Small Angel's Birthing Clinic

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

Placental Variation

Placental variation refers to abnormalities in the shape, size, structure, attachment, or cord insertion of the placenta. Normally, the placenta is a discoid (round, flat) organ with a central umbilical cord insertion, but in some pregnancies, variations occur.

These variations can affect blood supply to the baby, increase risk of bleeding, or cause complications during delivery.

Types of Placental Variations

1. Succenturiate Placenta

An extra lobe of placenta develops separate from the main one.

Risk: retained lobe → postpartum hemorrhage.

2. Circumvallate Placenta

Placenta has a raised edge because membranes fold back.

Risk: preterm birth, bleeding, growth restriction.

3. Battledore Placenta

Umbilical cord attaches at the edge instead of the center.

Risk: reduced blood flow, cord compression.

4. Velamentous Insertion

Umbilical cord attaches to membranes before reaching placenta, leaving vessels exposed.

Risk: vasa previa, fetal hemorrhage, stillbirth.

5. Placenta Membranacea

Placenta is unusually thin and covers a wide area of the uterine wall.

Risk: bleeding, poor fetal growth, retained placenta.

6. Placenta Fenestra (Fenestrata)

Placenta has a hole or “window” in its tissue.

Risk: retained tissue, postpartum hemorrhage.

7. Bilobed (Bipartite) Placenta

Placenta divided into two nearly equal lobes.

Risk: retained lobes, cord insertion abnormalities.

8. Tripartite Placenta

Placenta divided into three lobes.

Risk: similar to bilobed—retained tissue, cord problems.

9. Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS)

Placenta abnormally adheres too deeply into the uterine wall.

Accreta: attaches to myometrium.

Increta: invades myometrium.

Percreta: penetrates uterine wall.

Risk: severe hemorrhage, need for hysterectomy.

✅ Summary: Placental variations are different forms of abnormal placental development. They include structural variations (bilobed, tripartite), cord insertion variations (battledore, velamentous), and attachment variations (placenta accreta, membranacea).

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08/09/2025

Our clinic is open for prenatal and family planning services from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are open 24 hours for patients in labor and for deliveries.

- Maternity & Prenatal Care
Prenatal Check-ups: Regular health assessments for both mother and baby throughout your pregnancy.

- Normal Delivery: Professional and caring support during childbirth.

- Postnatal Check-ups: Follow-up care to ensure the well-being of the mother after delivery.

- Newborn Screening: Essential tests for your baby to check for congenital and metabolic disorders.

- Women's Health & Family Planning
Pap Smear: Routine screening for cervical health.

- Family Planning: A variety of effective and accessible birth control options, including:

* Condoms

* Injectables

* Pills

* IUD (Intrauterine Device)

* Implant

Ligation by Referral: We can connect you with trusted specialists for surgical family planning options.

26/08/2025

Welcome to the world, little one!

❤

26/08/2025

Bathing your newborn is supposed to be gentle and bonding…
But many mothers are unknowingly making these 7 dang£rous mistakes that hurt their babies 👇🏽

1. Bathing baby immediately after birth without guidance
A newborn’s first bath is delicate. Rushing it without proper care or using unclean tools can expose baby to infection. Always follow your nurse or midwife’s advice.

2. Using too much soap or foam
More foam doesn’t mean cleaner 😩 Baby’s skin absorbs fast and harsh chemicals can cause irritation. A drop of mild soap is enough.

3. Bathing baby in very deep water
Newborns don’t need a swimming pool bath 😅 Just a shallow level of water that covers their bott0m is safe. Anything deeper increases r!sk of slipping or drowning.

4. Not supporting baby’s neck and head well
A newborn cannot hold their head. Always support the neck and back firmly with one hand while washing with the other.

5. Bathing when the room is too cold
Even if the water is warm, the cold environment can make baby shiver dang£rously. Warm the room first before un******ng your baby.

6. Rubbing powder or creams immediately after bath
Some mums rub plenty powder right after bath — this can block pores and cause breathing issu£s if inhaled. Keep it light, clean, and simple.

7. Bathing for too long
Newborn bath time should be short and sweet. Spending too long in water can make baby cold, cranky, or even sick.

🗣 Mama, remember: bath time is not about perfection — it’s about safety, warmth, and love 💕
Handle your baby like the precious jewel they are ✨

Written by: Preshcute utonwa

20/08/2025

Good pm, Medical/OB Gyne consultation available today 4:30-6:30pm

23/07/2025

🚫 HOW TO AVOID C-SECTION (If Possible) 🤰

✅ Stay active & healthy during pregnancy
✅ Attend all prenatal checkups
✅ Practice proper breathing & birthing techniques
✅ Choose a supportive OB or midwife
✅ Avoid unnecessary inductions
✅ Educate yourself about labor & delivery

👩‍⚕️ Always follow your doctor’s advice—safety first for mom & baby!

23/07/2025

Pregnant women are at higher risk of gastric reflux.

This because of the uterus pressing against the stomach and intestines.

God bless all mothers because pregnancy isn’t easy. If I were a woman, with the whole things I’ve seen with my two eyes — labor pains, episiotomy, Cs, I wouldn’t want to get pregnant!

©️ Nurse Derex

18/07/2025

Pregnant women, if you don’t learn how to push — you could tear badly or harm your baby!

Dear Pregnant Woman,
Let’s talk about pushing during labour.
It looks simple in movies: “Push! Push!!” — and baby comes out.
But in real life?
Wrong pushing can lead to:

❌ Severe vag!nal tears
❌ Baby getting stuck
❌ Exhaustion
❌ Emergency interventions

Here’s what nobody is telling you👇

🚩 Don’t push when you feel like it — push when your body tells you.
Wait until you're fully dilated (10cm).
Pushing too early can swell your cerv!x and delay labour.

🚩 Hold your breath & push downward — like you're pooping.
That’s how you bear down with strength — not screaming or tightening your face and neck.

🚩 Don’t push with your legs crossed or tensed.
Keep your legs relaxed and open — tension slows progress and increases pain.

🚩 Change positions if needed.
Squatting, side-lying, or hands-and-knees can help baby descend better.
You’re allowed to move — it’s YOUR body.

🚩 Listen to your midwife or doctor.
They know when to slow you down or guide your push to avo!d tearing or d!stress.

💬 Mama, pushing is an ART — and it can be learned.

Don’t enter the labour room blindly.

Pregnancy & Parenting

📷Internet

18/07/2025

02/01/2025

To my dear clients & people who refer & support..thank you so much!May we all prosper this 2025.Happy New Year to all ♥️