Expectantmom:

Good to hear that. May cappo dey o, he dey show my boss moves now as in I no dey sleep for night again so mogba kamu.
May I email you?

Na real boss move oo, dangote no dey sleep for night cos of money so bobo is learning money moves.
Yes you may..

Good morning mamas went for immunization yesterday, my baby girl no cry oo,BT at night she started running temp, it was sad watching her been calm unlike her usual self. She was given Rota oo and it was free. Sabi mamas how long before her temp comes down?
though av given her pcm. I was told not to worry by my mum DAT she will soon get better dats its normal at that stage

ladyrachy:
Good morning mamas went for immunization yesterday, my baby girl no cry oo,BT at night she started running temp, it was sad watching her been calm unlike her usual self. She was given Rota oo and it was free. Sabi mamas how long before her temp comes down?
though av given her pcm. I was told not to worry by my mum DAT she will soon get better dats its normal at that stage

She will get better
Rota is 9000 here in my clinic

Funky123:


She will get better
Rota is 9000 here in my clinic

It is now free(from August 22nd).

Pweetiebabe:
Chai my clinic days has been changed to every 2weeks..in as much as I hate the stress I love the fact that it means am getting closer to meeting my princess.... 90% of hospital list gotten,,will definitely find time soon to arrange my bag

Cappo o, I have not even bought anything and I don't know where to start either. Abeg o help me out

STAGES OF LABOR AND DELIVERY.
#ATGLabor #ATGDelivery

Stages of labor and birth

Labor is a natural process. Here's what to expect during the three stages of labor and birth — and what you can do to promote comfort.

Every woman's labor is unique, even from one pregnancy to the next. Sometimes labor is over in a matter of hours. In other cases, labor tests a mother's physical and emotional stamina.
You won't know how labor and childbirth will unfold until it happens. You can prepare, however, by understanding the typical sequence of events.

�STage 1: Early labor and Active labor

The first stage of labor and birth occurs when you begin to feel regular contractions, which cause the cervix to open (dilate) and soften, shorten and thin (effacement). This allows the baby to move into the birth canal. The first stage is the longest of the three stages. It's actually divided into two phases of its own — early labor (latent phase) and active labor.

��Early labor

During early labor, your cervix dilates and effaces. You'll feel mild, irregular contractions.
As your cervix begins to open, you might notice a clear, pink or slightly bloody discharge from your vagina. This is likely the mucus plug that blocks the cervical opening during pregnancy.

⏰How long it lasts?
Early labor is unpredictable. For first-time moms, the average length varies from hours to days. It's often shorter for subsequent deliveries. (veteran moms)

✔️What you can do: Until your contractions increase in frequency and intensity, it's up to you. For many women, early labor isn't particularly uncomfortable. Try to stay relaxed.

To promote comfort during early labor:

�‍♀️ Go for a walk
� Take a shower or bath
� Listen to relaxing music
�‍♀️ Try breathing or relaxation techniques taught in childbirth class
��Change positions

Your health care provider will instruct you on when to leave for the hospital or birthing center when it’s the actual show time. If your water breaks or you experience significant vaginal bleeding, call your health care provider right away.

��Active labor

Now it's time for the real work to begin. During active labor, your cervix will dilate from 6 centimeters (cm) to 10 cm. Your contractions will become stronger, closer together and regular. Your legs might cramp, and you might feel nauseated. You might feel your water break — if it hasn't already — and experience increasing pressure in your back. If you haven't headed to your labor and delivery facility yet, now's the time.— this is the time where the shouting, screaming and all curse words intensifies.

Don't be surprised if your initial excitement wanes as labor progresses and the pain intensifies. You may even start lashing out at your health provider and beloved partner. Ask for pain medication or anesthesia if you want it/offered in your center.
Your health care team will partner with you to make the best choice for you and your baby. Remember, you're the only one who can judge your need for pain relief.

⏰ How long it lasts?
Active labor often lasts four to eight hours or more. On average, your cervix will dilate at approximately one centimeter per hour.

✔️What you can do: Look to your labor coach, partner and health care team for encouragement and support. Try breathing and relaxation techniques to combat your growing discomfort. Use what you learned in childbirth class or ask your health care team for suggestions.

Unless you need to be in a specific position to allow for close monitoring of you and your baby, consider these ways to promote comfort during active labor:

��Change positions
� Roll on a large rubber ball (birthing ball)
�Take a warm shower or bath
�‍♀️Take a walk, stopping to breathe through contractions
�‍♀️ Have your partner give a gentle massage between contractions or anyone to help.

If you need to have a C-section, having food in your stomach can lead to complications. If your health care provider thinks you might need a C-section, he or she might recommend small amounts of clear liquids, such as water, ice chips, popsicles and juice, instead of a large, solid meal.

The last part of active labor — often referred to as transition — can be particularly intense and painful. Contractions will come close together and can last 60 to 90 seconds. You'll experience pressure in your lower back and rectum. Tell your health care provider if you feel the urge to push.

If you want to push but you're not fully dilated, your health care provider might ask you to hold back. Pushing too soon could make you tired and cause your cervix to swell, which might delay delivery. Pant or blow your way through the contractions. Transition usually lasts 15 to 60 minutes.

��Stage 2: The birth of your baby

It's time! You'll deliver your baby during the second stage of labor.

⏰How long it lasts: It can take from a few minutes up to a few hours or more to push your baby into the world. It might take longer for first-time moms and women who've had an epidural.

✔️What you can do: Push! Your health care provider will ask you to bear down during each contraction or tell you when to push. Or you might be asked to push when you feel the need.

When you push, don't hold tension in your face. Bear down and concentrate on pushing where it counts. If possible, experiment with different positions until you find one that feels best. You can push while squatting, sitting, kneeling — even on your hands and knees.

At some point, you might be asked to push more gently — or not at all. Slowing down gives your vaginal tissues time to stretch rather than tear. To stay motivated, you might ask to feel the baby's head between your legs or see it in a mirror.

After your baby's head is delivered, the rest of the baby's body will follow shortly. His or her airway will be cleared if necessary. Your health care provider or labor coach will then cut the umbilical cord. Yayy!!!

��Stage 3: Delivery of the placenta

After your baby is born, you'll likely feel a great sense of relief. You might hold the baby in your arms or on your abdomen. Cherish the moment. But a lot is still happening. During the third stage of labor, you will deliver the placenta.

⏰How long it lasts: The placenta is typically delivered in five to 30 minutes, but the process can last as long as an hour.

✔️What you can do: Relax! By now your focus has likely shifted to your baby. You might be oblivious to what's going on around you. If you'd like, try breast-feeding your baby.

You'll continue to have mild contractions. They'll be close together and less painful. You may be asked to push one more time to deliver the placenta. You might be given medication before or after the placenta is delivered to encourage uterine contractions and minimize bleeding.

Your health care provider will examine the placenta to make sure it's intact. Any remaining fragments must be removed from the uterus to prevent bleeding and infection. If you're interested, ask to see the placenta.

After you deliver the placenta, your uterus will continue to contract to help it return to its normal size.
A member of your health care team will massage your abdomen to make sure the uterus feels firm.
Your health care provider will also determine whether you need stitches or repair of any tears of your vaginal region. If you don't have anesthesia, you'll receive an injection of local anesthetic in the area to be stitched.

��‍♀️Now what?

Yayyyyyy, hip hip hurray!!! Savor this special time with your baby. Your preparation, pain and effort have paid off. Revel in the miracle of birth.

Wishing all pregnant safe delivery!

Dr Esther Oluwadeyi
ATG Group

Excerpt/edited from mayoclinic.org

Funky123:


She will get better
Rota is 9000 here in my clinic

Rota is now free

Funky123:


She will get better
Rota is 9000 here in my clinic

Thanks ma,at least she's sucking very well it didn't disturb her appetite. We didn't pay for the Rota was just told govt made it available for all

Stenvee:


Cappo o, I have not even bought anything and I don't know where to start either. Abeg o help me out

Haa teamie u need to do small frog jump o, Try and get ur hospital list first, then some essential like baby bathing set, hanger, wardrobe, baby clothes etc

nellyquash:

Good morning able mamas.

E be like say my imagination is seriously dealing with me.

I have zoomed this pics a million times to know if I will see second line but I dey confuse.

I'm just tired, I don't wanna show anyone close to me before they will start singing anxiety for me. Hubby didn't even know I did a strip test.

I'm just tired jor but I'm not giving up.

This my womb must carry children.

Amen.

Happy lovely weekend to everyone.

Congratulations, it's there ooooo
I tap into this blessing too

Pweetiebabe:
Haa teamie u need to do small frog jump o, Try and get ur hospital list first, then some essential like baby bathing set, hanger, wardrobe, baby clothes etc

I know I deserve flogging oo . Here, we no dey go hospital for antenatal o. The hospital is just responsible for your scans, some tests like glucose tolerance test, amniocentesis e.t.c. Your antenatal followup is done by your midwife. She will only refer you to the hospital if she is concerned about you or your baby. My midwife did not give me a hospital list o. She only told me that she would give me a birth pack. So I don't even know my left from my right like this. I dey find list wey go atleast direct me to start shopping and also know what to take to the hospital

Stenvee:

I know I deserve flogging oo . Here, we no dey go hospital for antenatal o. The hospital is just responsible for your scans, some tests like glucose tolerance test, amniocentesis e.t.c. Your antenatal followup is done by your midwife. She will only refer you to the hospital if she is concerned about you or your baby. My midwife did not give me a hospital list o. She only told me that she would give me a birth pack. So I don't even know my left from my right like this. I dey find list wey go atleast direct me to start shopping and also know what to take to the hospital

It is well sis, my hospital list include Ladysept pad, Moko Spirit, Cotton Wool, Underlay pad, Mackintosh, Goya Olive Oil, Elbow length glove, Small glove, Baby feeding utensils (cup and spoon), baby bathing sets(Sponge, soap, cream, oil and powder), baby clothes, Mothers cloths, Glucose, beverages, Purit, Jik

cinderellashoes:
Congratulations mama Dijah07 and teebee22.

October Mamas how are you all doing? May God Strengthen us and see us through till the end of this special journey. Make some efforts to start shopping if you haven't started yet, may God provide for us and protect us. Amen.

Cc

Ihavethingstodo


Aderebecca (It's been a while we heard from you. I hope you are doing fine.)

Blessedmum


Tgirltemmy


Bloomingbud


MercyMercy


Sugarcoatted


AmNuhRegular

omah1

Omobithousand

tikkykay

Chili89

mismore

I'm doing good. Calendar has become my best friend o�

Pls o sabi mama in the house, my wife who is pregnant is having itching in her virgina, it's itching her so bad, what do u think she can take, I guess a woman recommended a tube cream to another fellow woman who was having a similar problem in the past.

ladyrachy:
Good morning mamas went for immunization yesterday, my baby girl no cry oo,BT at night she started running temp, it was sad watching her been calm unlike her usual self. She was given Rota oo and it was free. Sabi mamas how long before her temp comes down?
though av given her pcm. I was told not to worry by my mum DAT she will soon get better dats its normal at that stage

Babies tend to change during immunization especially this 6weeks ,just give her time,she will be her normal self again,
Give para for pains.

Make una welcome me ooo

Team March
How una dey do am here?
I'm new here

Pweetiebabe:
It is well sis, my hospital list include Ladysept pad, Moko Spirit, Cotton Wool, Underlay pad, Mackintosh, Goya Olive Oil, Elbow length glove, Small glove, Baby feeding utensils (cup and spoon), baby bathing sets(Sponge, soap, cream, oil and powder), baby clothes, Mothers cloths, Glucose, beverages, Purit, Jik

God bless you teamie . This will serve as a great start for me.

vic4real22:
Pls o sabi mama in the house, my wife who is pregnant is having itching in her virgina, it's itching her so bad, what do u think she can take, I guess a woman recommended a tube cream to another fellow woman who was having a similar problem in the past.

Please see a gynecologist and let her run hvs and urine analysis. Although it could be over growth of yeast infections or candidiasis. It could be any infection. Infection is treated treated in pregnancy. Even in first trimester with mild antibiotics by a good gynecologist. I was told when left untreated could cause more harm. For now, she can wash the outer part/vulva with slightly warm water and savlon, it gives relief . Pregnant women are more prone to infections because of the body system/hormanal changes and constant use of convenience.


Avoid sugary food and drinks. Drink plenty water. Mild to scanty growth of candidiasis can be treated with flagyl in combination with another mild antibiotics.

Thank you very ma, God bless u.

wonyi:



Please see a gynecologist and let her run hvs and urine analysis. Although it could be over growth of yeast infections or candidiasis. It could be any infection. Infection is treated treated in pregnancy. Even in first trimester with mild antibiotics by a good gynecologist. I was told when left untreated could cause more harm. For now, she can wash the outer part/vulva with slightly warm water and savlon, it gives relief . Pregnant women are more prone to infections because of the body system/hormanal changes and constant use of convenience.


Avoid sugary food and drinks. Drink plenty water. Mild to scanty growth of candidiasis can be treated with flagyl in combination with another mild antibiotics.

Jenmima:

Make una welcome me ooo


Team March

How una dey do am here?

I'm new here

welcome to the winning team.

wonyi:



Please see a gynecologist and let her run hvs and urine analysis. Although it could be over growth of yeast infections or candidiasis. It could be any infection. Infection is treated treated in pregnancy. Even in first trimester with mild antibiotics by a good gynecologist. I was told when left untreated could cause more harm. For now, she can wash the outer part/vulva with slightly warm water and savlon, it gives relief . Pregnant women are more prone to infections because of the body system/hormanal changes and constant use of convenience.


Avoid sugary food and drinks. Drink plenty water. Mild to scanty growth of candidiasis can be treated with flagyl in combination with another mild antibiotics.

thanks ma'am it was really helpful

shiller:


Babies tend to change during immunization especially this 6weeks ,just give her time,she will be her normal self again,
Give para for pains.

Thanks teamie she's better now,how is ur baby doing ma? Let me start preparing for vigil again cos the vaccine wahala made her to sleep well yesterday.

True,

For abroad


The hospital provides all that you will need for delivery and even your personal items at the hosp. Na only when dey wan discharge you, you will give them baby clothes

Stenvee:

I know I deserve flogging oo . Here, we no dey go hospital for antenatal o. The hospital is just responsible for your scans, some tests like glucose tolerance test, amniocentesis e.t.c. Your antenatal followup is done by your midwife. She will only refer you to the hospital if she is concerned about you or your baby. My midwife did not give me a hospital list o. She only told me that she would give me a birth pack. So I don't even know my left from my right like this. I dey find list wey go atleast direct me to start shopping and also know what to take to the hospital

If na Canada, as you carry this thing come na so you go carry am go back..lol

Pweetiebabe:
It is well sis, my hospital list include Ladysept pad, Moko Spirit, Cotton Wool, Underlay pad, Mackintosh, Goya Olive Oil, Elbow length glove, Small glove, Baby feeding utensils (cup and spoon), baby bathing sets(Sponge, soap, cream, oil and powder), baby clothes, Mothers cloths, Glucose, beverages, Purit, Jik

ifyonline:
True,

For abroad


The hospital provides all that you will need for delivery and even your personal items at the hosp. Na only when dey wan discharge you, you will give them baby clothes

No wonder they never gave me a hospital list. Personal items like pads?

ifyonline:
If na Canada, as you carry this thing come na so you go carry am go back..lol

My sister u've said it now that if it's in Canada, but this is Naija......Our very own Nigeria. God bless Nigeria

Sassy256:

Ah, team August we don show face ooooo . The floor is officially open! congratulations mama... Such sweet and awesome news indeed! Ah, I happy like say na me don born ooo . It's the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes. Congratulations again dearie, can't wait for your Bs ooo
Mama's Dunpredictable and fisayomi1 hope 4th trimester is not too tough on you, the Lord is your strenght, still waiting for your Bs❤️

Good morning Cappo, been away for so long a time. Its been a good time here as my baby is very calm compared to the sisters that were always crying for the first 3months. I'm sorry for the late submission of BS. I promise to find time to submit before the end of August.
Congratulations to all mums that have delivered and a safe delivery to other mums.

Fisayomi1:



Good morning Cappo, been away for so long a time. Its been a good time here as my baby is very calm compared to the sisters that were always crying for the first 3months. I'm sorry for the late submission of BS. I promise to find time to submit before the end of August.
Congratulations to all mums that have delivered and a safe delivery to other mums.

It's alright dear, thank God baby is calm, my boy is calm too I just pray he doesn't change.
Write the BS when u can, many people enjoy & learn from it❤️

ifyonline:
True,
For abroad
The hospital provides all that you will need for delivery and even your personal items at the hosp. Na only when dey wan discharge you, you will give them baby clothes

True.
I went with 2 bags, I came back with one whole bag untouched, even down to the sanitary pads, honestly I was surprised. I only used my personal items and change of clothes for me and baby.

Stenvee:

No wonder they never gave me a hospital list. Personal items like pads?

U spoke about midwives, I suspect Ur in uk?
They will give u even pads, baby diapers too (still carry Ur own tho)
What you need to bother about is Ur personal change of clothes, towel and toiletries (toothbrush, soap, sponge etc to bathe afterward)
Even if Ur baby can't suck and needs milk, they will give u aptamil on demand for baby.

B.A! B.A!
Announcing the arrival of my prince charming He arrived at exactly 4:30pm on Friday 26th August. VD, two pushes and a little tear.
EDD 21st Aug
DOB 26th Aug
Baby, Mummy and Daddy doing great.

B.S later mbok

novia22:
Congratulations to all the Mama's who have put to bed.....The Lord will see us all through 4th Trimester...

StarryV, how far? you seem alot quiet....I know you are doing well....The Lord is your strength dearie..

I'm fine mama. Thanks so much for checking on me. I was quiet because I didn't even understand what was happening to me. But it ended in praise . Thanks ma