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POSTPARTUM BLEEDING (LOCHIA): WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

The 'Post-partum' period is the  period after child delivery when the mother's body is trying to heal from and get back to functioning as it used to before conception. The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother's body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state.  Post partum bleeding and effects are a common concern among new mothers. Many wonder what is considered normal bleeding post-childbirth.  This article will answer your questions regarding post-childbirth bleeding and help you determine whether or not you should be concerned with your own bleeding. Photo credit: mamahippie.com Postpartum bleeding symptoms are those of heavy menstrual period which are considered alarming signs by many women. Women who give birth at this stage, experience heavy blood flow. This bleeding requires careful management to avoid future problems. Do u know that u need rest in the postpartum, but so many...
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MOSQUITOES?

ARE MOSQUITOES USEFUL AT ALL?


Mosquitoes have survived on planet Earth for over 100 millions years, and have evolved to live on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Over the years they've given alot of Public health concerns for both Pharmacists, Doctors and Researchers alike.


Mosquitoes are irritating with their bites and noises. Photo credit: The clymb




But why? Mother Nature can be cruel, and she is no friend to the useless or the weak; species that cannot meet the demands of their environment or serve a greater ecological purpose ultimately succumb to the law of the jungle.


While they can seem useless and totally annoying and disturbing, mosquitoes are really important because they play a substantial role in the ecosystem.


I know we're all tempted sometimes to ask the question,Why did God even create mosquitoes?


God did create mosquitoes to serve a purpose. The collateral damage is being experienced by humans but that has been the case with most beings on Earth. The activities of humans too cause serious problems for other beings.


Life cycle of mosquito.
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Everyone hates mosquitoes and their irritating noises but, this post is about to reveal the other side of mosquitoes we humans might not have heard about.


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MOSQUITOES?


First, just like bees, mosquitoes too are pollinators. They help us pollinate plants. Mosquitoes transfer pollen from flower to flower as they feed on nectar, fertilizing plants and allowing them to form seeds and reproduce.


Secondly, mosquitoes are good food source for fish as larvae and for birds, bats and frogs as adult flies.The larvae of mosquitoes live in water and provide food for fish and other wildlife, including larger larvae of other species such as dragonflies.


Thirdly, mosquitoes help filter waste, which aids plant life. They also make nutrients such as nitrogen that plants feed on to survive.


The mosquito larvae themselves consume a lot of organic matter in wetlands, helping recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.


Finally, researchers are now examining mosquitoes for medical treatments, and are looking at mosquito saliva as a possible treatment for cardiovascular disease, one of the biggest killers of people. Scientists hope mosquito saliva might contain properties that can lead to the development of anti-clotting drugs.


Perhaps we all hate mosquitoes and consider them useless because they transmit diseases.


But that's unfair (to some extent) if we consider that there are more than 3,500 mosquito species. And only about 400 out of that 3,500 species can transmit diseases like West Nile virus, Zika, malaria, etc. In addition, most mosquitoes don’t feed on humans at all. In fact, male mosquitoes never bite. Female mosquitoes, on the other hand, draw blood for its protein, a nutrient they desperately need to produce eggs after mating.


The best thing you can do to keep your family safe from mosquitoes is to stay informed and be prepared!


Sleep under mosquito treated nets,drain clogged pipes and sewers, get rid of empty cans that can collect still water and take prophylaxis if travelling to an area where mosquito bites are prevalent.


For more information about Mosquitoes and malaria transmission, check out our malaria prevalence in the world blog post!


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