Author / midwifesally

by midwifesally

“I THOUGHT IT WAS BELLY FAT” – BORN TO LIVE!

Please my name is Angela, and I have a child, which is about 11 months old, but recently my tummy grew a little big, and I thought it was belly fat, so I didn’t pay attention to it.

But just this Tuesday, I was experiencing, some abdominal pains, like labor, and yes it was labor, my husband helped me in the house to deliver, because I didn’t know, I was pregnant, and didn’t go to ante-natal, so I delivered in the house ,and the baby is fine, but small.

My 11- month- old baby was breastfeeding, while this baby came, and I didn’t have any signs of pregnancy like, vomiting and so on, all of a sudden just this Tuesday I delivered, pls want u to help me.

Sally… Well I didn’t believe it. Thought it was one of those scammers. I decided to meet them at the hospital and it was so true.

I have heard in foreign news how people never knew they were pregnant but went into labor and delivered.

Wow, as I interviewed her she said she felt so well, never got sick only realized her abdomen was growing a little big.

Her question to me was :How is this possible?

Fact: For some women’s fertility can resume six weeks after birth. Also know that ovulation occurs before your menses.

So whilst you are thinking your menses hasn’t resumed so you can’t get pregnant, you can have surprises if you are very fertile.

I recommend taking a form of family planning at six weeks if you want to space your children. Lactational amenorrhea does not work for everyone!!!

She was breastfeeding! She practiced exclusive breastfeeding but she got pregnant! It doesn’t work for everyone! If you have no experience and are not sure how your body works, just take a form of family planning till your menses resume and make an informed decision.

Baby is being seen at the hospital! We wish her speedy recovery!

Midwife who saw her was shocked and exclaimed : “This baby was born to Live. Surviving without antenatal, Nicu care and all that”

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Labor
by midwifesally

YOUR HEALTHY NEW BORN BABY: A MUST READ FOR MUMS AND DADS

Labor
  • Baby will cry right after birth. The cry will not be weak
  • The skin color will be pink. Blue or pale skin is an indication of reduced oxygen. Report yellowish skin color as well
  • Weight will be between an average of 2.5 to 3.5kg. Babies who are underweight or over weight may need extra care.
  • Baby will breath with ease between 40 to 60 cpm
  • The heart rate/pulse will be also checked and it should read between 110 to 160 bpm
  • Baby will be active.
  • Baby will also be able to breastfeed. Report if baby cannot latch on the breast
  • Also examine your new born from head to toe. Report any abnormality you see. Check the back as well and report any abnormality.
  • If baby does not pass meconium or urine in the first few days. Report as soon as possible.
  • A new born vomiting, having high temperature or convulsing is not normal as well.
  • Baby may need some resuscitation and some extra care if the above indications are not present. Alert your health care professional right away.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask your midwife how your child is doing. It’s your right to be informed.

Join our Pregnancy class to learn more 024 228 1957

Outside Ghana click here to join

You can Book a one on one session, Buy your baby Items, Book for an interview or other matters and also Buy a copy of our book and it has all the information you need! from us. 024 228 1957

Get a copy of Sally’s Tips for expectant mums
Available on Amazon… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JBY73D2
Also available on
https://okadabooks.com/…/sally_s_tips_for…/37081

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