Research on the practice of massaging the head of a baby with hot water and ointments in Ghana. By Dzamesi Yael (Ph.D. in Science Education)
Our work and mission.
Our mission is to make the results of this research known to all, put an end to the practice of massaging the head of a baby with hot water, and the application of ointments on the head of a baby.
Our projects.
1. Currently we run an workshop of two days for the general public and nurses in communities’ centers, churches and hospitals in Ghana.
Workshop in Bui:
Demonstrating why the soft spot vibrates. Workshop in Mamprobi Accra: Testing
hot and cold water.
Workshop in Suhum: Development of the white matter in the brain. Workshop in Accra: Explaining the damage of hot water to the myelin sheath covering a nerve cell on a model.
Workshop in Awlikope Volta region and in Accra: Everybody gets the book.
Getting to know our body temperature: Is it the same for an adult and a baby? Yes, our normal body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius.
Get involved! Spread the words.
Spread the words to your friends, family members and in particular mothers who are nursing a baby. Use the book to explain the damage to the baby's head and brain.
Press on the picture of the cover page of the book to open the content as an internet site.
2. Based on the workshops, we published with the help of the C.E.O of Bui Power Authority, Hon Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi a simple book for medical staff and the general public about de-massaging the head of a baby. The book includes many pictures and simple explanations on:
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The structure of the head of the baby and how does it stand the pressure of the delivery and prevents damage to the baby's skull and the baby's brain.
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The structure of the baby's brain and its communication with the body.
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The damage the hot water massage and rubbing of ointment such as "Robb" on the baby's head to the baby's brain and its development.
Contact Us for any help in understanding the issue or how to use internet site of the book.
Dr. Yael Dzamesi (Ph.D.):
Email address: yaeldzep@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 00972502525441
If you are a medical doctor, a maternity nurse, a community leader or priest and you want a copy of the book please contact Hon. Kofi Dzamesi
0244166680 Ghana.