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Few words strike fear into a pregnant mother’s heart like these:

“Your scan shows fibroids.”

Suddenly, your mind starts racing…

Will I lose my baby?

Will I need surgery?

Will I be able to deliver safely?

The reassuring truth?

Most women with fibroids go on to have completely healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.

But there are a few important things every expectant mother should know. Read!

Q: Doctor hi, I’m three month pregnant, I had ultra sound where the doctor to noted uterine fibroid measured 2.56*1.7cm. Will it affect my baby, am I going to take medication during pregnancy?

A: Fibroids can co-exist with pregnancy in which case pregnancy may be normal or associated with breech pregnancy, pre-term delivery (delivery of pre-mature babies) etc. However, once a woman registers in a good antenatal center under a good obstetrician, these issues will be anticipated and addressed promptly. Please be sure that you are seeing an obstetrician who will help you during this pregnancy. Many patients with fibroids in pregnancy have normal pregnancies and deliveries.

Some women find out for the first time that they have fibroids when they get pregnant. Most of them cause no problems during pregnancy. However, some of them may act up.

Fibroids during pregnancy are managed conservatively…that is they are not managed aggressively. It’s kind of a wait and see approach.

A condition called red degeneration in which the fibroid outgrows its blood supply causing it to turn red and die can occur. This leads to intense abdominal pains and contractions.

Will this pain last forever? Usually it occurs around 12 to 22 weeks of pregnancy and bed rest for a couple of days coupled with pain killers should do the trick. Judicious fluid intake is also advised.

Share this with everyone you know that is dealing with fibroids in pregnancy or worried about it!

“Drink plenty of water… your urine is dark.”

“You’re carrying low… it’s a boy.”

“Your urine colour says you’re having a girl.”

Pregnancy is full of advice…

Some of it is helpful.

Some of it has been passed down for generations.

But can the colour of your urine REALLY tell you your baby’s sex?

Before you believe what you’ve been told…

Let’s separate fact from fiction.

Q: Good day doc, please what causes the colour of urine to change in pregnancy? Is it as a result of the baby’s gender?

A: Hallos! I assume congratulations are in order! I hope you enjoy this beautiful new state

Urine colour doesn’t necessarily change in pregnancy. What colour are we talking about here? If it’s darker, be sure that you’re getting enough fluids. You’re likely to urinate more during pregnancy though. Any colour change should be discussed with your doctor. And trust me, the urine colour says ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about the sex of your baby! Where did that come from?

Have you ever heard this myth before?

Most people would laugh if you asked this question…

“Can a woman become pregnant while she’s already pregnant?”

It sounds impossible.

But medicine has a name for this extremely rare phenomenon…

Superfetation.

So can it really happen?

Or is it just another internet myth?

Let’s separate fact from fiction.

Q: Hey Doc , is it possible to get pregnant while you are already pregnant?

A: Well, theoretically, this Is not possible because during pregnancy ovulation is supposed not to occur.

Essentially, for pregnancy to happen, an egg was fertilised and once this happens, there’s a signal that goes to the ovary stopping it from releasing eggs since clearly, there’s no more need

In some rare cases, however, after pregnancy has occurred, the ovary still releases an egg which ends up being fertilised leading to pregnancy in an already pregnant woman.

This situation is called super-fertation. However, the incidence of this is so rare. that it is not considered standard practice to tell pregnant couples to avoid sexual intercourse during pregnancy to avoid this. In fact, there appear to be just about 10 – 14 documented cases worldwide.

Did you know about this before now?

One of the biggest causes of tooth decay in babies happens while they’re asleep.

It’s not sweets.

Not chocolate.

It’s a bedtime habit many loving parents don’t even realize can damage their baby’s teeth.

Here’s what every parent and grandparent should know. Read!

Ever heard of the baby bottle tooth decay?

The baby bottle tooth decay is a condition that occurs when babies’ teeth are exposed to prolonged contact with sugary liquids or substances. In children, this would occur by allowing children to go to sleep while feeding at the breast on a bottle or giving them pacifiers that have been coated with honey or other sugary substances. During sleep, saliva production reduces; thus these sugary substances which lead to the production of acids stay on the teeth for prolonged periods leading to erosion of the enamel and subsequent tooth decay.

How can you prevent this?

• Mothers are advised to practice exclusive breastfeeding but if for any reason bottles have to be used for any period, this should be carefully monitored. Ensure that baby never falls asleep with a bottle containing milk (be it expressed breast milk or formula), fruit juice (fresh or packaged) or any other sweetened fluids. This also goes for children who are breast fed. Please don’t let them fall asleep on the breast. This ensures that the baby’s teeth is not in contact with sugary fluids for prolonged periods of time. This prevents tooth decay.

• Clean baby’s mouth and gums at least once a day, gently massaging the gum. This can be done using a piece of moistened cotton gauze wrapped around a finger. This helps to clean baby’s mouth, establish the development of healthy teeth and also aid teething.

• As soon as the first tooth erupts, plaque removal should commence. Ensure that babies’ teeth are brushed at least twice a day. Before the child can spit out, please use a non-fluoride containing tooth paste. We don’t want the child swallowing fluoride and coming down with some ailments. However, as soon as the child can spit, please introduce fluorinated toothpaste.

• Wean the baby from the bottle as soon as possible and use a cup for liquids. During the weaning period, dilute the bottle feeds as much as possible to the point where only water is taken with the bottle.

• If your baby uses a pacifier, please use for only short periods of time and be sure not to coat with honey or any other sugary substance to ensure that his teeth is not in prolonged contact with substances that will lead to tooth decay.

I trust y’all are having a great weekend!

“Doctor… why is my child growing TWO rows of teeth?” 😳

Many parents panic the first time they see this.

It even has a nickname…”Shark teeth.”

The good news?

In many children, it’s completely normal.

Here’s when to relax…and when it’s time to see the dentist. Read!

Q: My seven years daughter has multiple teeth. Is there any solution? I can’t help it

A: Children start losing their baby teeth from 5 to 7 years, but some could start the process earlier and some later 😀

In some cases, as appears to be happening here, the baby teeth have not gone before the permanent teeth come out. Oftentimes, these permanent teeth would grow in behind the temporary teeth (shark teeth).

What’s the solution?

The temporary teeth may eventually fall out on their own (as happened in my son’s and daughter’s case) or may need to be extracted by the dentist if they ‘refuse’ to fall off.

So, there are no drugs for this 😀

Indeed, you don’t want to stop that tooth from growing…it is one of the permanent teeth which your baby needs.

Remember that your baby should visit the dentist at least twice a year…it is never too early to start 😀

Ever heard of Shark Teeth before now?

Confession time…😄

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I didn’t realise I was pregnant.

I was a young doctor working in a busy Emergency Room. I blamed my fever, nausea and vomiting on everything except pregnancy.

It wasn’t until I could no longer tolerate the smell of my own kitchen or even my bathroom detergent that I finally asked myself:

“Could I actually be pregnant?”

I was.

If a medical doctor could miss the signs of pregnancy, imagine how confusing it can be for a first-time mum.

That’s why I created this guide.

Because while many pregnancy symptoms are completely normal, some are warning signs that should never be ignored.

Save this post. Share it with every pregnant woman you know.

I came across this fascinating fresh orange juice machine in a grocery shop and couldn’t resist trying it!

Sure, I know you can squeeze your own orange juice at home…but I’ve never seen one in a grocery shop.

It reminded me that healthy living doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes the healthiest choices are also the simplest.

One important point though: freshly squeezed orange juice still contains natural sugars. So, moderation is key! Also, try eating the whole fruit sometimes because it contains fibre that helps slow sugar absorption.

Have you ever seen one of these machines?

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