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YOUR PREGNANCY IS NOT MY PREGNANCY! YOUR BIRTH IS NOT MY BIRTH!

Mum 33 years having prolonged labor and needs an emergency caesarian section. She calls her partner to consent and he says No! Even teenagers are giving birth vaginally and you want to be lazy

Delay continues as the woman continues to wait for her partners approval. Luckily a midwife in the family intervenes, explain the issue to the husband. He accepts and both mum and baby is saved

A young lady pregnant always tired and having hyperemesis (excessive vomiting). Neighbors and partner says to her. Are you the only one who has been pregnant before? Go to the village and see how you young girls are going to the farm with pregnancy

Some of these statements are not helpful and are said because we lack some understanding

Every pregnancy is unique! No two pregnancies are the same even if it’s the same mum

Some people go through pregnancy without any issue or complications, where as some have to deal with issues from day one till delivery. Example Hyperemesis gravidarum, diabetes in pregnancy, pre eclampsia etc

Instead of comparing one pregnancy to another. Find ways to support her. There could be conditions that need medical advice or help

Always remember no two pregnancies or birth can ever be the same. Each pregnancy is unique! Treat your partner, friend or sisters pregnancy as a unique one and find ways to support her.

LETS STOP COMPARING!

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CAN I GET PREGNANT SIX MONTHS AFTER CESAREAN SECTION?

Whilst practicing as a midwife , I have met many women who have been faced with the challenge of whether to get pregnant immediately after a cesarean section. Let’s go straight into it .

It’s advisable to wait for a period of two years after a cesarean section before conceiving. This allows you to heal properly .
Pregnancy after a short duration of cesarean section has risk. One of the main risk factors is uterine rapture.

Uterine rapture usually occurs when the woman goes into labor and the site of the previous cesarean section is not properly healed. The tear usually occurs through the past scar due to strong contractions.

This can be stopped or managed if the woman is closely monitored and her birth planned. She also has to cooperate with her doctor for the best outcome. If you were scheduled for cesarean section, do not stay home when you realise labor has started and you are contracting.

And also remember spacing the babies have lots of benefits for both mum and baby .

It’s also advisable to see a gynaecologist for the best advice specific to your situation. Remember every woman is different

Let me add that if you found your self pregnant before the time allowed by your health care provider, just remember it can be managed and you will still have a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby if you are well monitored.

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CERVICAL CERCLAGE

The cervix is the opening of the uterus.

It closes during pregnancy and firm to prevent the fetus from coming out.

For some women due to some birth defects, previous surgery or D&C on the cervix. Cervix is weak and a cerclage has to be done to prevent the cervix from opening.

This is usually done during the second trimester when cervix is likely to open due to the weight of the baby.

It can be diagnosed earlier by your doctor through a scan or done if you had previous history of frequent miscarriages. A threatened abortion can also alert your doctor to investigate further if you need a cerclage.

Women with cerclage are usually advised to reduce activity to prevent pressure on the cerclage.

Strict personal hygiene is also key. Infection cause problems and you need to do all in your power to stay clean

If you have contractions or lower abdominal pains report immediately.

Before labor sets in cerclage will be removed so baby can come out. You don’t have to be contracting while cerclage is in situ.

If your waters break, you bleed or have abnormal vaginal discharge, report immediately.

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HOW DO I MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT DURING PREGNANCY?

One strategy for maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy is to eat fruits and vegetables in between meals.

It works!

It keeps you feeling full and has less calories with more roughage

It also has lots of water to keep you hydrated as well as vitamins and minerals that nourishes you and your baby

What ever fruits you love or can tolerate just enjoy it

🔴Water melon

🔴Oranges

🔴Banana

🔴Mangoes

🔴Pear

🔴Sugar cane

Take in moderation➡️

Pineapple In your first trimester

Let fruits be part of your journey.

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HEAD MOULDING IN BABIES-A PRACTICE NOT RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS AND MIDWIVES

HEAD MOULDING IN BABIES-A PRACTICE NOT RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS AND MIDWIVES

We all learn as we grow. Don’t tell me it was done for you and so you will do same for your baby.

Your babies skull is still developing and does not need you to reshape it with hot water or using pressure.

People do this and land their baby’s in more trouble

Some result in burns. yes!

Some babies bleed internally and others get problems we don’t anticipate.

This practice is not recommended by pediatricians, doctors or midwives.

If you have problem with the shape of your baby’s head. Please talk to a doctor for help.

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BE CONSIDERATE TOPREGNANT WOMEN!!

Story, story!……. Story.

There lived a young lady

She will always say.. “Pregnancy is not an excuse”

Share the job with pregnant women equally!

Now she gets married…

Gets pregnant and wants to be treated like an egg.

Using her pregnancy in every single statement…

So you see, what goes around comes around

Be considerate if you have an expectant mum you work with!

Her energy level is not the same!

Yes she is not sick but becomes more vulnerable than you

She needs the support of every one around her.

Tag that lady or boss who needs to hear this

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GOING THROUGH LABOR WITHGRIEF – A MUM’S STORY

GOING THROUGH LABOR WITH GRIEF – A MUM’S STORY

EDD – 10/07/24
DOD – 10/07/24
Through C/S
First time mum

My pregnancy Journey was very comfortable and smooth. I’ve not had any issue throughout; no vomiting, no spitting of saliva , no shortage of blood everything was intact. Just that I got exhausted along the line which is normal.

My contractions started on 9th July 2024 @ midnight. I managed through to morning called my sister to come drive me to the hospital because initially I taught I could drive myself to the hospital because there was no bloody show, no water break too but contractions were very regular. Then I heard the doorbell, it was my Dad and my Uncle. They brought a bad news but didn’t know how to tell me. The long and tall of it is that my mum had passed. I couldn’t control my tears 😭, having contractions and crying hmmmm it wasn’t easy at all for me. Who will bath my baby now, I had to put myself together at a point and make a decision, which I did with God being my helper.
Got to the hospital around 1pm, was checked and I was only 1cm eeii with all this regular contractions only 1cm yooooo. Evening at 8pm was 2cm, meaning I was just not progressing. They had to do what they will do by putting some infusions , contractions became more painful but still slow progress now 5cm the next morning around 10am.

Baby in distress now so emergency SC.
I even opt for it before they could say anything. I signed and was prepared for the Theater within 30mins by 12:30 in the afternoon my bundle of joy was out and crying. We stayed at the hospital ( Ga East Municipal Hospital ) 3days and was discharged. Reaching home, i want back to watch video on wound care after CS by Midwife Sally and Midwife Eunice, took my medications on time, eat well and got a support person.

Guys, within two weeks my wounds healed. I even had sex with my husband in the within a few weeks. hahahaha 😂

In fact I will encourage everybody to take the classes seriously coz it has helped me a lot.
Thanks Midwife Sally for adding me
Thanks midwives God bless you all
Thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of Ga East Municipal Hospital, Kwabenya.

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MY BIRTH STORY – WHEN A PLANNED C/S BECOMES A VAGINAL BIRTH

Preamble
I opted for an elective CS. I scheduled with my doctor when I was 34 weeks. The reason was that I lost my second baby three days after delivery.
Why? I had a breech birth, and according to the midwives, I didn’t push, and as a result my son suffered from oxygen deficiency. But I knew I did my best and it wasn’t my first birth too.
Because of this, I didn’t want to go through that thing called labor pain not to talk of hearing the word push to be reminded of that painful experience.

So on Friday, I was not feeling too well so I went to see the doctor. He run some tests on me but said everything was normal so he gave me some pain reliever. He scheduled the CS for the following week Wednesday , but will have to report on Tuesday for monitoring.

Yesterday, I was feeling very normal and healthy and even prepared some delicious jollof rice. I Went to bed but around 3am today Sunday, I felt the urge to go to the washroom. Then I started feeling this mild contractions but I thought it was this Braxton Hicks, so I didn’t bother and went back to bed. But the pain was becoming a bit regular, I went to the washroom and I saw the show.

But I said no, I refuse to go into labor again😭😭😭. I quickly went to heat water and went to take my bath.
The contractions became regular and a bit severe. Eeeeei, this short time(within some 15 minutes bio) I quickly called my brother to go for car keys. I called the doctor and I headed to the hospital.
I got to the hospital around 4:30am. I was quickly taken in to be prepared for my CS but not knowing, doctor hasn’t arrived yet, so I had to wait.

Within a short time, the contractions were coming at a very short intervals, that I felt the urge to visit the loo.
The midwife said because I’ve opted for CS , she will not do any VE, but she later encouraged me to have VB, that I could do it, she’ll help me.

All this while, doctor has not arrived, she called other two midwives. When I felt the third urge to visit the loo, she said I shouldn’t go again that she’ll have to do the VE 😭😭😭. Not knowing, by baby’s head was coming😳😳😳, eeeeee! This thing I said I’ll not do again. Hmmmm.
By the time the doctor arrived, I was already pushing baby out. With just two pushes my Miracle arrived at 6:15am weighing 3.3kg, with some minor tear. Just two hours of labor pain.
We truly serve a living God. Man proposes but God opposes. Original Class P, Maame Cee for your daily confessions. I always confess with faith. Thank you MS and Auntie Nira for your support and education. Let me also thank and commend the midwives at COSMAS DAMIEN HOSPITAL at Koforidua.

Thank you to all of you on this noble platform. Even though I’m not a regular contributor.
I wish all the rest of pregnant moms the safest delivery ever.
Sorry for the long post.
Forgive me.

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PICA DURING PREGNANCY
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PICA DURING PREGNANCY

Lets talk about #addiction.In a focused group discussion, one woman who had severe anaemia told the group, addiction to #Ayilo within our #community is worse than #tramadol.

She would eat more than 20pieces a day and still want more. She confessed she was not the only one and that there are several women in her community with the same problem of addiction to ‘Ayilo’. She has been addicted for more than 5 years. She decided stop when she realized it was having serious effect on her #health

Pregnant women also crave for substances that may not have any nutritional value for their babies as well as their health! One of such things is baked clay popularly called ‘Ayilo’ or ‘shile’ in Ghana. It is taken to reduce the morning sickness as well as make them feel better.

Medical professionals have warned expectant mums about the negative effects it can have on their health. It makes them to feel satisfied and therefore eat less resulting in nutritional deficiencies. Anaemia, low birth weight, worm infestation , underweight and poor birth outcomes are some of its effects.

It is important that pregnant women eat foods that are nutritious and cravings substituted with healthy foods that provide nutrients to the baby and mum. If there is a severe #nausea and vomiting see a medical professional or #doctor for the best care.

Also seek the help of a #nutritionist to help improve your nutrition during pregnancy. Share with a loved one.

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BURNS IN CHILDREN
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BURNS IN CHILDREN

As I walked on the street to get some fresh air.

Got to a place where a mum was boiling hot water on fire wood. Her toddler was close and she was far from the child

As a nurse who has seen lots of burns and will not even allow my young children to enter the kitchen, I shouted.. Madam why. Your child can pour this water on himself.

She just smiled and said… Madam.. I have been talking and the child is not listening. Was shocked. But made sure she changed the Childs position before I moved on.

Burns can cause permanent damage to your child.

Keep children away from fire or areas where fire is.

Whether its gas, charcoal or fire wood you use keep children away from areas where fire is.

Remember hot water, hot objects or gas can all cause severe burns.

Lets all be cautious!

Working for sometime in the burns unit has thought me a lot some experiences too bitter to share.

Protect your kids.

If no one is around put the baby at your back as you work if possible strap both hands so they don’t pull any hot object whilst at your back

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