BURNS IN CHILDREN
NEWBORN CARE

BURNS IN CHILDREN

As I walked on the street to get some fresh air. Got to a place where a mum was boiling…

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HOW TO IDENTIFY THAT THE BABY IN UTERO IS IN DISTRESS
PREGNANCY

HOW TO IDENTIFY THAT THE BABY IN UTERO IS IN DISTRESS

fetal distress Have you been in that situation when your doctor or midwife tells you the baby is in distress…

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MY BIRTH STORY – THE DECISION I TOOK SAVED THE LIFE OF MY BABY.
LABOR

MY BIRTH STORY – THE DECISION I TOOK SAVED THE LIFE OF MY BABY.

Newborn with cord EDD 16th and 9th of July. God's own Time 26/06/2024 God was faithful throughout my pregnancy journey,…

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CROWNING – AN IMPORTANT PHASE DURING THE SECOND STAGE OF LABOR
LABOR

CROWNING – AN IMPORTANT PHASE DURING THE SECOND STAGE OF LABOR

CROWNING – AN IMPORTANT PHASE DURING THE SECOND STAGE OF LABOR This is when you can see the top of…

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BENEFITS OF TAKING FOLIC ACID DURING PREGNANCY
PREGNANCY

BENEFITS OF TAKING FOLIC ACID DURING PREGNANCY

This week, I read a news report about a young woman who had sued her mum's gynecologist for not advising…

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YOU CAN LOOK PREGNANT BUT NOT PREGNANT – FALSE PREGNANCY
PREGNANCY

YOU CAN LOOK PREGNANT BUT NOT PREGNANT – FALSE PREGNANCY

FALSE PREGNANCY Have you heard many stories of women who say they have been pregnant for years and so on……

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WHEN WOMEN BECOME VULNERABLE!!
PREGNANCY

WHEN WOMEN BECOME VULNERABLE!!

Moments when I love midwifery practice; when a new baby is born and when I find myself in the centre…

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REDUCING TEARS DURING DELIVERY
LABOR

REDUCING TEARS DURING DELIVERY

That moment every mum expects When babys head becomes visible and doesn't go back any longer You know you are…

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EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION
PREGNANCY

EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION

Usually done for clients with breech presentation so baby can turn into the right position for vaginal deliveryIt needs highly…

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THE MULTIPAROUS WOMAN- WHY DOCTORS/MIDWIVES ENCOURAGE PLANNING YOUR FAMILY SIZE
POST PARTUM

THE MULTIPAROUS WOMAN- WHY DOCTORS/MIDWIVES ENCOURAGE PLANNING YOUR FAMILY SIZE

Yes we all agree children are gifts from God and we love to have them. But come to think of…

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IS IT NORMAL TO ALWAYS FEEL HUNGRY DURING PREGNANCY?
PREGNANCY

IS IT NORMAL TO ALWAYS FEEL HUNGRY DURING PREGNANCY?

  Yes during pregnancy its normal to feel hungry within very short intervals You should not wait to get hungry…

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OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES CAN’T WAIT: SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY
PREGNANCY

OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES CAN’T WAIT: SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY

Sally, my waters broke, but I called my midwife and she says she will be available next week. Can I…

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MY ABDOMEN IS NOT AS BIG AS I EXPECT- 1ST PREGNANCY
PREGNANCY

MY ABDOMEN IS NOT AS BIG AS I EXPECT- 1ST PREGNANCY

This is because it is your first pregnancy and the abdominal muscles are still tight. It hasn't been stretched before….

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WHAT CAN I ADD TO TURKEY BERRY TO GET MORE IRON?
PREGNANCY

WHAT CAN I ADD TO TURKEY BERRY TO GET MORE IRON?

Turkey berry is widely known for its benefit of helping to boost your hemoglobin level due to its rich source…

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CAN MY WATERS BREAK BEFORE LABOR SETS IN?
PREGNANCY

CAN MY WATERS BREAK BEFORE LABOR SETS IN?

Every baby is beautifully enclosed in membranes surrounded by water or amniotic fluid during pregnancy. This protects the baby in…

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PREGNANCY

MOULDING AT BIRTH

Sometimes we wonder how a baby's head is birthed during delivery. This is what happensThe fetal skull is made up…

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PREGNANCY

WHAT IS THE BEST SLEEPING POSITION FOR BABIES

The best sleeping position for your newborn or baby according to research is for the baby to lie on his…

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PREGNANCY

11 WAYS 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…

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PREGNANCY

HARMFUL PRACTICES DURING PREGNANCY

This afternoon whilst sleeping after my night shift, I had a strange dream. A woman in labor was on the…

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PREGNANCY

THE GOLDEN MINUTE-NEONATAL RESCUCITATION

This refers to the first minute a baby is born into the world.Once baby is born a quick assessment is…

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