On Call With Dr. Anselm Anyoha
Dr. Anselm Anyoha talks about the social-emotional, and physical health of children, and their journey from birth through preschool and beyond.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode-36-Why Babies Die After birth
Did you know that while 1 out of every 30 newborns born in the so-called resource-poor country dies, 1 out of every 250 newborns dies in rich countries?
In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha, a pediatrician wh…
Episode-35-Lumps in the Eyelids, Stye or Chalazion
In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha discusses two conditions (Stye, also called hordeolum, and chalazion) that commonly cause lumps or minor swellings in the eyelids of youths and teenagers. He also explains…
Episode- 34- What to expect on your baby's first visit to their pediatrician
In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha tells you what to expect the first time you take your newborn baby to their pediatrician after they have been home from the hospital. He shares some of the profiles that p…
Episode-33--Four types of fathers and why fathers matter in raising, caring, and parenting their children
In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha identifies four types of fathers: 1, those who play an active part in caring for and raising their children from day one; 2, those who are bystanders, who leave parenting …
Episode-32-Disease that Childhood Immunization Prevents
In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha discusses some of the diseases that childhood vaccines prevent. This information is crucial for parents in my private practice, empowering them with the knowledge they nee…
Episode-31-Navigating the Childhood Vaccination schedule with Doctor Anyoha
Welcome to an insightful episode of Dr. Anyoha podcast, where we explore the world of pediatric vaccinations. Drawing on his vast experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Anyoha offers in-depth knowledge ab…
Episode-30-Why your baby is smiling
In this podcast, I empower you as a parent by sharing insights on what it means when your baby smiles upon seeing you or hearing your voice. I guide you on how to use your baby's social smile as a to…
Episode 29- Anemia in Children
Anemia due to iron deficiency.
According to the World Health Organization, WHO, over 300 million children are anemic because they do not eat food rich in iron or because of blood loss. Another way c…
Episode- 28-Anxiety in Children
Topics covered: How anxiety presents in children, signs and symptoms of anxiety in children, subtle signs of anxiety in children, how pediatricians make the diagnosis of anxiety in children, how clin…
Episode-27-Baby Colic
Every prolonged crying in a baby does not mean that the baby has colic. Parents tend to over diagnose and overtreat colic in their babies and infants. A true colic (abdominal discomfort) is a benign …
Episode-26-Strep Throat in Children, what to look for, and potential Complications.
Pain in the throat, sore throat, pain in swallowing, fever, and rashes--a sandpaper rash on the trunk, all could be signs that a child has a strep infection of the throat. Learn about ways doctors ma…
Episode 25-Autism, what to look for
Missed Signs, Absence of Joint Intention: Before the age of 15 to 18 Months, many signs might signal that all is not well and that a child might be at risk for Autism Spectrum.
Whenever I get in m…
Episode 24- Children with the Flu symptoms
In this podcast, I shared:
- Symptoms of Flu in Children
- How to find out if children have the Flu.
- Other childhood illnesses that resemble Flu
- Complications from Flu.
- When to take children to the ER wh…
Episode 23-Active Parenting
Newborns already have what it takes to participate in the unfolding relationship between them and their caregivers. Their ears are listening to voices and lullabies around them, their eyes are watchi…
Episode 22-Jaundice in Newborns
If you are a new mom or Dad wondering what your baby doctors are doing about your newborn's jaundice, you need to listen to this podcast. If you are wondering what to do with your baby with jaundice,…
Episode 21-Cradle Cap in Babies and Infants
In this Podcast, Dr. Anyoha shares how parents view Cradle cap, how to recognize it, many simple ways to treat it, and he also shares when it is the right time to discuss your child's Cradle cap with…
Episode 20-Diaper Rash
Rashes due to watery stool, fungal infection, and sensitivity to scented brands of diapers are three common reasons infants suffer diaper rash. In this podcast, Dr Anyoha shares his experiences on ho…
Bronchiolitis in Babies
How do you suspect when your baby is suffering from bronchiolitis, and when to seek immediate medical attention. In this podcast, Dr anyoha shares some of the symptoms and signs of bronchiolitis in …
Episode 19--Ten Things that Happen to Babies Immediately After Birth
From suctioning of the mouth and nose, recording of the time of birth, to cutting of the umbilical cord, and the transfer of the baby to the pediatrician on call, Dr Anyoha discusses all that Newborn…
Dr. Anyoha Shares More Cool Things Babies Can Do With Their Five Senses.
Find out more about how newborns and babies use their five senses of vision, touch, hearing, smell and taste, and how mothers, fathers, parents, grandparents, and adults could partner with them right…