Madrine Muriithi, BSN- Reproductive Health and Wellness

Madrine Muriithi, BSN- Reproductive Health and Wellness Reproductive Health and Wellness in a simplified manner, to empower women on their well being.

BREAST-FEEDING AND CONTRACEPTIONUse of Contraceptives after delivery should be done cautiously as most contraceptives af...
25/10/2024

BREAST-FEEDING AND CONTRACEPTION

Use of Contraceptives after delivery should be done cautiously as most contraceptives affect breast milk production.

Can you get pregnant if you're breastfeeding?
Yes, you can.
Usually the myth is that you can't get pregnant.

Breastfeeding reduces the chances of getting pregnant unlike if you were not breastfeeding.

Your first period shouldn't be used as an indicator that you need to start family planning. You may experience your ovulation before you get the periods and end up conceiving.
It's advisable to prevent pregnancy even before you get your periods after birth.

During the breastfeeding period the menstrual flow might be irregular, hence use of safe days is not recommended.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO USE PILLS OR OTHER HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES AS YOU BREASTFEED:

- It's recommended to wait for at least 6 weeks before using any hormonal contraceptive. This allows the breast feeding pattern to become well established.

- Use oral pills that contain progestin only as they don't affect milk production

In case you intend to use condoms as a form of family planning you might find it discomfort able because of the va**nal dryness experienced during the breastfeeding period.
Lubricants can come handy in this case.

Feel free to inbox me for any consultation
For invitation to your churches, schools and social gatherings reach me via:

Whatsapp:0705429915
madrinewangari72@gmail.com

Birthday blessings and overflowing grace🙏♥️.God, your daughter is grateful 🙏
16/08/2024

Birthday blessings and overflowing grace🙏♥️.
God, your daughter is grateful 🙏

HAVE YOU UNDERGONE A CAESAREAN SECTION? HERE ARE SOME OF TIPS TO SPEED UP THE HEALING PROCESS.Having a caesarean section...
30/07/2024

HAVE YOU UNDERGONE A CAESAREAN SECTION? HERE ARE SOME OF TIPS TO SPEED UP THE HEALING PROCESS.

Having a caesarean section can have a great impact on the mother's mental and emotional well-being.
Healing should take place between 4- 6 weeks although people heal differently.

Here are some tips that will speed up the healing process:

• Immediately after delivery most women will have a urinary catheter to help them drain urine. The anaesthesia has an effect on voluntary voiding.

• Walking after caesarean section reduces the risk of getting blood clots.
Trying getting up and moving as soon as possible.

• Look out for infection- One major complication of caesarean section is infection.
Signs of infection include: redness of the wound, foul smelling discharge, intense pain.
Complete the antibiotics dosage prescribed.

•Get plenty of rest- Sleep is very important during the recovery after any surgery. Sleep when the baby has fallen asleep.
Ask for help so that you can take a nap. Reduce on the number of visitors coming over.

•Pain management- Avoid lifting anything heavier than your baby.
Get painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen ( paracetamol)

• Avoid constipation- Straining can injure the C- section incision.
Drink plenty of water and fresh juices, eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as spinach, kales, mangoes and pumpkins.

Seek medical attention if you experience:
• Difficulty urinating
• Frequent headaches
• Bleeding from the wound
• Excessive va**nal bleeding
• Swelling of the feet
• Difficulty breathing

You are a heroine and I celebrate all women who have undergone caesarean section in a very special way♥️♥️♥️

WHAT CAUSES MENSTRUAL CYCLE IRREGULARITIES?A woman's menstrual cycle is a reflection of their health status.It is import...
28/03/2024

WHAT CAUSES MENSTRUAL CYCLE IRREGULARITIES?

A woman's menstrual cycle is a reflection of their health status.

It is important to track your menstrual cycle so that you can identify changes from the normal.

Make note of the following every month:
•How long does your period typically last?
•Flow- How often do you need to change your sanitary pads? Do you pass any clots?
•Spotting- Do you bleed in between periods?
•Pain- How would you describe the pain associated with your periods?

COMMON CAUSES OF IRREGULAR PERIODS

a). Pregnancy - The first early sign of pregnancy for most women usually is a missed period.
A pregnancy test is done to confirm or rule out pregnancy.

b). Breastfeeding - Breastfeeding prevents release of hormones that prepare for a new pregnancy, ovulation does not occur.
It is normal to experience irregular or missed periods during breastfeeding.

c). Eating disorders, extreme weight loss and excessive exercising - These cause hormonal imbalance which affects ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

d). Obesity - Estrogen hormone binds to fat making it difficult to ovulate and have a regular menstrual cycle.

e). Polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS) - This is a disorder where there are more male hormones, enlarged ovaries and follicle filled with fluid ( cysts).
Male hormones cause hormonal imbalance preventing the egg from developing.
As a result, women with PCOS experience irregular periods.

f). Uterine fibroids - Non cancerous tumors at the uterus.
They cause heavy menstrual bleeding and longer than usual length of the menstrual period.

TREATMENT OF IRREGULAR PERIODS
Hormonal therapy
Weight loss and lifestyle change.
Treat the eating disorders

Vaginal Yeast Infections Most women have battled with va**nal infections at one point.The discomfort they bring can be s...
27/03/2024

Vaginal Yeast Infections

Most women have battled with va**nal infections at one point.
The discomfort they bring can be so intense that it disrupts one's daily activities.

Naturally there's a fungus found in the va**na called Candida albicans.
An overgrowth of the candida is what causes the va**nal yeast infections.

What increases the chances of getting a yeast infection?

•Use of antibiotics- they decrease the amount of Lactobacillus in the va**na. This is the good bacteria that prevents overgrowth of candida.

•Pregnancy- There's is an increase in the oestrogen hormone levels which causes an imbalance between the yeast and bacteria in the va**na resulting in yeast infections.

•Weakened immune system from chronic illnesses such as HIV and cancer.

•Scented sanitary towels and va**nal deodorants causes pH imbalance triggering candida overgrowth.

Distinct symptoms of a va**nal yeast infection.

✓Itchy and burning sensation in the va**na and the v***a( lips of the va**na)

✓Thick white discharge which has no smell.

✓Redness and swelling of the v***a.

✓Painful s*xual in*******se.

✓Burning sensation during urination.

Prevention of Vaginal yeast infections.

~Choose quality materials for panties, preferably cotton.

~Use unscented feminine products especially pads and tampons

~Use antibiotics only when prescribed by your doctor.

~Change the wet clothes after swimming or working out immediately.

Disclaimer

It's important to note that va**nal yeast infections do not clear on their own. They must be treated.

Get a prescription from your healthcare provider.

Did you know?Calcium is a vital mineral in the formation of strong bones for the unborn child.If an expectant mother ha...
26/03/2024

Did you know?

Calcium is a vital mineral in the formation of strong bones for the unborn child.

If an expectant mother has low calcium intake, the body uses up calcium from the reservoirs.

Bones will start losing calcium into the blood system, weakening the mother's bones and teeth.

Some women might experience tooth aches, loss of teeth during pregnancy or after childbirth.

Hello ladies,I hope you are doing well.I'm so grateful for the support you have continually accorded me.In our journey t...
24/03/2024

Hello ladies,
I hope you are doing well.

I'm so grateful for the support you have continually accorded me.

In our journey towards empowerment on our reproductive health practices and making informed decisions, we need to equip ourselves with the correct evidence based information.

Choosing a method of family planning is one vital task.

The decision should be informed backed up by evidence based information.

This is not a luxury that many of us enjoy.

However, I'm here to bridge that gap.

Are you stranded on which family planning method suits you best?
Would you like to get a professional guide you into making an informed decision?

Look no further, Madrine reproductive health is offering this service online via WhatsApp video calls and zoom meetings.

Reach out to me via+254705429915 or
madrinewangari72@gmail.com.

WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING A CONTRACEPTIVE?What did they tell you about contraceptives? Why do you choose ...
24/03/2024

WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING A CONTRACEPTIVE?

What did they tell you about contraceptives? Why do you choose an implant and not daily pills?
There are things we need to consider before making the vital decision to settle on a particular contraceptive, unfortunately most of us don't have the luxury of knowing each contraceptive, the possible indications or contraindications.
In this post, we are going to look at some of the considerations to take.
a). What are the contraceptives available.
Contraceptive are available as barrier methods ( male and female condoms), short acting hormonal methods, long acting methods, sterilization and natural method. Knowledge on the options available will go a long way in helping you choose a method.
b). How does the birth control method work?
As much as contraceptive play one similar role of preventing pregnancy from occurring, they do so using different modes of action.
They may:
- Inactivate the s***ms after deposition
- Prevent s***m cells from reaching the egg
-Prevent ovulation, monthly release of a fertile egg
- Alter the uterine lining making it thin and unfit to hold a pregnancy
- Thicken the cervical mucus making it difficult for the s***ms to swim through
c). How effective is the method? Effectiveness of a contraceptive is based on consistency and correct use.
For the natural method to be effective you must correctly count your safe and fertile days. For condoms to be effective they must be correctly used. Contraceptives if not correctly used will lead to failure.
d). When are you planning to get a baby?
Your future parenting plan will greatly affect your method of choice. Different methods take different amount of time to reverse the effects and be able to become pregnant. If you want to get a baby soon you may consider short term hormonal methods like pills or barrier methods that readily get reversed.
If you are preventing pregnancy for about 5 years, you may consider long acting methods such as the IUD.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTERINE FIBROIDS.Uterine fibroids are harmless growths that don't cause cancer that grow on ...
23/03/2024

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTERINE FIBROIDS.

Uterine fibroids are harmless growths that don't cause cancer that grow on the uterus.

Many women have uterine fibroids which cause no symptoms.

Fibroids vary in size : some are so tiny and invisible with naked human eyes while others grow to cause enlargement of the uterus ( might be mistaken for a pregnancy).

CAUSES OF UTERINE FIBROIDS

The cause of fibroids is not clear but there are some factors linked to uterine fibroids.

√ Genetic - If you have a sister or mother who has had fibroids there is increased risk of getting fibroids.

√ Hormones- Estrogen and progesterone cause thickening of uterine muscle during the menstrual cycle, they appear to cause uterine fibroids growth.
Most fibroids reduce in size after menopause when progesterone and estrogen levels are low.

√ Obesity - High fat levels cause an increased concentration of estrogen hormone which promotes uterine fibroids growth.

SYMPTOMS OF UTERINE FIBROIDS

Mostly fibroids are asymptomatic for most women.

The signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids depends on:
• The number of fibroids - multiple fibroids cause more severe symptoms.
• The size of the fibroids.
• The location of the fibroids in the uterus.

Common symptoms of uterine fibroids include:

• Heavy menstrual flow
• Menstrual periods for more than 7 days
• Urinating frequently especially if the fibroid presses on the bladder.
• Difficulty passing urine.
• Constipation and re**al pain
• Enlarged uterus and abdomen
• Miscarriages
• Infertility
• Painful s*x

Fibroids need treatment if:

• Have severe symptoms such as severe bleeding that causes anaemia

• Painful periods that disrupt a woman's normal daily activities.

• Rapid increase in the growth rate of the uterine fibroids.

I offer training, seminars and workshops in social gatherings including the church, schools and women chamas.

The church plays a major role in giving all of us hope and molding us to be better people. I partner with churches to reach women from all over.

Are you a pastor, Reverend, women's group chair lady who would like to offer the women in your congregation an opportunity to be empowered on their health?
Please reach me via Whatsapp number:
0705429915/0791529820
Email: muriithimadrine2000@gmail.com

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