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Nurse marajane, Enugu (2026)

27/03/2026

You may be in labour and wondering why everyone keeps talking about your cêrvix.You may feel pa!n but not understand what is actually happening in your body.Let me explain it simply so you feel more in control and less confused.

During lãbour, the main job of your body is to open the cërvix so the baby can pass through. The cërvix is normally closed and firm during pregnãncy. When lãbour starts, it begins to soften, shorten, and open. This process is called dilatiøn and effãcement.

In early lãbour, the cërvix opens slowly from 0 to about 4 cm. Contractions may be un*comfortable but still manageable. This stage can take many hours, especially for first time mothers, so do not panic if progress feels slow.

In active labour, the cërvix opens from about 4 cm to 10 cm. Cøntrãctiøns become stronger, longer, and closer together. This is usually the hàrdêst but it also means your body is working well and moving toward delivery.

At 10 cm, the cërvix is fully open. This is when püshing usually begins and the baby can move down and be born.

What helps the cërvix open? Staying calm, breathing slowly, changing positions, emptying your bladder, and allowing your body to work naturally. Fear and tension can make the body tighten, which may slow labour.

If you remember only one thing, remember this: contractions are not just pa!n they are the work that opens your cërvix and brings your baby closer to you.

Your body knows how to do this. Your job is to breathe, relax your shoulders, listen to your health team, and take one cøntrãctiøns at a time.

©️ Nurse maraJane ❤️

27/03/2026

Your body is changing fast, and no one explains clearly what is normal and what is not.So let’s talk calmly and honestly about what happens in each trimêster so you know what to expect.

First Trimêster (0–12 weeks)This is the adjustment stage. Your body is working hard to support the pregnãncy even if you don’t look pregnánt yet. You may feel t!red, nàusêoüs, emøtional, or not like yourself. This happens because pregnancy hormönes are rising quickly. The most important things now are rest, eating small regular meals, taking your antenatal vitamins, and attending your first clinic visit.

Second Trimester (13–27 weeks)This is often the more comfortable stage. Nausea usually reduces, energy improves, and your belly starts to show. You may begin to feel the baby move. This is also when scans and routine checks are important to monitor the baby’s growth. Focus on eating balanced meals, drinking enough water, and attending antenatal appointments regularly.

Third Trimester (28 weeks to birth)This is the preparation stage. The baby is growing bigger, so you may feel heavy, have back pa!n, or find it harder to sleep. Your clinic visits may become more frequent. This is the time to prepare for delivery, pack your hospital bag, and learn the signs of lãbour.

Pregnãncy is not the same for every woman. If you feel t!red, confüsed, or overwhelmed, it does not mean you are weak it means you are human and your body is doing serious work.
Take pregnancy one trimester at a time, one clinic visit at a time, and one day at a time. You do not have to figure everything out at once.

©️ Nurse maraJane ❤️

26/03/2026

Sleep changes a lot, and that’s normal. There are practical ways to make it easier.
Pregnancy affects your body in ways that make sleep tricky: your belly grows, hormönes shift, and your body works overtime. That doesn’t mean you have to suffer. Small adjustments can make a real difference.

First, your position matters. Lying on your left side is safest for bløød flow and can help reduce swëlling. Use pillows strategically between your knees, under your belly, or behind your back. Even a firm pillow under your stomach can relieve prêssure. If you can, experiment until you find a combination that feels supportive.

Next, think about your environment. Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet. Short naps during the day are fine, but avoid long late afternoon naps, which can make nighttime sleep harder. Try gentle routines before bed: a warm shower, stretching, or quiet reading. Avoid screens for at least 30 minutes before lying down light can confuse your body’s sleep signals.

Hydration and meals matter too. Drink enough water during the day, but reduce fluids right before bed to avoid nighttime bathroom trips. Choose balanced meals heavy or spicy foods right before bed can cause heartburn and disrupt sleep.

Finally, listen to your body. Sometimes discomfort is unavoidable, and that’s okay. Short, restorative sleep sessions are still valuable. If pa!n, sevêre heartbürn, or rest*less legs persist, mention it at your next prenatal visit your provider can suggest safe options.

Remember, there’s no perfect position or routine. What matters is finding what works for you tonight, and adjusting as your pregnancy changes. Sleep may feel elusive now, but small, intentional steps make it possible to rest more comfortably. You deserve that rest.

©️ Nurse maraJane 💖

26/03/2026

You might not feel your baby move yet and that’s normal.
Counting kicks isn’t just a suggestion it’s a simple way to watch your baby’s health.
And yes, there is a right time to start.

Most first time moms feel the first flutters, called quickening, between 16 and 22 weeks. If this isn’t your first pregnancy, you may notice movements a little earlier. These early kicks can be subtle like taps, bubbles, or gentle nudges and that’s completely normal.

By 28 weeks, it’s helpful to start counting kicks more intentionally. Pick a quiet time, usually once or twice a day, lie on your side, and notice your baby’s movements. Count until you feel about 10 movements. Most babies reach this within 2 hours, though many move more quickly.

Tracking kicks lets you notice changes. If your baby moves less than usual, contact your healthcare provider immediately. This isn’t about fear it’s about staying informed and keeping your baby safe.

Every baby has their own rhythm. Movements vary with your activity, your position, and even after meals. What matters is learning what’s normal for your baby. By paying gentle attention, you gain clarity, feel more connected, and can act confidently if anything changes.

©️ Nurse maraJane ❤️

26/03/2026

May God bless all the TTC mothers Amen 🙏

26/03/2026

If your baby seems more active at night, you are not imagining it. Many pregnánt women notice this and wórry something is wrøng. In most cases, it is normal and there is a simple reason for it.

During the day, when you are walking, working, or moving around, your movement gently rocks your baby to sleep. Just like a baby being carried, that motion can keep them calm and quiet. But at night, when you finally lie down and become still, the rocking stops. Your baby wakes up and starts moving.

There is another reason too. At night, your environment is quieter and you are less distracted. You are not busy, not talking as much, not walking around, so you notice every kick more clearly. The movements did not suddenly increase you are just more aware of them.

Also, after dinner or a late snack, your bløød sugar rises slightly, and this can make your baby more active. So it is common to feel more kicks after eating and later in the evening.

What matters most is not whether your baby kicks more at night or during the day. What matters is that you learn your baby’s normal pattern. Every baby has a pattern. Some are active in the morning, some in the afternoon, and many at night.

If you notice a sudden decrease in movement or your baby’s pattern changes significantly, that is when you should contact your healthcare provider.

So if your baby is kicking at night while you are trying to sleep, it is usually a sign of a healthy, active baby. It may be un*comfortable, but it is often reassuring.

You are not doing anything wrøngs. This is a normal part of pregnancy for many women.

©️ Nurse maraJane ❤️

25/03/2026

There are simple foods you can start adding to your meals that help build your bløød during pregnancy. Foods that contain iron include beans, lentils, green leafy vegetables like ugu, spinach, bitter leaf, liver, red meat, fish, eggs, groundnuts, and iron-fortified cereals. Even crayfish and dried fish contain some iron. These are foods many of us already eat, we just need to eat them more regularly.

One important thing many people don’t know is that vitamin C helps your body absorb iron better. So when you eat beans or vegetables, try to add fruits like orange, pineapple, pawpaw, or drink a little lemon water. This helps your body use the iron from the food. Also, try not to drink tea immediately after meals because tea can reduce iron absorption.

If a health worker has given you iron tãblets, food alone may not be enough, so it is still important to take the tablets as advised. Food and tablets work together to help build your blood and keep you strong during pregnancy.

©️ Nurse maraJane ❤️

25/03/2026

This path is strong ooo. Women are truly some of the strongest beings ever. The strength it takes to keep hoping, praying, trying, and believing every single month is not something everyone can understand.

To every TTC mother out there, your strength is seen, your teàrs are heard, and your hope is powerful. Never give up on your dream, and never think your journey is in vain.

May God bless all the TTC mothers. Amen.

25/03/2026

You may be t!red, d!zzy, or feeling weãker than you expected in pregnãncy. Sometimes it is not strëss, and it is not in your head.Very often, it is iron your body is lacking.

During pregnãncy, your body is making more bl00d to support you and your baby. Iron is what helps your body make healthy bl00d. Without enough iron, you may feel very t!red, short of breãth, have heádaãches, feel your heãrt beãting fast, or look påle. This is called low iron or anémia, and it is very common in pregnãncy.

Low iron can make pregnancy harder for you. It can make you feel weák, increase your chance of infêction, and make it hãrder for your body to recover after delivery. It can also affect your baby’s growth if it becomes very sevêre. The good news is that this can be prevented and treated.

Most pregnant women need iron tâblets. If your health worker gives you iron, try to take it every day as instructed. Take it with water or fruit juice, not with tea or milk, because tea and milk reduce how well iron works. If the tâblets make you feel nauseous, you can take them after food or before bed.

You can also eat iron-rich foods like beans, green leafy vegetables, liver, meat, fish, eggs, and fortified cereals. Eating these foods with fruits like oranges or pawpaw helps your body absorb iron better.

If you are feeling constantly weák or d!zzy, do not ignore it. Tell your midwife or doctor. You are not complaining too much. Your body is working very hard right now, and it deserves support.

Taking iron is not just for you. It is for you and your baby to stay strong and healthy through pregnancy and after delivery.

©️ Nurse maraJane ❤️

25/03/2026

Pregnãncy mööd swings are not a sign that something is wrong with you.They are not a sign that you are weak or ungrateful.They are a normal part of pregnancy for many women.

During pregnãncy, your body goes through major hormönãl changes. These hormönes affect not only your body but also your emøtions. One moment you may feel happy, the next moment t!red, irr!tated, or like çry!ng for no clear reason. This can be confusing, especially if you are usually calm and in control of your emotions.

Mööd swings are also affected by strëss, pøør sleep, nãusëa, body discomførts, and wørries about the baby, money, work, or childb!rth. So what you are feeling is often a combination of physical and emøtional changes, not just hormönes alone.

What should you expect? Some days will feel normal, some days will feel heãvy. This is common, especially in the first and third trimester. The important thing is to notice your feelings, not ignore them.

Here are simple things that help:Talk to someone you trust about how you feel.Rest when you are t!red.Eat regularly to avoid low energy and irr!tability.Take short walks or get fresh air.Attend antenatal visits and ask questions.Reduce prêssure on yourself. You are growing a human being that is already a lot of work.

However, if you feel sãd, ãngry, hope*less, or anxious most of the time, and it is affecting your sleep, appetite, or daily life, please talk to a health worker. You do not have to handle everything alone.

Pregnãncy is not only a physical journey. It is an emøtional journey too. Understanding this helps you be more patient and kinder to yourself.

©️ Nurse maraJane ❤️

25/03/2026

Every woman will know the miracle and happiness of motherhood, by the grace of God. Amen.

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