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28/07/2025

The First Trimester — What to Expect and How to Cope

📅 Weeks 1–12 is known as the first trimester, that's the first 3 months of pregnancy.

The journey to motherhood has began, and the first trimester lays the foundation for your baby’s development. It’s also when your body goes through the most dramatic changes — even if you don’t look pregnant yet.

🌟 What’s Happening to Your Body?

🎈Hormonal changes are in full swing🤗

🎈Fatigue, nausea (morning sickness), mood swings, tender breasts, and frequent urination are common

The risk of miscarriage is highest now — so extra care matters please.

👶 Your Baby’s Development

From a tiny group of cells to a foetus with a beating heart🥰

By week 12, your baby has formed all major organs🤗

Growth is rapid and magical!

❤️ Tips to Cope and Care

🎈Rest as much as you can because fatigue is real 🥹

🎈Stay hydrated by drinking water and healthy fluids.

🎈Take your antenatal drugs please.

🎈Avoid alcohol, smoking, and risky foods (like unpasteurized milk, raw meat)

🎈Schedule your first antenatal visit — early care saves lives!

🎈You can download a pregnancy tracking application, it helps you connect to your pregnancy journey and understand some changes happening to you. You even connect with your baby already 🥰. It helped me 🤗

💬 Reminder:

Every pregnancy is different. Don’t panic if your symptoms don’t match someone else’s. Listen to your body, and ask your midwife or doctor questions no matter how small they seem.

21/07/2025

Common Early Pregnancy Symptoms and How to Manage Them

Ovulation begets fertilization which results to pregnancy...our topic for this episode
There are mostly some signs you might notice even before you take the test, here are some major symptoms and little tips to help survive this early phase. It helped me, so it might help you too👇

The first few weeks of pregnancy can feel like a mystery. One minute you’re fine, the next minute you’re crying over burnt rice 😅...no jokes, pregnancy can be crazy, especially if it's your first. But don’t panic, it's normal.

Here are some common early pregnancy symptoms and simple ways to handle them:

1. Nausea & Vomiting (Morning Sickness)
🤮You may feel nauseous all day, not just in the morning.
💡 Tip: Eat small, frequent meals. Keep crackers by your bedside. Ginger tea or even dry garri might help.

2. Fatigue
😴 Your body is working overtime to grow a baby.
💡 Tip: Rest as much as you can. Don’t feel guilty. Even a 15-minutes nap helps. Pregnancy sleep is so sweet, enjoy it while it lasts.

3. Breast Tenderness
😖 Your breasts may feel sore or heavy.
💡 Tip: Wear a soft, supportive bra and avoid underwears if possible..let everywhere breathe.

4. Frequent Urination
You’ll notice you're peeing more than usual.
💡 Tip: Don’t reduce your water intake. Just avoid too much fluid right before bed.

5. Mood Swings
🥺😭😂 One minute happy, next minute crying at baby ads? That’s hormones!
💡 Tip: Be kind to yourself. Talk to someone you trust, either your spouse, mum, sister, friend.
It's fun if you have a friend who's also pregnant so you could both share experiences together.

6. Mild Cramping or Bloating
Feels like your period is coming – but it’s just your uterus adjusting.
💡 Tip: Drink plenty of water and avoid gassy foods. If the pain is severe or comes with bleeding, see a doctor immediately.

✨ Every woman experiences pregnancy differently. But knowing what’s normal helps you feel less anxious.
You’re doing an amazing job already, mama 💖

Stay tuned for the next episode!

15/07/2025

How to Calculate Your Ovulation

Thought to begin from the very beginning of the pregnancy journey 👇

OVULATION
Most people find it difficult to calculate their cycle lengths not to talk of their ovulation lengths.
It's not quite a big deal.
Ovulation is simply the time a mature egg is released from one of the o***y into the fallopian tube.

Here's a brief way to calculate your ovulation and to identify your fertile period👇

🥚 Find your cycle length

To know your menstrual cycle length, count from the first day of your current period to the first day of your next period.
Example
If your period for the month of May started on 14th May 2025 and then for the month of June it started on 10th June 2025, then your cycle length is 28 days, that's counting from 14th May to 10th June.
But for the sake of accuracy, repeat tracking for a period of 3 consecutive months to know your average cycle length.

🥚Ovulation usually happens 14 days before your next period.

Example:

If your cycle is 28 days, ovulation is around Day 14.

If your cycle is 30 days, ovulation is around Day 16.

After understanding Ovulation, let's talk about the fertile window. That's the period you're most likely to get pregnant..if you're planning to or if you're planning not to, this is important for you 👇

🥚Your fertile window

You are then most likely to get pregnant 5 days before and 1 day after ovulation. This is because a s***m can remain viable after ej*******on for 3-5days while an egg stays viable for just 12-24 hours (soft life🤗)

Quick Example:

In a 28-day cycle
Ovulation: Day 14
Fertile days: Day 9 to Day 15

In a 30-day cycle
Ovulation: Day 16
Fertile days: Day 11 to Day 17

🥚Some common ovulation signs and symptoms
Physical Signs:

1. Cervical mucus becomes clear, stretchy, and egg white-like.
2. Mild lower abdominal pain. Usually felt on one side of the lower abdomen.
3. Slight rise in body temperature.
4. Breast tenderness or sensitivity.
5. Increased s*x drive.
6. Heightened sense of smell, taste, or vision.

🥚Behavioral or Emotional Signs:

1. Mood changes due to hormonal fluctuations. You can just wake up one of such mornings and feel like crying, just like that.
2. Feeling more energetic or confident. This is a good feeling at least.

The key to a memorable pregnancy journey is to understand, read and appreciate your body and the wonders it can do...it can house and grow a whole human, sometimes multiple humans at a time. That's really wonderful, it should actually be added to the 7 wonders of the world actually.

After ovulation, the magic happens🤗
Stay tuned for the next episode to understand the magic.

14/07/2025

Hello my dear followers

I'm excited to announce the launch of my brand new series right here on my page 🤗
All About Pregnancy 🤰
(from experience of course 🤗)

From the moment you miss your period to the moment you hold your baby in your arms, I’ll be walking you through every stage; week by week, trimester by trimester — sharing useful tips, real experiences, and expert advice to guide you through this beautiful journey.

Whether you're expecting, planning to conceive, or simply curious — this series is for YOU 💕
Stay tuned and don’t forget to share with a friend who might need this!
The series is starting tomorrow 🤗

07/07/2025

Hello Everyone
I'm Back💃-With First-hand Experience of course!

It’s been a little while, and I know many of you noticed my absence — but it was for the most beautiful reason! 🤰🏽✨

I took a break because i went for honeymoon 😍, and by God’s grace, I am a mother now. Truly, experience is the best teacher, and I’ve learned so much along the way, not just as a midwife, but now as a mother too! 🤗
It was not easy..big ups to all the mothers out there❤️

For those who are new here, I’m a passionate midwife, and this page is my little corner where I share reliable, practical, and simple health tips — especially on pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood, and general health matters.

Expect new weekly posts, where I’ll be sharing:
✅ Pregnancy and childbirth education.
✅ Myths and facts about maternal health.
✅ Helpful health tips for everyday life.
✅ Real-life insights from my own motherhood journey.
✅ Answers to common questions you may have.

Thank you all for your patience, support, and for being part of this community. Please feel free to interact, ask questions, and share the posts — you never know who might need the information.

Let’s continue learning, supporting, and growing together.
I’ve missed you all! ❤️

25/04/2024

Baby planning can be exciting💃💃
Use the conception calendar to plot your due date
Own it🤗

22/01/2024

Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy

Hello dear
It has been a while... but we're here again 🤗
Wish you a great year ahead 🙏🏾

While at work this morning I observed that most of the pregnant women admitted had UTI, and I thought it best to talk about it here(as I don't have a myth to debunk today actually)
So let's cut to the chase👇🏾

👉🏾A Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria from somewhere outside of a woman's body gets inside the urethra (basically the urinary tract) and causes an infection.

Women are more likely to get UTIs than men, which is because the female anatomy makes it easy for bacteria from the va**na or re**al areas to get in the urinary tract because they are all close together.

👉🏾Symptoms of UTIs during pregnancy
-Pain or a burning sensation when you pass urine.
-Feeling the urge to urinate more often than usual.
-Urinating before you reach the toilet.
-Feeling like your bladder is full, even after you have urinated.
-Urine that looks cloudy, bloody or is very smelly.
-Pain in the lower abdomen or above the p***c bone.
-Fever.

👉🏾Causes of UTI in pregnancy
During pregnancy, changes that occur in your body will increase your risk of getting a UTI, including changes to your urine and immune system.
A pregnant woman's urine gets more concentrated. It also has certain types of hormones and sugar which can encourage bacterial growth and lower your body's ability to fight off “bad” bacteria trying to get in.
To make matters worse, as your baby grows, there is also increased pressure on your bladder, which can reduce the flow of your urine and lead to an infection. The tubes that take urine from the kidney to the bladder (ureters) get wider, which makes it easier for bacteria to get to the kidneys.

👉🏾 Treatment of UTI in pregnancy
UTIs are treated with antibiotics that are safe in pregnancy. You will be treated with antibiotic based on your infection and the type of bacteria found in your urine sample.

👉🏾 Prevention of UTI
You can lower your risk of developing a UTI during pregnancy by:

-Drinking plenty of water.
-Going to pass urine when you get the urge, and not delaying.
-Urinating immediately after s*x.
-Wiping from the front to the back after going to the toilet.
-Showering instead of having a bath.
-Avoiding douching and sprays or powders in the ge***al area.

If you have a UTI , or a kidney infection while you're pregnant, your baby is at a higher risk of an early birth or being born underweight.
The best way to avoid a risk to your baby is to keep all your antenatal appointments. It's important not to delay getting antibiotics, as infections develop quickly, and can lead to problems for you and your baby.

25/12/2023

This is strictly an appreciation post to my esteemed MAYC family 🥰
In the spirit of thanksgiving, I would love to sincerely thank you all in a special way for being with me through out the year and for your likes, comments and sharing of each of my posts throughout this year.... it's with great honour and joy that I send you my heart felt gratitude.
May we all continue to embrace knowledge and live by it for the greater good of our society 🙏
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new Year ahead🥰
Wish all pregnant women safe delivery as you welcome your bundles of joy🥰

18/12/2023

Women with small breasts cannot produce enough milk for their baby

This myth is FALSE in all forms that the word false can exist!

Women come in all different shapes and sizes, and so do breasts. Their breasts can be large, small, round, oval, wide, narrow, symmetrical, uneven, full, or droopy. And, all of these types of breasts are normal.
Your breasts will likely grow larger before and during your breastfeeding journey, breast size is irrelevant when it comes to how much milk you produce. A mom with small breasts might have just as much milk supply as a mom with large breasts. The amount of milk you produce usually depends on how much your baby feeds, the more they feed, the more milk you will naturally produce.
The size of your breasts largely depends on how much fat they contain, not the amount of alveoli (milk-making tissue). Women with smaller breasts have less fatty tissue, and those with larger breasts have more fatty tissue. But, fatty tissue doesn't make breast milk. Instead, it's your breasts' glandular tissue that produces the breast milk.
Be rest assured that your breast size has no effect on your milk production.
Stay informed and breast feed your baby with total love and satisfaction.

04/12/2023

Pregnancy and swelling of feet

Pregnancy symptoms can be pretty uncomfortable and inconvenient. From extreme fatigue to morning sickness, back pain to headaches and migraines - it's not exactly a bed full of roses I guess. But one symptom that isn't talked about enough is feet swelling or to use the technical name, oedema... and almost every pregnant woman experiences this.

Swelling, like morning sickness, is a pregnancy symptom that many expect. You are bound to notice mild swelling in your body throughout pregnancy, but it might feel particularly severe in your ankles and feet and your feet swelling can feel limiting, which is why remaining informed can be incredibly helpful.

👉What causes your feet to swell during pregnancy?
Your ankles and feet can swell when you're pregnant because your body fluids are increasing.
There are several reasons why your feet might swell during pregnancy. The first is due to a normal physiological change that occurs when carrying a baby. Your blood volume steadily increases as your pregnancy progresses. The total blood volume increases, but that blood is a bit more watery than when you're not pregnant and when blood is watery, it is harder for the water part to stay entirely within the blood vessels. Some of it can leak out into surrounding tissues, causing the swelling you see.
In addition to the increase in fluid, another cause for feet swelling in pregnancy is because the weight of your uterus is adding additional strain on your cardiovascular system. Your baby is pushing on a large vein called the inferior vena cava. This pressure can slow circulation, making it harder to move fluid from the legs and back to the heart.
That combined with the added weight and pressure on your legs, ankles, and feet can create an uncomfortable feeling. Yes, it's common, but that doesn't mean it's any less frustrating.

👉When should I be concerned about swollen feet during pregnancy?
In the majority of cases, swelling in pregnancy isn't dangerous. The swelling of the ankles and feet caused by oedema is harmless and perfectly normal!
But once you notice the following symptoms accompanying a swollen feet, it could be preeclampsia:
-a sudden increase in swelling in your face, hands or feet,
-a very bad headache,
-problems with your vision, such as blurring or flashing lights in your eyes,
-severe pain just below your ribs.
These could be symptoms of pre-eclampsia, which can lead to serious complications if it's not monitored and treated.

👉Remedies for swollen feet
-Elevate your legs when sitting - this really helps.
-Sleep on your side, which is also great for back pain.
-Try to take some pregnancy-friendly exercises such as walking. This keeps the blood flowing.
-Avoid long periods of standing or even of sitting. Take a 5-minute stroll every hour if you're sitting down a lot.
-Don't wear tight elastic socks or clothes.
-Wear COMFORTABLE shoes.
-Drink lots of water! Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day will help your system get rid of excess sodium and other waste products, thereby minimizing swelling.
-Ask your partner for a foot massage🥰...Massage helps circulate the fluids that tend to accumulate in your feet, which will in turn reduce swelling.
So grab your water bottle, put your feet up, and let your partner gently massage your feet and legs... you deserve some pampering 💯

The gradual onset of feet swelling during pregnancy is common, especially during the third trimester when your blood volume has almost doubled.
While swelling is inconvenient, try to think of it as your body preparing for your baby and remember it will all subside after you give birth!
Set your eyes on the prize!

06/11/2023

Should I continue breastfeeding while pregnant?

This topic has always been controversial among mothers, so let's trash it out today 🤗
While breastfeeding is a natural contraceptive, it's not foolproof. And it's unlikely to be effective after six months, or if you're not exclusively breastfeeding. This means you could conceive while still breastfeeding your child.

Pregnant breastfeeding mums sometimes receive conflicting advice about whether to wean or continue breastfeeding while pregnant. Breast feeding two children of different ages is certainly possible and when your new baby arrives, your body will produce milk to fit each of their needs... the human body is such wonderful.

Some mums find that their older child weans naturally during the pregnancy or drops certain feeds. This may be due to changes in the composition of your milk during pregnancy, which means that it tastes different and less sweet, the child could self wean him/herself, but you have to make sure not to compromise on the child's nutrition.
Breastfeeding while pregnant can be done unless if you experience the following health risks:
If you have the following risks, you should avoid breastfeeding while pregnant and wean your older child:
⚪ Painful symptoms in the first trimester.
⚪ History of miscarriage or pregnancy loss.
⚪ Bleeding during a previous pregnancy.
⚪ Previous premature delivery.
⚪ Preterm labour in your current pregnancy.

👉Side effects of breastfeeding while pregnant include:
-Uterine contractions: During breastfeeding, your body releases the hormone oxytocin. It stimulates breast milk production, but it also causes uterine contractions. These contractions are usually mild and aren't a concern for uncomplicated pregnancies.
In a complicated or high-risk pregnancy, on the other hand, oxytocin can increase uterine movement and affect the pregnancy. Your doctor may ask you to avoid breastfeeding while pregnant if you've had a previous miscarriage or premature birth.

-Changes in breast milk: Breast milk remains nutritional throughout pregnancy. However, its contents, quantity, consistency, and taste may change over time due to hormonal changes. Breast milk can become saltier, and its production may decrease as your pregnancy progresses. This can naturally make the older child wean on their own before your new baby is born.

-Physical discomfort: In the early stage or first trimester of your pregnancy, you may have ni**le tenderness and breast soreness. You may have a decreased food and water intake due to morning sickness and feel tired. Such physical discomfort may increase while breastfeeding.

-Health risks: Lactation takes up energy on top of your pregnancy. The high physical and nutritional demand of frequent breastfeeding during pregnancy can present health risks for your unborn baby. They include:
-Decreased blood flow to the placenta.
-Slow development of your unborn baby.
-Low birth weight of your newborn.
-Miscarriage.
-Stillbirth.

👉Tips for Breastfeeding While Pregnant
Breastfeeding during pregnancy is a personal choice. If you choose to breastfeed while pregnant, here are some tips to help you and your child:

⚪Take painkillers like paracetamol or use warm compresses on your breasts to ease breast soreness and ni**le tenderness.

⚪Ensure that you get enough rest if you feel tired due to pregnancy and breastfeeding your older child.
⚪Ask someone to help you with household chores or childcare.
⚪Avoid drinking coffee or energy drinks, as they can dehydrate you.
⚪Have regular times for eating and drinking water throughout the day. This can reduce nausea and help you with your food and water intake to maintain your breast milk supply.
⚪Drink lots of water. Have sugar-free drink mixes that are safe for pregnancy.
⚪Make sure you have healthy food and get enough calories for the nutritional needs of your babies.

In many situations, breastfeeding during pregnancy can be done. Remember, even though you might be tired, irritable, busy, or otherwise exhausted, your body is providing important care to your babies.
It's usually perfectly safe to continue breastfeeding if you get pregnant as long as your pregnancy is a healthy and a normal pregnancy and you're consuming enough calories for yourself, your growing foetus, and your breastfeeding baby.
The notion that breastfeeding while pregnant can cause sickness to either the mother or the baby is an old wives' tale that has no scientific backing, a nursing mother who gets pregnant should not be afraid of breastfeeding her baby.
You got this Super Mom!!

23/10/2023

Intimacy during and after pregnancy

Pregnant women and their partners often wonder if it's safe to have s*x during pregnancy. Will it cause a miscarriage? Will it harm the unborn baby? Are there s*x positions to avoid? Here's what to know.

👉Is S*x Safe During Pregnancy?
S*x is a natural, normal part of pregnancy – if you're having a normal pregnancy. Pe*******on and intercourse's movement won't harm the baby, who is protected by your abdomen and the uterus's muscular walls. Your baby is also cushioned by the amniotic sac's fluid... Your baby is safe, keep calm🤗
Yes, s*x is safe during pregnancy, when you're having a normal, uneventful pregnancy.

Every woman's experiences during pregnancy are different – including how they feel about s*x.
For some, desire fades during pregnancy. Other women feel more deeply connected to their s*xuality and more aroused when they're pregnant.
During pregnancy, it's normal for s*xual desire to come and go as your body changes. You may feel self-conscious as your belly grows. Or you may feel s*xier with larger, fuller breasts. Not having to worry about birth control is another perk definitely 😁

👉When Not to Have S*x During Pregnancy
-You're at risk for miscarriage or history of past miscarriages.
-You're at risk for preterm labor (contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy).
-You're having va**nal bleeding, discharge, or cramping without a known cause.
-Your amniotic sac is leaking fluid or has ruptured membranes.
-Your cervix has opened too early in pregnancy.

👉Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to S*x During Pregnancy

-S*x during first trimester: Nausea, fatigue, or breast tenderness may kill your s*x drive. But don't worry; it will come back.
-S*x during second trimester: Your libido may kick into high gear. In fact, increased blood flow throughout your body can enhance your or***ms.
-S*x during third trimester: S*x may feel uncomfortable as birth approaches.
Tell your partner what you're feeling and what works for you. You may need to play with positions, especially later in pregnancy, to find one that's both comfortable and stimulating for you.

👉S*x After Pregnancy
The first 6 weeks after delivery are called the postpartum period. S*x during this time may be the last thing on your mind. You may have less desire because of:

-Healing from an episiotomy (incision during va**nal delivery).
-Healing from abdominal incisions after cesarean birth.
-Normal postpartum bleeding, common for 4 to 6 weeks after birth.
-Fatigue after pregnancy and the birthing process.
-Demands of your newborn (increased if you had twins or triplets).
-Changing hormone levels.
-Sore breasts from breastfeeding.
-Emotional issues, such as postpartum blues, anxiety over parenting, or relationship issues with the father.

👉When to resume intimacy after child birth
It is routinely recommended to avoid s*x for about four to six weeks postpartum, mostly to prevent uterine infection or disrupting any stitches from an episiotomy, and giving the body some time to heal.
In*******se is generally safe after any incisions have fully healed and you feel the delicate tissues of your va**na have healed. This healing usually takes several weeks. Equally important is you should resume intimacy when you're feeling emotionally ready, physically comfortable, and relaxed.

For both you and your partner, patience is a virtue. Given the realities and stress of early parenthood, it can take up to a year for a couple's normal s*x life to return in full bloom.
It's also important to keep in mind that there is more to intimacy than just s*x. Have open and honest discussions with your partner if you are feeling nervous or uncomfortable about s*x and come up with other ways to strengthen your relationship, even if it is simply enjoying time together without the baby.

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