During labor the placenta should be the last to be delivered. If it is covering the opening of the womb it means it will be the first to separate. That also means it can cause bleeding since the blood vessels there can’t contract to stop bleeding
If the placenta is down , your birth should be planned. So it doesn’t cause any problems. In severe cases cesarean section is done
If you are pregnant and the cervix is down , you need to be cautious and adhere to your doctor’s advice. Especially on mode of delivery and what to do to prevent bleeding
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Some information about your pregnancy should be at your finger tips You should ask your midwife or doctor whether these specific things are within normal and what you can do After reading take your antenatal book and check Its not enough if you are just told all is ok!
Your blood pressure (BP) Your Haemoglobin level (HB) Your expected date of delivery (EDD) Your placenta location Your specific health condition, example previous c/s, diabetes, fibroids etc Sickling status Your weight gain
#BreechPresentation simply means baby is not coming with the head. It’s coming or presenting with the buttocks. Speak to your midwife or doctor about it
Discuss mode of delivery. It’s extremely important!
It’s seen via scan or the midwives palpation of the abdomen
Never allow untrained persons to try to turn your breech baby
Work together with your health care provider for the best outcome
What makes the pregnancy test positive is a hormone that is formed when you are pregnant.
It detects the hormone and then you get two lines using showing red or reading pregnant. In cases where it looks faint, it’s possible that the pregnancy is very early and doesn’t have enough of the hormone. Some times to it can be due to the urine sample or test tube
The best thing to do is to repeat the test again. This time use early morning urine as it has the highest concentration of urine.
You can also go to the hospital to a pregnancy test using blood sample. In due time a scan will also be done to confirm pregnancy
Chocolate during pregnancy has many benefits. The best preference is dark chocolate. The more cocoa it has in it the better and healthier it is. It reduced it by 70 percent.( Google or read more about this research)
It has antioxidants that can help to reduce stress
Theobromine in cocoa can help reduce Pre eclampsia in pregnancy. A research done by yale university confirms it.
It improves the amount of blood reaching the placenta
Women who take chocolate during pregnancy have happier babies
Take chocolate during pregnancy in moderation
An amount of 30g daily is enough
Taking it excessively can increase your caffeine level. Take in moderation daily
Enjoy it to stay happy with less stress!
Talk to your doctor or midwife concerning tour health needs
Don’t leave your pregnancy to chance
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Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder usually passed down from parent to child. People with sickle cell disease have abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body.
In an adult red blood cells can live up to 120 days before they wear off or die, but in a sickle cell patients it takes about 10 to 20 days. It takes a shorter time. This is the cause of the anemia in sickle cell. There is also jaundice due to the excessive breakdown of the red blood cells. The cells that are sickle shaped can stick to each other occlude vessels and cause crises, pain and also reduce blood flow to certain organs. Symptoms depend on the organ affected.
Before pregnancy/marriage… Go for #genetic counseling you and your spouse. It’s best if both of you do not carry the gene. If both couples carry a trait the likelihood of having offspring with sickle cell is high. People can either be carriers, sickle cell or Non carriers. Your doctor will explain more what it means to be AA-no trait , AS&AC – trait/ carrier’s , SS&SC-sickle cell disease., among others. Based on his/her findings he will counsel couple so they can make an informed decision.
Women with sickle cell disease can get pregnant but should make sure they are fit. They should they go for preconception care where the doctor confirms they are fit. If there is a deficiency it is corrected first and all infections treated as well. It’s advisable for them to take a form of contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancy.
During pregnancy you will need close monitoring. Take prescribed medications, rest exercise. Enough fluids and avoid stress. Foods rich in iron, vitamins and protein in recommended. Report to the hospital immediately you feel sick. Prompt treatment is essential. Regular antenatal visits is beneficial.
Delivery should be in a #hospital with specialized care and monitoring. Plan your delivery together with your midwife and as well cooperate with her.
After #birth continue to take your prescribed medication and rest. Let people help you. More fluids, go for follow up clinics
They need support from relatives and spouses to stay healthy. It is not a communicable disease and can be managed with close monitoring and dedicated medical staffs. In case there is crises send client to the nearest facility as soon as possible.
Midwives in the periphery compound should refer clients to hospitals for specialized antenatal care. They should as well be handed over to community health workers for home visits and other support they may need.
If you already in the marriage/relationship you can still go for counseling if both couples are carriers or one has sickle cell. Children with sickle cell have specialized clinics in most hospitals and can be managed effectively. Thanks. Kindly #SHARE
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Auntie Sally! Let me ask you? Can you get pregnant even after taking emergency contraception. Could that be the cause of my ectopic gestation?
I did my search.. I was also alarmed since she was not the first client asking me this question. Let me share what I got with you.
Emergency contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy in situations where no protection was used and there is a possibility of pregnancy to prevent it. Usually effective within the first 72 hours.
“The Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring has received three reports of ectopic pregnancy following use of a progestogen-only emergency contraceptive pill. This is a reminder that women who have amenorrhoea (or other symptoms suggestive of pregnancy) following use of progestogen-only emergency contraception should have a pregnancy test. If the result is positive, the possibility of ectopic should be considered”
My main concern now is the #misuse of emergency contraceptives among ladies. It is not supposed to be used as a regular method of family planning. The earlier it is used , the more effective it is within 72hours.
1. Use a regular family planning method and don’t depend on it as a family planning method. Only use when it is an emergency.
2. If you took one and still missed your period talk to your doctor to rule out pregnancy ! Very important.
3. Use a regular family planning method if you want to avoid pregnancy except in times of emergencies as the name suggests! Talk to your midwife about the options available!
4. Thanks, Share with a friend. Let’s stop misusing emergency contraceptives. Before I go lets also remember it does not prevent STI’s like HIV/AIDS… Visit the family planning unit to learn more.
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