#ATGLaborInductionVsLaborAugmentation

Labor induction Vs Labor Augmentation ( Compare and Contrast)

Labor heralds the end of pregnancy. Prior to this process the cervix (lower portion of the womb) normally becomes soft (ripe) and begins to open (dilate) and thin (efface), preparing for labor and delivery. However, when labor does not start naturally and vaginal delivery needs to happen soon, labor may be started artificially (induced).

When labor is induced for medical reasons, it is usually because it's safer for you to have the baby now rather than risk further problems from staying pregnant.

Normally your labor may be induced for one of the following reasons:

1. Your pregnancy has gone 1 to 2 weeks past the estimated due date.
2. You have a condition (such as high blood pressure, placenta disorders, infection, lung disease, preeclampsia, or diabetes) that may threaten your health or the health of your baby if the pregnancy continues.
3. Your water (amniotic sac) has broken but active labor contractions have not started.
4. Your baby has a condition that needs treatment, and the risks of vaginal delivery are low.
5. Fyi, induction and vaginal delivery are not attempted if the baby may be harmed or is in immediate danger. In such cases, a cesarean delivery (C-section) is usually done.

Ways to induce labor

There are several ways to induce labor contractions.
1. Medicine may be used to soften the cervix and help it thin
2. Medicine may be used to cause the uterus to contract.
3. A balloon catheter (such as a Foley catheter) may be used to help the cervix open.

4. If your cervix is soft and slightly open, sweeping the membranes or rupturing the amniotic sac (amniotomy) may start or increase contractions.

Sometimes however, the process of active labor may start, but may be stalled. In this situation, an active labor has started on its own but for some reasons, contractions have slowed down or completely stopped, steps need to be taken to help labor progress (augmentation).

Augmentation will be done when:
1. Active labor has started, but your contractions are weak or irregular or have stopped completely.
2. You have gone into active labor, but the amniotic sac has not ruptured on its own. In this case, your doctor or nurse midwife may rupture the amniotic sac (amniotomy) to augment labor. If labor still does not progress, oxytocin (Pitocin) may be given to make the uterus (womb) contract.
3. Active labor has started and the amniotic sac has ruptured on its own, but labor still is not progressing. Oxytocin (Pitocin) may be given to make the uterus contract

Even though inducing labor and augmentation are fairly common practice, we encourage women to learn about it and about the medicine for stimulating a stalled labor (augmentation) so that the women can help decide what is right for them.

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TOHHAN:

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novia22:


How's the weather in your area?
How's the ventilation in your house?
Keeping her under the fan isn't healthy at all shey you know? Cos it can expose her to cold directly.
How exactly do you dress her? Do you wear her something inside before the onesies or just onesies alone?
What do you apply on her body as her lotion? If whatever you are applying has too much oil in it, it can clog her pores and make her sweat.

Thanks for the above ma...
Both the sitting room and room has cross ventilation but we only opened one side of both windows in the room.... When I noticed the way she sweats, I dress her in onesies alone without singlets under but her socks and mittens are always on..
I apply jimpo ori on her body... I also don't know when I will stop sweating excessively, it started in pregnancy and tomorrow will be 8 weeks postpartum.. If not for my mum, I would have been dressing her with the way the weather is on me

AmNuhRegular:
The difference between my Twin A and Twin Bs movements is so much, sometimes I'm actually concerned....

I don't feel the twin on my left move as often as the twin on my right... I wonder why that is ..


Question for my doctor, maybe?

You should see your doctor and also do a scan.. Safe delivery ma

Omakraid:

You should see your doctor and also do a scan.. Safe delivery ma

Amen .. thank you..
Will do just that

Please always wear her singlet while dressing her.

Omakraid:

Thanks for the above ma...
Both the sitting room and room has cross ventilation but we only opened one side of both windows in the room.... When I noticed the way she sweats, I dress her in onesies alone without singlets under but her socks and mittens are always on..
I apply jimpo ori on her body... I also don't know when I will stop sweating excessively, it started in pregnancy and tomorrow will be 8 weeks postpartum.. If not for my mum, I would have been dressing her with the way the weather is on me

LUGBE:
Please always wear her singlet while dressing her.

Ok, thank you

Omakraid:

Thanks for the above ma...
Both the sitting room and room has cross ventilation but we only opened one side of both windows in the room.... When I noticed the way she sweats, I dress her in onesies alone without singlets under but her socks and mittens are always on..
I apply jimpo ori on her body... I also don't know when I will stop sweating excessively, it started in pregnancy and tomorrow will be 8 weeks postpartum.. If not for my mum, I would have been dressing her with the way the weather is on me

Wear her a sock and singlet inside before wearing her the onesie. Avoid covering her with a blanket or flannel and you can do away with the mittens unless you have guests, then you can wear her to avoid direct contact with her hands.
Don't over coat her with the ori as it does make one sweat...

For you, try and dress down a bit and pls check your BP just to be sure you are good to go.
Plenty water does some magic too.

novia22:


Wear her a sock and singlet inside before wearing her the onesie. Avoid covering her with a blanket or flannel and you can do away with the mittens unless you have guests, then you can wear her to avoid direct contact with her hands.
Don't over coat her with the ori as it does make one sweat...

For you, try and dress down a bit and pls check your BP just to be sure you are good to go.
Plenty water does some magic too.

Thanks mama for this.. I will put the above into use.. As for the mittens I wear her cos she's scratches her face and the marks are there even though we constantly trim down her nails.
Thank you so much

Please mamas, I’m still having serious pains in my pelvic area and We are just 21 weeks plus.. I thought it’s normal around 35 weeks or so when the baby must have gained a lot of weight.. is mine normal? My antenatal is on Wednesday tho and i plan to see a gynecologist

voucher:
Please mamas, I’m still having serious pains in my pelvic area and We are just 21 weeks plus.. I thought it’s normal around 35 weeks or so when the baby must have gained a lot of weight.. is mine normal? My antenatal is on Wednesday tho and i plan to see a gynecologist

Please if your mind is not at rest over it you can go to hospital and see Doctor just on a normal ground,Wednesday you go again..

shiller:

Please if your mind is not at rest over it you can go to hospital and see Doctor just on a normal ground,Wednesday you go again..

Okay thanks so much mama

GESTATIONAL DIABETES
#atggestationaldiabetes

Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the primary time during pregnancy (gestation).
Gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood glucose that may affect your pregnancy and your baby's health.

Controlling blood glucose can keep you and your baby healthy and prevent a difficult delivery.

In women with gestational diabetes, blood glucose usually returns to normal soon after delivery. But if you've had gestational diabetes, you are more at risk of getting type 2 diabetes. you will need to be tested for changes in blood glucose more often.

SYMPTOMS

For most women, gestational diabetes doesn't cause noticeable signs or symptoms. Possible symptoms are increased thirst and more-frequent urination.

CAUSES

Researchers don't yet know why some women get gestational diabetes and some others don't.

-Excess weight before pregnancy
-Change in hormonal levels

DIAGNOSIS

If you're at average risk of gestational diabetes, you'll need a screening test during your second trimester; between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.

If you're at high risk of diabetes , the doctor may request for a diabetes test early in pregnancy, likely at your first prenatal visit.

Screening tests is typically a glucose tolerance test.

RISK FACTORS

Some women have a greater risk of gestational diabetes. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include the following:

-Overweight and obesity.

-A lack of physical activity.

-Previous gestational diabetes or prediabetes.

-Polycystic ovary syndrome.

-Family history of diabetes

-Previously delivering a baby weighing over 4.1kg (9 pounds).

-Race: Women who are Black, American Indian and Asian American have the next risk of developing gestational diabetes.

COMPLICATIONS

Complications that will affect the baby

-Excessive birth weight. more than normal glucose in mothers can cause their babies to grow overlarge. Very large babies ; people who weigh 9 pounds or more are more likely to become wedged within the passageway, have birth injuries or need a C-section birth.

-Early (preterm) birth. Early delivery could also be needed because the baby is large.

-Breathing difficulties: Babies may experience respiratory distress syndrome.

-Obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life: Babies have a higher risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life.

-Stillbirth Untreated gestational diabetes may end up in a baby's death either before or shortly after birth.

Complications that will affect mother

-High blood pressure and preeclampsia.

-Having a surgical delivery

-Future diabetes

PREVENTION

There are not any guarantees but you must practice healthy habits before pregnancy.

-Eat healthy foods- i.e foods high in fiber and low in fat and calories. Also control your portion sizes.

-Keep active, Exercise

-Start pregnancy at a healthy weight

Don't gain an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy is normal and healthy.

TREATMENT

-Lifestyle changes: how you eat and your exercise to assist maintain weight gain. Maintain a healthy weight by choosing a healthy diet and regular exercising (physical activity).

-Blood sugar monitoring: your health care team will ensure a blood glucose check for a minimum of four times every day I.e. very first thing within the morning and after meals, to make sure the sugar level stays within a healthy range.

-Medications, if necessary, insulin injections.

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Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

congratulations,I key into this miracle for my sis

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Congratulations!

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Congratulations
May God see you through it. Relax your mind, it's well.

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Woow! Congratulations

Thanks so much everyone.

Really appreciate the love

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

wow triplets? Isn't God a good God?
I tap into this for everyone looking unto God for the fruits of the womb.. blessings overflow.
May it be super easy and complication free journey for you ijn

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Congratulations, Isalu specialist is a good hospital, its located on wempco road Ogba Ikeja axis.

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Congratulations mama

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Congratulations to you ma, wish you a stress free journey.. Your joy shall be full and permanent in Jesus name.. Please stay off all forms of stress

ChizziCindy:


Thanks alot mama

Do you pump at work also? Or till you get back home?

Till I get back home, storing and transportingit will be difficult outside.

Super congratulations, i pray and wish for this miracle. Please no much stress this period.

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Wow,congratulations Ma'm....

you shall carry to term ooo,Amen!!

Bloomingbud:


Congratulations, Isalu specialist is a good hospital, its located on wempco road Ogba Ikeja axis.

Thanks a lot.
Will check them out

Ogiq:
Mamas in the house, join me thank God.

Scan revealed TRIPLETS ooooooo.

I am both super excited and scared.

We are just beginning and it’s a long road ahead.

We did IVF.

Kindly recommend good centres that manage multiple birth pregnancies very well especially around Ikeja/ Berger/ Maryland axis.

Thanks

Oooooo My Jesus!!! Congratulations dearie..
Hanging of boots loading....You, your LOs, your Body and Hubby Are blessed and will carry to full term in Jesus name ..Amen

I am in this situation right now my darling sister. How are you feeling now? Are you pregnant after running the tests?
I will be so happy for you if you tell me the result was positive. At least that's what every woman prays for in their husbands houses �.

Please reply, let me know my fate.

Juliusdaughter:
Hi mamas. I want to ask if there's anyone that got their first period and found out the second month that they are pregnant?
This is weird, but three of my friends that are already moms said I looked pregnant, but I got my period for this month, one of them said it isn't unusual not to miss the first period.
My next is in few days and I have been having sore breast, I feel completely sick now. Tho I am counting down to the day the next period will come before I know what next to do.

Fruitfulvinee:


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Please how many months does it take people that did CS to have their flat tummy back. I had a very flat tummy b4 delivery bt my tummy right now looks like am 5-6months pregnant