1. Contains vitamins and minerals to nourish your baby 2. Has lots of water to prevent dehydration 3. The roughage…
SICKLE CELL DISEASE – BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder usually passed down from parent to child. People with sickle cell disease have…
STOP ABUSING EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES
Auntie Sally! Let me ask you? Can you get pregnant even after taking emergency contraception. Could that be the cause…
YOUR PREGNANCY SHOULD NOT GO BEYOND 42 WEEKS
Have you ever wondered how you survived 9 months in your mums womb!Thanks to this magical organ which forms when…
IS IT SAFE FOR PREGNANT WOMAN TO DO BELLY MASSAGE?
Afternoon Midwife Sally. I want to ask this question, is it safe for pregnant women to do belly massage, I…
RASPBERRY TEA DURING PREGNANCY – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
This is a home remedy that is believed to prepare the uterus for birth. It enhances normal uterine contractions It…
MINIMIZING TEARS DURING DELIVERY
That moment every mum expects When babys head becomes visible and doesn't go back any longerYou know you are almost…
CAN A BABY IN BREECH PRESENTATION TURN BEFORE BIRTH?
Your midwife or doctor may have told you your baby is not lying in the womb as expected. In breech…
PRAYING FOR A RAINBOW AFTER A STORM (PREECLAMPSIA AWARENESS)
Am a victim of Preeclampsia during my pregnancy I knew nothing about preeclampsia. One day as I went for antenatal…
BENEFITS OF WALKING DURING PREGNANCY
Walking during pregnancy offers numerous benefits for both the mother and the baby. It is a safe and accessible exercise…
FEMALE OVUM/EGG ONLY LIVES FOR 12 TO 24 HOURS, BUT SPERM CAN LIVE FOR UNTO 5 DAYS
The ovary releases an egg once every month or in a cycle. This is called #ovulationThis occurs during your fertile period….
PREGNANCY TIP GOING INTO THE WEEKEND
Include fruits and vegetables in your diet 🔴It provides roughages which helps to ease digestion and prevents Constipation 🔴Has vitamins…
DOES THE SIZE OF MY BREAST DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF BREASTMILK IT WILL PRODUCE?
Midwife Sally, my breast is small and can't produce enough breastmilk for my baby. The simple answer is that the…
COCONUT WATER DURING PREGNANCY
Coconut water is a natural and refreshing beverage that can offer several benefits during pregnancy. Here are some of the…
CAN THE PLACENTA LOCATION DETERMINE MY MODE OF DELIVERY?
The placenta connects the baby to the mother and plays a critical role. It is attached to the mum at…
WHY WILL YOU WANT TO CHANGE HOSPITAL DURING PREGNANCY
For various reasons you will want to change the facility you are currently attending. There are various factors you should…
WHAT SOME WOMEN GO THROUGH DURING PREGNANCY – HMMMMM
Hi Regarding the pregnant woman whose husband doesn’t help emotionally or with house chores. I went through same this year….
MIDWIFE WHAT BROUGHT ME HERE? – ECLAMPSIA ALERT
These were the words of a client . She opened her eyes and she was in the hospital She was…
WHAT REDUCES A BABYS WEIGHT IN UTERO?
In utero it is expected that baby gains some weight till birth. The estimated normal weight for a new born…
HOW TO MAKE YOUR PREGNANCY EASY
Making pregnancy more comfortable and manageable involves focusing on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Here are some tips to help:…