₦airaland Forum

Omakraid:
Congrats mummy. Some of these hospitals are supposed to be shut down because money is priority to them than human life, leaving you unattended to for CS refusal is very bad but thank God you and baby are okay

I am pretty sure they didn't leave her "wallowing". For most women with prior CS scar, they cannot aid labor for them for risk of rupture.
Labor has to progress very naturally, and at 4cm with so much pain, the risk must have been high for them to quickly suggest they move into the theatre.

Most times, labor progress is very slow, very painful, and very risky too, and it can only be recommended when there is appropriate devices to monitor such labor which is very few here in Nigeria.

Ayoolajumoke:
Good evening mamas.

Please who has experienced grade 3 placenta maturity at week 32 or earlier?

I went on google and some of what I found out are scary.

Most times, based on the mother's medical health history, and the fetal wellbeing, it is not a cause for concern if baby is doing well.

However, your doctor may need to monitor and evaluate both yourself and the baby constantly. You May also be induced by 37-38 weeks for the nutritional well being and safety of baby and you.

Please speak more with your Dr.

shutupareyouGOD:
Someone shade more light on this too…I saw grade 3 placenta at week 36 scan and quite worried…..does it mean the placenta is weak….is it linked to placenta abruption…..do one need to monitor anything

Take your mind off it. At 36 weeks +, it is quite okay and normal. Provided baby is okay, developing well and getting enough nutrition through the placenta. Everything is okay.

prettmum:
My Birth Story
I had my first baby April 2017,after ttc , it took me four years+ to conceive again, after a missed miscarriage at 7weeks.
This pregnancy was different eh, morning sickness showed me pepper but In all I thank God it ended in praise. approaching my edd my doctor said I should choose date for my elective CS because of previous SCAR, I choose FEB 9TH But on the 31st of January I started having contractions I timed it. it was 10 to 15 minutes apart. On the 1st of FEB WE headed to the hospital , I was checked the Dr said I'm 4cm by 6am the next day I was 6cm but the refused to hasten labour reason been I had previous SCAR and I have been booked for CS , they left me unattended to because I refuse to do CS I was progressing very well but still they wanted to tear me up. my hubby pited me because I was wallowing in pains when contraction came and so he signed consent form,i was wheeled to the theater and they brought out my damsel. I don't pray for my enemy to use that hospital. all the care about is money with VERY POOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Whyworryph BS submitted

Congratulations Mama.
Most times we are quick to think hospitals care about money without recourse to the mother's wellbeing.

What happened to you was pretty risky. Without a CTG,you stand more at risk as the Dr will have to manually measure how your womb is contracting and relaxing.

You stood a high risk of uterine rupture, which is a major cause of concern.

They were not after your money,but after your health. You can take out time to read up more about it, and you may ask questions about this and I will try to answer to the best of my abilities.

Please don't risk this again. If the money you have can save your life, and ease you comfort, then by all means go for spending it, if you have.

Congratulations again, and may you heal well.

shutupareyouGOD:
And they asked me to beings 3packets diapers times 2….and I went to buy 3 diapers….e clear day na one I go carry go hospital last last….I bought big cotton wool too oh…..they better not take my baby product like comb sponge etc or cloth cuz I will ask them for it

Big cotton wools are actually cost effective. The large size I got in 2019 for my child delivery, is still very much available. Actually I just took from it to cleanse my face. I actually doubt the hospital taking your things. Factly, they may not even touch your cotton wool or savlon.

kokaiye:
U c ehn... If u do pass ursef d hospital go carry most of ur things go... No do follow follow ooo.... Better buy medium size cotton wool, one small pampers cos if u carry big pampers go, na u go do father xmas 4 oda mamas b dt... Carry wat u need n small size of anything d hospital ask u to bring... It was wat i did oo n i stil endup not going home wit most of my stuff... Dem nurse took my stuffs.... Go light, u no pipu na, oversabi dey worry dem... No need buyin d silverbird thing, if u ve flash b4, no need buying bigger ones since u ve two smaller ones, just buy sleepsuits 4 baby... Babies doesnt need all does flashy dresses... Dont b surprise ur baby may endup wearin most of his/clothes ones cs d up dey grow in just one month is unbelievable... Sleepsuits r life savers... U cn b buyin orisirisi assorted clothes wen baby reach 6months... 4 outting purpose.

Assorted in a matron's language is fine fine clothes actually, and it is usually sleep suit and body suits in different colors and designs.

Omakraid:
Mummies I have a few questions, thanks in addy for the answers...
1. Is it compulsory to buy a big water flask? I'm asking because I have 2 small ones (1ltr & 820ml) and the hotness lasts for more than 24hrs either water or pap. I also heard some general hospitals have it in their list but mine doesn't so I don't know how important buying a bigger one would be.

2. Is it compulsory to buy Eucalyptus Oil (SilverBird) and how different is its use from Mentholatum?

3. What does hospitals use cotton wool for? Asking because I bought a small one (150) as my hospital didn't specify size) and I watched videos of people packing their delivery bags packing gigantic cotton wool of 2000 naira or more

4. What kind of outfit can be used as baby's first outfit after birth cos my hospital wrote Assorted Baby wear (I still don't get that kind of assorted like mixture of liver, intestines and roundabout )

5. How heavy or light should one pack to the hospital as I've watched different videos of people packing their delivery bags and carrying the biggest box size to the hospital (like it's a wedding sumtin).. Please share experiences of the kinds of bags you used to take your things to the hospital especially for people who don't have cars like myself or whose labour might not occur in the night before one will look like someone who wants to go and live in the hospital.

6. When getting items on the hospital list like comfit, spirit etc, do I still need to get extra for home use or I will comeback home with whatever is left of the number the hospital asked me to bring?

7. Any reviews on Lebrace Diapers? How good and comfy is it?

Help a FTM

You seem to like rationing than comfort o.

7. For the comfit, you will still need to get more than the hospital prescribed to buy. That is just for hospital use.

6.Get spirit the normal moko size.

5. Your hospital packing should be dependent on what you think you need. However I suggest you pack comfortably so you won't be going up and down or buying at expensive rate at the hospital, the things you should have packed.

4. You should welcome your child with something worthy. That's what they mean with assorted.

3. Getting the bigger size can be cost effective. You get to pack back home too.

2. Is eucalyptus on your list. If not, leave it out then.

1. 2 water flask is extra load, but since you have them already, it's cost effective for you. However a bigger 1 Maximizes utility, and minimizes space use.

Graciousgirl20:
Gudevn mummies, I'm 32weeks and baby weights 2kg already and in a cephalic and posterior position....Doctor said the baby is breeched, I'm worried cos if she doesn't turn, it CS wch we are not buoyant for now...I'm kinda worried o...FTM

How did you arrive at breech? Your baby is cephalic. Kindly relax.
Or are you looking at the second image?

Because Dr Maurinho couldn't have told you breech with this result.

kokaiye:
i am aware of d surgical staples... I watch movies na ... But glue??!!! Mba!!! Just hearing of dis.

Yes, there are surgical glues.

Abbeycharles:
Please how reliable is gender scan?

Wife is 22 weeks (5 months and 2 weeks) pregnant and the doctor said it's a girl

We want to start buying female stuff but another part of me is telling me to chill a little in order not to waste money

Please, how reliable is gender scan and what is the probability of the accuracy? If we wait till, let's say, 7 months and perform another gender scan, is it possible that the same scan will reveal a boy?

Your baby's gender is XX.
Go and buy your baby things.
For confirmation, repeat the USS.

Gracefulness:
Please my wife complain of folc acid that it cause stomach upset to her what else can she take in pregnancy

Is she taking iron tablets alongside the folic acid?

miccoy:
Mummies,

Is it safe to administer these drugs to a 2 weeks old baby?

What is your reason for the drugs?
This looks like you made a diagnosis yourself.

wentroublecomes:
Hello house, please I need Ur advice.
My wife went to do ultrasound scan this morning. She was 37 weeks but d scan says 32 weeks.
Please, is there anything to worry about?
I don't know why it reduces with 5 weeks

D last time we did ultrasound scan, she was 23 weeks and d scan measure 24 weeks. It shows d baby was developing well.
So, what's now d issue with this result again
We use different scan centre because of change of location. We are in Ibadan b4 but relocate to Ado Ekiti
Could it be an issue with there scan system or what?

Firstly, quickly go and register at a hospital ASAP! Or are you waiting for her to fall into labor before you do?
Secondly at this stage, it could be an indication of IUGR, although one cannot conclude as there are other factors to rule out possible fetal distress, before ruling IUGR.

What is the baby's kick count?

wentroublecomes:
Hello mommas in the house
My lovely pregnant wife told me today that she's always feeling tasty. Her throat is always dry and she drink lot of water. Is this condition normal?
Secondly, we are currently both away from home. We base in Ibadan but I travelled to Ogun state while she travel to meet my mom at ado ekiti since about 6 weeks ago. So she wanted to travel back to Ibadan next week Saturday coz I'll also be in Ibadan this coming Saturday so that she will give birth in Ibadan.
She's 35 weeks. She will be 37 weeks next week Saturday that she want to travel. Is it advisable for her to travel that long distance (4hrs) journey?

Not advisable at all!!! Anything can happen at 36 weeks. Kindly advise her to travel down to Ibadan immediately, if you want her to be delivered of the child in Ibadan.

lady25:
I appreciate your honest opinion and I am already working towards it The ENT specialist only comes on Tuesdays But do you think we would be properly attended to now that the pain has gone or should I just wait till the pain starts again and then quickly take him in I just want a second opinion to be sure I'm doing the right thing

Please take him now, that's a no brainy. The pain could return worse off, and could cause other complications if not attended to.
Take him please, you should even be on your way without asking anyone sef.

lady25:
Hello mamas. My son will be 4 years old this December. This year he has had two episodes of ear pain. During one of the episodes he cried a lot and couldn't sleep through the night. I gave him paracetamol, ear drop and hydrogen peroxide. I thought that would be the last of it but yesterday he complained in the morning that his ear is paining him but by 12 noon he said the ear pain has stopped. Please what can cause this on and off ear pain. I have looked into the the ear maybe I can find a foreign object but nothing seems to be there someone said it's because I'm pregnant that's why (and truly it started when I got pregnant). Is there anyone that has experienced same

Why not just take him to the hospital.
You aren't treating anything here to be honest with you.
And I will be frank with you in this. Take that boy to the hospital please.

Thank you

Expectantmom:
Thanks mama. I stopped using every drugs I'm on(it is as if they are working against my body) except the suspension I'm taking which I don't even see it's usefulness too. Honestly speaking, I'm in serious pain and I've been crying because I don't know how a thing if joy and celebration can bring so much discomfort.
I'm at a crossroad and don't know what to do. As much as I want this, must I endure this intense pain? Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Thanks to all for the encouragements and advice. God bless and wishing you all a smooth and painless pregnancy

Some people have it worse than this actually. I think the problem here is the threshold you can take, and being a FTM, it seemed very strange to you.
Is your Nausea and vomiting very bad? And your fatigue level too?
If you can't control yourself, please check in to the hospital so you can at least gain some strength.

impeccablerose:
I am your partner in this too. Still in my first trimester though. I feel good too, just fatigue and the bitter taste in my mouth all day. Sometimes I overeat just to keep tasting something else. My upper palate has peeled from eating candy and gums don't help me.

I tested positive for malaria though and my mum said that's the reason for the bitter taste. Been treating it with herbs for 1 week now as both doctors I visited said I can't take malaria drugs. No improvement still.
I hope our seniors can advise. It's a terrible feeling.

Herbs ke?
Who says you can't be treated of Malaria in pregnancy?
Please madam, carry yourself to the hospital right away and discontinue any herbs at this stage.
You can and will be treated of Malaria.
Don't hurt urself and the poor baby.

glimpse:
BA! BA!! BA!!
My sonshine arrived this morning around 3am with small tear.
EDD: 29th
DOB: 7th


Mother and baby doing well.

BS coming soon.

Cc: Cappo Thatpetitechic

Congratulations!

beautyuche:
Good Day Sabi Mama in the house.

Biko help me understand this MS.I am 13 weeks still throwing up almost every day the spitting sef is on gear 2. Yesterday in traffic I was just vomiting that drivers had to allow me clear off the road and park so I can Balance and vomit very well. Few weeks back due to lack of eating I was Vomiting Blood. The Dr had to place me on two drip. They rushed it into my system cause I was sooo dehydrated.
Even My house and car sef is now irritating me from the plenty vomit.

Who did I offend? When will I be free? What can I do?
It wasn't like this during the first Pregnancy.

Please Help

So sorry ma'am.
This is pretty normal.
Infact your doctor is pretty nice with 1000 litres of water for infusion.

However, no 2 pregnancy is the same. I've had someone leave her house and go as far as renting an Air B n B to avoid the smell of her husband, her house, her children and everyone in particular, so yours isn't a peculiar case.

Week 14 is knocking on the door, where you will have so much intense relief from the drama of MS.

For now, just be well aware of your health. Confirm and avoid your vomit triggers, if you can take more fluid, and ensure you snack on something maybe every now and then throughout the day.

There's a high chance that your nausea is being triggered by an empty stomach actually. So be well aware of that.

Now ask your doctor to prescribe you a medication to relief you of the nausea/vomiting.

Ondansetron is a pretty great drug for this.
Confirm if you can take it.

You will be fine. Cheers!

clems88:
Hi mamas .
Please help !
My baby of 1 week plus has some kind of rashes on his face and neck please what can I apply to stop it.

He's just one week sir. You can't just apply anything.
Ask his paediatrician immediately.
I'm pretty sure your hospital would have assigned one to you.

sonofyisa:
Good morning pls how can my wife improve her pcv? Is 30 % at the moment and she is almost 34 weeks

Her PCV, though not exceptional, is usually expected at this stage sir. Her fruits and vegetables intake, especially vegetables should be increased. Her iron tablets should be used judiciously.

Don't panic, she's fine.

Expectantmom:
BS- Birth story
BA- Birth alert
LO- Little one
DH- Darling husband
MS- Co-asking

MS- MORNING SICKNESS

elembav:
Please has any one undergone this before
Please I need replies

Go to a laboratory near you, and take a blood PT.
If it says you are not pregnant, then you are very likely not pregnant.

sugarcoatted:
Update
So a transvaginal scan was done today (6weeks), and the result said no sac. The bleeding hasn't stopped since friday. So i wasn't surprised when the scan was done. I have moved on and accepted it as God's will.

I'm so sorry about this.

supernet4:
Hmmmm
I'm worried
My Edd is 20th which is Monday I went for antinatal last wk nd d gynea said I'll av to go tru C's without complications o because I did scan nd scan said I nd baby re fine
I decline outrightly .
Yesterday I went again nd he said the same thing
Had to call my elder sis who spoke to him nd he's like because I av fibroid nd the baby's size is a little big. If I don't fall into labor naturally they can't induce me because of complications of the fibroid
I on d other hand I'm not feeling any contractions just the normal heaviness on d v area
When my sis spoke to him he later said ok if B4 Sunday no contractions then I'll av to come in on sunday then they'll induce me on Monday
If I'm lucky I'll pull tru if not then we still have to d C's
I've started excercising
Pls which excercise can I do again to help with labor
I already started walking abi na jumping I go call am on threadmill
Pls help

How are you madam? All good?
Kindly comment please.
I am a bit concerned about you.

Omakraid:
The test says moderately reactive typhoid.. Don't want to google medicate but kaiii, it is well

Let your dr treat you asap please.

sugarcoatted:
Good day mamas

So i did a test on monday and it was positive. Judging from my lmp, I'm just 5weeks+. This morning, i got to work and started feeling really uncomfortable. No pains, just discomfort around my stomach. Then i later noticed i was bleeding, with little. I went to the hospital immediately, the doctor said 5weeks is too early for a scan. That i will be placed on bedrest in the hospital and given progesterone and another injection. Now my question is, is there no way to check if the baby is fine or not?

Cc peachbloom

Hello poster. 5 weeks can well be checked and evaluated. See another doctor ASAP. You need to be evaluated by thoroughly please.

jumy16:
Good morning

Please since yesterday have been vomiting, can't keep anything down, water have some funny taste in my mouth.

Am in my 34wks5days

Though I don't feel weak or sick

Please has anybody experience this before.

Please I need urgent reply, my hospital is very far, from were am staying.

Poster, please get to the hospital immediately. If these are your symptoms now, please get to the hospital by asap for evaluation.

Omakraid:
Good morning mamas, please who has treated malaria in early pregnancy? Is it safe? Injections or drugs?
Sometimes when I feel cold while sleeping and on covering up, I start to sweat. I rotated BTW the two conditions last night. I want to go for test but want to hear from my big sisters here
please mums, don't ignore

Please see a doctor ASAP.
Malaria and pregnancy doesn't go hand in hand at all.
If there is a need to treat you with injections, the doctor will decide this depending on the severity. If the tablets can do the job easily, especially if the malaria is mild, then your doctor will prescribe the drugs to use.

This report has been tampered with.

Expectantmom:
I'm just looking like I'm I even pregnant? Cos other than frequent urination and extra eating I don't really have symptoms though I'm in my 5th week.

If you are anxious for symptoms, then you should know they start fully from week 6. You may have had mild symptoms that you could pass for everyday living actually, but major symptoms are from week 6.

However, you may be part of the lucky few who do not experience symptoms in first trimester, but we cannot make this ruling until week 14.

Congratulations Mama.