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Dr Dixie Constantini, an Obstetrician Gynaecologist of Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynaecology, has asked women to be mindful of how they breast feed their babies.
According to her, bad positioning of a baby during breastfeeding or poor breastfeeding
technique could result in painful, sore and cracked nipples.
She said, “When a nipple is damaged, it could make breastfeeding uncomfortable for lactating mothers and might further reduce milk supply to babies that could make them to lose weight with time and not grow as expected.”
In an interview with The Spectator, Dr Constantini advised mothers with damaged nipples to seek help from doctors or midwives, who would prescribe appropriate creams or ointments for them to use.
Her advice followed frequent complaints of lactating mothers about sore nipples which made breastfeeding painful and a task for mothers, and also uncomfortable for babies to suckle as expected.
She said that it was important to always offer a baby the less painful breast first after which the painful one is also given and asked that little drops of breast milk be left on the nipple after each session to dry up.
The Obstetrician Gynaecologist disclosed that there were many ways to breastfeed and it was important to change a breastfeeding technique or try new breastfeeding positions if what a mother initially used was not helpful.
“Position your baby during breastfeeding in such a way that the painful part of your nipple is nearer the corner of its lip but before doing so, place a warm towel on your breast. This stimulates the release of breast milk,” she said.
Dr Constantini again advised breastfeeding mothers to ensure that their nipples were either exposed to enough fresh air daily or use nipple shield when necessary.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
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