Al-Zunnur Clinic and Maternity

25/09/2023

FIBROID AND PREGNANCY✍️

I thought I have heard it all, until a mum told me she is taking medicine to remove her fibroid whilst she is pregnant. It was given to her by a friend 🤔 Ei!

Are you not scared?

This can result is serious bleeding and complications oooo. When they come to the hospital, they will never tell you what they have done at home.

Mums, we want to reduce maternal mortality and complications

We cant be home and listening to home doctors

Please get a health professional to guide you!

Some of these medications can even lead to fetal abnormalities.

Let our lives be precious in our own eyes please

Fibroid in pregnancy can be managed. Work with your doctor or midwife. Don't try using medications or herbs to remove or reduce it when you are pregnant .

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21/02/2023

EVERY NURSING STUDENT SHOULD KNOW THESE: ✍️

1. Number of Bones - 206
2. Number of Muscles - 639
3. Number of Kidneys - 2
4. Number of Milk Teeth - 20
5. Number of Ribs - 24 (12 pair)
6. Number of Heart Chamber - 4
7. Largest artery - Aorta
8. Normal blood pressure - 120/80mmHg
9. Ph of Blood - 7.4
10. Number of vertebrae in the Spine - 33
11. Number of vertebrae in the Neck - 7
12. Number of Bones in Middle Ear - 6
13. Number of Bones in Face - 24
14. Number of Bones in Skull - 22
15. Number of Bones in Chest - 25
16. Number of Bones in Arms - 6
17. Number of Muscles in Human Arm - 72
18. Number of Pumps in Heart - 2
19. Largest Organ - Skin
20. Largest gland - Liver
21. Biggest cell - Female O**m
22. Smallest cell - Male S***m
23. Smallest Bone - Stapes
24. First transplanted Organ - Heart
25. Average length of Small Intestine - 7m
26. Average length of Large Intestine - 1.5m
27. Average weight of new Born baby - 2.6kg
28. Pulse rate in One Minute - 72 times
29. Normal body temperature - 37 C° (98.4 F°)
30. Average Blood Volume - 4 to 5 liters
31. Life Span of RBC - 120 days
32. Life Span of WBC - 10 to 15 days
33. Pregnancy Period - 280 days (40 week)
34. Number of Bones in Human Foot - 33
35. Number of Bones in Each wrist - 8
36. Number of Bones in Hand - 27
37. Largest Endocrine gland - Thyroid
38. Largest Lymphatic Organ - Spleen
39. Largest part of Brain - Cerebrum
40. Largest & Strongest Bone - Femur
41. Smallest Muscle - Stapedius (Middle Ear)
41. Number of Chromosome - 46 (23 pair)
42. Number of Bones in new Born baby - 306
43. Viscosity of Blood - 4.5 to 5.5
44. Universal Donor Blood Group - O
45. Universal Recipient Blood Group - AB
46. Largest WBC - Monocyte
47. Smallest WBC - Lymphocyte
48. Increase RBC count called - Polycethemia
49. Blood Bank in the Body is - Spleen
50. Non Nucleated Blood cell is - RBC
51. RBC produced in the - Bone Marrow
52. River of Life is Called - Blood
53. Normal Blood Cholesterol level - 250mg/dl

12/02/2023

DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE, SEEK HELP. (EPISIOTOMY)✍️

Mum 1
Gm. I'm still wondering if ante-natal and postnatal counseling is given.
I had an episiotomy before an SVD. It's been about 5yrs now but I still haven't got over it. It has had a toll on my 'intimate' life.
Guess expectant mothers can be counseled regarding such likely procedures during delivery, healing process and how to overcome the likely psychological effect.

2
I had a serious va**nal tear which wasn't sutured properly. Cos de tear wasn't straight and the workload of the midwife at night was many so she was in a hurry. It took me more than 6 wks for the wound to heal and ma problem now is the wound left a scar n anytime i Ve s*x there is always a sharp small tear on de scar which is very painful

During Childbirth many women especially first time mums are given a cut within the perineum to expedite birth for various reasons. It is important to educate yourself about episiotomy before your labor sets in. Especially self care and pain management after the procedure.
Though it is helpful in some cases, some women have been left with complications that affect their quality of life, especially their s*x life. There is no need to hide this and suffer in silence.

Talk to a gynecologist or a surgeon if you are having problems with its healing process or having a toll on your life.

Always include this in your birth as to whether you want the procedure to be done or not. It is not and should not be a routine. Ask your midwife how you can prepare your perineum to prevent tears and episiotomy.

Hope my colleague Midwives will do this procedure only when it is very necessary and not routinely. Let's educate our clients well during antenatal and after the procedure to minimize its complications

Thanks. Until our voices are heard there will be no change. Share with a friend or midwife we need some more education on this. Thanks

06/02/2023

PERINEAL TEARS - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

The perineum refers to the area between the va**na opening and the a**s

During birth pressure from the baby's head or presenting part can cause the perineum to tear on its own. It ranges from a 1st degree tear to a 4th degree tear which is more severe

Majority of the tears are first degree and can usually heal on its own

Third and fourth degree tears can result in fistula, post traumatic stress disorder among others

Some reasons for perineal tear include

🔴If it's your first delivery.
🔴The position of the baby (face-up deliveries).
🔴Use of forceps or a vacuum during delivery.
🔴A large baby (more than 8 pounds).
🔴If you've had an episiotomy.

Some midwives anticipate the possibility of a tear and give an episiotomy instead to prevent complications

Some perineal tears can be mild and can heal even without repair. Some are more severe and needs repair

To prevent perineal tear

🔴Cooperate with your midwife
🔴Perineal massage
🔴Excercise during pregnancy
🔴Give birth at the right place with skilled professionals
🔴Choose the right birth positions

Speak to your doctor, Nurse or midwife to learn more about it.

03/02/2023

PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR DUE DATE DURING PREGNANCY- THE PLACENTA ✍️

This looks like a beautiful tree there🌹

Yes its the placenta what connects the mother and baby in utero

Its responsible for exchange of oxygen, nutrients etc

Without it your baby will not grow properly

Always want to remind mums that at a point during labor if you have not given birth the placenta can stop functioning, function improperly etc leading to fetal distress or still birth

Always be mindful of your date of delivery and work closely with your doctor or midwife around that time

Your pregnancy should not go beyond 42 weeks!

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03/02/2023

UNDERSTANDING THE ANATOMY OF THE URETHRA, VA**NA AND A**S. ✍️

When I was younger, I found it difficult to know the difference between the va**na and the urethra. I used to think my monthly period flowed out of my urethra, while my va**na is preserved till I am ready to have s*x and give birth.

During teenage hood, I understood that the va**na and the urethra are totally different organs. In nursing school, I realized the urethra is a part of both the renal system and the female reproductive system.

Millennial do not know the difference between the urethra and the va**na, this is one of the reason I ask young ladies to sit before a mirror while trying to read a post like this.

In understanding the female reproductive system, you need to know that the reproductive system is in two classifications. The external which is called the v***a and the internal.

The v***a is the external part of the reproductive system. The v***a is a general name, and I address the v***a as the family house for ge****ls.
On the v***a, there are lips like structure organ, called the l***a, and the cl****is. Below the cl****is is the urethra located, and right below the urethra is the va**na.

- The urethra
The urethra is about 4-6cm long, it is a tube that runs from the bladder neck to open into an external hole. The location of the urethra is the top of the va**nal opening. The v***a is a part of the renal system which is responsible for producing, storing and eliminating liquid waste. Because the female urethra is shorter than the male urethra, women have a higher chance to develop UTI (you can read my previous post to know more about UTI)

- The va**na
The va**na is a muscular tube of about 6-7.5cm long and it is connected to the uterus. The functions of the va**na are copulation, allowing menstrual blood to leave the body and giving birth. The va**na is elastic in nature, which is why it increases in size during childbirth and returns back to its original size.

- The

23/01/2023

Have you ever heard of Uterine Didelphys? A.K.A Double Uterus (womb).
This is a congenital abnormality in women which may sometimes extend to other reproductive organs like the cervix and the va**na. That is having 2 va**nas and cervixs as well as 2 uteruses.

Here is what happens;
During the formation of the uterus (womb) in pregnancy, there is duct called the mulerian duct which fuse together to form the uterus. But sometimes, the process is not complete, instead of it coming together to form one uterus, they separate and form separate uterus. Pregnancy can happen in any of the uteruses or even both.

Some of the problem with this condition is the heavy flow during menstruation and high risk of miscarriage.

In this case, everything na double double o.

20/01/2023

“When pregnant, the cells of the baby migrate into the mothers bloodstream and then circle back into the baby, it’s called “fetal-maternal microchimerism”.⁠

For 41 weeks, the cells circulate and merge backwards and forwards, and after the baby is born, many of these cells stay in the mother’s body, leaving a permanent imprint in the mothers tissues, bones, brain, and skin, and often stay there for decades.

Every single child a mother has afterwards will leave a similar imprint on her body, too.

Even if a pregnancy doesn't go to full term or if you have an abortion, these cells still migrate into your bloodstream.

Research has shown that if a mother's heart is injured, fetal cells will rush to the site of the injury and change into different types of cells that specialize in mending the heart.
The baby helps repair the mother, while the mother builds the baby.

How cool is that?
This is often why certain illnesses vanish while pregnant.
It’s incredible how mothers bodies protect the baby at all costs, and the baby protects & rebuilds the mother back - so that the baby can develop safely and survive.

Think about crazy cravings for a moment. What was the mother deficient in that the baby made them crave?

Studies have also shown cells from a fetus in a mothers brain 18 years after she gave birth. How amazing is that?”

If you’re a mom you know how you can intuitively feel your child even when they are not there….Well, now there is scientific proof that moms carry them for years and years even after they have given birth to them.

20/01/2023

TOPIC: ABORTION ✍️

📌 Is the termination of pregnancy by removal or expulsion of the products of conception from utero before 28weeks of gestation.

CAUSES OF ABORTION

📌 Endocrine disorders due to to poor development of corpus luteum leading to low levels of progesterone to maintains the pregnancy.

📌 Maternal Infections causes fever that leads to overheating and stretching of muscle fibers hence dilates the cervix.

📌 Uterine defects such as Bicornuate,Unicornuate uterus and fibroids that reduces uterine cavity and hinders the growth of the fetus.

📌 Medical conditions such as anemia, hypertension, malaria renal and cardiac diseases these conditions hinders with blood circulation system and leads to placental insufficiency.

📌Age due to degenerations of ovaries leading to low levels of progesterone to maintains the pregnancy.

📌 Cervical Incompetence due to premature dilatation of the cervix as a result of weak cervical collagen fibers.

📌 Stress and Anxiety due to production of stress hormones causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels leading to placental insufficiency.

📌 Caffeine and Smoking contains ni****ne which cause vasoconstriction of blood vessels leading to poor placental perfusion

📌 Excessive alcohol consumption leads to maternal malnutritious.

20/01/2023

HOW TO IDENTIFY THAT THE BABY IN UTERO IS IN DISTRESS✍️

Have you been in that situation when your doctor or midwife tells you the baby is in distress and needs immediate interventions to save its life?

This is what it means. Your baby is not receiving enough oxygen from the placenta and so baby begins to struggle for life

Several factors and conditions can lead to fetal distress. Placenta abruptio, infections, preeclampsia, diabetes and many more

These are the signs that shows that your baby may be in distress

🔴Meconium stained liquor. Water around the baby looks greenish. Baby starts to pass stool in utero and even inhales it. Leading to respiratory distress

🔴Baby's movement will be slow or excessive. Be familiar with your baby's movement

🔴You may be bleeding

🔴Sometimes you start to experience unusual cramps

🔴When your baby's heart rate is checked it will be above 160bpm or below 120 bpm.

If you experience any of these early interventions are needed to save your baby.

Cooperate with your doctor, Nurse or midwife

Credit: Midwife Sally

04/01/2023

04/01/2023

ENDOMETRIOSIS: LADIES GATHER HERE

Endometriosis happens when the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus grows outside it. This tissue acts the same way that the tissue inside the uterus does during your period: It will break apart and bleed at the end of the cycle. But this blood has nowhere to go. Surrounding areas may become inflamed or swollen. It may also form scars. Endometriosis is most common on your ovaries but other organs like the urinary bladder and the large intestines may also be affected.

What are the symptoms of Endometriosis?

You might not notice any symptoms. When you have them, they can include: back pain during your period, severe menstrual cramps, pain when pooping or peeing, especially during your period, unusual or heavy bleeding during periods,
blood in your stool or urine, diarrhoea or constipation, painful s*x, fatigue that won’t go away, and difficulties getting pregnant.

What causes Endometriosis?

We don’t know for sure what causes endometriosis. Some think menstrual blood that contains cells from the inner lining of the uterus may pass back through your fallopian tubes and into your pelvis, where the cells stick to your organs. This is called reverse (retrograde) menstruation. Genes could also play a role. If your mother or sister has endometriosis, you’re more likely to get it. It has been observed shown that it tends to get worse from one generation to the next. Some women with endometriosis also have immune system disorders. But the relationship with immune system disorders is still not clear.

What are the complications of Endometriosis?

Severe endometriosis pain can affect your quality of life. Some women struggle with anxiety or depression. Almost 40% of women who have difficulties getting pregnant have endometriosis. It has been observed that inflammation damages the s***m or egg or makes it harder for them to move. Or scars might block your fallopian tubes that is why in some cases surgery may boost your fertility. It ma

03/01/2023

WHAT YOU WERE NEVER TOLD ABOUT THESE 11 BODY PARTS✍️

1. The STOMACH is injured when you do not have breakfast in the morning.

2. The KIDNEYS are injured when you do not drink enough water.

3. The GALLBLADDER is injured when you do not have enough sleep.

4. The SMALL INTESTINE is injured when you eat cold and stale food.

5. The LARGE INTESTINES are injured when you eat more fried and spicy food.

6. The LUNGS are injured when you breathe in smoke and stay in polluted environment of ci******es.

7. The LIVER is injured when you eat heavy fried food, junk, and fast food.

8. The HEART is injured when you eat your meal with more salt and cholesterol.

9. The PANCREAS is injured when you eat sweet things because they are tasty and freely available.

10. The Eyes are injured when you work in the light of mobile phone and computer screen in the dark.

11. The Brain is injured when you start thinking negative thoughts.

All these parts are not available in the market. So take care and keep your body parts healthy.

Take good care of yourself this season!.

11/12/2022

: Co**se of a young lady was found today, 11th December, 2022, at Farin Gada area, around Hariz fueling station, Farin Gada market Jos.
⚠ 📷 VDA

The victim has been identified as one Ruth. With the posture of which her bΦdy was found, there are indications she was r***d before her demise. Her un**es were off her waist.

There are speculations that the incident happened yesterday.

Our lead source reported that, Ruth is a resident of Zaruma area, she works in Rayfield Jos.

25/11/2022

MESSAGE FROM TEACHING HOSPITAL.!

Please let your wife know about this,,This is a serious caution from medical practitioners [LUTH] to all female beings be it infant, baby girl, ladies, mothers; cancer of the va**na is all over pls avoid washing your va**na with soap, wash with only water, there is a particular chemical in soap generally that is very dangerous and possibly causes cancer of the va**na, cases of cancer of the va**na is all over most of the general hospitals so be aware of this important message. If you have feelings for others kindly pass this message to others that are important to you.

⭕ Don't use One Single Pad 4 d Whole Day B'coz Of The Chemical Used in Ultra Napkins Which Converts Liquid into Gel...it Causes Cancer in Bladder & Uterus. So Plz Try To Use Cotton Made Pads And if You Are Using Ultra Pads, Plz Change it Within 5 Hours, Per Day, At least. If The Time is Prolonged The Blood Becomes Green & The Fungus Formed Gets inside The Uterus & Body.

⭕ Plz don't feel shy 2 forwd this msg 2 all girls nd even boys so that they can share with their wives N friends, whom they care for.

⭕ AIMS

Kick Off "Breast Cancer".

🔺Nurse Ur Baby.

🔺Wash Ur Bra Daily.

🔺Avoid Black Bra in Summer.

🔺Do Not Wear A Bra While Sleeping.

🔺Do Not Wear An Under Wire Bra Very Often.

🔺Always Cover Ur Chest Completely By Ur Dupatta Or Scarf When U Are Under The Sun.

🔺Use A Deodrant Not An Anti Perspirant.

🔺This is A Public Service Msg From Tata Cancer Hospital.

⭕ Pass it 2 All The Ladies You Care For Without Hesitation.

⭕ Awareness is important

⭕ I Care For You

⭕ Please Dont Hesitate To inform Other Females Forward 2 Evry Girl On Ur List..!!...

22/11/2022

BIRTH POSITIONS - SQUATS✍️

Did you know squats allow the pelvis to open up more.

The baby gets more space to rotate and come out freely

There is less incidence of injury as compared to lying on your back

Gravity aids the birth to make it more easier

It is also faster as compared to lying on your back.

Talk to your doctor or midwife about your preferred birth positions.

Credit: Midwife Sally

29/10/2022

TOPIC: MENSTRUAL CYCLE (SRH/IRH)✍️

📌The onset of menstrual bleeding is called me**es or periods which is the major stage in a girl's life anc marks the physical transition phase into womanhood.

📌 Menstruation start at the age of 12-15 yrs and the first me**es is called menarche and it ends at the age of 45-50yrs known as menopause.

📌 Menstrual Cycle is the series of events that take place during the reproductive period of a woman's life under the control of hormones that occurs at 28 days intervals.

MENSTRUAL CYCLE

📌The cycles has three phases.
A) Menstrual phase

📌This is the phase where there is shedding off the uterine endometrium due to reduced levels of oestrogen and progesterone that was produced to prepare the bed for implantation and maintain the pregnancy.

📌It last for 3-7days and the normal blood loss is about 50-100mls.
B) Proliferative/ Regenerative phase

📌This is the phase that follows immediately after menstruation Is done and lasts until ovulation (7-14th day.)

📌At this phase the endometrium will start to regenerate or to re form the new layers that shed off during menstruation, as well as estrogen will be produced to facilitate the growth of the endometrium.
C) Secretory /Luteal phase

📌This is the phase where there's an increase production of estrogen and progesterone in order increase blood supply to the endometrium making it thicker with blood in readiness for the implantation.
📌And this phase last for 14 days.

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