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🇬🇧 UK-based Nurse & Midwife.
🩺 Reproductive, Maternal & Child Health Nurse.
👩‍👧 Proud Wife & Mom.
👩‍⚕️ Debunking Myths & Clearing Doubts with Facts.
🌿 Sharing Health Tips & Lifestyle Inspiration.
🔬 Here to Help You Stay Informed & Healthy.

Latest mummy triplets, congratulations to madam Oyin and her family, to everyone desiring such may it locate you in Jesu...
22/12/2025

Latest mummy triplets, congratulations to madam Oyin and her family, to everyone desiring such may it locate you in Jesus Name Amen

Cold Weather Does NOT Cause Catarrh”👇👇Many parents believe:👉 “This baby caught cold because of harmattan / cold weather....
22/12/2025

Cold Weather Does NOT Cause Catarrh”👇👇

Many parents believe:
👉 “This baby caught cold because of harmattan / cold weather.”
👉 “It’s the breeze that caused the catarrh.”

But here’s the medical truth:
🔔 Cold weather does NOT cause catarrh. Germs do.

🦠 So what actually causes catarrh in babies?
Catarrh (runny or blocked nose) is caused by:
• Viruses (common cold)
• Infections picked from people
• Dust, smoke, or allergens
• Dry air irritating the nose

👉 Cold weather only makes symptoms more noticeable, but it does not create the illness.

🧣 Why babies seem to have more catarrh in cold seasons
During cold weather:
• People stay indoors more
• Windows are closed → germs spread easily
• Dry air irritates baby’s nose

So it looks like the cold caused it but it didn’t.

❌ Common mistakes parents make
• Over-wrapping baby until they sweat
• Blocking fresh air completely
• Giving antibiotics for catarrh (❌ dangerous and unnecessary)

✅ What parents should do instead
✔ Dress baby comfortably, not excessively
✔ Keep baby away from sick people
✔ Clean nose gently with saline drops if blocked
✔ Keep baby hydrated with regular feeds
✔ See a health professional if baby:
• Has fever
• Is breathing fast
• Is feeding poorly
• Is less than 3 months old

❤️ Remember
Fresh air doesn’t make babies sick.
Germs do.

Have you ever been told to “close everything” because baby has catarrh?

Is It Normal for Toddlers to Hit? What It Really Means”👇👇😟 “My child hits me, hits other children, even throws things… i...
22/12/2025

Is It Normal for Toddlers to Hit? What It Really Means”👇👇

😟 “My child hits me, hits other children, even throws things… is this bad behaviour?”
Let’s talk about this honestly and calmly, because many parents feel ashamed to ask.

👶 First—YES, it can be normal
Hitting in toddlers (usually 1–3 years) is often communication, not wickedness.

At this age:
• They don’t have the words to express feelings
• Their brain is still learning self-control
• Big emotions come faster than logic 🧠💥

So the hand reacts before the mouth can talk

🤔 Why toddlers hit
Common reasons include:
• 😤 Frustration – “I can’t say what I want”
• 😡 Anger – toys taken, told “no”
• 😢 Over-tired or hungry
• 👀 Copying behaviour they see
• 🧠 Poor impulse control (very normal at this age)

👉 Hitting is often a sign of overwhelming feelings, not a “bad child”.

🚨 What NOT to do
❌ Don’t hit back
❌ Don’t label the child as “bad”
❌ Don’t shout or shame
❌ Don’t laugh it off (this reinforces it)

These make the behaviour worse, not better.

✅ What ACTUALLY helps
✔️ Stay calm (your calm teaches control)
✔️ Get down to their eye level
✔️ Say it clearly: “No hitting. Hitting hurts.”
✔️ Show alternatives: “Use your words” or “Hands are for clapping”
✔️ Remove them briefly from the situation if needed
Consistency is key 🔑 same message every time.

🏠 Teach feelings daily

Help your child name emotions:
• “You’re angry”
• “You’re sad”
• “You’re tired”

When children learn words for feelings, hitting reduces.

🚩 When to seek help

Please talk to a professional if:
• Hitting is very frequent and severe
• Child hurts themselves or others seriously
• No eye contact or response to name
• No improvement after age 3–4

Early support makes a big difference.

❤️ Important reminder
A hitting toddler is not a failed child
A parent dealing with hitting is not a bad parent

This is a phase for many children and with guidance, it passes 🌱

👉 Does your child hit when angry or tired?

22/12/2025

If your baby’s BCG does not leave a scar then it means it did not work… let’s correct this

Nobody Told Me This Would Happen After Childbirth👇👇👇After delivery, many women say:“I was prepared for labour… but not f...
22/12/2025

Nobody Told Me This Would Happen After Childbirth👇👇👇

After delivery, many women say:
“I was prepared for labour… but not for THIS.”

Childbirth ends in the delivery room
but postpartum changes begin immediately after.

And nobody talks about them enough.

💭 What Shocked Her?
Days after birth, she noticed:
• Heavy sweating at night 🌙
• Hair falling out in handfuls 😢
• Her tummy still looking pregnant
• Sudden mood swings and crying
• Body feeling strange and unfamiliar

She wondered:
👉 “Is something wrong with me?”

🧠 The Truth
After childbirth:
• Pregnancy hormones drop suddenly
• Your body starts resetting itself
• Organs shift back to position
• Extra fluid leaves your body

👉 These changes can feel scary, but many are normal.

🌡️ Common Postpartum Changes Nobody Warns You About
✔ Night sweats – your body is removing excess pregnancy fluids
✔ Hair loss – hormones returning to normal
✔ Soft or big tummy – muscles need time to tighten
✔ Mood swings – hormones + tiredness
✔ Body aches – muscles stretched for months

💡 Most improve gradually within weeks to months.

🚨 When It’s NOT Normal
Please seek help if you have:
❌ Fever
❌ Severe sadness or scary thoughts
❌ Pain that worsens daily
❌ Heavy bleeding soaking pads hourly

🌸 Gentle Self-Care Tips
🛌 Rest whenever possible
🥗 Eat nourishing foods
💧 Drink plenty of fluids
💬 Talk about how you feel
👩‍⚕️ Attend postnatal check-ups

Healing is not a race.
💙 Did any of these surprise you after childbirth?

22/12/2025

Effect of hot water on babies

Pregnancy Is Not an Illness But Ignoring Symptoms Can Be Dangerous”👇👇👇A lot of women are told:“It’s pregnancy, just endu...
22/12/2025

Pregnancy Is Not an Illness But Ignoring Symptoms Can Be Dangerous”👇👇👇

A lot of women are told:

“It’s pregnancy, just endure it.”
Yes, pregnancy is natural
but not every pain, symptom, or discomfort is normal.

Knowing when to rest and when to seek help can literally save lives.

🤰 Normal Pregnancy Discomforts (Usually Safe)

Some things are common and often harmless:
• Mild nausea
• Light back pain
• Occasional dizziness
• Mild cramps early in pregnancy
• Feeling tired easily

These usually improve with rest, food, and hydration.
🚩 Danger Signs You Should NEVER Ignore

If you notice any of these, don’t stay quiet:
❌ Heavy bleeding or clots
❌ Severe lower abdominal pain
❌ Persistent vomiting (you can’t keep food or water down)
❌ Severe headache with blurred vision
❌ Sudden swelling of face or hands
❌ Reduced or no baby movements (later in pregnancy)
❌ Fever or foul-smelling vaginal discharge

These are not “normal pregnancy signs.”

🏥 Why Early Action Matters
Pregnancy problems don’t always shout.
Sometimes they whisper first.

Early medical care can:
• Protect your life
• Prevent pregnancy loss
• Save your baby
• Stop small problems from becoming emergencies
👉 Waiting too long is what causes complications.

❤️ A Gentle Truth

Being strong doesn’t mean suffering in silence.
Being wise means asking for help early.

✔ What You Should Do
• Attend antenatal clinics regularly
• Ask questions no symptom is “too small”
• Trust your body and instincts
• Don’t compare your pregnancy with others

Have you ever ignored a pregnancy symptom because people said “it’s normal”?

Cryptic Pregnancy (Hidden Pregnancy) and what you should know 👇👇A cryptic pregnancy is when a woman is pregnant but does...
22/12/2025

Cryptic Pregnancy (Hidden Pregnancy) and what you should know 👇👇

A cryptic pregnancy is when a woman is pregnant but doesn’t know it until very late sometimes until labour starts. Yes, it happens, and no, it’s not “impossible” or a lie.

Why does cryptic pregnancy happen?
1. Periods may still come
Some women still experience bleeding that looks like a period, so pregnancy isn’t suspected.

2. Little or no pregnancy symptoms
• No nausea
• No breast tenderness
• No obvious baby movements
This is more common in women who:
• Have irregular periods
• Have been pregnant before
• Have strong abdominal muscles
• Are overweight or have PCOS

3. Negative or confusing pregnancy tests
Low hCG levels or testing too early can give false-negative results.

4. Psychological factors
Stress, trauma, denial, or fear of pregnancy can make the brain suppress awareness of pregnancy symptoms (this is subconscious, not intentional).

Can the baby still be healthy?

Yes many babies from cryptic pregnancies are healthy, especially if the pregnancy is discovered before birth.
However, risks increase if:
• No antenatal care was received
• Mum used alcohol, drugs, or unsafe medications unknowingly

Common signs people later realize were clues
• Feeling “bloated” that never went away
• Weight gain in odd places
• Fluttering mistaken for gas
• Fatigue blamed on stress

Important truth
A cryptic pregnancy is not carelessness, not ignorance, and not a moral failure.
It is a real medical phenomenon recognized worldwide.

When to seek medical help
• Missed periods with unexplained body changes
• Persistent bloating or abdominal growth
• Unusual bleeding patterns
• Strong intuition that “something isn’t right”

A simple blood pregnancy test + ultrasound gives clarity.

Not every pregnancy looks the same.
Some are loud.

If a Baby Is Constipated, They Should Be Given Water or Herbal Remedies. Let’s clear this Myth👇👇People often advise:“Giv...
22/12/2025

If a Baby Is Constipated, They Should Be Given Water or Herbal Remedies. Let’s clear this Myth👇👇

People often advise:
“Give water, it will soften the stool.”
“Herbs will clear the tummy.”

But this is not always safe.

The Truth
For babies below 6 months, giving water or herbal remedies can be dangerous.
Their digestive system is still immature, and breastmilk or formula already contains enough water.

Constipation in babies is often about stool consistency, not how often they p**p.

What Normal Baby P**p Looks Like
✔ Soft stool (even if infrequent)
✔ Baby not in pain
✔ No blood in stool

Some breastfed babies can p**p once in several days and still be normal.

Causes of Constipation
✔ Change in feeding (formula or solids)
✔ Dehydration (older babies)
✔ Iron-fortified formula
✔ Immature gut

Safe Ways to Help Constipation
• Gentle tummy massage
• Bicycle leg movements
• Ensure correct formula preparation
• For babies on solids: offer fruits like pear or prunes (age-appropriate)
• Consult a healthcare professional before giving anything

When to Seek Medical Advice
• Hard, pellet-like stools
• Blood in stool
• Severe crying during bowel movement
• Vomiting or poor feeding

👉 Do not give water or herbs to young babies.
👉 Soft stool matters more than frequency.
👉 Always use safe, age-appropriate methods.

You’re Pregnant… But Your Body Is Already Working Overtime”👇👇Most people think pregnancy starts when the baby bump shows...
21/12/2025

You’re Pregnant… But Your Body Is Already Working Overtime”👇👇

Most people think pregnancy starts when the baby bump shows.
But the truth is your body begins serious work from day one, even when no one can see it.

Let’s break it down in a simple, real-life way 👇
🤰 What’s Really Happening Inside You (Even Before the Bump)

Imagine your body just started a 24-hour job with no break.

From the moment pregnancy begins:
• Your hormones change rapidly to protect the pregnancy
• Your blood volume starts increasing to supply the baby
• Your heart works harder, pumping more blood than usual
• Your immune system adjusts so it doesn’t reject the baby
• Your uterus starts preparing to grow for the next 9 months

All this happens quietly, while you still look “normal.”

That’s why many women say:

“I don’t look pregnant, but I feel exhausted.”

And they’re right.

😴 Why You Feel So Tired Early in Pregnancy

This tiredness is not laziness. It’s biology.

Your body is:
• Building a placenta (your baby’s lifeline)
• Creating new blood vessels
• Using more energy than ever before

So even small tasks feel heavy.

👉 This is why rest in early pregnancy is not a luxury it’s a need.

🤢 Why Some Women Feel Sick, Dizzy, or Weak
Those early pregnancy symptoms are signs your body is adjusting, not signs you’re weak.

Common early feelings include:
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Shortness of breath
• Mood changes

Your body is basically saying:

“I’m busy. Please slow down.”

❤️ What You Should Do During This Stage
✔ Rest when you can
✔ Eat small, frequent meals
✔ Drink plenty of water
✔ Attend your antenatal clinic early
✔ Stop comparing your pregnancy to others

🚩 Important Reminder
Feeling tired is normal.
But severe pain, heavy bleeding, or constant vomiting is NOT.
Always speak up and seek medical care.

Did you feel extreme tiredness or sickness before your baby bump showed
👉 Comm£nt YES or NO 👇
Let other mums know they’re not alone 🤍

She Thought the Pain Was Normal Until Her Postpartum Wound Got Infected”👇👇After giving birth, many women are told:“Pain ...
21/12/2025

She Thought the Pain Was Normal Until Her Postpartum Wound Got Infected”👇👇

After giving birth, many women are told:
“Pain is normal.”
So they endure it… quietly.

But here’s the truth 👇
Not all postpartum pain is normal. Some pain is a warning sign.

💭 What Happened?
A new mum noticed:
• Increasing pain “down there”
• Swelling that wasn’t improving
• A bad smell from the wound
• Fever and chills

She thought, “It’s just part of childbirth.”
But it wasn’t. Her wound was infected.

🩹 What Is a Postpartum Wound?
After delivery, some women have:
• Tears
• Stitches (episiotomy)
• C-section wounds

These areas need time + care to heal.
When germs enter, infection can develop.

🚨 Signs Your Wound Is NOT Healing Properly

Please don’t ignore these signs:
• Pain getting worse, not better
• Redness, swelling, or pus
• Foul-smelling discharge
• Fever
• Pain when sitting or walking

👉 If you notice two or more, seek help.

🧼 How to Care for a Postpartum Wound (Simple Tips)
✔ Keep the area clean and dry
✔ Wash hands before touching the wound
✔ Change pads regularly
✔ Avoid harsh soaps or herbal mixtures
✔ Wear loose, breathable underwear

💡 Healing should improve day by day, not decline.

❗ Why This Matters
Untreated wound infections can lead to:
• Severe pain
• Delayed healing
• Hospital admission
• Serious complications

Suffering in silence is dangerous.

Lets talk:
💙 New mums: Did anyone explain wound care to you properly?
💬 Have you or someone you know experienced this?

21/12/2025

Do M£nstru@l cramps really get better after childbirth? Let’s talk about this.

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