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The book on : The Ghanaian custom of massaging a baby’s head with hot water and ointments;
The damage to the baby’s brain development.
The condition of the “Breathing place”.
The condition of the “Breathing place” indicates the health condition of the baby.
Sunken “Breathing place” indicates that the baby has lost water (the baby is dehydrated). The treatment is to give him or her milk to drink (Picture 20).
Swollen “Breathing place” indicates a serious condition and over pressure in the head.
Take the baby to a hospital immediately (Picture 21).
Picture 20: Sunken “Breathing place”.
Picture 21: Swollen “Breathing place”.
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