The placenta has attracted immense attention through the ages especially as it relates to issues of fertility and reproduction . Then, the placental care after birth is a discussion on a new scale. Currently the placenta continues to be an object of intense interest to both the scientific world due to its evolving capabilities in the field of medicine…
Teas are a very important aspect of our lives and come in different compositions, flavours and varieties and serve differing purposes in our daily life , some are elixirs and some are frankly part of healthy living and has become a staple in our daily lives, activities and healthy living package Teas perform different functions and are tailored towards that…
The umbilical cord holds special significance in the events of the postpartum era both for the mother and the baby and this significance transcends the physical and enters into the realm of the spiritual in certain cultures of the world especially for the Igbo race in Nigeria hence the management of the umbilical cord at delivery is an act that…
Breastfeeding is a full time job. To have the ability to completely and efficiently nurse a baby is a herculean task hence mothers need all the time, space and freedom to be able to do this effectively and also have the time to attend to all the other numerous activities expected of a nursing mother aside taking care of the…
The thought of loss and the actual demise of a loved one is devastating even when the person is old, even chronically ill with debilitating illness. If you have ever been this distressed at losing an aged person, you can now begin to compare it to the unfathomable feelings and disaster that accompanies the tragic loss of a nursing mother…
Intense shivering in the late stages of labor or in the immediate postpartum period is one of the unexpected events you may experience in your late labor or early postpartum. You may have been counseled by your healthcare provider or your nurse on the common things you expect to encounter in the postpartum period and this postpartum chills usually is…
The development of fever following a delivery is a common complaint in the immediate postpartum period that it is mostly ignored as it resolves without treatment. This is because in the immediate postpartum state, you are still reeling from the pain and stress of delivery and child birth and these can affect the body system of the new mom and…
You have just had a vaginal delivery and are set to go home with your bundle of joy. It is worth noting that the vagina following delivery is prone to so many ills which you need to be aware of and keep abreast of so your joy remains undisturbed by these ills. One of these ills is a vaginal discharge.…
The vagina is one hell of a peculiar and special source of the groove and she who is comfortable in the nether regions is at peace and exudes ultimate confidence. Forget all the hype about certain special exercises Forget all the hype about comfy clothes, makeups and dresses Forget all the hype about routines, diets and workouts The essence of…
The most dreaded event of the delivery process is the prospect of a bleeding occurring during or after the delivery of the baby. When bleeding per vaginam follows the delivery of your baby a very prompt and detailed attention must be given to you as postpartum hemorrhage is a major cause of serious morbidity and death from specifically hypovolemia following…