Yes , men are allowed to enter the labor room and support their wives or partners during birth

But then ,this also depends on the environment. The hospital or birth centre must provide privacy so it does not make other women feel uncomfortable.

Partner support during birth is so helpful as it helps the woman to feel confident and supported. It also provides a safe environment where she feels heard and safe.

The husband or partner’s involvement also helps him to feel involved in the birth process. It also allows the family to bond.

Many men who experience the birth process talk about how it has changed their perception towards birth. They get to understand what women go through which makes them understand them better. They are able to offer better support

Some birth classes teach men how they can support their partners during the labor. They are also thought how they can cope with the stress of labor

If you want your partner to be present at birth ask about the hospital protocols, privacy and how you can both be prepared for that amazing moment

Let me add that women who are supported through pregnancy and labor by their partners have better outcomes than women who are not supported

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EDD: 16th August 2024

God’s date: 20th July, 2024

I first of all want to thank God for his goodness and mercies. His name forever be praised. Amen. Then to our midwives God richly bless you.

My journey wasn’t very smooth, in the very first month I had a threatened miscarriage. It was scary as I had already miscarried my first pregnancy but God saw me through it. After this was a terrible morning sickness which lasted up to the 12 week. Then everything became normal.

In my 20th week I woke up one fine morning and started experiencing lower abdominal pains. The pain was becoming unbearable so I checked in at hospital and it was pre-term labor eii!, where from this one too? I was admitted and treated. Again everything became normal until my 35th week where I couldn’t feel my baby’s movement well, immediately I went to the hospital but didn’t meet my gynae. A different doctor attended to me and said everything was fine but from the look on his face all was not well. The following week I went to see my gynae, he did an ECG scan and the result was bad. Baby was in distress. The placenta was not in good condition to send oxygen and blood to the baby hence an emergency c/s had to be done to save baby.

I was devastated upon hearing this, I shed tears for a short while then I remembered all the teachings and testimonies I have heard on this class page. I gathered the courage and told the doctor I was ready.

I was immediately prepared for the theatre and in less than 5 minutes my miracle baby boy was out crying loud and looking healthy. Praise God.

A very big thank you to midwife Sally, midwife Eunice and Midwife Munira. Remember don’t leave your pregnancy to chance. Always cooperate with your doctor/midwife.

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After 9 months of pregnancy one important thing is to consider carefully the hospital you choose to deliver your baby.

You can do all that need to do but if the hospital you choose lacks the basic things they need to have, or lack the positive attitude, your outcome may not be what you expect.

Here are a few things to consider

• How close it is to your home
• The cost of their service
• Good referral system in case of an emergency
• Blood bank
• Theatre for emergency procedures
• Highly skilled doctors and midwives
• Good environment
• Nicu services in case baby is preterm
• Availability of ambulance for emergency
• Compassionate staffs

Even if your hospital lacks some of the things mentioned above, its important that they can easily refer you to the next facility with ease. Example if you are from a hospital without theatre, there must be an option to one easily if the need arises

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One main concern women have during labor is vaginal examination. Some have asked whether something else can be done to substitute vaginal examination during labor.

It’s one of the procedures that just can’t be avoided once you are In labor as it’s significance can’t be underestimated. It can be done using a speculum or the fingers, sometimes both. There are key roles it plays. Vagina examination allows your midwife or doctor to check the following

🔴Vulva and vagina to make sure it’s can allow vaginal delivery. No sores, rashes, female circumcision etc

🔴Cervix-It’s dilation

🔴Membranes- Whether it’s intact or not

🔴Liquor- If the water around baby is clear r meconium stained

🔴Presenting part- Which part of the baby is coming first

🔴Pelvis- Whether it’s adequate or not

It is an uncomfortable procedure and can be a little painful. Your doctor or midwife will prepare you by informing, seeking your consent and reassuring you before its done

Its done usually after an abdominal examination. It is not done except it is really needed as frequent vaginal examination can result in infection if care is not taken. It is done under sterile conditions. During labor it is usually done every 4 hours and more frequently when it is very necessary.

Your midwife will communicate all finding to you after the procedure. Cooperate with your doctor or midwife for the best outcomes.

In some cases vaginal examination may be contraindicated. Example. Complete placenta previa previa.

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CERVICAL DILATION

Your cervix which is known as the mouth /opening of the uterus during pregnancy is closed. When labor sets in it will begin to dilate

Your cervix should be fully dilated before you push out your baby. Pushing through an undilated cervix can cause cervical tears.

Always cooperate with your midwife. Push when she has confirmed that the cervix is fully opened.

Having severe pains does not mean that cervix is fully dilated. Let your midwife confirm first!. Unless baby comes out spontaneously don’t be in a rush to push without it being confirmed.

And remember cervix is dilated when you are 10 cm full. Its a gradual process that can last between 8 to 18 hours. Its shorter for mums who have given birth before.

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Some times you wonder why you are still shouting, having all the pains and your midwife is still asking you to hold on!

She checks and says, it’s only 1 cm dilated.

After a long wait or 4 hours, she rechecks and says it just 3cm.

You feel it’s been too long and the pain is unbearable so you should push your baby out.

This is why you should cooperate with your doctor or midwife.

The cervix which is the opening of the cervix should open from 1cm to 10 cm to allow the baby’s head to be birthed followed by the body.

Cervix should not be felt any more when your doctor or midwife performs vaginal examination.

If it’s still felt and you push through it, you can tear your cervix which is difficult to repair and requires special skills. Bleeding can also be severe.

Only push when your doctor or midwife has confirmed that you are fully dilated. (10 cm and no cervix can be felt on vaginal examination)

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My EDD was 23/08/2024
My blue jet decided he wanted to ‘be outside’ earlier and arrived on 03/08/2024
I had quite a bearable pregnancy I’d say. I felt like I had terrible malaria between weeks 6 and 16.
After that I got almost all my mojo back but for some dizziness and extreme fatigue that surfaced during the 3rd trimester. And oh I could sleep. I neither experienced vomiting nor spitting.

On the 25th July I experienced some bleeding and rushed to the hospital. It was a bit more than a ‘ bloody show’ so drs suspected a number of things and said I ll be admitted till baby comes but after thorough assessment and scans I was discharged the following day with the assurance that I wasn’t in danger.
For some reason, I always felt baby will come at 37/38 weeks so I told hubby that after week 37 no traveling or staying at work for long I guess it was my instincts kicking in.

On the dawn of 02 Aug, I woke up to my underwear completely soaked. Initially I thought it was urine but I kept leaking and upon assessing the fluid I concluded my water had broken. I called my doctor and mw Sally and they both said I should report immediately.
I arrived at the hospital at 2pm and when I was checked I was 3cm but I was surprised cos I felt absolutely no pain and wasn’t contracting. After about 6 hours, still no contractions and I was given medicines to augment the contractions. Then came the most painful physical pain I’ve ever experienced. After more than 24 hours, and still leaking liquor with baby’s heart rate going higher than normal, I was taken in for a cs on account of failure to progress. In a few mins my baby was out and I smiled hearing his cry.

Somewhere deep within me I was mad at myself that I ended up at the theatre to the extent that I’ll skip anything that had to do with svd on social media and dealing with the pain post cs made me angrier. But I had to pep talk myself that it wasn’t my fault that things happened the way they did, and that God saved my life and my baby and that’s what matters most.
Thank you to all the midwives on here who made my journey worthwhile with all the valuable information shared.

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GOING THROUGH LABOR WITH GRIEF – A MUM’S STORY

EDD – 10/07/24
DOD – 10/07/24
Through C/S
First time mum

My pregnancy Journey was very comfortable and smooth. I’ve not had any issue throughout; no vomiting, no spitting of saliva , no shortage of blood everything was intact. Just that I got exhausted along the line which is normal.

My contractions started on 9th July 2024 @ midnight. I managed through to morning called my sister to come drive me to the hospital because initially I taught I could drive myself to the hospital because there was no bloody show, no water break too but contractions were very regular. Then I heard the doorbell, it was my Dad and my Uncle. They brought a bad news but didn’t know how to tell me. The long and tall of it is that my mum had passed. I couldn’t control my tears 😭, having contractions and crying hmmmm it wasn’t easy at all for me. Who will bath my baby now, I had to put myself together at a point and make a decision, which I did with God being my helper.
Got to the hospital around 1pm, was checked and I was only 1cm eeii with all this regular contractions only 1cm yooooo. Evening at 8pm was 2cm, meaning I was just not progressing. They had to do what they will do by putting some infusions , contractions became more painful but still slow progress now 5cm the next morning around 10am.

Baby in distress now so emergency SC.
I even opt for it before they could say anything. I signed and was prepared for the Theater within 30mins by 12:30 in the afternoon my bundle of joy was out and crying. We stayed at the hospital ( Ga East Municipal Hospital ) 3days and was discharged. Reaching home, i want back to watch video on wound care after CS by Midwife Sally and Midwife Eunice, took my medications on time, eat well and got a support person.

Guys, within two weeks my wounds healed. I even had sex with my husband in the within a few weeks. hahahaha 😂

In fact I will encourage everybody to take the classes seriously coz it has helped me a lot.
Thanks Midwife Sally for adding me
Thanks midwives God bless you all
Thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of Ga East Municipal Hospital, Kwabenya.

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