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Besea, the easy way to explain braxton hicks is this: sometimes you feel ur tummy becoming vry hard, then releases itself. That is it

realdentist:
I think it is wen u're about to deliver or u've just delivered that that cold water/hot water thing becomes an issue

These are all misconceptions!

I chewed on ice all tru labor and put down the cup wen it was time to push. Once baby came thru, I was given a glass of cold juice and the delivery suite too was veery cold to keep the place sterile.

Some pple av chills after delivery and my doc said it's notin to worry about. It's hormonal; ie ur body way of reacting after you've given birth. He also said the IV fluids can be responsible for the shivering, that they are colder than ur body temp and can me u feel cold

ynkthomas:
Can I bring powdered milk (Peak Milk) into the US?

Yes you can

gandyluv:
tankx dear
the thing is I was staying with DH at Bayelsa but I'll b giving birth at Abj.i left bayelsa wen I was already 36 weeks gone.i went to hospital to register again,but d did not accept me.so,i ended up registering at a private hospital.Dh said I wunt give birth in a private hospital becos we just lost a family friend n her baby in a private hospital while giving birth..a friend told me I can go to any of d general hospital n give birth but I'll b charged for unbooked delivery.just wnted to confirm if dats true

I really don't knw hw govt hospitals operate.

Ozycy and oda abj mamas. Pls help

gandyluv:
gud mrnin lovely mamas,pls I have a question..
is it possible to give birth in a hospital u didnt attend anti natalwith cos I tink dis wat is about to happen to me

Teamie, hope you are ok . yes you can give birth there

Colouredgirl:
I need it like right now

Sorry, it's no longer available

enkaydewdrop:
I'm fine thank you ma'am.. .
How's the journey going?
Please kiss bobo for me...

Good to hear from you dear !

The journey is goin on perfectly

My love to your son

Colouredgirl:
Pls who is willinging to share accomodation in chicago..am so in need of one...i dont even know how to go about it...pls someone should help a sister

Wen do u need it? Send a pm

nennynj:
Thanks Able cappo for the info. It just came at the right time. I kw u may port to sept like other cappos. Whichever "GODWIN".

Teamie, whichever Godwin o! Hw re u doin and hope u re carrying on well

sugah:
Liftefha..nds, fedd..y27, ozyc..y, Zayni..e, alphaha..ndmaiden and other experienced mamas.

Please any tested and trusted means of increasing breastmilk supply? Please share.

I used to be able to pump >100ml from each at a go but after i took an allergy drugs my supply reduced. Iv been taking pap.

Pele dear. Where u able to get the pepper soup spices frm African shop? Try taking lots of water. Tea too is helpful. If you can get to the African shop, buy yam too. It aids breastmilk flow.

mitchyy:
My dear, its very very possible to diet when breastfeeding. Like i said, i was sharing those info from mothersbond because they are working for me.

Eat well during the day. Have your last full meal by 6pm. Stick to veggies and take tea from 6pm if you feel hungry and you'll be fine.

I can't be loading eba into my system at night because i'm breastfeeding o.

If its too difficult to do, you can skip that tip till ure done breastfeeding and try other tips

Goodluck to you my dear. You must be a strong and determined person

sugah:
The culprit of your almost fainting might have been thirst/ dehydration. Breastfeeding dehydrates the body fast so drinking lots of water would help.
You know weight watchers would tell you that when you are 'hungry' drink water....then if the hunger persists then you are truly hungry. Cos our brain doesn't really differentiate hunger from thirst.

I always had water or juice next to me wheneva I was breastfeeding, so we ruled out dehydration cos I was always drinking water too. Wat I suspected was dat I ate less than my body was burning hence the dizzy feeling. Wen I improved on my feeding habit, it stopped. Esp the first 3 months wen u re still trying to get a hang of breastfeeding, latching properly, little or no sleep; you then add diet on top! I hear but not for me

Amy20:
Hello everyone,

Pls fedd..y27, ladyguin..ivere I need clarifications. Kindly assist.

My last B1/B2 visa which just expired was gotten from the UK, I want to know if I am eligible for Dropbox application.

Yes, you are. Mine was gotten from d UK too and I renewed via dropbox

Mumtwins08:
Lol so apt ..... Like 3 times my husband has rescued me with food in the middle of the night ... My baby that eats like 12 or more times a day . Now what I do is drink water or orange juice at night . And fortunately I have dropped all but 1kg of my pregnancy weight at 3 and half weeks post partum due to breastfeeding .. I think the key is eating in moderation ...

O lord! You can say that again! I've passed out 3times wen I had my son and food ws the culprit! No be person advise me again! Breastfeeding itself will mk u lose weight + all d stress of parenting, den u wan join dieting, OYO is the person's name

Mitchyy,

This ur part 2 dieting tips, it sounds more like things from book and not experience.

Did you say some1 breastfeeding should not eat after 6pm Wen u av night feedings to do?

My dear, for the 1st 3 months wen breast feeding is active, you need evry energy giving food o!

Biko, don't diet when breast feeding! Strong thing never do you b4 cos of food. I'm speaking frm experience. When baby hs stabilised eating routine, you can then think of doin anytin.

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO TEAM OCTOBER

How is everyone doing?

Here are some tips to make this third trimester pretty easy for us.

Adapting to Pregnancy: Third Trimester
Although common during pregnancy, some discomforts may seem worse in the final weeks. Simple lifestyle changes can help. Take care of yourself and ask your partner to help out with small tasks.

Limiting leg problems
Ways to combat leg issues:
• Wear support hose all day.
• Avoid snug shoes and clothes that bind, like tight pants and socks with elastic tops.
• Sit with your feet and legs raised often.

Caring for your breasts
Tips to follow include:
• Wash with plain water. Avoid using harsh soaps or rubbing alcohol. They may cause dryness.
• Wear a nursing bra for extra support. It can also hide any leaks from your nipples.

Controlling hemorrhoids
Ways to avoid hemorrhoids include:
• Eat foods that are high in fiber. Also, exercise and drink enough fluids. This will reduce constipation and hemorrhoids.
• Sleep and nap on your side. This limits pressure on the veins of your rectum.
• Try not to stand or sit for long periods.

Controlling back pain
As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. Back pain is due to many causes. Physical changes in your body can strain your back and its supporting muscles. Also, hormones (chemicals that carry messages throughout the body) increase during pregnancy. This can affect how your muscles and joints work together. All of these changes can lead to pain. Pain may be felt in the upper or lower back. Pain is also common in the pelvis. Some pregnant women have sciatica. This is pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve running down the back of the leg. Ask your healthcare provider for specific tips and exercises to help control your back pain.

Tips to help you rest
Good rest and sleep will help you feel better. Here are some ideas:
• Ask your partner to massage your shoulders, neck, or back.
• Limit the errands you do each day.
• Lie down in the afternoon or after work for a few minutes.
• Take a warm bath before you go to sleep.
• Drink warm milk or teas without caffeine.
• Avoid coffee, black tea, and cola.

Stopping heartburn
Avoid spicy or acidic foods. Eat small amounts more often. Eat slowly. Wait 2 hours after eating before lying down. Sleep with your upper body raised 6 inches.

Managing mood swings
Ways to manage mood swings include:
• Know that mood changes are normal.
• Exercise often, but get plenty of rest.
• Address any concerns and limit stress. Talking to your partner, other women, or your healthcare provider may help.

Dealing with urinary frequency
Tips to deal with having to urinate often include:
• Drink plenty of water all day. If you drink a lot in the evening, though, you may have to get up more in the night.
• Limit coffee, black tea, and cola.

Happy reading and enjoy your weekend !

Happy birthday akorkor! Loads of God's blessings today and always

BritneyStacy:
I want to supplement with formula But each time I mention it, the father wants to kill me as if I just suggested killing Obama .
Am trying to manage the blood pressure with little sleep i get but it's still fluctuating around 140/150 and some bad days 160 as against my 100 which I had even throughout pregnancy. Am at mumsy's place. She has a maid but a JS2 girl .she does washing and sweeping . I wasn't able to take her to run some tests on her so am not comfortable giving my baby to her to hold....

So I figured out that expressing the milk and getting him to eat fast will give me more time to sleep. Hence, the reason I want to buy breast bump. ..
Thanks for the concern

Ur hubby needs to understand that there's nothing wrong with formula. It's only a living and healthy person that can breast feed o....your mum's maid is too young. you can ask olatebony if she has an affordable electric pump.

if you can find NUK or Evenflo products, that will be great. they are less expensive than avent, tommee tippee and the rest

Gratefulaheart, please ask your question here. Thank you

BritneyStacy:
Not too fine ;hence my inability to come here. Battling high blood pressure due to sleeplessness. .....
Mumsy that has been helping too her b.p is rising especially as she was hypertensive already. ..So it's not easy with me. Ekene doesn't sleep for long at all. I manage to time him to bath and even eat everyday. Please do you have breast bump electric for sale?

O dear, sorry about that. I don't mind giving you mine o bt I'm out of the country now. Don't u think you shld supplement with formula so u can also take care of urself.

Don't beat urself to it ok. Take it one day at a time. This phase will pass.

I hope u re managing the high blood pressure. Do you have a maid? She can help with feeding and playin with him while u catch some rest.

Pele my dear *big hugs*

nancyij:
Good evening my lovely mama's,pls I need help, my Dd av not poo since 3days now,pls wat can I give her for her to poo,and she fart a lot..
Secondly she av diaper raches,wat can I get to clear it..

U don't need to do anytin to EBF babies to poop; dey must not poop everyday. Since she farts, she's ok.

For the diaper rash, hw often do u change her? Dats the no 1 culprit. U shld change her at most every 3-4hrs. Also use generous amount of protective cream. Vaseline is a good choice.

Aquaphor or sudocream will solve the problem now. Thereafter, always use a protective cream when diapering.

Liftedhands, thank God for your niece! She soo pretty! See her full face . We bless God for his intervention

Fortius, where re u? It's bin a long time

Britneystacy, hw re u doin dear?

Pintoxx. Hw re u sailin tru? The Lord is ur strength

Enkaydewdrop and michyy, how re u and the babies?

Mompurity2, how re u coping with the twinnies?

sayoddy:
Caught these monikers peeping and most haven't said Hi.

Good morning mothers in the house

Hello Sayoddy thanks for the shout out

Please stop quoting long posts to ask one line of question or drop one comment

Kindly mention the person's moniker and proceed from there

All 'offenders' should please modify their post. It makes the thread unnecessarily long

melly245:
my dear i don run naked the guy weigh am again,he is 7.5, thanks for the concern

Lol...free my guy o... see as u accuse am 4 notin dis early morning

My darling teamie @ sugarcanebaby, the ministry is goin well o... right now, I'm ready to meet baby any moment. Frequent urination and pains in the thighs no gree me sleep. Hope u re doin great too

melly245:
my sister fear catch me too,,maybe it was what he was wearing that increased the weight,he was 4+kg at birth

Lol..abeg confirm o... he can't be 12kg otherwise na extreme obesity battle u go fight o

enque:
I don't even understand myself anymore.....
For the 1st time in this pregnancy, I have been having terrible mood swings since last night, I felt so angry at DH for no reason....I just had to go to bed early so I wouldn't snap at him.

Woke up this morning feeling weak and almost crying for no reason.

Mamas is this one too part of the package?? I haven't had this surge of plenty emotions in a while. I've always been a strong person, but between last night and this morning...I feel like someone else

Good morning everyone!

First, take a hug

Your emotions are on a roller coaster with you and it's part of the package!

Get some drink into a glass, put on the tv to comedy and sip away your drink. You will be fine in no time

Godmother:
I thought of using hot water too but discarded the idea as I don't know it it'll be safe to do so.

Very safe. Hot water or ice packs

melly245:
my play pal at 11 weeks.
please i have some question.

Diamond weighs 12kg already is it normal
And also he has started having itches on his gum,is it possible he wants to start teething at 3 months?

INVITATION!! INVITATION!!
BABY DIAMOND IS GOING TO CHURCH THIS SUNDAY YOU ARE INVITED. All Asaba mamas

Did you really say your 11wks baby weighs 12kg?

Hmmm, check dat weight again and be double sure. 12kg is an ideal weight for 2yrs old children, then imagine ur infant of 11wks!

Godmother:
Amen
@ november mamas

I hail o. Is anyone else experiencing pains between the thighs (vagina region). Been having some sort of pain and my mom says its false labour.

Yes o! I'm experiencing it big time. Infact most times, I use hot water on dat region to give me relief