Did you know breastfeeding right after your baby is born can help the uterus to contract and there by help stop bleeding? Yes as your baby sucks oxytocin is released and this hormone helps the uterus to contract.

It is one of the reasons why early initiation of breastfeeding is important to both mum and the baby.

It also explains why as the baby sucks the mum experiences what we call after pains. Pains in the lower abdomen as the baby is breastfeeding. It is as result of the baby sucking and the oxytocin released to help the uterus to contract after birth.

After pains can be controlled by taking analgesics, exercise and also rest. Excessive pain is not normal and should be reported.

Bleeding excessively after birth should also not be considered as normal. Do report early to prevent further complications

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Its important that once quickening which is the first baby movement a mum feels during pregnancy starts, it should not stop or slow down

At least you should feel your baby move every day

Mums should be familiar with how their babies move and if there is any significant change report immediately.

Your baby’s fetal movement should not slow down or become excessive.

If you cant feel it at all kindly report to the hospital.

Never assume its because your baby is sleeping!

Your baby’s movement can start between 16 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. It can be earlier for mums who have given birth before.

Other factors may affect how you feel the baby’s movement. But do report if it slows down or becomes excessive

Excessive baby movement or decrease in baby’s movement pattern could be a sign that baby is in distress.

Don’t leave your pregnancy to chance!

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Two years after my second girl was born, I was having some kind of problem so I decided to use this feminine wash called….. I used it for about two weeks and I think it was helping but the problem Is It’s heading to a year now and I realized that I cannot get pregnant even after making sure it is my most fertile days. Could the #douching the cause of my infertility?

From my search : “Douching may reduce a woman’s chance of getting pregnant in a particular month by about 30 percent, according to a new study.

The study, published in the June issue of the American Journal of Public Health, showed that douching-practiced by many women to cleanse and deodorize the vaginal cavity — is associated with a delay in pregnancy.”

It’s Important to know that the vagina is self cleansing. The secretions there are protective and the normal bacteria in your vagina is also protective.

There is no need to put any substance into your vagina to clean or tighten it

It’s ok to wash your vulva with clean water, that’s the outer portion but the vagina does not need washing.

Apart from reducing your fertility there are also infections that you could get as a result of douching.

Strict personal hygiene, good nutrition and exercise will help you stay healthy.

Incase of an infection see a doctor for the best treatment

What is Douching The word “douche” means to wash or soak. Douching is washing or cleaning out the inside of the vagina with water or other mixtures of fluids. Most douches are sold in stores as prepackaged mixes of water and vinegar, baking soda, or iodine. The mixtures usually come in a bottle or bag.( Source : Google)

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Well, well, well… Ladies, when I hear women saying “after birth, that same day I was washing, cooking and even going to the farm” ,I laugh .

Sure you are certainly asking why I laugh.

Because I get to see the other side of its effect in the hospital.

After birth your aim should not be to please society. Your main aim is to help your body heal and regain back your lost strength.

Some women go to the extent of saying “As for me I don’t like people helping me. So even if they did a caesarian section, they get home and try to do everything! To be a superwoman!

Sister, why? Listen, your body needs rest. At least for the first six weeks let someone help or assist you. It’s extremely important.

Women who do not get help or refuse help end up reporting with conditions like postpartum depression, high Blood Pressure, explained sickness,In Fact they don’t heal properly.

Nine months of carrying your baby is no joke, your body has gone through a lot. At least for the first six weeks, get help. Basically rest, walk to be mobile, breastfeed your baby, limit visitors and get some rest. You can also do some passive exercise as well as eat some nutritious meals.

Let me tell you after giving birth it is not over! #Recovery is key! Some women even die due to these little things. It’s not a time to impress society or anyone. You need rest and help to recover.

I remember my friend who had to flee from her mum in law’s house to her family due to the workload and the pressure placed on her. She was supposed to be superwoman. Just after birth she had to cook for the whole family, bath the baby and keep the home. Whilst everyone looked on. Finally she realized how she  was getting depressed, ill and uneasy. She fled to her family where she got some help and started to recover.

Finally note that not everyone is helpful! Choose the right people after birth to help you.

and don’t forget….

YOU NEED REST… DON’T BE A SUPERWOMAN!

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Speak to a nutritionist to guide you!

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It’s the most critical period of your child’s development

From pregnancy till baby is almost 2 and half years

Nutritious meals during pregnancy

Exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months

Complementary foods after six months!

Most of the problems starts with weaning, mums struggle to give the right nutrition

In our settings “Koko” is the norm. The sad aspect is when nothing is added

Was glad when I saw this post in our mums group.

One mum teaching and inspiring other mums, the foods they can give

Imagine the nutrient baby will get from all these foods blended together

Even a spoon will be enough

Your child’s nutrition matter

Don’t get it wrong

Feed your baby with foods from all the six food groups

Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals, fats and oils. In adequate proportions

If your child will do well in school, the nutritional foundation counts.

If your child will be healthy in future nutrition counts

Don’t depend on just “Koko”

Also give foods that are fortified with nutrients

Speak to a nutritionist to guide you!

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After the birth of the baby the cord which connects the mum and baby will take some time to drop off

You need to pay particular attention to the cord to prevent infection

Some tips to follow

🔴Use the prescribed solution recommended by your doctor or midwife

🔴Top and tail baby till cord drops off before bathing the baby

🔴 The cord area should be kept dry. Don’t cover with the diaper. Wear cotton clothes and don’t over dress baby

🔴Take care of the stump until it’s completely healed

🔴Wash hands before cleaning your baby’s cord

🔴Items used example cotton wool should be sterile to prevent infection.

Signs of cord infection/dangers include

🔵Abnormal discharge

🔵Redness or swelling of the umbilicus

🔵Abnormal smell

🔵Bleeding should be reported immediately without delay

Report immediately if you have any issues

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This is one of the questions most new couples who are expecting for the first time will ask.

While some are scared it can cause miscarriage others believe it can result in developmental problems

Some men will also completely avoid their wives with the intention of protecting the unborn baby and also to give their partners some space.

Some women will also avoid having sex due to the hormonal and emotional changes that occur with pregnancy

It is worth knowing that sex during pregnancy is #safe and does not pose a problem to the mum or unborn baby. Baby is enclosed in its sac/membranes and the opening of the uterus the cervix is also closed. It also has a mucus plan that prevents anything from entering the uterus.

What is important is to have considerations. The pregnancy hormones and the early signs and symptoms can make a woman not desire to be intimate. It’s important for her partner to be considerate to support her through the process. There are times she will want to be intimate, there are times she will refrain. Make use of her happy days.

Some few women who have had repeated abortions or threatened abortions may be advised by their doctors or midwives to avoid sex especially if an incompetent cervix is diagnosed.

Couples can have sex throughout the pregnancy period. It is only to be #avoided when your doctor or midwife advises you #against it due to your health condition or as mentioned above.

During the last trimester, couples can still have sex. What is needed is to assume a position that will not put pressure on the abdomen and also the woman will be comfortable. It should also be gentle.

During the last trimester when labor is about to set in, it is believed to help trigger the onset of labor. The semen also contains prostaglandin which also helps to soften the cervix and help labor to start.

It’s also important to know that, you really do not need sex to maintain your pregnancy. Baby is safe and mum is also safe. Women should not be compelled to have sex if they don’t feel like or are currently not in any relationship whilst pregnant.Labor will still be initiated naturally.#midwife

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EDD 16th and 9th of December.
God’s own Time 30/11/2022
God was faithful throughout my pregnancy journey, I was well throughout without complications

At week 32 my baby was lying at transverse, so I was asked by my midwife to see the doctor, which I did.
The Doctor examined me and kept me on weekly check up which I obeyed, so at week 37 he asked me to repeat a scan, if the baby hasn’t turned he will turn it himself, but I quickly requested for CS instead because my first pregnancy I lost the baby at birth so I didn’t want to take chances.

But I repeated the scan and it showed the baby was now at cephalic presentation.
But I still insisted on the CS because of my past experience and also within me I wasn’t just comfortable with Vaginal birth.

The Doctor asked me to go home and return on Wednesday for the CS.
On Wednesday I was taken to the theatre and in the process of the operation they realised that baby was coming out with BUTTOCKS and with a CORD around the NECK.
The decision I took became a divine timing for my baby to be saved. They were able to bring baby out alive and we are both doing well. The doctors were so happy me for insisting on CS.

Midwife Sally God bless you so much, because of your teaching on CS I wasn’t afraid to make that decision on CS, which ended up saving my baby’s life.
I pray May God see all pregnant women through.

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