Ask your Midwife

05/02/2026

The worst thing that could happen to a pregnant woman in labour is This👇👇👇👇

🚨CORD ROUND THE NECK OF THE FETUS

This is one of the major causes of PROLONGED AND DIFFICULT LABOR🥹.

When a woman goes into labor, the constant rhythmic uterine contractions aids in the "Decent" on your baby into the pelvis.

And, as your baby continues to decend, and it's head continues to make contact with your cervix, it helps your cervix to "DILATE".

So, imagine where a woman is in "Active phase of labor", .......... there's good uterine contraction, but because there's cord tied round the neck of the baby,
.... Even when the baby tries to decend, the cord drags the baby upward again....

This continues to happen as long as the woman is left to continue LABOURING 🥹

And if nothing is done immediately to savage the situation, the "CORD" may end up "Strángling" the fetus and the woman ends up with a dæed baby.

You see!!!!!! The importance of ULTRASOUND SCAN during pregnancy, especially in the FIRST and LAST TRIMESTERS, can Never be overemphasized.

🚨 Don't leave your pregnancy to Chance....

✍️Midwife Vee♥️❗

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

BEHIND ONE INCISION....There are 7 layers between life and death....

Behind every CS delivery, was a woman who laid down her life on the theatre couch..... just to bring forth.🧑‍🍼🤱

Dear CS mama, you are one strong hero and we are proud of you..💪💪💪💪

Be PROUD of your SCAR

29/01/2026

🛑As a TTC MUM, do not joke with the following supplements;

Evening primrose,
VitE and
folic Acid.....

It is very important than you can ever imagine.

⚡Your hubby can take
Zinc and
VitD supplements too,
to help with his s***m quality and quantity.

02/01/2026

If you believe,....Say Amen!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

11/12/2025

So this New mum came to our Facility today and we observed her baby has "SPINAL BIFIDA", a Neural Tube Defect,

A congenital Abnormality caused by lack of Vitamin B9(folic acid) during the early formative stage of the fetus; that is the first 3 months in utero.

According to her, she started taking her Folic Acid at the 4th month of her pregnancy.🥹🥹

✨SPINAL BIFIDA

Not curable, but treatable.

👉Babies may undergo surgery shortly after birth to close the opening in the spine.

👉Some cases can be operated on during pregnancy (fetal surgery) to reduce complications.

👉Ongoing care may include physiotherapy, mobility aids, bladder/bowel support, and educational assistance.

This is the reason why as Midwives, we advise every woman who is still in her reproductive age to start taking FOLIC ACID 3 months before conception, and 3 Months into the pregnancy.

It'll save your baby from such future truama...

I Pray God comes through for this baby...

27/11/2025

Have you seen this before????
This is called CONGENITAL HYPERTRICHOSIS

Have you heard of "Wolf syndrome"????

This is what it looks like....👇👇

The baby is born with thick, persistent hair all over the face and body due to a genetic mutation....
This is not caused by anything the mother did or didn't....

Neither is it a curse nor is it spiritual....

The Child can live an absolutely Normal life...

17/11/2025

✨ SUPERFETATION –
The Rare Case of Getting Pregnant… While Already Pregnant! ✨

Did you know that it is medically possible, though extremely rare, for a woman to conceive a second baby while already carrying one? 😳

This unusual phenomenon is called SUPERFETATION, and it happens when:

🟡 A woman ovulates again
🟡 Another egg gets fertilized
🟡 And successfully implants in the uterus after a pregnancy has already started

Under normal circumstances, pregnancy hormones shut down ovulation and prevent another implantation, which is why this condition is almost unheard of.

But when it does happen, the result is two babies conceived at different times, often weeks apart —.... meaning they are not truly twins, even though they share the same womb!

👶 One baby may be more mature than the other.

🧠 They may develop differently

🩺 They need to be monitored separately for growth

Superfetation is so rare that only a handful of cases have ever been reported in medical history.

It is more common in animals like fish, rodents, and rabbits than in humans.

So the next time you hear someone say, “A woman can’t get pregnant when she is already pregnant,” just smile and say…
“Well, actually…” 😉

✨ Learning continues every day in the world of pregnancy and childbirth. Stay curious! ✨

11/11/2025

💕 FROM A WAITING MUM.. TO A MUM OF TRIPLETT 💕

Mrs. Chinwe’s Journey — A True Story of Faith and Miracle

There are some stories that remind us that God is still in the business of doing wonders… and this is one of them.

For years, Mrs. Chinwe waited. 🥹
She prayed. 🙏
She cried. 😭
She believed.🧎

Even when people whispered, even when her strength wavered, she never gave up hope.

And then one day, heaven smiled… 💃😅

Not with one child,
Not with two…

But three beautiful blessings — TRIPLETS! 👶👶👶

You can imagine the joy, the shock, the tears — all at once!

But also the fears…
“Can I carry them safely?”
“Will I be strong enough?”
“Is this really happening?”

As a midwife, being part of such a journey is beyond medical care — it’s an emotional walk of faith.

It’s watching a woman transform from pain to purpose, from waiting to winning, from tears to testimony.

When she finally held her babies in her arms, her words were simple:
“God came through… in His own time.”💪

💫 Her story is proof that delay is not denial.
💫 That faith still moves mountains.
💫 And that every mother’s waiting season can end in laughter.

To every woman still believing — your miracle is on the way.

And to every midwife walking beside them — never forget, your hands carry hope every day. 💖

07/11/2025

🩸—ECTOPIC PREGNANCY —
When Pregnancy Grows in the Wrong Place 💔

Pregnancy is supposed to be a journey of joy and expectation ,
— but sometimes, things take a painful turn.

One of such conditions is called ECTOPIC PREGNANCY.

This happens when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most often in the fallopian tube.

Sadly, such a pregnancy cannot survive, because the tube isn’t made to hold or nurture a growing baby. 😭

An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency, — if left untreated, it can cause the tube to rupture and lead to severe internal bleeding, which can be life-threatening.

🛑COMMON WARNING SIGNS INCLUDE:
⚠️ Sharp or severe lower abdominal pain (especially on one side)
⚠️ Vaginal bleeding (often light or unusual)
⚠️ Dizziness, fainting, or shoulder pain
⚠️ Lower back discomfort

If you notice these symptoms,
especially after a missed period or a positive pregnancy test .......... please seek medical attention immediately.

❗Early diagnosis through ultrasound and blood tests can save your life.

RISK FACTOR MAY INCLUDE:

👉Past pelvic infections (PID)

👉Previous ectopic pregnancy

👉Tubal surgery or scarring

👉Fertility treatments

Beyond the medical side, an ectopic pregnancy carries deep emotional pain.

The grief of losing a pregnancy can be overwhelming. 💔

To every woman who’s been through it — please know, your pain is valid, and your strength is deeply admired. Healing takes time, but it’s possible. 🌸

Let’s keep creating awareness.... because early recognition saves lives. ❤️

06/11/2025

AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM (AFE) —
A Rare but Serious Childbirth Emergency 🩺

Childbirth is a powerful and beautiful process, but it can sometimes take an unexpected turn — one that even the most skilled professionals can’t predict.

One of such rare complications is called Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE).

What exactly is AFE?
AFE happens when amniotic fluid, fetal cells, or tissue enter the mother’s bloodstream, usually during labor, delivery, or shortly after birth.

The body reacts severely .....like an extreme allergic or immune response — leading to:
👉sudden breathing difficulty,
👉drop in blood pressure,
👉heart collapse, and
👉heavy bleeding (DIC).

It’s not caused by anything the mother or healthcare team did wrong .

It’s simply unpredictable and rare, occurring in about 1 in 40,000 deliveries worldwide.

Symptoms may include:

❗Sudden shortness of breath or chest pain

❗Rapid heartbeat or drop in blood pressure

❗Confusion or loss of consciousness

❗Excessive bleeding after birth

HOW IS IT MANAGED?
There’s no specific cure, but early recognition and rapid emergency response can save lives.

Treatment focuses on:

🔸Oxygen support and CPR if needed

🔸Medications to stabilize blood pressure

🔸Blood transfusions for heavy bleeding

🔸Intensive care monitoring for both mother and baby

They’re medical events beyond anyone’s control. This is why skilled birth attendance and hospital delivery are so vital.

🌟To every expectant mother —
Always attend your antenatal checkups, discuss any unusual symptoms, and ensure your delivery is supervised by qualified professionals.

05/11/2025

Allow mama to take care of you please.
Enjoy all the love and attention..

Omugwo period is not the time to show your Super Strength.