This is because it is your first pregnancy and the abdominal muscles are still tight. It hasn't been stretched before….
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…
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…
MOULDING AT BIRTH
Sometimes we wonder how a baby's head is birthed during delivery. This is what happensThe fetal skull is made up…
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…
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…
HARMFUL PRACTICES DURING PREGNANCY
This afternoon whilst sleeping after my night shift, I had a strange dream. A woman in labor was on the…
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…
CONDOM TAMPONADE- HELPS PREVENT BLEEDING AFTER BIRTH
For many of us we know a condom is used to prevent unwanted pregnancies and also prevent sexually-transmitted diseases.In obstetrics…
PROTECTING BABIES FROM MALARIA
Yes, babies can get malaria from birth ( congenital malaria)If you don't protect your baby, baby can still get malaria…
AFTER BIRTH IT’S NOT OVER
Often than not once your baby is born you feel so relieved that you may forget to continue taking care…
7 TIPS ON HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR YOUR NEW BABY
New born babies are adorable!They bring warmth to our homesWe make changes in our lives styles, homes etc when we…
11 FOODS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY
During pregnancy nutrition forms a vital part of the journey. Eating the right kind of food will go a long…
OLIGOHYDRAMINOUS – REDUCED AMNIOTIC FLUID AROUND BABY
#MyBirthStory from @OffebsI had a pretty much easy pregnancy from day one apart from poor appetiteEverything was going on smoothly…
HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY PREGNANT WIFE/PARTNER?
Though pregnancy is carried by the woman the support of her partner will definitely play a key role in the…
PERINEAL TEARS DURING LABOR
The perineum refers to the area between the vagina opening and the anus During birth pressure from the baby's head…
DISCOMFORT IN LATE PREGNANCY!
You have carried your pregnancy for several months and now you are almost through but anxiety increases and you feel…
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Have you wondered what the midwife might be looking for especially when she is examining your bump? Let me make…
Midwife Sally, God richly bless you for the good work you are doing
I am carrying my second pregnancy and just want to tell you my experience here (Name withheld) when I was…