Expectant Mothers Urged to Stop Bleaching: Serious Risks to Unborn Babies

Ghanaian Health Official Warns Expectant Mothers Against Skin Bleaching Accra, Ghana – A concerning warning has been issued to expectant mothers in Ghana regarding the dangers of skin bleaching. Dr. Titus Beyuo, a member of Parliament's Health Committee, recently spoke out against the practice, emphasizing the potentially devastating consequences for unborn babies. "Especially if you are an expectant mother and you are bleaching whilst you are still pregnant, that has even more catastrophic effects on you," Dr. Beyuo stated in a recent interview with JoyNews. He detailed the risks, explaining how steroids in bleaching creams can lead to virilization, where female babies may develop male characteristics, and ambiguous genitalia, making it difficult to determine the baby's sex at birth. The warning underscores the urgent need for public health education campaigns to address the harmful effects of skin bleaching, particularly among pregnant women. Dr. Beyuo's expertise lends considerable weight to the message, urging expectant mothers to prioritize their health and the well-being of their unborn children above cosmetic desires. This is a crucial step in safeguarding the health of mothers and their babies in Ghana.