Ghanaian Mothers Bleaching Newborns: A Disturbing Trend with Severe Health Risks

Ghanaian Mothers Bleaching Newborns: A Disturbing Trend Ghana is facing a concerning trend: mothers are bleaching their newborn babies. This practice, aimed at enhancing the babies' beauty, has severe and irreversible health consequences, according to Dr. Titus Beyuo, a member of Parliament's Health Committee. "I have had experience with mothers seeking to bleach newborns," Dr. Beyuo stated in a recent interview with JoyNews. "The health risks associated with bleaching are serious, affecting both the mother and the child." The practice often involves the use of skin lightening products, some of which are readily available in the market. The long-term effects of these chemicals on a baby's developing skin and overall health are devastating. JoyNews' report highlights the urgent need for public awareness campaigns to educate mothers about the dangers of skin bleaching and promote safe skincare practices for newborns. The report ends with a call for increased government regulation of skin lightening products and public health initiatives to address this issue.