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Pregnancy and Alcohol
by midwifesally

ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY DON’T MIX

MUM.. Good Morning midwife Sally please I mistakenly drank alcohol not too much alcohol, please am I safe. Am 9 weeks

Sally….Taking alcohol during pregnancy should not be a mistake

MUM… I visited a friend and she gave me fruit juice not knowing it was contained alcohol she also did not know dat am pregnant

  •  Note… No amount of alcohol during pregnancy is considered safe. Let’s be careful of what we consume during pregnancy.
  • Alcohol goes straight to your baby when you drink it.
  • It can affect the baby’s brain development
  • Leading to fetal alcoholic syndrome
  • It is real
  • Be sure of the content of every food you consume during pregnancy

This should not happen again!!!

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Breastfeeding
by midwifesally

THE SECRET TO SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING-FEED! FEED! FEED!

Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding

One of the commonest concerns of new mums is the flow of breast milk.

The common complaint health workers get is my breastmilk is not flowing, what should I do?

It’s important for every mum to know that before your baby is born, your body is ready to provide food. That’s how amazing God is! Food is ready before the baby comes.
The first breast milk the breast produces is called colostrum and can sometimes be expressed even before birth if breast examination is done for a pregnant woman.

After you have your baby the doctor / #The midwife will put the baby to breast immediately within the first 30 minutes. You don’t need to see breast milk flowing before you do that.

The #The secret here is that the more you breastfeed the more breastmilk is produced. That is how it has been designed.

So if you want to have more breastmilk, feed! feed! and feed! Feed the baby on demand and it should be exclusive.

Once you add #milk substitutes etc, your feeding time reduces and your body assumes that you do not need more. With time your breastmilk supply will reduce because you are not breastfeeding regularly

So the fact is that you need to stay #hydrated and healthy whilst breastfeeding so you take more fluids, soups, drinks and nutritious meals.

But if you don’t give #breastmilk more regularly, it’s of no use. Your supply will cut down since body assumes you don’t need more

#Breastfeeding is an act that has to be learnt and properly done for best results. Seek help from your midwife or lactational consult where needed. If done right the result is always amazing.

It’s nature’s perfect food for your baby!
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Involution of the uterus
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WHEN WILL I GET A FLAT TUMMY AFTER BIRTH?

Involution of the uterus
Involution of the uterus

It’s important to understand what happened to your body during pregnancy . The uterus enlarged to accommodate the growing baby. Your body retained more fluid and the abdominal muscles was also stretched during pregnancy. It took 9 months…This was a gradual process

In the same way after birth the body will need time to go back to its pre pregnancy state.

And yes the uterus will take about 6 weeks to go back to its original state

Also know it’s not just the uterus. The fluid in the body adds to your weight and looks after birth . The abdominal muscles will be lax and and the fat in your body will also be present. All this adds up to make your abdomen and body look big. Not forgetting the weight you gained during pregnancy

To reduce it. Here are simple things you can do .

Start postnatal Exercise after birth

Breastfeeding helps a lot

And also diet modification is very important . Nutritious meals in adequate proportions.

Some may need some physiotherapy as well

And yes let me add that be gentle and patient with yourself. Yes getting your body back after birth is possible but it takes time and effort

No matter what you are still beautiful! And a great mum. Never forget that!

Speak to your midwife or doctor for possible referral to resources near you! Nutritionist, fitness coach, physiotherapist, post partum birth coach etc

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Baby Skin Colour
by midwifesally

YOUR BABY’S SKIN COLOR AT BIRTH – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

PINK-The color of your new born baby at birth should be pink. Baby may not need help with breathing at birth.
It shows that baby has enough supply of oxygen to all parts of the body

BLUE-If the palm and feet are blue, it indicates a sign of cyanosis, a sign of reduced oxygen. Cyanosis or reduced oxygen is more severe when the chest region is blue. Baby may need some form of resuscitation.

YELLOW SKIN- Baby is jaundice and will have to be seen immediately to prevent complications. It can also be een in the eyes, nail beds, palm and sole of the feet. Furthermore investigation and Phototherapy will be needed

PALE- If your new born baby looks pale kindly let your midwife or doctor check on the baby too. They may have to check if cord is not bleeding or any other issue is apparent.

Call the attention of your doctor immediately

Report if your baby is blue, pale or yellowish in color.

If your baby is dark in color and you cannot see the pink color, check the palm or the sole of the feet. It should not look pale or bluish.

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placenta previa
by midwifesally

PLACENTA PREVIA

Hi mums before you go into labor be sure of your placenta location.

In severe cases of placenta previa, vaginal birth is contra indicated

Giving birth vaginally can cause bleeding in grade 3 or grade 4 placenta previa.

In placenta previa , the uterus is located in the lower portion of the uterus and bleeding can occur if the woman gets into labor.

A planned cesarean section may be done and the facility will prepare for any form of possible bleeding

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RHESUS INCOMPATIBILITY
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RHESUS INCOMPATIBILITY

After your first pregnancy or miscarriage you need to check your rhesus factor. If you are negative and baby is positive you need anti D or Rhogam . This prevents your subsequent pregnancies from complications and possible miscarriages due to incompatibility. Always make sure you check at the hospital if its your first pregnancy or first abortion. Its also needed after a miscarriage if you are rhesus negative.

Let me add that if both father and mother are rhesus negative there is no need for the anti D. Its important for both partners to know their rhesus factor

Speak to your doctor or midwife About your Rhesus factor

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BACKACHE DURING PREGNANCY
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BACKACHE DURING PREGNANCY

During pregnancy one of the complains women often give is back pain.

One of the reasons for pack ache is the the bones of the pelvis trying to expand to accommodate the growing baby

The pregnancy hormones also allows the joints to be more flexible to aid the expansion

To reduce the back ache

Assume the right posture during all activities

Don’t be in one position for a long time. Walk , sit , sleep etc

Make sure your sleep on a firm bed

Make Exercise part of your daily routine

Massage therapy also helps

If back ache is severe report to the hospital immediately

Let’s help you enjoy your pregnancy.

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dilated
by midwifesally

WHY DOES YOUR MIDWIFE TELL YOU TO HOLD ON WITH PUSHING EVEN WITH STRONG AND PAINFUL CONTRACTIONS

This is because the cervix which is the opening of the uterus has to open from 0 to 10 cm. At 10 cm the midwife must confirm the cervix is fully dilated. If it is not fully dilated pushing through it will cause cervical tear which may lead to bleeding and other complications.

Let your doctor or midwife confirm dilation first before you start bearing down or pushing

In few cases the mum does not have control baby comes out rapidly.

In all work with your doctor or midwife for the best results

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by midwifesally

10 SIGNS YOU ARE NEGLECTING YOUR PREGNANCY

  • You are pregnant but haven’t bothered to start antenatal
  • You don’t take your medications as ordered
  • You don’t know your next visit to the hospital or clinic
  • You are not aware of your risk, your own condition or even your basic information… Blood pressure, Haemoglobin etc.
  • You take advice from untrained professionals and people around you who are not midwives or doctors
  • You are eating without paying attention to the nutritional value of what you are eating
  • You deliberately miss appointments
  • You neglect selfcare example, personal hygiene, exercise, rest and sleep etc
  • You don’t read or learn about pregnancy and how to adjust to it
  • You think that safe delivery is automatic even without being guided

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Bladder
by midwifesally

A FULL BLADDER DURING LABOR

bladder
bladder

Do you realize that once you are in the active phase of labor, your doctor or midwife will continue to encourage you to empty your bladder.

A cather will be used to drain the urine if bladder is full but the woman is unable to pass the urine

This is because, full bladder may prevent the head of the baby from descending into the pelvis. Contractions may not be so efficient.

After the birth of your baby a full bladder may also prevent the uterus from contracting well and can lead to bleeding.

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