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10/02/2026

Hi mamas, hope you are doing good, just checking on you 😊

08/02/2026

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Is Not “Normal”.
Here’s What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know:

Hypertension in pregnancy is a silent condition that can affect both mother and baby if not detected early.

Many women feel completely fine, yet their blood pressure may be rising without obvious symptoms. That is why routine antenatal checks are life-saving.

High blood pressure during pregnancy can reduce blood flow to the placenta, limiting oxygen and nutrients to the baby. For the mother, it increases the risk of pre-eclampsia, stroke, kidney problems, and premature delivery.

Watch out for warning signs:
• Persistent headaches
• Blurred vision or light sensitivity
• Sudden swelling of the face, hands, or feet
• Upper abdominal pain
• Sudden weight gain

What you can do to protect yourself and your baby:
• Attend all antenatal appointments
• Check your blood pressure regularly
• Reduce salt and highly processed foods
• Stay hydrated and rest adequately
• Take only medications prescribed by your doctor or midwife
• Report any unusual symptoms immediately

Early detection saves lives.
Never ignore symptoms or skip clinic visits because “you feel fine.”

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08/02/2026

Why Your Newborn Wants to Be Held All the Time (And It’s Not Spoiling).

Your newborn is not being clingy.
Your baby is surviving.

For 9 months, your baby lived in constant warmth, movement, and closeness. Suddenly, the world feels cold, loud, and unfamiliar.

Being held:
• Regulates your baby’s breathing and heart rate
• Keeps them warm
• Reduces crying and stress hormones
• Helps brain development through touch and bonding

This is why your baby calms down in your arms, it’s biology, not habit.

You are not creating bad habits. You are creating security.

Babies who feel safe early grow into children who feel confident later.

So when someone says, “Put that baby down, you’ll spoil them,”
remember: you’re meeting a need, not a want.

Hold your baby. Respond to the cries. You are doing exactly what nature designed you to do.

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Share it with a new mom who needs reassurance.
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10/12/2025

How to Reduce the Risk of Perineal Tears During Childbirth.

Perineal tears (cuts or stretching of the skin around the birth opening) are common during vaginal delivery, but many can be reduced or avoided with the right preparation and support.

Here’s what every pregnant woman should know:

� Start perineal massage from 34 weeks.
Daily gentle oil massage helps soften and stretch the tissues, improving flexibility and reducing stiffness that can lead to tearing.

� Practice breathing and controlled pushing.
Avoid forceful pushing. Slow, guided breathing allows your baby’s head to crown gently instead of tearing through tight tissues.

� Stay active during pregnancy.
Walking, squats, pelvic tilts, and prenatal stretches strengthen and loosen the pelvic floor, preparing your body for easier birth.

� Choose upright or side-lying positions in labor.
These positions reduce pressure on the perineum and slow baby’s descent, lowering tear risk compared to flat-on-the-back positions.

� Warm compress during crowning.
A warm cloth applied to the perineum in labor relaxes the tissues, increases blood flow, and significantly reduces tearing.

� Listen to your midwife’s instructions.
Following guidance during crowning, such as slowing down or pausing, this protects delicate tissue.

� Stay hydrated and nourished.
Well-hydrated skin stretches better and heals faster.

Your body was designed for birth, with preparation, patience, and gentle guidance, you give yourself the best chance for a smoother delivery.

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05/12/2025

I fear who doesn't fear some of my gender. I just read this from a group and decided to copy it here for others to see: 👇👇👇

I'm a lady in my 40,s. I have only one child. I had her when I was 26 years old and she's almost 20. I was dating two men when I had her. The one who actually got me pregnant wasn't responsible so I gave the pregnancy to the other man. He accepted it, but he already had someone so he agreed to take care of us from a distance. He's married with four kids and he still takes care of my daughter from a distance. He has been taking care of her since birth and has never failed to do his duty as a father to her. My daughter recognizes him as her father because that's what I told her, that's what everyone knows.

Myself, I've tried to settle down but seems everyone man I met after having a child just wanted sezz, that's how come I've struggled till today without a man to call mine or another child.

My daughter is almost a big girl. She's in the university and I keep having strange feelings. I feel the need to let her know the man isn't her father, I want to tell her the truth and point to her biological father to her, but I'm afraid she may tell the man or start acting suspiciously. She's not done with school yet so the man can't know she isn't her daughter else he would cut us off and that would mean I would have to see her through school, I don't want that. I don't even want the man to know the truth ever, I just want him to keep believing the girl is his daughter until he difs. He may even leave a property for her cuz he loves her and she signs his name.

Her biological father himself doesn't even know the girl is hers, but he's doing well too and if he should know, he would also support her. So I want to tell my daughter the truth, while she and I keep it a secret and benefit from both men.

My problem is my daughter, I don't know how she would take it or if I can trust her. If this backfires, it would hurt me. what would you suggest I do? Should I wait or I should tell her? I'm confused!

04/12/2025

Every one is asleep, but you are in the labour room, I pray that everyone in labour right now is delivered safely before day break.

04/12/2025

Hi Mamas, how are you doing today?

28/11/2025

Everybody is asleep right now and you are still awake, do you mind telling me what's keeping awake?

28/11/2025

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