breastfed babies also have a lower risk of overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes in adulthood



Breastfeeding also has benefits for mothers including reduction in the risk of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, certain cancers including breast, ovarian, endometrial and thyroid cancer.

Breastfeeding has bonding and emotional benefits for both mum and baby;

Environmental benefits of breastfeeding include reduction in waste from breast milk supplement packaging

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*Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 🌟*This week, we celebrate the incredible bond between mothers and their babies, and the...
01/08/2025

*Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 🌟*

This week, we celebrate the incredible bond between mothers and their babies, and the numerous benefits of breastfeeding. From providing essential nutrients to fostering emotional connection, breastfeeding is a vital aspect of motherhood. 🤱‍♀️💕

Welcome to the month of August. Blessings and peace for you and your loved ones.Kindly follow us on our social media han...
01/08/2025

Welcome to the month of August. Blessings and peace for you and your loved ones.

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World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver...
28/07/2025

World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.

Hepatitis: LET'S BREAK IT DOWN calls for urgent action to dismantle the financial, social and systemic barriers – including stigma – that stand in the way of hepatitis elimination and liver cancer.

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