Tag / WomensHealth

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I CAN’T FEEL MY BABY MOVE- IS MY BABY ASLEEP IN UTERO?

Its important that once quickening which is the first baby movement a mum feels during pregnancy starts, it should not stop or slow down

At least you should feel your baby move every day

Mums should be familiar with how their babies move and if there is any significant change report immediately.

Your baby’s fetal movement should not slow down or become excessive.

If you cant feel it at all kindly report to the hospital.

Never assume its because your baby is sleeping!

Your baby’s movement can start between 16 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. It can be earlier for mums who have given birth before.

Other factors may affect how you feel the baby’s movement. But do report if it slows down or becomes excessive

Excessive baby movement or decrease in baby’s movement pattern could be a sign that baby is in distress.

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FALSE PREGNANCY
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YOU CAN LOOK PREGNANT BUT NOT PREGNANT – FALSE PREGNANCY

FALSE PREGNANCY
FALSE PREGNANCY

Have you heard many stories of women who say they have been pregnant for years and so on… If yes let’s have this explanation

First of all the most reliable confirmation that you are pregnant is when a heart beat is seen during a scan. There is another method not popularly used

There are so many reasons you could feel or look pregnant but in reality you are not.

Certain health conditions and hormonal imbalance can make you feel tired, sick, nauseated etc. You need to check and confirm pregnancy before concluding it pregnancy.

Also you can have a big abdomen due to abdominal fat, fluid, gas, mass etc

Never conclude you are pregnant because of how you feel or just because you missed a period.

Though some may be harmless some conditions can also need immediate intervention to prevent further complications

And yes I have also heard of stories where women were told they were not pregnant but found out they were actually pregnant later. If you find your self in this situation, seek a second opinion from another facility. Don’t stay home!

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WHEN WOMEN BECOME VULNERABLE
by midwifesally

WHEN WOMEN BECOME VULNERABLE!!

Moments when I love midwifery practice; when a new baby is born and when I find myself in the centre of issues that affect women .

The worst moments when men who are seen as the family heads and also decision makers take decisions that are detrimental to the well being of their partners.

Calling for the discharge of women who are pregnant and sick against medical advise. These vulnerable , sick and poor women will give in because they actually have to depend on them for everything therefore if the decision will even cause harm to them, they have no say.

Most of these cases come back to our facilities worse of and even causes death for some women. Some men will even pretend to be sending the women to close facilities and keep this vulnerable women at home.

The question I ask myself is it greed, poverty, selfishness, illiteracy or what can make some men so insensitive to the plight of women.

We need change! The life of every woman counts. Men get involved in maternal health , understand our issues and help reduce the needless deaths.

How can a husband or partner keep a woman he loves at home when she is suffering from severe preeclampsia and has been referred to a higher facility. If this woman dies who will be blamed?

We still have a long way to go. Remembering how I helped save a young woman who was very sick and partner wanted to take her to the northern part of the country .After a long and tough deliberation he changed his mind and the life of this young lady was saved.

She could have had serious complications on her way since they were not going with ambulance or any health personnel.

Well after that incidence, similar incidence kept repeating it self and I kept asking my self when will all these end?

When will society place value on the health of women? When will women be empowered enough to take decisions that affect their own reproductive health? Hoping for better days ahead.

Let’s empower our women both economically and psychologically. Yes it’s possible end Maternal deaths.

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TEARS
by midwifesally

REDUCING TEARS DURING DELIVERY

That moment every mum expects

When babys head becomes visible and doesn’t go back any longer

You know you are almost through

Your midwife will encourage you to bear down with your last energy

Tears can be prevented if you had already prepared your perineum with a

  • perineal massage,
  • Kegels exercise
  • Pelvic tilts
  • Squats etc

During the birth cooperate with your midwife

Assume a position that will open your pelvis widely and reduce tears and complications

Also speak to your midwife about how you can prevent perineal tears

#Crowning is often referred to as the “ring of fire” in the birthing process. It’s when your baby’s head becomes visible in the birth canal after you’ve fully dilated. It’s the home stretch — in more ways than

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Pregnant woman sleeping
by midwifesally

WHAT IS THE BEST SLEEPING POSITION DURING PREGNANCY- A MUST READ

  • It’s best to assume a comfortable position during pregnancy
  • In your first trimester when your bump is still small. You can sleep on your back
  • As your bump grows and your weight increases you need to assume a position that will be comfortable to you and the baby.
  •  Sleeping on your back is no more recommended once your bump grows and your weight increases especially in your second and third trimester
  • It’s best to sleep on your side. You can sleep either on your right side or the left side. Change positions to make you comfortable when need be.
  • Support your self with enough pillows to make you comfortable
  • Your bed should be firm enough to prevent back ache
  • Sleeping on your back will reduce the blood flow to you and your baby. It can also lead to fainting in the mum. The weight of the baby occludes blood vessels in the abdomen.
  • If you wake to realize you are lying on your back, quickly adjust to sleep on your side

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Pregnancy and Alcohol
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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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Baby Skin Colour
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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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dilated
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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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