Yes it's extremely important. Having a big baby has implications and can determine your mode of delivery. A big baby…
LONG OR SHORT UMBILICAL CORD – DOES IT REALLY MATTER?
The cord is what transports oxygen and nutrients to your baby in utero.Did you know its length matters?Its length should…
CAN FIBROIDS BE CURED?
Hi Midwife Sally, can fibroids be cured?I suggest you see a gynecologistFibroids are treated surgically by removing themIn practice I…
WHY BACK ACHE AND WAIST PAIN DURING PREGNANCY?
During pregnancy, a hormone called relaxing, helps to soften the ligaments and joints of the pelvic bones.There is a bone…
THE CORD CLAMP
After the birth of your babyThe cord is cut to separate the baby from the mumAfter the cord is cut,…
WHY ROUTINE URINE TEST IS DONE DURING PREGNANCY
One of the things that will always be checked during pregnancy is your urine protein and glucose.It's done with a…
YOUR BABY’S PRESENTATION
Presentation refers to the baby's body that leads, or is expected to lead, out of the birth canal.There are various…
CARE OF THE NEWBORN! A MUST KNOW FOR PARENTS
I find myself telling new mums how easy it can be to keep your newborn healthy and strong. With these…
SELF BREAST EXAMINATION BY MIDWIFE SALLY
The statistics around breast cancer is unacceptable! 1 in 8 women are likely to get breast cancer in their lifetime.But…
I HAVEN’T RESUMED MY MENSES AFTER BIRTH, CAN I GET PREGNANT?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions after birth. Many women assume they can't get pregnant after birth…
CERVICAL SECRETIONS DURING OVULATION
During ovulation the cervical mucus can stretch and doesn't break easily The cervical discharge looks like egg whiteIt means you…
COMPLETE PREVIA- A MUMS STORY
Hello, Midwife Sally! I responded and asked where do you know me please ?I follow you on tiktok. I watch…
DOES HAVING A BIG ABDOMEN MEAN MY BABY IS GROWING WELL?
Many women are concerned about the size of their bumps during pregnancy. They are always asking if my bump is…
DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE, SEEK HELP. (EPISIOTOMY)
Mum 1Gm. I'm still wondering if ante-natal and postnatal counseling is given.I had an episiotomy before an SVD. It's been…
HOW TO PREVENT HEADACHES DURING PREGNANCY
Severe headache during pregnancy could be a sign of stress, hunger, poor ventilation, dehydration, malaria or an indication of pre…
WHAT IS A WEAK CERVIX? (CERVICAL INSUFFICIENCY)
Let me use every day languageWhen your doctor says your cervix is weak whist you are pregnant, this is what…
CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF STILL BIRTHS
I had lots of clients asking what could be the cause of their still births and how they could prevent…
MY BIRTH STORY – BREECH PRESENTATION +BIG BABY
EDD : 25th August1. All thanks to Yahweh for how he has brought me.2. second thanks go to our noble…
BLEEDING AFTER BIRTH
The leading cause of maternal deaths during delivery is hemorrhage (Bleeding) It's important that women do well to keep their…
POLYHYDRAMINOUS, TOO MUCH AMNIOTIC FLUID AROUND THE BABY
Polyhydramnios or hydramniosis occurs when the fluid in the amniotic sac surrounding the fetus becomes more than 2000mL.The normal amount…