Mum 33 years having prolonged labor and needs an emergency caesarian section. She calls her partner to consent and he…
CAN I GET PREGNANT SIX MONTHS AFTER CESAREAN SECTION?
Whilst practicing as a midwife , I have met many women who have been faced with the challenge of whether…
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The cervix is the opening of the uterus.It closes during pregnancy and firm to prevent the fetus from coming out.For…
HOW DO I MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT DURING PREGNANCY?
One strategy for maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy is to eat fruits and vegetables in between meals. It works!…
HEAD MOULDING IN BABIES-A PRACTICE NOT RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS AND MIDWIVES
HEAD MOULDING IN BABIES-A PRACTICE NOT RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS AND MIDWIVES We all learn as we grow. Don't tell me…
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GOING THROUGH LABOR WITHGRIEF – A MUM’S STORY
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MY BIRTH STORY – WHEN A PLANNED C/S BECOMES A VAGINAL BIRTH
PreambleI opted for an elective CS. I scheduled with my doctor when I was 34 weeks. The reason was that…
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Lets talk about #addiction.In a focused group discussion, one woman who had severe anaemia told the group, addiction to #Ayilo within our #community is…
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As I walked on the street to get some fresh air. Got to a place where a mum was boiling…
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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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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This week, I read a news report about a young woman who had sued her mum's gynecologist for not advising…
YOU CAN LOOK PREGNANT BUT NOT PREGNANT – FALSE PREGNANCY
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WHEN WOMEN BECOME VULNERABLE!!
Moments when I love midwifery practice; when a new baby is born and when I find myself in the centre…
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…
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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Yes we all agree children are gifts from God and we love to have them. But come to think of…
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…