In the uterus(womb), a baby grows in a sterile environment , but as soon as the mother's amnioctic membranes rupture-her waters break-microbes enter this environment and the baby is exposed to bacteria and viruses for the first time.
Some infections can be passed onto the baby while they are still inside the uterus, even before the waters have broken.
As the baby is squeezed out of the uterus through the cervix and into the birth canal, he or she get covered in the organisms that normally live in the mother's vagina or on her skin. These may be 'friendly' bacteria that grow in or on the woman, but may also include harmful microbes such as the bacteria that cause gonorrhea or the virus that causes genital herper.
Bodily fluids,including blood may cover a baby exposing them to infections such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
One woman in four carries Group B Streptococcus(GBS) bacteria in her vagina, although she may have no symptoms and be unaware it's there. Babies can come in contact with it while still in the uterus or during birth.
If the mother has had aprevious baby with a GBS infection, precaution shpuld be taken.
....BBC HEALTH
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
NEWS: KIDNAPPED CORPS MEMBER RESCUED BY THE POLICE IN EBONYI STATE.
A corps member, Dr Onuoha Chiagozie who was kidnapped last month by four armed men in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State has been rescued by the state police command.
The victim, serving at Civil Service Clinic Abakaliki was kidnapped in her Honda Accord car and taken into a bush in Umuoghara, Ezza LGA of the state, where a demand of N20M was made by her kidnappers.
The Ebonyi state Police PRO, DSP Igbo Sylvester said that the timely report of the incident at the command ensured the speedy rescue of the victim and her car.
"when they(kidnappers) couldn't bear with the pressure from the police and seeing that the police were closing down on them, they abandoned their victim and took to their heels" the DSP said,
the Honad Accord car of the victim was recovered while the victim was rescued on the 29th of March at 9pm without paying any kobo.
The victim, serving at Civil Service Clinic Abakaliki was kidnapped in her Honda Accord car and taken into a bush in Umuoghara, Ezza LGA of the state, where a demand of N20M was made by her kidnappers.
The Ebonyi state Police PRO, DSP Igbo Sylvester said that the timely report of the incident at the command ensured the speedy rescue of the victim and her car.
"when they(kidnappers) couldn't bear with the pressure from the police and seeing that the police were closing down on them, they abandoned their victim and took to their heels" the DSP said,
the Honad Accord car of the victim was recovered while the victim was rescued on the 29th of March at 9pm without paying any kobo.
NEWS: NECO, NAPEP OTHERS TO BE SCRAPPED
The Federal Government has approved the scrapping of the National Examinations Council(NECO) and Natinaol Poverty Eradication Programme(NAPEP) among others.
The FG is also set decentralise the conduct of entrance examination to universities and other tertiary institutions through the planned reorganisation of the Joint Admissions and matrculation Board(JAMB).
A source in the presidency said the overhaul of the puiblis service was in line with the recommendation of the committe on the rationalisation and restructuring of Federal Government parastatals and Commissions led by former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Steve Oronsaye. The committe had in the executive summary of the 110-page report submitted to the office of the Vice-president recommend the scrapping of YB agencies, merger of 52 and reversal of 14 to departments in existing ministries.
The source said President Goodluck Jonathan took the decision to scrap NECO and NAPEP among other agencies after considering the White Paper on the Oronsaye report.
Withthis development, JAMB will become a clearing house. It will be like an administrative body. It will no longer vonduct exams.
The FG is also set decentralise the conduct of entrance examination to universities and other tertiary institutions through the planned reorganisation of the Joint Admissions and matrculation Board(JAMB).
A source in the presidency said the overhaul of the puiblis service was in line with the recommendation of the committe on the rationalisation and restructuring of Federal Government parastatals and Commissions led by former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Steve Oronsaye. The committe had in the executive summary of the 110-page report submitted to the office of the Vice-president recommend the scrapping of YB agencies, merger of 52 and reversal of 14 to departments in existing ministries.
The source said President Goodluck Jonathan took the decision to scrap NECO and NAPEP among other agencies after considering the White Paper on the Oronsaye report.
Withthis development, JAMB will become a clearing house. It will be like an administrative body. It will no longer vonduct exams.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
RELATIONSHIP: ADVICE FOR MEN: HOW TO MAKE YOUR WOMAN LOVE YOU THE MORE.
You can use these tips and advice to woo your woman and make her fall more in love with you each passing day.
1.COMMUNICATE:As hard as it may seem to,sit down and talk about feelings now and then.It's better than living through a relationship with hidden resentments and confusion.
2.DON'T TAKE YOUR WOMAN FOR GRANTED: Remember, she's not obligated to do something for you just because you feel that way.Afterall,home is not an exclusive woman's job,nor is taking care of you her only priority in life.
3.SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION:Learn to appreciate your woman with sweet words now and then and her blush will definitely be worth the effort.
4.SURPRISE HER OFTEN:You do remember how often you surprised youe girl while you were wooing her?Why don't you surprise your sweetheart anymore? Is it because you believe you don't need to woo her anymore.
5.DON'T DISRESPECT YOUR WOMAN by staring at other women when she's around.If you must stare at someone for any reason,talk about that person with your woman intead of trying to sneak glances.
6. INDULGE IN ROMANTIC GESTURES: Just because you've won her over doesn't mena you should stop wooing. Do something specail frequently.
7. GIVE HER YOUR ATTENTION: If you are in public with your woman, don't give someone else more attention and importance than her.
8. COMMUNICATION: Guys and girls don't always communicate the same way. Learn to listen to your girl's point of view and think from her perspective before jumping into conclusions.
Culled from www.lovepanky.com
1.COMMUNICATE:As hard as it may seem to,sit down and talk about feelings now and then.It's better than living through a relationship with hidden resentments and confusion.
2.DON'T TAKE YOUR WOMAN FOR GRANTED: Remember, she's not obligated to do something for you just because you feel that way.Afterall,home is not an exclusive woman's job,nor is taking care of you her only priority in life.
3.SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION:Learn to appreciate your woman with sweet words now and then and her blush will definitely be worth the effort.
4.SURPRISE HER OFTEN:You do remember how often you surprised youe girl while you were wooing her?Why don't you surprise your sweetheart anymore? Is it because you believe you don't need to woo her anymore.
5.DON'T DISRESPECT YOUR WOMAN by staring at other women when she's around.If you must stare at someone for any reason,talk about that person with your woman intead of trying to sneak glances.
6. INDULGE IN ROMANTIC GESTURES: Just because you've won her over doesn't mena you should stop wooing. Do something specail frequently.
7. GIVE HER YOUR ATTENTION: If you are in public with your woman, don't give someone else more attention and importance than her.
8. COMMUNICATION: Guys and girls don't always communicate the same way. Learn to listen to your girl's point of view and think from her perspective before jumping into conclusions.
Culled from www.lovepanky.com
SEND BIRTHDAY GIFTS TO MY LATE WIFE'S FOUNDATION, OSHIOMOLE TELLS FRIENDS AND WELL WISHERS
Governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo state who turns 60 on Thursday has advised friends and well wishers planning to buy gifts and place congratulatory advertorials in the media for him to direct the monies meant for such to the foundation of his late wife Clara Oshiomole Health Foundation for Maternal and Child Care.
According to the statement issued by his chief press secretary, Peter Okhiria,"we are aware that friends, wellwishers and associates of the comrade governor across the country have concluded plans to buy gifts and place advetorial in the print and elctronic media to congratulate him on the landmark birthday".
"we kindly urge the friends and well wishers of the comrade governor to direct recources planned to procure gifts and place advertorial for him to the foundation set up in memory of his late wife".
"The comrade governor derives joy in seeing the poor happy. This is the best birthday gift he can ever ask for".
"We appreciate that you would understand our position and respect the comrade governor's wish". The statement said.
According to the statement issued by his chief press secretary, Peter Okhiria,"we are aware that friends, wellwishers and associates of the comrade governor across the country have concluded plans to buy gifts and place advetorial in the print and elctronic media to congratulate him on the landmark birthday".
"we kindly urge the friends and well wishers of the comrade governor to direct recources planned to procure gifts and place advertorial for him to the foundation set up in memory of his late wife".
"The comrade governor derives joy in seeing the poor happy. This is the best birthday gift he can ever ask for".
"We appreciate that you would understand our position and respect the comrade governor's wish". The statement said.
EXPLOSION AT MR BIGGS, ABUJA
There were pandemoniun on Monday evening when an explosion suspected to be from a waste can rocked an empty and undeveloped plot of land behind MR. BIGGS franchise in Karu, Abuja.
The explosion which occurred around 4.30pm rattled passersby and shattered the glass of windows of buildings closeby especially that of Karu shooping comple housing MR BIGGS.
The explosion which occurred around 4.30pm rattled passersby and shattered the glass of windows of buildings closeby especially that of Karu shooping comple housing MR BIGGS.
NEWS: GUNMEN KILLED POLICEMEN IN KANO
Three Policemen were killed by gunmen that ambushed the police vehicle that was on patrol routine at Yankaba market in Kano.
A senior police officer confirmed the incident and said the commissioner of police for the state Alhaji Musa Daura had visited the scene of the attack.
A senior police officer confirmed the incident and said the commissioner of police for the state Alhaji Musa Daura had visited the scene of the attack.
Monday, April 01, 2013
NEWS IN BRIEF
...Obasanjo in close-door meeting with southwest PDP faction.
...First Lady trip to German Hospital routine, says aide.
...Disquiet in Kwara APC over 2015 gubernatorial candidate.
...Kano concerned citizens called for inquiry into crises.
...Fire destrots equipment worth millios in Jigawa.
...Dr Ali Ahmad representin Ilorin East/South Federal constituency has procured 300 NABTEB forms for student in the contituency.
...Kogi flood victims reject N3,000 as compensation.
...First Lady trip to German Hospital routine, says aide.
...Disquiet in Kwara APC over 2015 gubernatorial candidate.
...Kano concerned citizens called for inquiry into crises.
...Fire destrots equipment worth millios in Jigawa.
...Dr Ali Ahmad representin Ilorin East/South Federal constituency has procured 300 NABTEB forms for student in the contituency.
...Kogi flood victims reject N3,000 as compensation.
ADVICE FOR FIRST-TIME ENTREPRENEUR. BEFORE YOU LAUNCH YOUR FIRST BUSINESS
Before going into a business as a first-timer there are some things that must be known so as to avoid mistakes.
1.FOCUS:
Many first time entrepreneur feel the need to jump at every "opportunity" they come across. Opportunities are often wolves in sheep's clothing.Avoid getting side-tracked. Juggling multiple ventures will spread you thing and limit both your effectiveness and productivity.
2.KNOW WHAT YOU DO,DO WHAT YOU KNOW:
Don't start a business because it seems sexy and boasts large hypothetical profit margin. Do what you love. Business built around your strenght and talents will have a greater chance of success.
3.KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW,WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW AND WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU DON'T:
No one knows everything so don't come of as a know-it-all.Surround yourself with advisors and mentors who will nurture you to become a better leader and businessman
4.ACT LIKE A STARTUP.
Forget about fancy office,fast cars and fat expense account.Your wallet is your company's life-blood.Maintain a low overhead and manage your cash flow effectively.
5. LEARN UNDER FIRE:
No business book or business plan ca predict the future or fully prepare you to become a successful entrepreneur. Never jump into a new business without any oplan or thought. The most important thing you can do is learn from your mistakes and never make the same mistakes twice.
Goodluck!!
Culled from www.entrepreneur.com
1.FOCUS:
Many first time entrepreneur feel the need to jump at every "opportunity" they come across. Opportunities are often wolves in sheep's clothing.Avoid getting side-tracked. Juggling multiple ventures will spread you thing and limit both your effectiveness and productivity.
2.KNOW WHAT YOU DO,DO WHAT YOU KNOW:
Don't start a business because it seems sexy and boasts large hypothetical profit margin. Do what you love. Business built around your strenght and talents will have a greater chance of success.
3.KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW,WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW AND WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU DON'T:
No one knows everything so don't come of as a know-it-all.Surround yourself with advisors and mentors who will nurture you to become a better leader and businessman
4.ACT LIKE A STARTUP.
Forget about fancy office,fast cars and fat expense account.Your wallet is your company's life-blood.Maintain a low overhead and manage your cash flow effectively.
5. LEARN UNDER FIRE:
No business book or business plan ca predict the future or fully prepare you to become a successful entrepreneur. Never jump into a new business without any oplan or thought. The most important thing you can do is learn from your mistakes and never make the same mistakes twice.
Goodluck!!
Culled from www.entrepreneur.com
NEWS IN BRIEF
...Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed 2 people and injured four during a clash in Osu, Osun state.
...Sultan of Sokoto,Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar said a National Quranic Centre would be established in Sokoto State.
...Taraba state government has approved the release of #67M to the College of Agric,Jalingo to facilitate the college's full accreditation status.
...Two Nigerian female sciencist have bagged the UNESCO-L'OREAL Women in Science Partnership award.
...NLC has warned of an imminent Industrial action to compel recalcitrant governors to implement the #18,000 minimum wage law in their states.
...The Federal Road Safety Corps has secured conviction of 231 drivers for road traffic offends during the Nationwide Easter patrol.
...Sultan of Sokoto,Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar said a National Quranic Centre would be established in Sokoto State.
...Taraba state government has approved the release of #67M to the College of Agric,Jalingo to facilitate the college's full accreditation status.
...Two Nigerian female sciencist have bagged the UNESCO-L'OREAL Women in Science Partnership award.
...NLC has warned of an imminent Industrial action to compel recalcitrant governors to implement the #18,000 minimum wage law in their states.
...The Federal Road Safety Corps has secured conviction of 231 drivers for road traffic offends during the Nationwide Easter patrol.
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