Is it true that pineapple, grapes and citrus fruits induces labor hence they are not good for pregnant women?

Pineapple contains enzyme bromelain. This enzyme is believed to help soften the cervix.

You need to take lots of pineapple to achieve the results expected.

A slice of pineapple in your diet or some citrus fruits is not enough to initiate labor.

My advice is you eat all fruits in moderation.

If you are uncomfortable you can limit its consumption until you are due, but remember it has nutrients that can help you as well

Speak to your doctor or midwife about ways of induction

Pineapple is not enough to initiate labor!

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My abdomen is not as big as I expected- 1st pregnancy

This is because it is you first time pregnancy and the abdominal muscles are still tight.

It hasn’t been stretched before. It will not look as big as a mum who has delivered before.

So you don’t have to worry or compare your abdomen to another persons pregnancy

In second or third pregnancies because the abdominal muscle has been stretched before there is already some amount of laxity in the abdominal muscles and so it can grow bigger than that of a first time mum

Also remember other things like fluid, fat or any mass can make the abdomen look bigger.

So you don’t really need a big abdomen to feel all is going well.

Your doctor or midwife will also be checking on your fundal height as well as your scan. This will give your doctor insight on the well being of the baby. If he has not complained that you have intra uterine growth restriction, you should be at ease and enjoy your healthy pregnancy!

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Once your baby starts moving/kicking , your baby should not stop moving or kicking

Quickening is the first movement of your baby and usually occurs between 16 to 24 weeks of gestation

Always pay close attention to the movement of the baby

At least once in a day get a quiet place and time to pay attention to your baby’s movement

Be familiar with it.

Report if baby’s fetal kicks have slowed or excessive!

Don’t assume your baby is asleep!

If you have doubts just call your doctor or midwife.

He may listen to the fetal heart rate with a doppler, request a scan or do further investigations

Your normal fetal heart rate is between 120 to 160 bpm.

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Wondering how to boost your milk production? Here are some food suggestions

• Brukina
• yoghurt
• Mori koko
• Millet and groundnut
• Hausa koko and groundnuts
• Regular mori koko n Groundnut
• Kontomire stew
• Kontomire soup(with prekese)
• Light soup
• Palmnut soup
• Groundnut soup
• All soups with prekese
• Basil(akokor besa) boil for 5 mins n drink
• Foola
• Mashed Kenkey

Basically remember the more you breastfeed the more breast milk is produced. Thats the secret. So let baby continue sucking the breast even if you think nothing is coming.

The more you breastfeed, the more breastmilk is produced!

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