MorningStar233:
Mamas my stomach has refused to go down after 3 weeks of delivery, what can I do abi is it normal?

haba!!! 3weeks too early na

kokaiye:
haba!!! 3weeks too early na

Mama don't mind me please, I was thinking by now it will start reducing

Sassy256:
It's my birthday today!
I'm grateful to God for this child I prayed and waited for.
Please put me in your prayers for a safe delivery my beloved moms and moms-to-be❤️
Thanks. Love you all.
#bumpybirthday

Happy Birthday Momma.. May God answer your silent prayers, you will deliver safely ijn

AmNuhRegular:


Happy Birthday Momma.. May God answer your silent prayers, you will deliver safely ijn

Amen. Thanks mama

@Wazobai
Mama, I suspect you're trying to ask a question but it's not clear because of the way you quote. Please do it again without quoting anyone.

I think if you use the reply button at the end of the page to type your question it will be clearer to everyone and you can get answers.

STAGES OF LABOR AND DELIVERY.
#ATGLabor #ATGDelivery

Stages of labor and birth

Labor is a natural process. Here's what to expect during the three stages of labor and birth — and what you can do to promote comfort.

Every woman's labor is unique, even from one pregnancy to the next. Sometimes labor is over in a matter of hours. In other cases, labor tests a mother's physical and emotional stamina.
You won't know how labor and childbirth will unfold until it happens. You can prepare, however, by understanding the typical sequence of events.

�STage 1: Early labor and Active labor

The first stage of labor and birth occurs when you begin to feel regular contractions, which cause the cervix to open (dilate) and soften, shorten and thin (effacement). This allows the baby to move into the birth canal. The first stage is the longest of the three stages. It's actually divided into two phases of its own — early labor (latent phase) and active labor.

��Early labor

During early labor, your cervix dilates and effaces. You'll feel mild, irregular contractions.
As your cervix begins to open, you might notice a clear, pink or slightly bloody discharge from your vagina. This is likely the mucus plug that blocks the cervical opening during pregnancy.

⏰How long it lasts?
Early labor is unpredictable. For first-time moms, the average length varies from hours to days. It's often shorter for subsequent deliveries. (veteran moms)

✔️What you can do: Until your contractions increase in frequency and intensity, it's up to you. For many women, early labor isn't particularly uncomfortable. Try to stay relaxed.

To promote comfort during early labor:

�‍♀️ Go for a walk
� Take a shower or bath
� Listen to relaxing music
�‍♀️ Try breathing or relaxation techniques taught in childbirth class
��Change positions

Your health care provider will instruct you on when to leave for the hospital or birthing center when it’s the actual show time. If your water breaks or you experience significant vaginal bleeding, call your health care provider right away.

��Active labor

Now it's time for the real work to begin. During active labor, your cervix will dilate from 6 centimeters (cm) to 10 cm. Your contractions will become stronger, closer together and regular. Your legs might cramp, and you might feel nauseated. You might feel your water break — if it hasn't already — and experience increasing pressure in your back. If you haven't headed to your labor and delivery facility yet, now's the time.— this is the time where the shouting, screaming and all curse words intensifies.

Don't be surprised if your initial excitement wanes as labor progresses and the pain intensifies. You may even start lashing out at your health provider and beloved partner. Ask for pain medication or anesthesia if you want it/offered in your center.
Your health care team will partner with you to make the best choice for you and your baby. Remember, you're the only one who can judge your need for pain relief.

⏰ How long it lasts?
Active labor often lasts four to eight hours or more. On average, your cervix will dilate at approximately one centimeter per hour.

✔️What you can do: Look to your labor coach, partner and health care team for encouragement and support. Try breathing and relaxation techniques to combat your growing discomfort. Use what you learned in childbirth class or ask your health care team for suggestions.

Unless you need to be in a specific position to allow for close monitoring of you and your baby, consider these ways to promote comfort during active labor:

��Change positions
� Roll on a large rubber ball (birthing ball)
�Take a warm shower or bath
�‍♀️Take a walk, stopping to breathe through contractions
�‍♀️ Have your partner give a gentle massage between contractions or anyone to help.

If you need to have a C-section, having food in your stomach can lead to complications. If your health care provider thinks you might need a C-section, he or she might recommend small amounts of clear liquids, such as water, ice chips, popsicles and juice, instead of a large, solid meal.

The last part of active labor — often referred to as transition — can be particularly intense and painful. Contractions will come close together and can last 60 to 90 seconds. You'll experience pressure in your lower back and rectum. Tell your health care provider if you feel the urge to push.

If you want to push but you're not fully dilated, your health care provider might ask you to hold back. Pushing too soon could make you tired and cause your cervix to swell, which might delay delivery. Pant or blow your way through the contractions. Transition usually lasts 15 to 60 minutes.

��Stage 2: The birth of your baby

It's time! You'll deliver your baby during the second stage of labor.

⏰How long it lasts: It can take from a few minutes up to a few hours or more to push your baby into the world. It might take longer for first-time moms and women who've had an epidural.

✔️What you can do: Push! Your health care provider will ask you to bear down during each contraction or tell you when to push. Or you might be asked to push when you feel the need.

When you push, don't hold tension in your face. Bear down and concentrate on pushing where it counts. If possible, experiment with different positions until you find one that feels best. You can push while squatting, sitting, kneeling — even on your hands and knees.

At some point, you might be asked to push more gently — or not at all. Slowing down gives your vaginal tissues time to stretch rather than tear. To stay motivated, you might ask to feel the baby's head between your legs or see it in a mirror.

After your baby's head is delivered, the rest of the baby's body will follow shortly. His or her airway will be cleared if necessary. Your health care provider or labor coach will then cut the umbilical cord. Yayy!!!

��Stage 3: Delivery of the placenta

After your baby is born, you'll likely feel a great sense of relief. You might hold the baby in your arms or on your abdomen. Cherish the moment. But a lot is still happening. During the third stage of labor, you will deliver the placenta.

⏰How long it lasts: The placenta is typically delivered in five to 30 minutes, but the process can last as long as an hour.

✔️What you can do: Relax! By now your focus has likely shifted to your baby. You might be oblivious to what's going on around you. If you'd like, try breast-feeding your baby.

You'll continue to have mild contractions. They'll be close together and less painful. You may be asked to push one more time to deliver the placenta. You might be given medication before or after the placenta is delivered to encourage uterine contractions and minimize bleeding.

Your health care provider will examine the placenta to make sure it's intact. Any remaining fragments must be removed from the uterus to prevent bleeding and infection. If you're interested, ask to see the placenta.

After you deliver the placenta, your uterus will continue to contract to help it return to its normal size.
A member of your health care team will massage your abdomen to make sure the uterus feels firm.
Your health care provider will also determine whether you need stitches or repair of any tears of your vaginal region. If you don't have anesthesia, you'll receive an injection of local anesthetic in the area to be stitched.

��‍♀️Now what?

Yayyyyyy, hip hip hurray!!! Savor this special time with your baby. Your preparation, pain and effort have paid off. Revel in the miracle of birth.

Wishing all pregnant safe delivery!

Dr Esther Oluwadeyi
ATG Group

Excerpt/edited from mayoclinic.org

Team October, hope we are all doing great


It's these babies thinking the fibroid is some kind of football for me I'm assuming because they have been head down their legs are in the middle of my abdomen and they are just kicking everything kickable..

One minute my navel is bulging, next minute it's not.. it's quite funny... We are pushing 22weeks thanks be to God for the Journey. May he continue to see us and all expectant and TTC mums through ijn. Much love

B.A B.A

My pink jet landed yesterday evening , 26 June at 5pm. Weighing 2.7kg via VD.
Safe delivery to other waddling Mamas.

Team June Cappo and Team

Hamzashaf99:
B.A B.A

My pink jet landed yesterday evening , 26 June at 5pm. Weighing 2.7kg via VD.
Safe delivery to other waddling Mamas.

Team June Cappo and Team

I don't think I can carry my 2.5kg weight up to a month. But women have been walking around with it.

Women dey try.o

Congrats Ma.

Hamzashaf99:
B.A B.A

My pink jet landed yesterday evening , 26 June at 5pm. Weighing 2.7kg via VD.
Safe delivery to other waddling Mamas.

Team June Cappo and Team

Congratulations to you mamA

Greetings mummies in the house,congratulations to our latest mummies. Please wish to ask for advise on what to do since we're 4months post myomectomy already. Able mummies pls i need advise cos we've been trying for 2months now. Last 2 months mense was darkred, watery and was 4days late,at some point i thought it was a miscarriage.Pls kindly share your thoughts. I also noticed i experience cramps during and after ovulation till the day i bleed. Pls i really need advise on what to do.

Hi mamas pls is it advisable to eat casava flake(abacha) the one eaten with coconut during pregnancy

Amakapritty:
Hi mamas pls is it advisable to eat casava flake(abacha) the one eaten with coconut during pregnancy

Should be safe to eat it since it’s in the same family as garri and fufu which you can comfortably eat while pregnant..

Hamzashaf99:
B.A B.A

My pink jet landed yesterday evening , 26 June at 5pm. Weighing 2.7kg via VD.
Safe delivery to other waddling Mamas.

Team June Cappo and Team

Thanks to God for safe delivery ma, God bless your newborn

Hamzashaf99:
B.A B.A

My pink jet landed yesterday evening , 26 June at 5pm. Weighing 2.7kg via VD.
Safe delivery to other waddling Mamas.

Team June Cappo and Team

yaayyy
Congratulations teamie. May he be a source of happiness to your family all through her life ijn

BTW June is going... No July mama wan port?

Hamzashaf99:
B.A B.A

My pink jet landed yesterday evening , 26 June at 5pm. Weighing 2.7kg via VD.
Safe delivery to other waddling Mamas.

Team June Cappo and Team

Congratulations... Welcome little princess.

MrHighSea:

I don't think I can carry my 2.5kg weight up to a month. But women have been walking around with it.

Women dey try.o

Congrats Ma.

Lol,we dey over tryooo

Hamzashaf99:
B.A B.A

My pink jet landed yesterday evening , 26 June at 5pm. Weighing 2.7kg via VD.
Safe delivery to other waddling Mamas.

Team June Cappo and Team

Congratulations Ma,welcome baby,wishing you quick recovery

MorningStar233:
Mamas my stomach has refused to go down after 3 weeks of delivery, what can I do abi is it normal?

I think people around u are putting too much pressure on how u look post delivery. If I'm not mistaken this is the 2nd time u are asking this question. Take it easy on yourself ma. Stomach will come down,give it time.

Bunny19:
I think people around u are putting too much pressure on how u look post delivery. If I'm not mistaken this is the 2nd time u are asking this question. Take it easy on yourself ma. Stomach will come down,give it time.

They are making me feel like my own case is different...I just tire..thanks ma'am

4 Months gone but I don't have any symptoms of pregnancy AT ALLLLL!
Na so I dey do scan like every week just to be sure Baby is fine & I'm always assured all is well.

Is anybody with me on this 'No symptoms pregnancy' journey?

Wazobai:
Greetings mummies in the house,congratulations to our latest mummies. Please wish to ask for advise on what to do since we're 4months post myomectomy already. Able mummies pls i need advise cos we've been trying for 2months now. Last 2 months mense was darkred, watery and was 4days late,at some point i thought it was a miscarriage.Pls kindly share your thoughts. I also noticed i experience cramps during and after ovulation till the day i bleed. Pls i really need advise on what to do.

Probably your body is still settling after the myomectomy but you can also suggest to your doc to check your hormones cos dark red and watery period can be a sign of an imbalance in
Your hormones.
Also check TTC thread, you will get some valuable info from mama's that have gone through this.
May God answer you speedily.

Brooke60:
4 Months gone but I don't have any symptoms of pregnancy AT ALLLLL!
Na so I dey do scan like every week just to be sure Baby is fine & I'm always assured all is well.

Is anybody with me on this 'No symptoms pregnancy' journey?

Na enjoyment u dey now
Me wey morning sickness show me she from six to 14 weeks

I wish o. Almost three months now. Nausea, vomiting and spitting have been with me. I'm hoping it gets better as I cross three months.

Brooke60:
4 Months gone but I don't have any symptoms of pregnancy AT ALLLLL!
Na so I dey do scan like every week just to be sure Baby is fine & I'm always assured all is well.

Is anybody with me on this 'No symptoms pregnancy' journey?

Goldie50:
I wish o. Almost three months now. Nausea, vomiting and spitting have been with me. I'm hoping it gets better as I cross three months.

Amakapritty:


Na enjoyment u dey now
Me wey morning sickness show me she from six to 14 weeks

Sorry mamas.
I read symptoms & I'm like I can't relate o. Asked myself if I'm normal self.

The only thing I battle with is eating. I have never been a foodie because I be correct FitFam lady but since I got preggy, it has been food.

11 weeks today. Morning sickness don show me pepper . I just dey chew Cloret Gum anyhow. The mint taste is a life-saver. Where is January cappo? Come and ginger us abeg . My teamies, I greet o. Safe delivery to us all.

Brooke60:
4 Months gone but I don't have any symptoms of pregnancy AT ALLLLL!
Na so I dey do scan like every week just to be sure Baby is fine & I'm always assured all is well.

Is anybody with me on this 'No symptoms pregnancy' journey?

See better grooving, I suffered Morning sickness from 6weeks till around 18/19weeks....Abeg enjoy your symptoms free package

Brooke60:
4 Months gone but I don't have any symptoms of pregnancy AT ALLLLL!
Na so I dey do scan like every week just to be sure Baby is fine & I'm always assured all is well.

Is anybody with me on this 'No symptoms pregnancy' journey?

Enjoy o

MorningStar233:


They are making me feel like my own case is different...I just tire..thanks ma'am

Babes leave people and what they will say. They will never stop talking.
If the tummy goes down now in the first week, they will say you are an ogbanje sucking your own blood.
You are just 3weeks post delivery. It took your tummy 9 months to grow, give it time to heal and don't go doing funny funny things to make it come down within a flash cos everyone telling you your tummy is big has one solution or the other....
Remember your LO needs you more than these people.

MorningStar233:


They are making me feel like my own case is different...I just tire..thanks ma'am

Please don’t let whatever they say get to you, you’re supposed to be getting enough rest now then feed well.. You haven’t even healed yet And they want you to have a flat stomach..
The stomach will go down with time

novia22:


Babes leave people and what they will say. They will never stop talking.
If the tummy goes down now in the first week, they will say you are an ogbanje sucking your own blood.
You are just 3weeks post delivery. It took your tummy 9 months to grow, give it time to heal and don't go doing funny funny things to make it come down within a flash cos everyone telling you your tummy is big has one solution or the other....
Remember your LO needs you more than these people.

Lool @ ogbanje, people must always talk sha..
That’s how one saw me and said it’s like you’re adding o, me i felt bad and told my husband when i got home, he said the person doesn’t have sense that does she want me to get skinny when I’m obviously pregnant

MorningStar233:


They are making me feel like my own case is different...I just tire..thanks ma'am

While am here tnkn of how to offload my LO..

Life no balanceooo

Do u tie cloth on your tummy,I do tie wrapper on my belly after birth during day time and in the night i remove to sleep.

It may work or might not work for you..

It works for me after birth tho me I get flat tummy naturally.