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09/07/2025

07/07/2025

*The wait is OVER, The FUTURE is NOW!*

It's Safe Motherhood Week (July 7-11, 2025)

*Join the Movement to Save Lives, A collective responsibility to crash Maternal Mortality* .

TOGETHER, we can strive to see every woman receives the support and care she deserves during pregnancies, childbirth and beyond.

*Care for Mothers, Hope for Babies: Let's Ensure Safe Motherhood* .

20/06/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, addressing a critical and growing health challenge that can have life-threatening consequences for both women and babies.

20/06/2025

𝐎+ 𝐨𝐫 𝐎−?

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲!

You’ve probably been told to “go and do blood group test”…
But do you know why it’s VERY important, especially when you’re pregnant?

𝗥𝗲a𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 👇

What’s a Blood Group?

It’s your blood type — 𝔸, 𝔹, 𝔸𝔹, 𝕠𝕣 𝕆 — and whether you are Rhesus positive (+) or Rhesus negative (−).

Example: A+, O−, AB+, etc.

The Rhesus factor (Rh) is the most crucial part in pregnancy!

Why Does It Matter in Pregnancy?

Because if a Rhesus-negative woman (Rh−) gets pregnant with a Rhesus-positive baby (Rh+), her body might treat the baby like a stranger and start attacking it.

This can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or brain damage in future pregnancies!

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰?
Simple blood test done during your first antenatal visit.

What Happens If You’re Rh-Negative?

Don’t panic! It’s manageable.
You’ll be given an Anti-D injection at:

✅ 28 weeks of pregnancy
✅ Within 72 hours after delivery (if baby is Rh-positive)
✅ Also after miscarriage or abortion

This injection prevents your body from harming future babies.

If You’re Rh-Positive?
No worries — nothing extra needed!

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore This:

❌ You may carry a healthy baby now, but next pregnancy may be affected if untreated.
❌ You won’t even know there’s a problem until complications start.
❌ It's a silent threat, but easy to prevent with proper care!

Women, knowing your blood group and Rh factor is one of the first steps to a safe and successful pregnancy.
Don't assume — know it, write it down, and follow up with your doctor.

© Preshcute UtoNwa

Cc: Brilliant Midwives

28/05/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (𝐌𝐇𝐃)

Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD) is an annual event observed on May 28th to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. The day aims to break the silence surrounding menstruation and promote education, hygiene, and dignity for girls and women.
Menstruation is a natural biological process that affects half of the world’s population. However, many girls and women still lack access to adequate menstrual hygiene products, clean water, and sanitation facilities. This can lead to a range of health issues, including infections, reproductive health problems, and even death in some cases.

To address this issue, Menstrual Hygiene Day encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take action to improve menstrual health and hygiene. This includes promoting education and awareness about menstruation, providing access to menstrual hygiene products, and ensuring that girls and women have access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
In addition to promoting health and hygiene, Menstrual Hygiene Day also aims to challenge harmful gender stereotypes and promote gender equality. By recognizing the importance of menstrual health and hygiene, we can help to empower girls and women and promote their overall well-being.

is an important event that highlights the need for improved menstrual health and hygiene. By raising awareness and taking action to address this issue, we can help to improve the lives of girls and women around the world.

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20/05/2025

Mpox Vaccine taken by the Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan.


Cc: National Public Health Institute of Liberia-NPHIL

20/05/2025

I got 50 reactions and comments on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support!

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18/05/2025

𝐌𝐩𝐨𝐱 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧...

Mpox is a highly contagious viral disease that causes painful rashes, swollen lymph nodes, fever, headaches, and fatigue. The rash often spreads across the body, including hands, feet, and ge****ls.

How It Spreads:
Direct contact with an infected person
Contaminated surfaces, clothes, and bedding
Bodily fluids or animal bites
From mother to baby during pregnancy

High-Risk Groups:
Children
Pregnant women
Older adults
People with weak immune systems
Those with multiple s*xual partners

Preventive Measures:
Avoid close contact in social gatherings
Wash hands frequently with soap and water
Use protective equipment like masks and gloves
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Practice safe s*x by using condoms
Avoid contact with infected animals

If You Suspect You Have Mpox,
Stay at home and avoid close contact
Inform people you’ve been in contact with
Seek medical help for diagnosis and treatment
Keep skin lesions clean and covered
Wash hands and disinfect surroundings regularly

Your Health, Your Responsibility!
Mpox has no boundaries. Let’s act now to protect ourselves, our families, and communities!

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18/05/2025

Liberia Mpox Update: One (1) Active Case and Zero (0) Deaths to date.

Avoid physical contacts; Wash your hands; Report any suspected case to the NPHIL and Health Authorities!

National Public Health Institute of Liberia-NPHIL

17/05/2025

Today is

Hypertension also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. It can be caused by factors such as genetics, obesity, a lack of physical activity, a poor diet, and excessive salt intake.

Management and control of hypertension typically involve lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake, eating a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight. In some cases, medication may be necessary to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications such as heart disease and stroke.