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Antenatal Care coverage in Nigeria is at 63%. But only 46% of births happen with a skilled health worker present.

Something is happening between the clinic and the delivery room.

What has stopped women in your community from delivering in a health facility? 👇

#MaternalMonday

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When a skilled attendant is present at delivery, fewer mothers die. Fewer babies die.

Building that reality means fixing cost, distance, trust, and dignity in our health systems.

Who catches the baby matters. Every time.
#MaternalMonday #SkilledBirthAttendance #DevComs

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Who catches the baby matters.

63% of pregnant women in Nigeria attend ANC. But only 46% deliver with a skilled birth attendant.

That gap is costing lives. Let's talk about what skilled birth attendance actually means, and what it doesn't. 🧵

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MYTH: ANC is enough.

FACT: ANC prepares you for a safer pregnancy. Skilled birth attendance protects you during delivery.
You need both. One does not replace the other

ANC: Antenatal Care

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Maternal Monday!

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Welcome to June!

A new month means new opportunities, fresh goals, and another chance to make a positive impact. Here's to growth, success, and meaningful connections in the weeks ahead.

#HappyNewMonth #WelcomeJune #DevComsNetwork

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The first AfriSci Lab Report is here.

Maize yields down 20%. Drought-proof sorghum genetics mapped. HIV clinics screening for diabetes. 11 gigatons CO2 sequestration possible by 2050.

Four stories. One week.

#AfricanScience #ClimateResilience #TheAfriSciLab #DevComs

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Pregnancy nutrition is about balance, not fear. When in doubt, focus on variety, hygiene, and moderation, and speak with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
#PregnancyNutrition #MaternalHealth #HealthEducation #MaternalMonday

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Common Pregnancy diet myths
Pregnancy comes with a lot of advice, but not all of it is true. Let’s clear up some common food myths so expectant mothers can eat with confidence, not confusion 🧵

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Myth 5: “You should avoid all seafood.”
Truth: Not all seafood is bad. Low-mercury fish like sardines and salmon are actually beneficial. Avoid only high-mercury fish like shark or swordfish.

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Which of these do you think matters MOST for a healthy pregnancy diet?

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That jollof, indomie, and shawarma you love? Loaded with sodium that's quietly damaging your heart. High blood pressure and stroke are hitting Nigerians under 30 now. Cut the salt. Check your BP. Move daily. #YouthHealth #NaijaYouth #HeartHealth #KnowYourNumbers