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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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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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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