During pregnancy the cervix secrets mucus. This mucus comes together to form a plug in the cervix . It is also called ‘ Operculum’

Its function is to prevent anything from entering the uterus through the cervix. It’s protective

The only time it is disloged is when the woman is in labor. The opening of the cervix due to cervical ripening or dilation causes it to dislodge and that’s what we see as the mucus that comes out just before birth.

If your mucus plug dislodges before you are term , visit the hospital for further check up.

Also know that after your mucus plug dislodges, it can still take several hours or days for labor to set in.

When you see it dislodged don’t panic, it’s a sign that you will meet your baby soon

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Amniotic fluid around your baby is just as important as the air you breath to the baby.

Significant reduction in the amount of the water called oligohydraminous can lead to malformations in the baby

Too much of it suggests other complications too

It has to be adequate for the baby to form properly

When your waters break before labor sets in, it can lead to infection or other problems

At any time when your waters break do report immediately

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During pregnancy nutrition forms a vital part of the journey. Eating the right kind of food will go a long way for you to have a positive outcome.

Nonetheless there are foods that can affect your pregnancy negatively and you will have to avoid them.

Some are listed below

• Alcohol
  
  Caffeine
  
  Pica(Ayilo)
  
  Smoke
  
  Uncooked meat
  
  Raw egg.. It should be cooked
  
  Left over foods that are not heated
  
  Unwashed fruits
  
  Uncooked fish high in mercury
  
  Foods you are not familiar with
  
  Sobolo

Also remember all foods eaten should be well cooked and nutritious. Fruits should be washed well. Depending on your situation you will need a nutritionist to guide you.

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Many women are concerned about the size of their bumps during pregnancy. They are always asking if my bump is small and it is not growing as big as I expect. Will it affect my baby? Is it safe?

The answer is your fundal height is what usually gives a midwife a clue as to whether the baby is small for date or big for date. Fundal height is what you see a midwife using tape measure to measure the bump. So it does not really depend on the appearance of your bump. A scan can also be done to determine your fetal weight. Your midwife or doctor will alert you when there is a deviation.

At birth your expected fetal weight considered normal is 2.5 kg to 3.5 kg. Anything less or more is considered as underweight or overweight.

Babies that are born and are overweight or big come with their own problem. Some include respiratory problems , birth injuries, hypothermia, hypoglycemia/reduced glucose level in the blood, still birth etc

Before your due date your doctor will request a scan. This scan can predict your baby’s weight. Together with measuring your fundal height, a doctor may diagnose that you are likely to have a big baby.

Birth has to be done by a skilled attendant in a hospital. If the baby is very big, the doctor may request a caesarian section.

Mothers with gestational diabetes are likely to have big babies and it is important that birth is done in a hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit to resuscitate the baby where needed. During pregnancy glucose should be controlled to prevent complications

Eating a well balanced diet, exercising and taking prescribed medication can help you get a healthy weight for your newborn

After reading this, I hope you see that having a healthy baby does not mean the baby should be big or your bump should be big!

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Hello midwife Sally, when my baby move it comes with pain, is it normal?

Fetal movement should not come with pain. Do report to be examined

She reported and it was realized that she was having contractions.

Medication was given to abort the contractions. She was a first time mum and could not tell the difference.

The pregnancy was saved since she reported on time.

No form of abdominal pain during pregnancy is considered normal.

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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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Don’t leave your pregnancy to chance

Its said that during pregnancy eat for two. You don’t really need to double the food you eat.

All you need to do is to increase the quality of the food you eat.

In between meals. Eat fruits and vegetables. They keep you full, have less calories and also have great supply of nutrients.

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WHAT IS BREECH PRESENTATION?

#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

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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

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