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Topforall:
Hello mummies
Please who can recommend a good breast milk booster or cookies for me to buy.
I didn’t lactate well in my last pregnancy, Infact everything dried up at 6month, I don’t want that to happen to me again. Please help recommend oooo

Team September/October mamas what’s going on now, you people don’t want to show face atall ni

Painful this place is not like before again, in 2022 when I had my 1st baby ahhh this place was popping, ask one question and receive 10 answers, team and team mates was fun. This place was part of highlight of my pregnancy then, you’re literally excited to come here and chat with the mamas.
Everything in Nigeria is just different now

Topforall:
Hello mummies
Please who can recommend a good breast milk booster or cookies for me to buy.
I didn’t lactate well in my last pregnancy, Infact everything dried up at 6month, I don’t want that to happen to me again. Please help recommend oooo

Team September/October mamas what’s going on now, you people don’t want to show face atall ni

Holla Sis, when I had my son, I struggled with milk production for the 1st few weeks, but I was able to increase my lactation with diet and supplements.

I used pregnacare breastfeeding and it helped.
I also used fenugreek supplements but it made my baby stool so I stopped it. But diet really helped and pumping too.

At some point, I bought the milk booster cookies and lactation pap also

BM availability is usually based on demand and supply, so the more you pump or feed baby the more you will produce

Foods that helped my production, vegetables, eggs, fish, oats, almond milk, yogurt and pap. But you see that vegetable soup did it for me and I tried to incorporate it into every meal as well as a lot of fruits oranges, apples, berries, garden egg, avocado, banana, watermelon and even pineapple.

Also i believe since you have breastfeeding experience, it usually improves with each pregnancy

tatacherie:
Hey mamas
Greetings
How una dey?
It's been almost a decade. I can't wait to be back here

Holla mama, may it come pass swiftly as you wish for.

Happy bumping in advance

humbleme99:
Good evening mamas,
I want to say something that is bordering me as a third time mom. I'm 14 weeks gone. And team February. But my tummy size is that of a 5months old preggie. My previous pregnancies were not like this.
I have done scan twice, it shows I'm carrying a single baby. I don't know if I should be worried.

I think with each pregnancy the muscles of uterus and belly stretches faster due to prior pregnancies, so it's normal to have bigger or more noticeable bump in a 3rd pregnancy when compared to a 1st pregnancy.

Pele mama, the Lord is your strength. Happy and healthy bumping to you

Team August Weekly Roll call

I don born ooooooo, all glory to God!!!
And I am so in love, didn't know I was capable of this much love. I am eternally grateful to God.

By Gods grace I will submit my BS very soon

1. Honeysweetest -- xx --- BA seen ----- Aug 7th
2. Fragrant --- ___ --- Aug 13
3. Towerofgrace --- xx --- BA seen ---- Aug 15th
4. kosi2018 --- xx --- Aug 17
5. Maureensylvia --- xx ---- BA seen ---- Aug 7th

Mama Fragrant and Kosi2018, how far na, wetin dey sup, pls give us update

Towerofgrace:
Holla mama, may it come pass swiftly as you wish for.

Happy bumping in advance

Amen! Thanks ma'am

Topforall:
Painful this place is not like before again, in 2022 when I had my 1st baby ahhh this place was popping, ask one question and receive 10 answers, team and team mates was fun. This place was part of highlight of my pregnancy then, you’re literally excited to come here and chat with the mamas.
Everything in Nigeria is just different now

You're right.
It was even more fun in 2016 when I had my first baby.
However it's obvious the current fast life has made it difficult for people to log on here or probably they have shifted attention to other social platforms.

For the BF you may want to review your diet to a high protein low carb diet. I drank lots of bone broth too. This was what worked for me.

Honeysweetest:
laziness hold me even to write BS, although the work has not been easy, but we move.
you all the mild contractions we have as our date get closer?
Well, i knew its sonner than any will think, i went to antenatal on wednesday, tole doctor i'm having mild contractions, he said i should just go home and take parecetamol, lol.

i went through the market, to buy hospital list ooo, my mamas, i never buy any, i just knew deep down that i'm the one holding myself, I said, God no let me enter labour without buying things, haaa, i bought the complete hospital list, went home, cooked jellof rice, as i de munch the hot jellof rice, na so the thing start, just little.


these long story sef😮‍💨😮‍💨, well, to cut it short, i reached hospital almost 12 am, they started their usual questions, i was checked by 1pm, they said i never enter active labour, still 3 CM and tru tru, the thing never hold me strong, 3pm, i was checked, 6CM, the thing don de increase, infact i said make they give me CS abeg😩😩, Nurses said madam, this baby must come out from your vaginal, whether you like it or not, my contractions was about 2 mins to 3 mins apart, was suprised because i don de see small shege, i think anout 4:46, i was checked, 8cm, Omo, i don de blast in tongues, but it was quick, 5:15, i started feeling the urge to poo, nurse said dont push oo, see you see internal tear. seriously, i know what they meant, i held my self, they ruptured my membrane, all these time i de see koi koi, my water no break ooo, i had same experience in my first and second.

The nurses were already beside me, that i should just hold on small, gbam, the urge to push was heavy, Omo, when the urge start, no one go tell you push.
nurses said i should turn, oya when next you feel contraction, just push, immedietely contr
action start, i started pushing and screaming, nurses said, madam you just de shout😩😩, you no de push, na so i borrow brain ooo, immedietely it started again, i pushed like i want to poo, i'm suprised i no shit🥴🥴, i pushed the first, baby head came out, they saw cord around her neck or whereever, they shouted wait, got scissors, cut the thing and said push again, i did, naso my small 2.5 baby came out screaming.
My people, e be like they offloaded national crises off my head😩😩😩.
i had little cut, i was stiched, no fear, just listen to them, you will not get that yeye cut, i no de hear word.

Na my story be this oo, i cut many things out, i cant beieve na me type all these.

See mamas, if you see me for this journey again, cut my legs off😩😩, i'm done, two girls and a boy, i no hang booth, i throwau for inside red sea, no body go fit find am🤣🤣.

Cappo i don submit oo, safe delivery to other mamas, i think this is my most easieat delivery.
My baby No stress me much, she know she show me shege when she was in the tummy🤣🤣🤣.

Ngwanu, ka odi. Another journey of caring for her, but its better than when she is inside stomach.

Bye bye nu ndi nnem. @Towerofgrace

Congrats mama

Abeg mamas, is tightness in the stomach normal at 6m?

Towerofgrace:
Holla Sis, when I had my son, I struggled with milk production for the 1st few weeks, but I was able to increase my lactation with diet and supplements.

I used pregnacare breastfeeding and it helped.
I also used fenugreek supplements but it made my baby stool so I stopped it. But diet really helped and pumping too.

At some point, I bought the milk booster cookies and lactation pap also

BM availability is usually based on demand and supply, so the more you pump or feed baby the more you will produce

Foods that helped my production, vegetables, eggs, fish, oats, almond milk, yogurt and pap. But you see that vegetable soup did it for me and I tried to incorporate it into every meal as well as a lot of fruits oranges, apples, berries, garden egg, avocado, banana, watermelon and even pineapple.

Also i believe since you have breastfeeding experience, it usually improves with each pregnancy

most grateful for the helpful tips mama

tatacherie:
You're right.
It was even more fun in 2016 when I had my first baby.
However it's obvious the current fast life has made it difficult for people to log on here or probably they have shifted attention to other social platforms.

For the BF you may want to review your diet to a high protein low carb diet. I drank lots of bone broth too. This was what worked for me.

ahh I can imagine how a time like 2016 was, here will be so full.

Thanks for the suggestion

AmakaRuby:
Abeg mamas, is tightness in the stomach normal at 6m?

Very normal, it's called Braxton hicks

*Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as practice contractions or false labor*

They are sporadic uterine contractions

*The frequency of Contractions:* The timing between contractions is not regular (irregular).

*The length of Contractions:* Length is uncertain. They may last from 15 seconds to a couple of minutes, and are usually not more frequent than once or twice per hour.

*Location of Pain:* Usually the pain is in the front of the abdomen, like a mild menstrual pain or even painless but hard tommy. Tightening of the abdominal muscles.

They can start as early as 20 weeks of pregnancy, but are more noticeable in the third trimester (close to 9 months).

Resting or drinking more water can usually relieve them.

The contractions may stop with changing of positions.

The only way to know for sure if you're experiencing true labor is to check the cervix for dilation, which can be done by a medical professional.

If you think your cervix may be dilating, or if you're experiencing any signs of labor, you should a doctor or midwife.

Towerofgrace:
Very normal, it's called Braxton hicks

*Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as practice contractions or false labor*

They are sporadic uterine contractions

*The frequency of Contractions:* The timing between contractions is not regular (irregular).

*The length of Contractions:* Length is uncertain. They may last from 15 seconds to a couple of minutes, and are usually not more frequent than once or twice per hour.

*Location of Pain:* Usually the pain is in the front of the abdomen, like a mild menstrual pain or even painless but hard tommy. Tightening of the abdominal muscles.

They can start as early as 20 weeks of pregnancy, but are more noticeable in the third trimester (close to 9 months).

Resting or drinking more water can usually relieve them.

The contractions may stop with changing of positions.

The only way to know for sure if you're experiencing true labor is to check the cervix for dilation, which can be done by a medical professional.

If you think your cervix may be dilating, or if you're experiencing any signs of labor, you should a doctor or midwife.

Tnx so much for d detailed explanation, complained about it and was told it was normal, I should rest and reduce physical activities

AmakaRuby:
Congrats mama

tns mam

Good morning house, my wife was had wrist pain during pregnancy and the pain still didn't go away after delivery, please any recommendations??

Towerofgrace:
Team August Weekly Roll call

I don born ooooooo, all glory to God!!!
And I am so in love, didn't know I was capable of this much love. I am eternally grateful to God.

By Gods grace I will submit my BS very soon

1. Honeysweetest -- xx --- BA seen ----- Aug 7th
2. Fragrant --- ___ --- Aug 13
3. Towerofgrace --- xx --- BA seen ---- Aug 15th
4. kosi2018 --- xx --- Aug 17
5. Maureensylvia --- xx ---- BA seen ---- Aug 7th

Mama Fragrant and Kosi2018, how far na, wetin dey sup, pls give us update

Baby arrived on 12th Aug. Thank God for safe delivery for August Mamas, wishing September Mamas the best labour room experience.

princeabdul:
Good morning house, my wife was had wrist pain during pregnancy and the pain still didn't go away after delivery, please any recommendations??

That should be carpal tunnel syndrome, you can read about it. I had it during my previous pregnancy thankfully it was only in my right wrist though i had tingling and numbness in all my right fingers as well, (women are superheros i swear) some have it in both wrists. It will gradually go away but she needs to rest the wrist as much as possible, you can get her a wrist guard/strap to help ease the pressure and pain on the wrist some say calcium tabs will help, let her complain to her Dr, I know i was given a prescription for mine then



*CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME*

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects many pregnant women. It's estimated that up to 62% of pregnant women experience CTS symptoms.

Causes of CTS During Pregnancy
1. *Excess fluid retention*: As you mentioned, excess water in the body can cause swelling in the wrists, leading to compression of the median nerve.
2. *Hormonal changes*: Relaxin, a hormone produced during pregnancy, can cause ligaments to relax, leading to nerve compression.
3. *Posture changes*: As the belly grows, pregnant women may experience changes in posture, leading to increased pressure on the wrists.

Symptoms of CTS During Pregnancy
1. *Numbness or tingling*: In the hands, fingers, or wrists
2. *Pain or burning*: In the wrists, hands, or fingers
3. *Weakness*: In the hands or fingers
4. *Tingling or shock-like sensations*: When performing activities like driving, reading, or holding objects

Managing CTS During Pregnancy
1. *Take regular breaks*: To rest your hands and wrists
2. *Maintain good posture*: To reduce pressure on your wrists
3. *Avoid bending or twisting*: Your wrists or hands
4. *Use proper ergonomics*: When working or performing activities
5. *Wear a wrist splint*: To support your wrists, especially at night
6. *Exercise regularly*: Gentle exercises like wrist extensions and flexions can help

In most cases, *CTS symptoms resolve on their own after pregnancy.* However, if your symptoms are severe or persistent, consult your healthcare provider for further guidance and support.

fragrant:
Baby arrived on 12th Aug. Thank God for safe delivery for August Mamas, wishing September Mamas the best labour room experience.

Congratulations mama, oh God I am so grateful on behalf of August mamas, You have been awesome Lord, thank You for blessing us heavenly Father

Towerofgrace:
That should be carpal tunnel syndrome, you can read about it. I had it during my previous pregnancy thankfully it was only in my right wrist though i had tingling and numbness in all my right fingers as well, (women are superheros i swear) some have it in both wrists. It will gradually go away but she needs to rest the wrist as much as possible, you can get her a wrist guard/strap to help ease the pressure and pain on the wrist some say calcium tabs will help, let her complain to her Dr, I know i was given a prescription for mine then



*CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME*

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects many pregnant women. It's estimated that up to 62% of pregnant women experience CTS symptoms.

Causes of CTS During Pregnancy
1. *Excess fluid retention*: As you mentioned, excess water in the body can cause swelling in the wrists, leading to compression of the median nerve.
2. *Hormonal changes*: Relaxin, a hormone produced during pregnancy, can cause ligaments to relax, leading to nerve compression.
3. *Posture changes*: As the belly grows, pregnant women may experience changes in posture, leading to increased pressure on the wrists.

Symptoms of CTS During Pregnancy
1. *Numbness or tingling*: In the hands, fingers, or wrists
2. *Pain or burning*: In the wrists, hands, or fingers
3. *Weakness*: In the hands or fingers
4. *Tingling or shock-like sensations*: When performing activities like driving, reading, or holding objects

Managing CTS During Pregnancy
1. *Take regular breaks*: To rest your hands and wrists
2. *Maintain good posture*: To reduce pressure on your wrists
3. *Avoid bending or twisting*: Your wrists or hands
4. *Use proper ergonomics*: When working or performing activities
5. *Wear a wrist splint*: To support your wrists, especially at night
6. *Exercise regularly*: Gentle exercises like wrist extensions and flexions can help

In most cases, *CTS symptoms resolve on their own after pregnancy.* However, if your symptoms are severe or persistent, consult your healthcare provider for further guidance and support.

I had this during my 8th month until after delivery, when it didn't go away I went to the pharmacy where I was given some calcium tablets and it went after few days

Good evening beautiful mamas . Please can someone recommend a good hospital for me in Lagos, where I can see a paediatric.

amanda2013:
Good evening beautiful mamas . Please can someone recommend a good hospital for me in Lagos, where I can see a paediatric.

hello mama, St Ives Hospital, they have a branch at Opebi Ikeja and Ikoyi

I gave birth on the 8th of August to my baby girl. I went for antenatal and I was already contracting, I was sent to the labor ward, was checked, and was 4cm already. I didn't feel much labour pain just like my first pregnancy.
The problem I keep having is cervical tear, when the midwife checked me at 6/8 cm she said I wasn't behaving like someone who is in labour.
After delivery I stood up to wee, blood everywhere. Dr came checked and saw I had tear in my cervix. She advised me not to give birth again. That two is enough, that next time I might not be lucky. She accused me of pushing before I got to 10 cm. But it was the nurse that asked me to push a d I did. So far so good I give Glory to God for saving me again from bleeding after giving birth. According to another nurse, she said my cervix is very soft that is why I do not feel much pain during labour and always have cervical tear. I don't know how true sha. I already told my husband if we decide to have more kids, no more virginal birth. So help me God.

Towerofgrace:
Team August Weekly Roll call

I don born ooooooo, all glory to God!!!
And I am so in love, didn't know I was capable of this much love. I am eternally grateful to God.

By Gods grace I will submit my BS very soon

1. Honeysweetest -- xx --- BA seen ----- Aug 7th
2. Fragrant --- ___ --- Aug 13
3. Towerofgrace --- xx --- BA seen ---- Aug 15th
4. kosi2018 --- xx --- Aug 17
5. Maureensylvia --- xx ---- BA seen ---- Aug 7th

Mama Fragrant and Kosi2018, how far na, wetin dey sup, pls give us update

Topforall:
hello mama, St Ives Hospital, they have a branch at Opebi Ikeja and Ikoyi

That hospital is too busy for my liking .

Topforall:
hello mama, St Ives Hospital, they have a branch at Opebi Ikeja and Ikoyi

Thanks so much

Please, if anyone has experienced epispadias with their baby, could you please help us with advice on how to handle it?

Timitoyo:
That hospital is too busy for my liking .

oh really? that’s where I presently use for my antenatal and that’s where I take my toddler to when he’s ill and the experience has been good.
so I guess different experience for different people

amanda2013:
Good evening beautiful mamas . Please can someone recommend a good hospital for me in Lagos, where I can see a paediatric.

I highly recommend Luth (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) at Idi-araba surulere, go to their Children emergency unit, from there they will direct you too appropriate unit for follow up.

It will be nice if you know someone in house there, it will be very helpful

kosi2018:
I gave birth on the 8th of August to my baby girl. I went for antenatal and I was already contracting, I was sent to the labor ward, was checked, and was 4cm already. I didn't feel much labour pain just like my first pregnancy.
The problem I keep having is cervical tear, when the midwife checked me at 6/8 cm she said I wasn't behaving like someone who is in labour.
After delivery I stood up to wee, blood everywhere. Dr came checked and saw I had tear in my cervix. She advised me not to give birth again. That two is enough, that next time I might not be lucky. She accused me of pushing before I got to 10 cm. But it was the nurse that asked me to push a d I did. So far so good I give Glory to God for saving me again from bleeding after giving birth. According to another nurse, she said my cervix is very soft that is why I do not feel much pain during labour and always have cervical tear. I don't know how true sha. I already told my husband if we decide to have more kids, no more virginal birth. So help me God.

Congratulations mama 🎊 thank God for safe delivery and preservation. You are kept and preserved in Jesus Mighty Name.

Hope you are resting well and taking the time to heal. The Lord is your strength how is vigilante treating you?

Team August Final Roll call

Heavenly Father, we are so grateful for safe delivery of each team August member, thank You for giving us victory in the delivery room, thank You for preserving all mothers and our babies, thank You for our individual families, we are most grateful Lord, our thank You cannot be enough but ese Baba.

1. Honeysweetest -- xx --- BA seen ----- Aug 7th
2. Fragrant --- ___ --- Aug 13 --- BA seen ---- Aug 12th
3. Towerofgrace --- xx --- BA seen ---- Aug 15th
4. kosi2018 --- xx --- Aug 17 --- BA/BS seen --- 8th Aug
5. Maureensylvia --- xx ---- BA seen ---- Aug 7th

On this note, I handover to team September 2025, you will all finish strong and well in Jesus Mighty Name, nothing broken nothing missing in Jesus Mighty Name

Topforall:
oh really? that’s where I presently use for my antenatal and that’s where I take my toddler to when he’s ill and the experience has been good.
so I guess different experience for different people

Waoo, I couldn't stand the crowd . I think its because of the IvF services also .

MumIbeji:
Daddy daddy, why are you dodging now
I gave birth to another baby boy January this year. And I've officially thrown my boots into Lagos lagoon

How are you doing?

Congrats
I'm good too. We are planning towards next year.
He keep asking for a baby from us. Lol

Hello mummies
My wife is expecting twins(boys). She's in her 35 week but presently she's being having lower abdominal pain and also having difficulty with breathing when sleeping. This is her first pregnancy I don't know if this is normal or not