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04/04/2025

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26/02/2025

*Gastro-colic reflex*

When a baby sharply pulls away from the breast or bottle, fidgets, grunts, passes some gas or a p**p and then returns to feeding, this is due to the gastro-colic reflex.This is normal infant behavior.
Feeding stimulates the gastro-colic reflex, which triggers an urge to p**p. Sometimes a baby will p**p, sometimes pass gas, other times there will be nothing to show for his efforts. When observed during feeding this reflex is often mistaken as a sign of pain.

Hypersensitivity of the gastro-colic reflex, which presents as frequent spasms which occur in waves that continue on and off for hours, is one of the many theories on causes of infant colic in babies younger than 4 months.

The number of times a newborn poo is likely not a major concern, however the texture or how the poo looks like matters.

Once a baby's poo is not egusi-like, it's a concern.

25/02/2025

IDEAL SNACKS FOR CHILDREN

Boiled eggs, well cooked liver (diced), well cooked meat or fish, bean cakes/akara, bean puddings (moi-moi), bambara groundnut puddings (okpa), banana, pawpaw, mango, orange, avocado pear (or any fruit in season), boiled plantain, boiled sweet potato, bread with groundnut paste/margarine, milk, yoghurt, soybean milk, etc.

Add yours.

01/02/2025

What is fetal distress?

Fetal distress describes a condition when the fetus(baby in the womb) shows signs of distress(usually through abnormal heart beat) during late pregnancy or labor. Most healthcare providers have replaced the term fetal distress with non-reassuring fetal status (NRFS).

There are many reasons why the fetus could show signs of distress, such as labor, reactions to medications or issues with the umbilical cord or placenta. Fetal distress can be dangerous and cause complications for both you and the fetus. Your doctor and midwives look for signs of distress as part of your antenatal care.

02/01/2025

There are several signs that mean labour might be starting, these are the most common signs:

- contractions or tightenings
- a "show", when the plug of mucus from your cervix (entrance to your womb, or uterus) comes away
- backache
- an urge to go to the toilet, which is caused by your baby's head pressing on your bowel
- your waters breaking



HAPPY NEW YEAR TO US.

08/12/2024

*How to differentiate between false and real labour*

During the final weeks of pregnancy, you may have contractions. But these contractions don't really signal the start of labor. These cramps are called false labor, or Braxton Hicks contractions.

Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular. They don't get closer together. They often go away when you walk around, rest, or change position. Contractions due to real labor tend to be regular, get closer together, get stronger, and continue even with position changes, rest, or movement.

To tell real labor from false labor, time the length of your contractions. This is the time from the start of one contraction to the start of the next contraction. Also note the time between them.

~Nr. Sylvia

06/12/2024

*GESTATIONAL DIABETES*

This is a health condition whereby hormones produced by placenta prevents the body from using insulin hormone effectively, thereby leading to glucose(sugar) build up in blood. Insulin is the hormone that helps the body to utilize glucose in the blood.

*Risk factors*
These are factors or conditions that may lead to this condition.
1. History of diabetes in the family
2. Overweight or obesity before pregnancy
3. Past history of gestational diabetes
4. Previous delivery of large baby( 4kg ans above)
5. History of abnormal glucose test
6. Change in hormonal level
7. Age ( from 25years and above)
8. PCOS ( polycystic ovarian syndrome

*Prevention and Management*
1. Eat healthy /avoid junks (low carbs diet, low sugar, low processed foods, high fibre, more proteinous food and water.
2. Keep active ( exercise). This helps to reduce the risk of this condtion.
3. Start pregnancy at healthy weight.
4. Register in a hospital with competent doctor or gynae.
5. Monitoring of the sugar level.( random/fasting blood sugar, glucose tolerance test, HB1ac or urinalysis can be done).
6. Drugs and insulin can be used.
7. Early delivery of the baby either by va**na or c/s depending on the age of pregnancy.

*Complications*
1. Breathing difficulties
2. Macrosomic(big) babies due to the the deposition of glucose to the fetus.
3. Neonatal hypoglycaemia due to drop in sugar level after birth.
4. Stillbirth ( after 20-28 weeks of pregnncy)
5. Stillborn ( death at birth or some minutes after)
6. High blood pressure
7. Risk for future diabetes for mother and baby.

~Nurse Sylvia

15/11/2024

What is fetal distress?

Fetal distress describes a condition when the fetus(baby in the womb) shows signs of distress during late pregnancy or labor.

There are many reasons why the fetus could show signs of distress, such as labor, reactions to medications or issues with the umbilical cord or placenta. Fetal distress can be dangerous and cause complications for both you and the fetus. Your obstetrician looks for signs of distress as part of your pregnancy care.

13/08/2024

Antibiotics do not dry blood.

What you or your baby or family member need while recovering from illness is good food (balance diet, adequate diet, healthy food).

If during the course of illness there is shortage of blood ( some infections can cause this), then blood tonic will be prescribed because it's necessary.

If the blood is ok, please let them be. It is not necessary to take blood tonic during or after each antibiotics intake .

Also bear in mind that blood tonic can render *some* antibiotics ineffective, especially when taken together.
Always ask your doctor if there is need for blood tonic, do not assume.

©Nurse Sylvia.

There is outbreak of cholera currently.Please Let's follow these preventive measures to protect ourselves, children and ...
16/06/2024

There is outbreak of cholera currently.
Please Let's follow these preventive measures to protect ourselves, children and loved ones.

Don't forget to go to hospital when you notice the symptoms.

Nurse Sylvia

15/06/2024

*Breastfeeding while pregnant*

Yes, your body will carry on with producing breastmilk while you're pregnant, so you'll be able to breastfeed.

While you're breastfeeding your toddler, your unborn baby will still get all the nutrients s/he needs from your body.

Make sure you're eating well, so you don't go short of nutrients yourself.
Keep taking your daily vitamins or supplements.

Happy Children's Day to our children 🥰Today and every day, we celebrate the joy, curiosity, and wonder of childhood. Our...
27/05/2024

Happy Children's Day to our children 🥰

Today and every day, we celebrate the joy, curiosity, and wonder of childhood. Our young ones bring so much light and energy to our profession and we're honored to play a part in their healthcare journey.

Let's cherish and support our children as they grow and thrive, and remember the importance of:

- Encouraging their dreams and imagination
- Nurturing their physical and mental well-being
- Listening to their voices and ideas
- Surrounding them with love and support

Wishing a happy and healthy Children's Day to all the amazing kids out there, and to the incredible parents, caregivers, and healthcare heroes who care for them!
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Nurse Sylvia


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Lagos

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