YOUR BLOOD LEVEL DURING PREGNANCY (How important)??

Pregnancy is an extraordinary experience in the life of a woman. There are quite some challenges that an expecting mother has to conquer in the course of the pregnancy.

Your blood level(HB or PCV) is one of the challenges you need to meet up with because blood volume increases by 30% during pregnancy which means women need more iron to make more hemoglobin especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimester.

Anemia(low blood level) can leave you feeling tired and weak.
If it is severe but goes untreated, it can increase your risk of serious complications like preterm delivery.

HAEMOGLOBIN LEVEL RANGE (NORMAL) DURING PREGNANCY

A haemoglobin level of 11 g/dL or less in the first trimester
A haemoglobin level of 10.5 g/dL or less in the second trimester
A heamoglobin and 11 g/dL or less in the third trimester.

***Foods to Eat When Trying to Increase Iron during Pregnancy***

Dark leafy greens (spinach, collard greens, kale, ugwu, soko etc)
Dried fruit (apricots, prunes, raisins, figs)
Beans
Eggs (yolk)
Meat (red lean meat), chicken, fish
Fortified cereals and grains.
Take citrus fruits such as oranges
Cereal and pasta
Iron fortified bread�

You HB level is checked routinely during antenatal clinic.

THE LINE IN BETWEEN YOUR BUMP DURING PREGNANCY

......who drew this line on my belly?

Yes! That brownish line running through the belly button downwards to your pelvic bone.........take a look at it!

Have you ever wondered why it appears and more noticeable now that you are pregnant??

It appears due to hormonal changes that are happening in the body.

Linea Nigra(black line) becomes gradual and apparent on your 2nd trimester and onward. It's very common with women who are expecting a child.

***REMEDIES FOR LINEA NIGRA

-Less exposure to sun

-Cocoa Butter: Dab the cocoa butter on your linea nigra on a daily basis to see results over time.

-Make up: Cover it up with a concealer or foundation if you are baring your bump in public and are feeling self conscious.

-Lemon Juice: Rub on your linea nigra daily to help get rid of it.

-Eating healthy: Make sure that you are getting lots of green vegetables, cereals, whole grains and oranges into your diet.

Top Reasons To Love Your Line (Linea Nigra)

-It's nature's beauty
-Eventually it will go away
-Embrace it cos you can't prevent it

***Humn!! For the fun of it, let’s look what the “old wives tale” says about Linea Nigra***

~~~When it appears and stop at belly button: You will be having a girl.

~~~When it appears and extends up all the way to breast: You will be having a boy.

I would rather rock my Linea nigra with pride why should I alter God's special gift?

TIPS TO GETTING OUT OF BED DURING PREGNANCY!!

During pregnancy, getting out of bed becomes more difficult especially in your second or third trimester when your tummy starts to bulge.

You can handle it by doing what's most comfortable and leaves you steady on your feet.

TECHNIQUES TO A MORE COMFORTABLE YOU!

-Roll on your side, if you are not already on your side
-Shift your knees so they come towards your belly
-Move your knees and your feet to the edge of the bed
-Slide your legs to the floor
-Use your arms to push yourself into a sitting position
-Then ease your way to the edge of the bed and stand up

You can also ask your mate to help you get out of lying position by griping your forearms and gently help you rise up from the bed

NOTE:
**Take a deep breath before you stand up to avoid any dizziness or nausea when you get up
**Take a long breath before you raise up off the bed.
**Bear in mind that your center of gravity has changed
**Avoid sudden moves that might make you lose your balance or aggravate any back pain you may be having**

Wishing you stress-free pregnancy and safe delivery.

SIGNS OF LABOUR!!

***The mansion/space you let out to your baby will expire at the end of 9months of landlady and tenant journey. Your tenant has been collecting from you from day one of packing in.

**YOU SHALL ALL CARRY YOUR BUNDLE OF JOY LIKE THIS WITH A SMILE AT THE END OF YOUR PREGNANCY JOURNEY**

But before finally packing out, there must have been some signs/feelings that your honourable tenant wants to move. And you must be prepared because it's a very big 'movement'.

These are some of the initial signs:
- heaviness at the lower abdomen,
- your baby drops into your pelvis also known as 'lightening' this will make it easier for you to breath well.
-braxton Hicks contractions i.e infrequent, irregular.
-changes in your cervix i.e it will begin to dialate but it is only the doctor or Midwife can know this during vaginal examination

THE 3 MAJOR SIGNS OF LABOUR ARE:

A. Bloody Show
Mixture of small blood with mucus (catarrh)
When the mucus plug comes out or you notice it. Labour has started but might be painless.
This serves as a gum throughout the period of pregnancy to hold the cervix together and also prevent ascending infection.

B. Contraction pain
When contraction pain becomes increasingly intense, when labour pains comes like 2-3 times at the onset and last for like 40-45 seconds all in 10 minute with frequency.
When the pain comes, place your palm on your abdomen it will feel very hard. That's true contraction.

C. Breaking of water (amniotic fluid)
When the amniotic fluid (water) breaks.
It can start with trickling out, wetting bed or your body.
-use a lady sept pad
- head straight to the hospital to show them the pad, so they can check the colour of the water trickling out.
Do this if they need to place you on medication because of infection especially if it's not yet time for baby to be birthed.

Pack necessary hospital things, that are useful for both mother and newborn. Your stay shoudn't be more than 48 hours after delivery.

rabola1:
Good day mamas,i m also team June, edd is 5/6/18. Sex is not yet known, add me o,

Welcome to team june, healthy and happy bumping.

ULTRASOUND SCANNING IN PREGNANCY!

It is an harmless procedure to both the mother and the baby, it doesn't expose you to harmful radiation like an x-ray.

An anormaly scan is a detailed ultrasound scan that looks at the following:

-The baby's body (normal anatomy of the baby)
-The position of the placenta
-The umbilical cord
-The amniotic fluid around the baby
-Your uterus and cervix.
-Your EDD
-Age of pregnancy
-The baby's weight
-The gender(sex) of the baby

HOW MANY ULTRASOUND SCAN CAN YOU GET DURING PREGNANCY?

Most healthy women receive two to three ultrasound scans during pregnancy.
-"The first is ideally in the first trimester to confirm the (EDD) Expected Due Date.

-The second is at 18 weeks to confirm normal anatomy and the sex of the baby.

-The third is at the end of last trimester to confirm the weight, the position/presentation of the baby to be born with.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
A. Early ultrasound scan is normally called the 'dating scan usually done at 10-14 weeks gestation.

B. Sometimes ultrasounds are performed more often during pregnancy.

C. Fetal ultrasound also has limitations, it might not detect all birth defect.

StrongWoman333:
You are welcome. Please I am also interested in the wardrobe will love to get a feedback from you when you get yours.

Ok maam, I guess by end of the month I will let you know what I find

IMPORTANT TIPS TO SAFE DELIVERY (especially for first time mothers) IN LABOUR!!

It is common for first-time mothers to make more than one trip to the hospital because you've never experienced labor before.

Stay away from birth horror stories as much as you can because negative stories about labour and delivery can trigger those thought just prior to labour or in the labour room which can negatively impact the progression of a natural delivery.

Any of the following approaches with which you feel comfortable can be used during labour.

-Keeping a restful environment in labor room (quiet, low lighting, soothing music)
-Carefully select support people for a calm environment
-Walking if the membranes are intact
-Water therapy e.g warm bath, shower
-Drinking warm fluids
-Sitting or leaning on a birthing ball
-Rocking in a chair
-Exploring various positions e.g all fours, sitting on the toilet, kneeling, squatting, pelvic rock and supporting with pillows if necessary
-Massage or back rub by support person/partner
-Having your partner or a support person rub a tennis ball over your lower back
-Applying warm or cold compresses
-Using relaxation/breathing techniques
-Prayers or religious ceremonies
-Guided meditation using calming imagery

Keep this in mind:

~~The breathing techniques used for pushing vary and depend upon what works best for you.

~~It is important to wait for the natural urge to bear down before starting active pushing after 10cm cervical dialation

~~~It is important to put the baby to breast 30 to 60 minutes after birth.

~~After the first 1 to 2 hours, your baby will become sleepy and more difficult to nurse.

Rubyzz:


Ok maam, I guess by end of the month I will let you know what I find

OK thanks

DO YOU KNOW WHY MOST WOMEN MISCARRIAGE

Usually a miscarriage cannot be prevented and often occurs because the pregnancy is not normal.

A miscarriage may happen because of the following reason(s)

-Infection
-Incompetence cervix: if the cervix is weak
-Thyroid disorders: low or high thyroidism causes I and recurrent miscarriages
-Chromosomal abnormality: problem with either the egg or sperm's chromosomes during embryo formation.
-Diabetes: i.e uncontrolled diabetes
-Lifestyle: Drug abuse, alcohol intake in pregnancy, smoking
-Has had three or more miscarriages
-Maternal trauma
-Increase in maternal age

***Late miscarriages i.e after 3 months may be caused by abnormalities in the uterus.

Symptoms of miscarriage to watch out for!

**Bleeding which progresses from light to heavy
**Severe cramps
**Abdominal pain
**Fever
**Weakness
**Back pain
**Sudden decrease in signs of pregnancy

HERE ARE SOME TIPS THAT MAY HELP PREVENT MISCARRIAGE!!

-If not yet pregnant, be sure to take at least 400mg of folic acid every day, beginning at least one to two months before conception, if possible.
-Exercise regularly and in moderation
-Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
-Limit caffeine intake
-Manage stress
-Keep your weight within normal limits
-Avoid drugs, smoking, and alcohol
-Get a handle on stress and stress related matters
-Get your blood sugar under control (if you have diabetes).

***With a later miscarriage, you may go through an early labour.

DO YOU KNOW THE EFFECTS FOLIC ACID HAS ON YOU AND YOU LITTLE BUNDLE OF JOY

Here we go!

FOLIC ACID!
As tiny as it is, it is recommended that you start taking folic acid even before you get pregnant, it helps prevent some birth defects such as:
-neural tube defect
-cleft lip and palate
-brain defect
-miscarriages
-poor baby growth in your womb
-low birth weight problems to a great extent.

It also help boost your red blood cell which prevents you from being anaemic (low blood level).

The Quantity Of Folic Acid That Needs To Be Taken Daily:

-Before Conceiving: 400 Mcg
-First Trimester Of Pregnancy: 400 Mcg
-Second And Third Trimester Of Pregnancy: 600 Mcg
-Breastfeeding Stage: 500 Mcg

Some of the foods rich in folic acid are:
Fortified cereals
Lentils
Spinach
Beans
Fruits.

CARE OF THE BREAST IN PREGNANCY FOR GOOD BREAST FEEDING!!!

In pregnancy, some dead skin, dark in colour centers on or around the nipples and it's painful trying to remove them.

Adequate care of the breast in pregnancy facilitate good breast milk production. Breast feeding leads to healthy baby, good bonding.

BREAST AND NIPPLE CARE TIPS IN PREGNANCY!!

1. Wear a right fitted bra
Increase in breast size is very rapid especially in first trimester. Take care to wear a rightly sized bra, so that you do not develop stretch marks.

2. Avoid wearing under-wired bras
This might hamper the function of the milk glands. Also wearing a very tight bra, may press down the nipple and block the milk ducts.

3. Wear a maternity sleep bra which gives good support at night.

4. For inverted or flat nipple
Gently pull out the nipples like every day with your finger with care or wear breast shells inside your bra, it helps draw out flat or inverted nipple.

5. Apply coconut oil on the breast and the nipples before bed to soften dead skin (dark), then in the morning soak a towel in warm water and place over nipple for a while this will loosen the dead skin.

6. Do not use soaps, alcohol or lotion on your nipple area as this could cause them to dry out and crack.

7. Keep products like deodorants, perfume or powder away from your nipple

8. If you experience colustrum discharge, you can use breast pads inside the bra. Change as needed and allow nipples to air dry each time.

9. To relieve itching
Itching occurs as the breast increase in size. This can be relieved by applying cocoa butter or moisturiser which can prevent stretch marks.

TEAM JUNE 2018
ROLL CALL FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH (3rd week)

Wonderful June Mamas, how una dey. we are either in our third trimester or approaching it, so we have less than 12 weeks to go. Thanks to God for bringing us this far.

How are we all feeling? Hope we are attending antenatal and taking our drugs. Have we started shopping? Oya o, we are at the last lap and God will see us through in Jesus name, amen.

NAME .................... EDD .......................... SEX
Ayauche ....................04/06/18 .................... XY
Mumofnations .............04/06/18
Amarisa .................... 05/06/18
Jessie21 ....................05/06/18 ....................XY
Lessonslearned............05/06/18
rabola1 ........................05/05/18..................
Sandypearl .................. 23/06/18 .................. XY
Mandysmum ........... ...06/06/18 ...................
Ladytari .................... 06/06/18 ........................
Goldendollars .............06/06/18 ..................XY
rubyzz .......................09/06/18 .................... XY
FINA4804 ..................12/06/18
Enkay2016 ................14/06/18 ....................
Olalayo1710 ..............14/06/18
Emerald22 .................. 16/06/18 ....................
Dacutebaby .............. 18/06/18 ........................
strongwoman333 ....... 20/06/18 ...................XX
DNA07 ...................... 22/06/18 ......................XX
JUMAYIN ................. 30/06/18 ..................... XY
Hannydimples

Please com in and say hi.

Congratulations to all the Mama's that have put to bed and weldone to all the waddling Mama's. It will end in joy for us all in Jesus name.

DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE HAEMORRHOIDS(Piles) IN PREGNANCY?

Haemorrhoids are enlarged and swollen veins in or around the lower rectum and anus which can be painful sometimes.

The followings may help relieve hemorrhoids:

-Place baking soda (wet or dry) on the area to reduce itching.
-Take a warm bath with baking soda in the water.
-Use witch hazel to reduce swelling or bleeding.
-Choose cotton panties.
-Limit your time on the throne.
-Use wet wipes.
-Apply topical medications.
-Apply a cold compress.
-You can take over-the-counter pain drugs (consult your doctor).

MEASURES TO BE TAKEN:

A. Eat vegetables
B. Eat High-Fiber Foods.
C. Drink Plenty of Water.
D. Eat Fermented Foods.
E. Limit Alcohol and Spicy Foods.
F. Avoid Straining.
G. Prevent Constipation.
H. Avoid Prolonged Sitting on the Toilet.
I. Don't scratch.
J. Clean Yourself Thoroughly.
K. Practice good hygiene

Rubyzz:
TEAM JUNE 2018
ROLL CALL FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH (3rd week)

Wonderful June Mamas, how una dey. we are either in our third trimester or approaching it, so we have less than 12 weeks to go. Thanks to God for bringing us this far.

How are we all feeling? Hope we are attending antenatal and taking our drugs. Have we started shopping? Oya o, we are at the last lap and God will see us through in Jesus name, amen.

NAME .................... EDD .......................... SEX
Ayauche ....................04/06/18 .................... XY
Mumofnations .............04/06/18
Amarisa .................... 05/06/18
Jessie21 ....................05/06/18 ....................XY
Lessonslearned............05/06/18
rabola1 ........................05/05/18..................
Sandypearl .................. 23/06/18 .................. XY
Mandysmum ........... ...06/06/18 ...................
Ladytari .................... 06/06/18 ........................
Goldendollars .............06/06/18 ..................XY
rubyzz .......................09/06/18 .................... XY
FINA4804 ..................12/06/18
Enkay2016 ................14/06/18 ....................
Olalayo1710 ..............14/06/18
Emerald22 .................. 16/06/18 ....................
Dacutebaby .............. 18/06/18 ........................
strongwoman333 ....... 20/06/18 ...................XX
DNA07 ...................... 22/06/18 ......................XX
JUMAYIN ................. 30/06/18 ..................... XY
Hannydimples

Please com in and say hi.

Congratulations to all the Mama's that have put to bed and weldone to all the waddling Mama's. It will end in joy for us all in Jesus name.

Present o will start shopping by monthend but I have my list already. Thank God for the journey so far

Please mamas help my solution o. I have been having numbness on my outer right thigh for months now but.it has graduated to serious burning sensations and pains. I cant sit or stand for long neither can I lie down on that side of my body bcs of the pains. Google says its meralgia paresthetica.

Please any mama who knows anything about this, what can I do to get relief? Abi na only me waka come?

@ StrongWoman333 thanks for those informative tips Godbless you

tatacherie:
@ StrongWoman333 thanks for those informative tips Godbless you

You are welcome

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEPING POSITION TO GET GOOD SLEEP IN PREGNANCY!!!

The best sleep position when pregnant is Sleep On Side(SOS), this will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and your baby. While lying on the back cuts off blood supply by compressing the inferior vena cava vein.

TIPS!!

1. Say No to back and stomach sleeping position.
2. Perfect position to sleep in pregnancy is left side position
3. Prop or support yourself with pregnancy pillows or soft pillows
4. Avoid drinking water 2 hours before sleeping
6. Put on clothes that are loose while sleeping
7. Forget worries to get good sleep, put off your phones, put off or dim your room light.
8. Eat small, mild meals to prevent fullness and the pain of reflux.
9. Avoid caffeine to prevent you from waking up to pee.

Dp

Happy birthday in arrears Zaynie
May you continue to flourish in all you do.
Btw you so look like big baby in da pix lolz
I love your dairy, your story lines are really intriguing. Do you have fictional works on Amazon kindle? I'd love to read more of you
Keep it up

Dp

WAYS TO PREVENT VAGINA INFECTION IN PREGNANCY!!

A. Eat a healthy & balanced diet.
Eating lots of raw fruits, salad and vegetables helps prevent any kind of infection and also boost your immune system.

B. Keep your vajayjay clean and dry
Only wash your vagina with plain water please.
Stop the use of soaps, lotions or other cleansers (even special Intimate Washing Soaps) kill the good bacteria needed fast to keep a healthy balance in your intimate area.

C. Avoid inserting finger into your vagina to bring out vagina mucus.
Doing this encourages ascending infection into your vagina.

D. Don’t sit too long and often in hot bubble bath
Sitting for too long in a bath encourages dirt and soap to seep back and forth into your vajayjay.

E. Don’t Forget Your Anal Area
Wipe from front to back so that no bacteria can get to your vajayjay. Also make sure to clean your anal area thoroughly during bath.

F. Wear cotton underwear to allow your vagina to breathe.
Cotton pants is more advisable. It allows your vagina to breathe because yeast does not thrive in dry environment.

G. Urinate after sex
This will greatly reduce your risk of an Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

H. Keep dry as good as possible.
Dry yourself as good as possible after taking a shower, using the toilet or after sport. If you use pads, change them often. And sleep without panties at night.

I. Keep hydrated with water.
Drinking water will help the bad bacteria to get flushed out and your system to get cleaned. 6-8 glasses of water a day or more if you feel you need more.

J. Get More Rest.
Sleep as often as possible. Rest and relax because yeast also grows easily in times of stress.

K. Practice safe sex
Don’t use any lubricants or a product using glycerin during sex. Glycerin is a sugar. Yeast feeds on sugar. Don’t switch from Anal to Vaginal Sex.

SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR BAB(IES) WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT!

Babies do cry in the womb but they do much more than that.

1. Babies are about 15 days younger than the length of a pregnancy.
One cell layer is all that separates mom from baby.
2. A developing baby's heart starts pumping blood at 6 weeks.
3. Suck their thumb.
4. Babies can hear inside (and outside) the womb, and the uterus is very noisy.
5. Babies swim in and drink their own pee for about 25 weeks.
6. Babies cry in the womb
7.Babies can taste and smell the food mom eats in the womb.
8. Loud noises can damage a fetus' hearing.
9. Most babies hold their poop until birth
10. Babies open their eyes inside the womb and can see light from the outside.
11. Women may become more easily disgusted, and possibly fearful of outsiders, during pregnancy
12. Most women aren't pregnant for 9 months.
13. Mom's diet affects a baby's future food preferences.
14. Some moms can become allergic to future pregnancies
15. A woman's blood volume can increase by 30% to 50% over in a pregnancy.
16. Traumatic emotional events for mum can deeply affect developing babies
17. The more social support a mum has, the heavier (and healthier) her baby tends to be.

HEALTHY PREGNANCY! SAFE DELIVERY!! HEALTHY BAB(IES)!!!

CARE OF THE NEWLY CIRCUMCISED MALE BABY!

Circumcision is a common procedure in which the skin covering the tip of the penis is surgically removed. The timing of the procedure lies solely on your decision but it's usually performed on a newborn boy before he leaves the hospital, and often within the first 2 days of life.

However it is done, it is still considered a minor surgery, and properly caring for the newly-circumcised penis can greatly reduce the risk of any complications.

THE PLASTIBELL TECHNIQUE!

The plastibell technique is most commonly used now. If a plastibell ring was used, it should fall off by 14 days (10 days on the average) but while it cannot fall off too early, don't pull it off because you could cause bleeding.

There are few simple steps you can follow at home to make sure your son is left happy and healthy which includes:

-Gently wash the penis with warm water (no antiseptic added) after each diaper change. Use clean, warm, wet cloth to remove stool or urine and pat dry - avoid rubbing.
-Apply Penicillin ointment on the circumcised area after each change of diaper.
-Make sure diapers are fastened loosely (below the umbilical cord or navel) so there is less pressure on the penis while it heals.
-Don't try to remove the thin yellow film that forms on the penis. It will go away on its own.
-Do not press with hot water or massage with hot water.

Notify your pediatrician/doctor/Midwife if you notice any of the following:

-the baby does not poo within 24 hours of the circumcision

-the area becomes red or swollen

-the circumcision starts to bleed

-there is foul-smelling discharge

-if your baby does not urinate regularly (at least 6 wet diapers per 24 hour period).

Ask your doctor about giving pain relief.

tatacherie:
Happy birthday in arrears Zaynie
May you continue to flourish in all you do.
Btw you so look like big baby in da pix lolz
I love your dairy, your story lines are really intriguing. Do you have fictional works on Amazon kindle? I'd love to read more of you
Keep it up

Awwww thanks sis.
I don't write professionally for now.
I see it in my future sha

Good afternoon doctors and aspiring mothers in the house... Pls we have an issue at hand, an ultrasound scan gave a report on the 16th of march 2018 of a baby being 20weeks +-2weeks Edd is 03/08/18.. Its been causing an uproar and disagreement of last had unprotected sex between the mother and the supposed father cause the husband said he wasn't around as at the month the wife mentioned... Pls by your experience and calculation what date/month is the said sexual intercourse of this particular scan would have come about... Thanks in anticipation

zaynie:



Awwww thanks sis.
I don't write professionally for now.
I see it in my future sha

You don't meanit
Chai! Pls hasten up oo lol

fiischer:
Good afternoon doctors and aspiring mothers in the house... Pls we have an issue at hand, an ultrasound scan gave a report on the 16th of march 2018 of a baby being 20weeks +-2weeks Edd is 03/08/18.. Its been causing an uproar and disagreement of last had unprotected sex between the mother and the supposed father cause the husband said he wasn't around as at the month the wife mentioned... Pls by your experience and calculation what date/month is the said sexual intercourse of this particular scan would have come about... Thanks in anticipation

It is worthy to note that most times scans do not accurately state the exact EDD, hence that +-2weeks. That is to say you can calculate 2weeks ahead or before. Also scans do not say when conception took place exactly. By the time a woman misses her period by one day and has a bfp, she is already 4weeks preggy.

So pls get the woman's last menstrual date and make necessary deductions. From the EDD given, it can be assumed that conception took place around November 2017. 40weeks behind is 3rd nov 2017.

All the best

[b][/b]Thank you for the swift response.. According to her husband, and with proof they last had intercourse between 14,15 and 16th of September which she claimed was October but evidences proved September