You may have noticed that at every antenatal clinic especially within your second trimester your midwife or doctor begins to…
EN-CAUL(BORN WITH AMNIOTIC SAC AND FLUID INTACT)
en caul Just as humans we breath in and breathe out air, we just can't survive without the air that…
CORD AROUND NECK
cord around neck The cord connects the baby to her mum in utero. It performs several functions including carrying oxygen…
ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY DON’T MIX
MUM.. Good Morning midwife Sally please I mistakenly drank alcohol not too much alcohol, please am I safe. Am 9…
FEAR OF CESARIAN SECTION CAN CAUSE MORE HARM THAN GOOD IN EMERGENCIES
C-section She was shouting… Jesus! Jesus! Jesus….. Then tongues followed… "Hebababababa….. " Her baby was in fetal distress and needed…
I PLANNED TO START ANTENATAL AT 6 MONTHS – ECTOPIC GESTATION
I PLANNED TO START ANTENATAL AT 6 MONTHS – ECTOPIC GESTATION Hmmmm Midwife Sally, talking about early scan, I got…
THE THIRD STAGE OF LABOR – DELIVERY OF THE PLACENTA
After the birth of your baby, its not over. The delivery of your placenta follows. Within 30 minutes after birth…
MUCUS PLUG – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Mucus plug Once you get pregnant, the cervix begins to secret mucus Cervix is the opening of your uterus or…
MY BIRTH STORY – GOING THROUGH LABOR WITH GRIEF
EDD – 11/05/24DOD – 11/05/24Through C/SFirst time mum My pregnancy Journey was very comfortable and smooth. I’ve not had any…
RECOUNTING MY JOURNEYS (THE MYTH SURROUNDING CS AND NOT UNDERMINING GOD’S POWER IN THIS JOURNEY)
birth story For my first: I was 37 weeks gone and woke up on the Saturday morning eagerly looking forward…
MISTAKES EXPECTANT MUMS MAKE- A MUST READ
As we battle maternal mortality in Africa, it's important that we also look at petty things that women do that…
CAN PINEAPPLE INDUCE LABOR?
Is it true that pineapple, grapes and citrus fruits induces labor hence they are not good for pregnant women? Pineapple…
MY BIRTH STORY – MEMBRANE SWEEPING
My expected date of delivery (Edd) was 26th April 2024. Per the ANC policy at my hospital, a pregnant woman…
ALWAYS BE READY TO ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONE DURING PREGNANCY
At 40weeks i was booked for induction. After 5 doses of 50mcg of cytotec, the cervix wasn't opening so I…
DO TWINS HAVE DIFFERENT PLACENTA AND CORDS?
Twins are amazing and many couples feel blessed to have one. Here are some interesting facts about their placenta and…
VACUUM ASSISTED DELIVERY
So I saw my bloody show Tuesday morning though I had started having little inconsistent contractions form Sunday. I monitored…
THE SECRET TO SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING-FEED! FEED! FEED!
Breastfeeding One of the commonest concerns of new mums is the flow of breast milk. The common complaint health workers…
WHEN WILL I GET A FLAT TUMMY AFTER BIRTH?
Involution of the uterus It’s important to understand what happened to your body during pregnancy . The uterus enlarged to…
DON’T COMPARE THE SIZE OF YOUR ABDOMENTO ANOTHER PERSON’S ABDOMEN
My abdomen is not as big as I expected- 1st pregnancy This is because it is you first time pregnancy…
YOUR BABY’S SKIN COLOR AT BIRTH – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
PINK-The color of your new born baby at birth should be pink. Baby may not need help with breathing at…