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…
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…
The Fit The postpartum period is one of the most critical stages in the life of a mother as a lot of complications associated with the pregnancy is manifest during labor, delivery and the postpartum period and if you are able to consistently navigate these 3 stages successfully then you can coast home repeatedly to a motherhood experience and life…
You may have noticed that your legs, ankles and feet swell up in addition to other parts of your body like the face and fingers following delivery and if you have been wondering why it is so please read on. Your body accumulates fluid from the time you are confirmed pregnant to the point of delivery. Following delivery the body…
Breast lumps occur quite frequently in breastfeeding moms and essentially all the lumps encountered during the postpartum period and during lactation are non-malignant in nature and resolve with the appropriate treatment. The common lumps moms are accustomed to are mastitis, breast abscess, galactocoele and blocked ducts. They are all harmless and resolve with treatment. These lumps in the postpartum period…
The breast is the organ dedicated to the fulfillment of the baby’s natural nutrient requirements and it functions optimally to achieve and maintain this role in spite of numerous impediments towards this goal. Your breast in fulfilling this role may develop one form of hindrance or the other that may affect its breastfeeding functions and these complications will need to…
The mammary gland The breasts represent one of the most remarkable organs that transforms exceedingly greatly in pregnancy. This transformation is most noticeable because of the pivotal position the breast occupies in the body and it’s relevance also in the successful establishment of the outcome of the pregnancy. On account of these tremendous changes that impacts the breasts, there is…
