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Extra Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello ‘I’m committed to tackling maternal mortality’

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his week’s edition of Tambari Extra has a lot of exciting content to offer.

Etiquettes this week is all about interacting with your colleagues in an open office.

All the dos and don’ts have been included so that we can all brush up on our manners in the

workplace.

On the beauty segment this week, we’re sharing all the secrets behind fish pedicures and why you ought to book an appointment as soon as possible for this strange yet surprisingly effective foot treatment. For the healthy living segment, we’re discussing your skin and the tell tale signs that you might be missing about your inner health.

On the cover this week we

have Dr. Hajiya Amina Abubakar Bello, the first lady of Niger state and the founder of Raise Foundation. In this enlightening interview with Tambari, she shares how her love for medicine brought about her initiative and other interesting aspects of her life. Find out all she had to say inside. Happy new month!

- Amina Alhassan

Call: 0818 7703733 or Email: tambari@dailytrust.com

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E TIQUE T TES:

Basic office etiquette 101

Goat meat nkwobi

by AMINA ALHASSAN

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t is very easy for most people to forget that the office isn’t the right place to lose their manners (this is not to say that losing your manners at any place or time is appropriate). The office is one place you meet different kinds of people with varying personalities. Having good workplace etiquette, especially an open office (space shared by more than one person), is one thing that can earn you a lot of respect.

Below are some basic office rules you need to follow • Keep your ring tones moderate so that every time it rings or you get an email or message, it does not alert everyone on your floor. If you must be away from your table for more than five minutes, please take your phone along so it doesn’t keep ringing and distracting other workers.

• Unless everyone is enjoying a joke, keep jokes, loud laughter and conversations to a minimum. We all get carried away sometimes; however, we can work on making it modest.

• If you are sick and contagious, you shouldn’t be at work; otherwise you can get the entire members of staff ill. Hacking up mucous is also a very big no-no. If you must, then make your way to the restroom instead of doing it where everyone can hear you.

• Never put your feet on the table, you are not in your sitting room or bedroom.

• Even if you are friendly with your colleagues, be aware of crossing boundaries. It is inevitable to have small chats in the office, but never make it what everyone must be involved in. Keep your conversations short, brief and quiet.

• We all love great music, it’s good for the soul, but not everyone

WORTHY OF NOTE: “KISSES ON THE CHEEK ARE BETTER LEFT FOR SOCIAL SETTINGS AND NOT OFFICIAL. HANDSHAKES ARE BEST FOR OFFICIAL SETTINGS.” is good at listening to music while they work and not everyone will be interested in the kind of music we love.

So when at work, keep it low for your listening pleasure only.

• Avoid overdoing the perfume. Perfumes are great, but you certainly don’t want to bomb the office space with your concentrated scents.

Keep it subtle and everyone is sure to be pleased when you work in.

• We all love sports, but please, don’t turn the office to a stadium where you all gather round to watch matches, thereby distracting those who aren’t interested in watching and doing their work.

• If you must take calls, keep it low and not let everyone into your phone conversation. There is also the option of walking away to a secluded area to receive your calls. And if you must talk to a colleague who is on a call, please drop a note for him and not stand face to face waiting for him/her to finish the call.

• Do not use a conference room to take long personal calls; neither should you treat it as your

personal office. Squatting is for the gym, not the workplace.

• The restroom is called that for a reason and not somewhere to catch up with gossips, chit-chats or selfies. Also, keep it clean after use; those who clean it are also human beings.

• Be courteous, hold the door or the lift for the person behind you. Also hold the lift for the lady to disembark first (Yes, that’s what gentlemen do) • Respect other people’s work space, be considerate and tolerant.

Don’t distract or try to show expertise by hitting hard on the keyboard to show you are busy.

• Keep personal space clean and personal stuff confined to one place.

• Show respect to all colleagues at all times.

• Be a team player and avoid cursing in the workplace • Most importantly, be clean and look presentable. Personal hygiene goes a long way • Avoid coming late and leaving early.

• Always pay attention and concentrate while in meetings. Do not distract the meeting by starting another conversation with someone else. Always allow someone make his/ her point before you state yours. And please, stay awake while in a meeting; never sleep off.

• Always put your phones on silence when in meeting.

• Don’t turn the office to a beauty, spa or pedicure centre.

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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oat meat nkwobi serves as the perfect spicy comfort food you can make without having to enjoy the delicacy outside the comfort of your home. The aroma alone is splendid. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients • Goat meat (including the foot), cut into pieces • Palm oil • 1 tablespoon of potash • 1 teaspoon of ground ehu seeds • 2 tablespoons of ground crayfish • Scotch bonnet pepper • 1 medium onion • Seasoning cubes • Salt • Onion and utazi leaves for garnish Direction

Begin by cooking the meat in a pressure cooker until soft with some water, salt and half of the onion.

Set aside.

Mix the powdered potash with a small amount of water to make a paste. Then chop up the onion and grind the scotch bonnet pepper.

In a separate pot, heat the palm oil and add the potash paste. Stir until the oil begins to curdle and turn yellow before adding the crayfish, pepper, onions and ehu seeds for a few minutes.

Now, add the goat meat and adjust season to your taste and stir continuously so that the nkwobi doesn’t burn.

Remove from the pot and spoon the nkwobi into your local wooden mortar and garnish with the sliced onions and utazi leaves. Serve while piping hot.

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Family background I have five siblings. I’m the eldest of six children. I have two younger sisters and three younger brothers.

My immediate younger sister is a lawyer, the one after that is an architect. For the boys, the first one is an accountant and the other two went into business.

My father being an army officer, we grew up round Nigeria,but my mother settled in Niger State when I was in Form 2. I was about 14. That time, she was given the position of attorney-general in the Ministry of Justice, so she moved to Niger State permanently.

We used to shuttle between Minna and wherever my father wasposted to. My mother eventually rose to become the Chief Justice of Niger State. My childhood was a very happy one.

I went to Federal Government Girls’ College, Bakori.

From there I went to theAhmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria for a degree in Medicine. After the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, I started my residency in ABU Teaching Hospital and eventually became a consultant gynecologist. During that time, I did a master’s in Public Health in the University of Liverpool, England.That was one of the best decisions I took because it is part of the work that Raise Foundation is doing. I have three children: two boys and a girl.

Career When I finished medical school, I did my house job at Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital in Kaduna. My NYSC programme was in FOMWAN Hospital. After my NYSC I became a member of their medical board.

Until the time I came back to Minna as wife of the governor, I was volunteering for them in the hospital.

When you are doing residency, basically, what it means is that you are working, but you are training.

I worked in ABUTH from the time I finished my house job till when the hospital was moved to Shika in Zaria. I used to shuttle between Kaduna and Zaria everyday for work. Whenever I was on call I would sleep in Zaria. Basically, most part of my career was in the ABUTH. In 2012, after I became a consultant, I resigned from ABU and got a job at the Kaduna State University as a lecturer and consultant gynecologist at the Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital, the teaching hospital for the university.

I am still an employee of the institution, but I took a leave of absence after my husband became governor.

Practically, all my life I have worked in the public sector.

That gave me the opportunity to really see how much

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‘I’m committed to tackling maternal mortality’

Interview by AMINA ALHASSAN & HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Dr Amina Abubakar Bello is the present First Lady of Niger State. She is the daughter of Nigeria’s former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

Being a gynecologist and an obstetrician, Amina is the founder of Raise Foundation, a non-governmental organisation which focuses on maternal health and women empowerment.In this interview, she gave reasons why she founded the NGO, her career as a medical doctor, her role as governor’s wife and other issues. people are suffering. And it makes one really want to help as much as one can. I find it more fulfilling to be in the public sector because you meet people that have no way of getting help, and you are able to reach out to more people.

Have you always had passion for medicine?

When I was younger I wanted to be a lawyer like my mother, but that passion changed when she made me do sciences. Up till the time I was in JSS3, I wanted to do Law. The guidance andcounselor in the school gave us two forms: one for our parents and one for students. I filled in all the subjects for Law, but when I got home and my mother got her own form, she said I should do sciences. Unfortunately, at that particular time, if you wanted to do a professional art course, you had to do arts all the way. You couldn’t do halfway. If you wanted to do sciences, it was the same thing. My mother wanted me to do sciences because I had the brain; and I didn’t have an option.

When I started, I didn’t know what I really wanted to do. When I thought about it, I decided on Computer Science. But my father talked me into thinking about Medicine. At that time, Biology was one of my favourite subjects. SSo I wrote Medicine as my first choice when I did my m exams.In fact, I had two admissions for Medicine.

When I started, I actually loved it. By the time I finished medical school, I kknew I wanted to be a gynecologist. So the love of m medicine grew on me. It wasn’t something I wanted rig right from the beginning, but when I delved into it I fe fell in love with it and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. My favourite anyth thing is to deliver a baby. When Wh you assist a woman bring life, it is one of the most m wonderful things a person can do. You see that baby coming out and crying; I can’t describe the feeling. I was advised not to make up my mind until I had done my house job. When you are doing your house job, that’s when you do the work.

A lot of people w change their minds. B But by the time I did the work I realised that th I absolutely loved it; so there’s no re regret at all.

Most rew rewarding part of your career The mo most rewarding part of my caree career is delivering babies.

I remember the first time reme I deliv delivered a set of twins.

I was wa a medical student.

We were taught how to take tak deliveries by being supervised.

That su woman was in labour w and a we were having a ward-round, and my w teacher said, “Amina, t take ta the delivery.” And she sh guided me. It was the most amazing thing in my m life.

But B it is very hard and can be heart-wrenching, especially when you lose a espe baby or a woman. But most of the time, when women are coming com for antenatal care, we didn’t lose them or the di babies. babie Most of the women who died were those who

were not booked in antenatal.However, when they came, we would want to help them and see that the babies survived.

Growing up I enjoyed my childhood very much. I think one of the best things for us was my father being in one place and our mother somewhere else. It was an advantage for us because whenever we came back from school, we were in a hurry to go and see our dad because he allowed us to do what we wanted, while our mum was the disciplinarian. We lived with our mum, but during holidays we were with our dad.

We had the best of both worlds. We had a very normal childhood. We would go outside and play. We used to play in the sand and in the rain, and it was a very peaceful world.

But I don’t see my children doing the same.

At that time, there was nothing like unrest in Nigeria.

I remember that when my dad wasin Enugu and Lagos respectively, we would pack ourselves in the family cars with our grandmothers andtravel from Minna to wherever he was. Our maternal and paternal grandmothers lived with us. Those were the most fantastic journeys because we would stop on the way and have lunch as if we were on a picnic. We would go with drinks and food, and all those songs of the 1970s and 80s would be playing on radio in the car and we’d get to wherever my dad happened to be.

Unfortunately, the roads are no longer safe to do that.

Passion behind Raise Foundation Our vision is that any pregnant woman should not lose her life. That’s basically what Raise Foundation is about.

It focuses on the improvement of maternal health. As a gynecologist and an obstetrician, most part of my career has been focused on helping women during pregnancy. It is always sad to see women lose their lives needlessly. Most of them who die from pregnancy-related cases are actually preventable. That’s what gave me the passionto contribute in reducing the death rate of our women in Nigeria. So the Raise Foundation gives me a platform to reach out to women and achieve those goals we have.

Although our vision is for women not to die in pregnancy, it is a complete package of interventions that involve taking care of children’s health, women empowerment and girlchild education because all the three are interrelated. Andit takes a lot to do that.

Challenges We have two major challenges. The first one has to do with lack of awareness among the people in our communities. We actually go to the grassroots; we don’t just stay in the cities. That is where we believe our help is needed. We can see that because a lot of our women are not educated, so they are completely unaware of some of the problems associated with pregnancy and delivery; and there’s a need for them to go to the hospital and deliver. The second major challenge we have is funding. This is because it is completely independent of the government. We get our funds through donations from philanthropists and goodwilled individuals and from private businesses.

We try to overcome those challenges by partnering and collaborating with other non-governmental organisations with similar aims and objectives. There are many. It’s a shame that in this day and age, our women die in pregnancy.

Life lessons The most important lesson is that life will treat you the way you treat it. What I have learnt over the years is that no matter how bad something is, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. And the more positive you are, the better you can handle your situation. For me, that’s the most important lesson. Life brings you all types of things, but you have to pick yourself up and move on. You cannot allow yourself to remain a victim of that circumstance. That is a lesson I learnt from my mum. She always says you cannot

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DR. AMINA ABUBAKAR B BELLO ELLO // CO V E R be a victim to yourself. You need to pick yourself up and deal with your situation.

How you met your husband We met when I was in 200Level and I was staying with my friends. We had gotten a flat together because at that time you were not entitled to accommodation on campus. However, as a medical student I could get accommodation, but it was more convenient for me to get an apartment outside the campus, which was not too far from my department. So myself and three other friends were staying together. Two of those friends of mine were sisters to my husband’s friends at that time and they had come to Zaria to do their master’s and were leaving. So when my husband came to visit his friends, they came to visit their younger sister who happened to be my roommate; that was how we met. So we took it from there.

His attributes you cherish most There are many. He’s a very generous person. I’ve never met someone as generous as him. Then he is a very free person. He is very liberal and doesn’t get into your business. For example, if this is what you want to do, he encourages me to go ahead and do it.

He doesn’t see why he should impose his own ideas on you. There isn’t anything my husband hasn’t done for me in terms of my career. He supported me 100 per cent. He is the simplest man you can meet. If I know that my husband doesn’t want me to do anything, I won’t do it. However, things have changed since he became governor. I have to ask him everything because it is a completely different situation. My in-laws have also been wonderful.

Having a child in medical school is one of the toughest things.

Most cherished gift from him There’s a ring he gave me. He forgets birthdays.

But this particular birthday he actually remembered and got me a ring. So for me, the fact that he would always forget but made an effort to remember, that particular gift stands out for me. My husband always gives me gifts. But the most important thing for me is knowing that my welfare is topmost on his mind. That, for me, is the best thing.

Joy of motherhood If you had asked me what I would have done differently, it would be motherhood. But I think that has to do with experience. The more you have children, the more you learn. My first pregnancy was a very difficult because I was in medical school. I had a difficult delivery too, so when I had my baby, I didn’t feel the joy that mothers feel at that particular time. It was just so overwhelming for me. And I didn’t bond with my son until he was like almost three months. I was distracted by so many things. It was when I settled down that I started learning how to breastfeed and clean the baby. So it was a very difficult experience for me.

But I later got used to it. I was breastfeeding him one day when I came back from school and he looked up at me and smiled; that was the time I bonded with my baby. That was when I felt like a mother. It was the best feeling of the moment.

Motherhood is one of the greatest things God has given women. There is no bond like that between a mother and a child. As old as I am, till today, my mother still monitors my movement, especially when I am travelling. And I have realised that I do the same thing for my children. There was a day I called my son and what I heard was, “Oh, she has called again.’’ At that time I realised that I was doing the same thing that my mother does. It’s a very rewarding thing. It’s a bond God has given us. But as you are raising the children, you learn.

I made a lot of mistakes on how to bring up my first and second children. I think my daughter is getting the best of me. My two sons are closer in age, but my daughter is eight years younger than my second son. So whatever mistakes I had with them, I’m correcting with her. But,Alhamdulillah, the boys have turned out to be very good and lovely young men. My oldest son is 22 now and the other one is 18. They have turned out to be nice and responsible boys. I thank God for that because it is his mercy that is keeping them. With my daughter now, all those things I regretted not doing, I’m getting to do with her.

What you wouldn’t be caught wearing Shorts! I don’t know how people wear shorts.

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SOCIETY NEWS Compiled by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Gumsi Sani Abacha celebrates birthday

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umsu Sani Abacha, the eldest daughter of the late head of state Muhammad Sani Abacha celebrated her birthday in style amongst her family and friends in

I will never be caught wearing them, at least not outside.

The last book you read that made an impact on you I used to be an avid reader, but over the past few years I have stopped reading so many books.

The last one I read that really had an impact on me is about a lady who was a volunteer in a medical outreach in Malawi and wrote about her experience. That was the best book I’ve read in recent times Mum’s advice that has stuck with you till date My mum has given me quite a lot. But the one I always remember is the one about always being yourself and never allowing yourself to be a victim of anything. I think that’s the one that has really stood with me over the years because that has helped me have the kind of self-esteem I have.My mother taught me that you are the person who would make yourself who you are, nobody else.

And you should never allow anybody to bring you down. So always stand up for yourself and do not be a victim. That particular statement is the one that stays with me the most.

What you would tell a younger you When I look at my life, there isn’t anything I think I would want to change. I can’t think of anything I would have done differently. When I was younger I was a little bit more sensitive to what people thought about me. I have learnt to overcome that, so I would say that what people say about you doesn’t really matter; you need to understand yourself and be who you are.

Favourite food Any kind of salad.

Favourite sport I like aerobics and badminton. I’ve not had the opportunity to do badminton in a long time, but I still do aerobics.

Favourite colour, weather and car Light blue has always been my favourite colour, but I like pastel colours. I love the rainy season.

Once a car is comfortable, I don’t have a problem with it.

Favourite perfume, shoes and bag For perfumes, I prefer anything that has oud and our traditional humra. I don’t wear stiletto shoes, I prefer platforms. I go for practical bags.

First app you check in the morning/bedtime I don’t really do social media. It’s only for my Foundation and during working hours. But mostly, what I check last is WhatsApp because I don’t like seeing the red beep on my phone. Once I see that I just check to get rid of the red from my phone.

Favourite jewellery & relaxation spot Rings. I don’t really bother wearing earrings.

I’m always covering my face. I don’t mind long necklaces and I prefer charms bracelets to bangles; but I really like rings.

I’m a terrible traveller because I’m scared of flying. But we make a point of taking holidays as a family. It doesn’t really matter where I go once we are together. I discovered over the years that I like travelling to Dubai because it has a lot of fun things for children. Either there or boring old London.

Kano.

She hosted the small birthday gathering at her house with mum and guests including Senator Shehu Sani, Hafsat Ahmed Idris amongst others.

Guests were treated to a variety of sumptious meals and cool music.

We wish her long life and prosperity!

A billionaires’ affair!

Dangote, Otedola and Hammond spotted at FIFA awards ceremony

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t was a billionaires’ affair in London this week when Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Cecil Hammond graced the FIFA awards ceremony.

The trio posed for a photo at the event’s red carpet in all black suits.

Otedola and Hammond both took to Instagram posting the photo in which the former said, “Arriving at the FIFA football awards 2018 in London” and Hammond captioning his with, “Stepping out.”

Dayo Ephraim meets JLo, joins her on stage

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ip TV presenter Dayo Ephraim had one of his dreams actualized when he met the American artiste/actress Jennifer Lopez, also known as JLo in Las Vegas, US. The residency, which has been going on since January 2016, has been giving her fans the chance to meet her.

But not only did Dayo get to meet her, he also joined her on stage and sang with her as well.

He couldn’t contain the joy of the encounter with the star and shared the video of the whole thing on his Instagram page saying, “Meeting you Jennifer has made me this ordinary Nigerian boy one of the greatest people in the world. 09/25/2018 is a day I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime to share such an iconic moment with you on stage.

You are truly a superstar and beautiful inside-out!

Love you so much and can’t wait to see you again. Never be scared to dream and run with it!”

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B E AU T Y Benefits of a fish pedicure 26

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he idea of fish nibbling away at your feet may seem a bit bizarre. But your mind will be changed once you see how the fish gives your feet the transformation your weekly pedicures can’t. Because of how amazing the results are, many spas have incorporated them into their lineup of spa treatments. And after reading the benefits of a fish pedicure, you will be persuaded to give it a go too.

Baby smooth feet: While the fish are busy eating away the dead skin and calluses on your feet, they also eat away the bacteria. By doing so, a new layer of skin is revealed for smooth and supple feet.

A relaxing experience: The sensation of the fish doing their thing can be quite ticklish. This feeling helps in releasing endorphins, making you forget all your worldly problems and relax during the pedicure.

Promotes skin regeneration: Fish saliva contains an enzyme containing anthralin, which helps in the growth of new skin cells. So while the old skin is sloughed away, a new and healthier one will grow in its place.

Better blood circulation: The fish pedicure improves the circulation of blood to your feet, which in turn encourages softer and more radiant feet long after you have left the spa.

Keeps feet-related diseases at bay: A fish

pedicure is a very good treatment for warts, such as verruca, athlete’s foot and psoriasis if done regularly.

Just make sure that the fish spa you go to practises very good hygiene.

DID YOU KNOW... THAT THE FISHES USED FOR FISH PEDICURES, GARRA RUFA, ARE TOOTHLESS?

What can I take?

I have been having menstrual pain for about two days. What drug can I take to reduce the pain. I am 15 years and also can pain killer stop a woman from getting pregnant? I do take my own for menstrual pain. Faiza, Zaria Any of the non-steroidal analgesics will do like piroxicam and diclofenac. The possibility of pain killers leading to infertility is rare unless if grossly abused.

OPTIONS OF DELIVERY FOR BREECH PRESENTATION

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What your skin says about your health

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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our skin is the first organ of your body to show symptoms when something is wrong on the inside. Your lifestyle greatly affects how your skin looks and that’s why sometimes we get quite confused when we see blemishes and skin conditions pop up at random and blame it on acne. Meanwhile, the actual cause is something much more serious. Dr. Nathaniel Adewale of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital shed more light on the tell-tale signs our skin gives when our body is unhealthy.

Dry and itchy skin, for example, is often seen a factor of under moisturizing. But if you keep running out of moisturizers and lotions to no avail, it is possibly eczema or an allergy.

Conditions like these need special treatment from a dermatologist.

Another symptom that shows up on the skin is hormonal imbalance.

For example, women with polycystic ovaries may increase acne and cause abnormal hair growth on

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the skin.

How about those stubborn dark circles under your eyes that just won’t disappear? Before applying that concealer to hide it, have you asked yourself what the cause may be? In most cases, lack of sleep or dehydration is the culprit. So drinking a good amount of water a day and getting at least six hours of sleep every night should help in reducing the appearance.

A major red flag of diabetes that shows on your skin are cut or injuries that heal very slowly. It may also be a major skin infection or a blood clotting disorder, which are all very serious diseases that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Do not hesitate to go to a health specialist when you notice this.

Stubborn blackheads on your nose are reactions to stress, hypertension and high sodium intake, which tend to go hand in hand. With the right dietary changes, without having to invest of exfoliants and ointments to get rid of the blackheads, they will gradually clear on their own.

With additional information from the internet

We have a case of a 28 years old G2p1, at gestational age of 38wks while the estimated fetal weight was 3.5kg with breech presentation. What are the options of delivery? Rahila, Kogi State Breech delivery has a higher risk of morbidity and sometimes mortality. It should be done under an obstetrician after proper assessment. Is either assisted breech delivery or Caesarean section.

For this particular patient, I will rather advise Caesarean section because it is an estimation could be less or higher. Also if patient is not in labour yet it will add about .2kg per week so the rep weight may approach 4kg before date of delivery.

Let me also mention that breech delivery by CHEW (Community health extension workers) is not advisable refer to the secondary or tertiary health car centre.

GLUTATHIONE AND HEALTH ISSUES Is glutathione whitening pills safe to use? I mean it does not affect health issues. Munirat, Kaduna Glutathione, is a well known antioxidant. Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in cells. It’s comprised largely of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine. It can be produced naturally from the body. Glutathione levels in the body may be reduced due to poor nutrition, environmental toxins, and stress. Its levels also decline with age.

Functions of glutathione in the body include reduction of oxidative stress, reduces oxidative damage, help in autoimmune diseases, may reduce symptoms of respiratory , useful in parkisonism , psoriasis, heart diseases and diabetes mellitus among other uses.

There are natural ways of ensuring adequate glutathione, these include adequate production by liver, food rich in vegetables, fruits, Spinach, avocados pear, tumaric, asparagus and okra are some of the richest.

Regular exercise and adequate sleep could also help.

Also excessive alcohol intake can reduce the level of glutathione.

Not much is known about the side effects but asthmatic patients should avoid inhaling glutathione.

I have not had experience with the glutathione skin whitening.

My worry for us is he way we over exaggerate and abuse the usefulness of some medications How we try to turn medications to multiple uses that are not well proven scientifically.

Many products create unproven uses like destroying fibroids, cure for hypertension, treatment for hypertension with disastrous and fatal consequences.

We waste so much money per month on these-so call natural tablets, are they actually as natural as presented?

Is it that no chemical is used in preserving and converting it to tablets?