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…
WHAT IS BREECH PRESENTATION?
BREECH PRESENTATION? #BreechPresentation simply means the baby is not coming with the head. It's coming or presenting with the buttocks. Speak…
PLACENTA PREVIA
Hi mums before you go into labor be sure of your placenta location. In severe cases of placenta previa, vaginal…
RHESUS INCOMPATIBILITY
After your first pregnancy or miscarriage you need to check your rhesus factor. If you are negative and baby is…
YOUR BABY’S FETAL KICKS – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Once your baby starts moving/kicking , your baby should not stop moving or kicking Quickening is the first movement of…
BACKACHE DURING PREGNANCY
During pregnancy one of the complains women often give is back pain. One of the reasons for pack ache is…
HERE ARE SOME GHANAIAN FOODS THAT BOOST MILK SUPPLY
Wondering how to boost your milk production? Here are some food suggestions Brukina yoghurt Mori koko Millet and groundnut Hausa…
WHY YOU URINATE FREQUENTLY DURING THE THIRD TRIMESTER
The baby’s head is comfortably putting pressure on the bladder. This doesn’t allow it to expand fully before you get…
HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM DURING PREGNANCY
This is one of the most difficult conditions that occur during pregnancy. Its believed to be caused by increasing level…
WHY DOES YOUR MIDWIFE TELL YOU TO HOLD ON WITH PUSHING EVEN WITH STRONG AND PAINFUL CONTRACTIONS
This is because the cervix which is the opening of the uterus has to open from 0 to 10 cm….
10 SIGNS YOU ARE NEGLECTING YOUR PREGNANCY
You are pregnant but haven't bothered to start antenatal You don't take your medications as ordered You don't know your…
A FULL BLADDER DURING LABOR
bladder Do you realize that once you are in the active phase of labor, your doctor or midwife will continue…
“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…
YOUR HEALTHY NEW BORN BABY: A MUST READ FOR MUMS AND DADS
Baby will cry right after birth. The cry will not be weak The skin color will be pink. Blue or…