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Vanessa's Midwifery journal, Buea (2025)

18/09/2022

Common STI's in pregnancy
1. Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common cause of va**nal discharge in women of childbearing age. It has been associated with serious pregnancy complications, including premature rupture of the membranes surrounding the baby in the uterus, preterm labor, premature birth, chorioamnionitis, as well as endometritis.
2. Untreated gonococcal infection in pregnancy has been linked to miscarriages, premature birth and low birth weight, untreated, infants can develop eye infections. Because gonorrhea can cause problems in both the mother and her baby.
3. is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). A mother can transmit the infection to her baby during pregnancy. While the risk of an infected mother passing HBV to her baby varies, depending on when she becomes infected, the greatest risk happens when mothers become infected close to the time of delivery.
4. HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV destroys specific blood cells that are crucial to helping the body fight diseases.
5. Syphilis is primarily a s*xually-transmitted disease, but it may be transmitted to a baby by an infected mother during pregnancy. Transmission of syphilis to a developing baby can lead to a serious multisystem infection, known as conge***al syphilis.
Prevention 😉
The most reliable way to avoid transmission of STDs is to abstain from oral, va**nal, and a**l s*x or to be in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with a partner known to be uninfected. For patients who are being treated for an STD other than HIV (or whose partners are undergoing treatment), counseling that encourages abstinence from s*xual in*******se until completion of the entire course of medication is crucial. Latex male condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmitting or acquiring STDs and HIV.

21/04/2021

Let's talk about bacterial vaginosis ✍️✍️
Bacterial vaginosis is a type of va**nal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the va**na, which upsets the natural balance.

Women in their reproductive years are most likely to get bacterial vaginosis, but it can affect women of any age. The cause isn't completely understood, but certain activities, such as unprotected s*x or frequent douching
Bacterial vaginosis signs and symptoms may include:

Thin, gray, white or green va**nal discharge

Foul-smelling "fishy" va**nal odor

Vaginal itching

Burning during urination

Bacterial vaginosis results from overgrowth of one of several bacteria naturally found in your va**na. Usually, "good" bacteria (lactobacilli) outnumber "bad" bacteria (anaerobes). But if there are too many anaerobic bacteria, they upset the natural balance of microorganisms in your va**na and cause bacterial vaginosis.
Risk factors for bacterial vaginosis include:

Having multiple s*x partners or a new s*x partner.
-Douching. etc

To help prevent bacterial vaginosis:

Minimize va**nal irritation. Use mild, nondeodorant soaps and unscented tampons or pads.

Don't do**he. Your va**na doesn't require cleansing other than normal bathing. Frequent douching disrupts the va**nal balance and may increase your risk of va**nal infectio
Avoid a s*xually transmitted infection. Use a male latex condom, limit your number of s*x partners or abstain from in*******se to minimize your risk of a s*xually transmitted infection.

20/02/2021

Ever heard of OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA? 📔📔
Well it's a rare conge***al malformation which causes brittle bones. The diseases is also called brittle bones disease because it is mainly characterised by fragile bones that easily break with or without trauma. It affects 1 in 20,000 live babies.
Osteogenesis imperfecta can be caused by mutations in one of several genes which provide instructions for making proteins that are used to assemble type I collagen. This type of collagen is the most abundant protein in bone, skin, and other connective tissues that provide structure and strength to the body. Impefections in collagen production alternately affects the growth and development of the bones, leading to fragile and brittle bones which can easily break. Osteogenesis imperfecta can be managed but has no cure
Treatments include bone-strengthening medication, and dietary supplements to enable the individual lead fairly normal life.
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21/01/2021

Hello my pipo, it has been a while o 😃, sorry for keeping y'all in suspense but I'm back and today I'll like to talk on a conge***al malformation called ANENCEPHALIA, which means a baby growing with no brain 😟😫
This malformation often occurs as a result of folic acid deficiency on the part of the pregnant woman, reasons why when you start going for your clinic you are asked to take folic acid. Deficiency in folic acid is the root cause of ANENCEPHALIA.
Once it is confirmed that your baby is anencephalic nothing can be done, only therapeutic discontinuation of the pregnancy can be done to save you the stress of carrying a human being who has no brain. ANENCEPHALIA is real, take your folic acid supplements accordingly so as to prevent this dreadful conge***al malformation

19/10/2020

Have a great week guys, we continue with our health talks soon
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05/10/2020

💚 SELF BREAST EXAMINATION💚
This October we're talking breast cancer awareness... Below are steps to follow to be able to successfully carryout a self breast examination, to determine if you have a nodle forming in your breast

🌸Begin by lying on your back. It is easier to examine all breast tissue if you are lying down.
🌸Place your right hand behind your head. With the middle fingers of your left hand, gently yet firmly press down using small motions to examine the entire right breast.
🌸Next, sit or stand. Feel your armpit, because breast tissue goes into that area
🌸Gently squeeze the ni**le, checking for discharge. Repeat the process on the left breast
🌸Next, stand in front of a mirror with your arms by your side.
🌸Look at your breasts directly and in the mirror. Look for changes in skin texture.
🌸Also note the shape and outline of each breast.
🌸Check to see if the ni**le turns inward.
The goal of this exam is to help you find anything new or different about your breast. If you do... See your doctor or midwife immediately.
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03/10/2020

🌸BREAST CANCER AWARENESS🌸
Oh yeah ✌️ it's a pink October, and we're gonna be discussing on breast cancer 😑.
Cancer generally refers to a situation in which the cells in a particular part of the body begin to multiply uncontrollably. Normally, cells have a life span that is a time frame within which they are expected to live, after which they die and then other cells are produced but when these cells multiply uncontrollably and do not die at the usual point in their life cycle, this excessive growth is what causes cancer. Cancer could occur in any part of the human body but specifically we're going to be talking on breast cancer.
A cancer in the breast often presents itself as a painless nodle growing inside the breast. Cancer in the breast occurs in different stages and are of different types ( will be discussed in the next write-up).
Certain factors put u at risk of developing a rest cancer eg age, alcohol consumption, family history of breast cancer etc
Symptoms of breast cancer may include:
A lump( nodle) or swealing in the breast
A change in the colour of the breast ( may look reddish)
A rush around the ni**le
Bloody or unusual discharge from the breast etc.
It's important to always carry out a self breast examination regularly this will help u detect any lump which may be growing in your breast ( detailed explanations on how to self examine your breast coming soon 😏)
Now how do u prevent breast cancer:
Breast feed your babies exclusively 😃
Watch your alcohol intake
Control your weight, do not smoke
Be physically active ✊
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02/10/2020

It's been a while 😃, but I'm back and it's a pink October 🌺 ☺️
October is the month set aside to raise awareness about breast cancer in women, and the colour pink is associated with breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer and a leading cause of death in women😑.
Write-up on breast cancer loading... Only on VANESSA'S MIDWIFERY JOURNAL ☺️💓

22/08/2020

What should you do if your baby has fever? 🤔🤔
What causes fever in newborn babies: a fever is not an illness, but rather a symptom indicative of an illness. A fever usually means that the body is fighting off an illness and the immune system is working.If your baby has a fever, in most instances it means he has probably picked up a cold or other viral infection.

Other causes of fever in babies include:
Reaction to a vaccination
Becoming overheated from being dressed too warmly or spending too much time outside on a hot day.
You can check your baby's temperature using a thermometer ( details and explanations will be given in the next write up)
What to do when your baby has a fever:
If your baby is under age 1 month and has a fever, contact your child's doctor right away. For older babies, try these tips 👇👇

📌Bathe your child with lukewarm water. Always check the temperature of the water on your wrist before washing your baby.

📌Dress your baby in a light layer of clothes.

📌Give your baby enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Those fluids should be breast milk or formula milk ( depending on which feeding method your using for your baby) or even water depending on the age of the baby.

📌If your child is older than 6 months and your doctor says it is OK, you can give your baby children's
Ibuprofen . Also, do not give a baby under age 6 months any medicines that contain ibuprofen. Be sure to ask your doctor about the drug you could use, the dosage and read the package instructions before giving your baby a fever-reducing medicine.

18/08/2020

💝Babies bath 💝
Having to bath your new born is exciting, and helps you bond with your baby but.... Have u been doing it the right way?🤔. Strange right? Most people would say ''ah ah nobi na only for wash pikin'' 😂 yes it is but u have to learn to do it the right way, remember your baby is still fragile and as such has to be handled with care.
Why do you have to give yr baby a bath?

Well just like you, your baby's skin undergoes skin metabolism which leads to deposition of waste on your baby's skin, and if you dont clean of this waste it could cause a skin infection or irritation.

PROCEDURE

📌before engaging in bathing your baby, you have to set for the bath, that includes preparing the cloths he or she will wear after the bath, regulating the temp of the water you are to use for the bath( should be look warm), set aside some water you will use to wash the ge***al area

📌Carefully undress your baby, support your baby's head with one arm and the rest of its body with the other hand.

📌 use a sterile gause soaked with sterile water to clean your baby's eyes from inside to outside, clean each eye using a different gause, clean the baby's face.

📌 After cleaning the eyes, gently put your baby in the water and wash the head using soap, being careful so as not to get soap into the baby's eyes. From there you wash the body generally, washing the neck. chest and also the extremities( toes and fingers) carefully wash properly

📌 Use the water you had set aside before to wash the ge***al area.

📌 dry your baby's body using a clean towel, and then quickly dress up your baby. Start by covering the head, then chest and toes, this is to prevent the baby from catching a cold.
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15/08/2020

You can protect your kids from covid 19 as they will begin school this coming academic year..... How?🤔

Well, its no surprise that a lot of you parents are worried about your children resuming school with the ongoing pandemic, here are a few tips to help you protect your kids from covid 19 as the return to school😀😁

A) Before and during school:

📌Talk with your kids about the virus, hygiene (like washing their hands), and wearing masks. Listen to their concerns.
-Practice mask wearing with little ones, praising their behavior to encourage it while at school.
-Load backpacks with hand sanitizer and other cleaning products -- as well as water bottles, so kids don’t need to use fountains.

B) After school:
📌 At. the end of each day, consider a household protocol for when the kids come home:

-you might want them to remove their shoes and clothes before coming inside.
-have them wash their hands immediately.
-wash the face masks they’ve worn.
-talk with your child about how school is going, interactions, and their feelings.
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12/08/2020

💝Tips to sooth a crying baby💝

📌Shh!!!
Make this sound right in your baby’s ear. Don’t be timid. Shh loudly enough so that your baby can hear you over her own racket. 😀

📌 Baby massage :
Many babies love skin-to-skin contact. And studies show infants who are massaged seem to cry less and sleep better.

📌Give him or her a burp :
A crying baby can gulp down a lot of air. That can make her gassy and bloated -- and make her crying worse. Burp her with gentle thumps on her back.

📌See the doctor:
If you’re concerned about your baby’s crying, take him to the doctor. Your pediatrician can give you guidance and rule out any medical causes.
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10/08/2020

🔔DEPRESSION AND PREGNANCY 🙄

Depression is most common in the postpartum period but some women equally experience depression during their pregnancy. Depression, a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, is the most common mood disorder in the general population.

Depression in pregnancy often goes unrecognized because most of the symptoms of pregnancy are similar to symptoms of depression which include changes in sleep, energy level, appetite and libido. As a result, you or your health care provider might attribute these symptoms to your pregnancy, rather than depression

Signs and symptoms include:

Excessive anxiety about your baby
Low self-esteem, such as feelings of inadequacy about parenthood
The inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable
Poor adherence to prenatal care
Smoking, drinking alcohol or using illicit drugs
Poor weight gain due to a decreased or inadequate diet
Thoughts of su***de

Risk factors of depression in pregnancy include :
Anxiety
Life stress
History of depression
Poor social support
Unintended pregnancy
Intimate partner violence.

Management of depression in pregnancy ranges from drug use or therapy to simply counselling with your midwife . improving on your nutrition, hygiene and adopting healthy sleep habits can also help you.
Talk to your midwife or doctor to review the options you have.
Depression sucks you of your joy and drains you for a significant amount of time so please open up to your health care provider so you can be helped

07/08/2020

🌍WORLD BREAST FEEDING WEEK🌍

💖breast feeding positions
💚breast feeding for a healthy planet💚
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31/07/2020

💕BREAST FEEDING💕
- 5 tips to increase your milk supply-

1) constantly put your baby to your breast : The more your baby suckles on your breast, the more milk your body makes. Don't follow a strict schedule. Nurse your baby whenever she is hungry, for as long as she wants, especially in the first few weeks of establishing your supply, and offer the other breast when the first is empty.😃

2)drink plenty of water:
If you get dehydrated, you'll make less milk ,so keep a bottle of water with you, and stash bottles where you usually nurse. Also, try to eat foods that are naturally rich in water, such as fruits and vegetables.☺

3) eat healthy:
The best diet for a nursing woman is simply a normal, healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits, veggies, and whole grains.🤗

4) massage your breast:
Breast massage can help to boost the volume and fat content of your milk. Massage your breast near the chest and then a little further toward the ni**le.😏

5) Get support:
Seek out other new moms who are breastfeeding and lean on each other. Also see your doctor or midwife for additional support😎

28/07/2020

If your pregnant, Get tested for hepatitis B early 😏

💚 WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 💚

- HEPATITIS AND PREGNANCY-
Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver and is easily spread from one person to another. Specifically we are going to be looking at how it can be spread from mother to child during pregnancy,possible preventive measures and of course management.
Not only does a pregnant woman face the risks of hepatitis herself, she also can pass the viruses to her baby. Many pregnant women may not even know that they are infected because infection sometimes causes no signs or symptoms.

How is it spread?
Hepatitis B virus is spread by direct contact with the body fluids (such as blood, semen, or va**nal fluids) of an infected person. This can happen during unprotected s*x or while sharing needles used to inject (“shoot”) drugs. A baby can be infected during birth if the mother has hepatitis B.

Symptoms may include the following:
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Stomach pain
Pain in the muscles and joints

Can hepatitis be cured?
There is no cure for hepatitis B virus infection, but symptoms can be managed. There also is a vaccine that prevents hepatitis B virus infection.
Please please please !!!! Pregnant moms get tested for hepatitis B early enough and avoid unprotected s*x 🙅
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27/07/2020

🚨🚨PROTEINS IN URINE ( proteinuria) AND PREGNANCY🚨🚨

Yeah that's right its a cause for alarm 😤🙅🙅
This right up is inspired by Mrs Fyfy moilwa😘
Now what does it mean to have proteins in your urine while you are pregnant?
Small amounts of protein in urine during pregnancy can be normal.
Larger amounts of protein during early pregnancy can point to an infection of some type.
Later in pregnancy, if excess protein is found in urine, it can indicate a more serious complication is developing, such as preeclampsia.🤔
What causes proteins in urine during pregnancy?
In most cases, low levels of protein found in urine are either normal or possibly indicate a minor infection. A higher level of protein indicates a more complex and serious problem.
Some of these possible problems include:
Preeclampsia
Urinary tract infection
Stress
Fever
Dehydration
Medications and so much more
Passage of high protein in the urine during pregnancy is not a disease in itself and hence there is no treatment for it. The key here is to find the root cause of the increased protein discharge and to take corrective action against the problem.
it is necessary to diagnose the real reason behind it. For instance, if the reason for protein discharge is diabetes, then you will have to control it by exercising, taking necessary medication and eating the right food. And if the cause of proteinuria is hypertension, you will have to get treated for hypertension in order to treat the condition.
My dear pregnant mom's 😍😘 early diagnosis will result in positive outcomes so make sure you attend your ANC visits regularly, and carry out all your tests as ordered by your doctor or midwife🤗
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