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IK Nnamdi, Lusaka (2026)

24/08/2026

🚨 ECTOPIC PREGNANCY: WHEN A PREGNANCY DEVELOPS OUTSIDE THE WOMB

The pregnancy test is positive. The woman is excited because she believes she is pregnant.

But there is one important question that must be answered:

Where is the pregnancy located?

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants outside the normal cavity of the uterus. Approximately 90–95% of ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube, although implantation can occur in other locations.

The image above demonstrates an ectopic pregnancy within a fallopian tube.

🩺 Why is this dangerous?

The fallopian tube is not designed to accommodate a growing pregnancy.

As the pregnancy develops, the tube can become stretched and eventually rupture, resulting in potentially severe internal bleeding into the abdomen.

This is a medical emergency and can be fatal if treatment is delayed.

⚠️ What symptoms should you look out for?

An ectopic pregnancy may initially have very few symptoms. However, a woman in early pregnancy should seek medical attention if she develops:

• Lower abdominal or pelvic pain, particularly pain that is more pronounced on one side
• Vaginal bleeding or spotting
• Shoulder-tip pain, especially when associated with abdominal pain or bleeding
• Dizziness, weakness or fainting
• Sudden, severe abdominal pain
• Collapse

Severe pain, fainting, marked weakness or collapse in a woman who may be pregnant should be treated as an emergency.

🔬 How is ectopic pregnancy diagnosed?

A positive pregnancy test alone cannot tell us where the pregnancy is located.

Assessment may involve:

1. Pregnancy testing and quantitative β-hCG
Serial measurements may be required depending on the clinical situation.

2. Ultrasound examination
A transvaginal ultrasound is particularly useful in determining whether a pregnancy is located within the uterus and in identifying features suggestive of an ectopic pregnancy.

3. Clinical assessment
The woman’s symptoms, examination findings, gestational age and haemodynamic status are extremely important.

💊 How is it treated?

Treatment depends on several factors, including the woman’s clinical condition, ultrasound findings, β-hCG level, presence or absence of fetal cardiac activity, and the location and size of the ectopic pregnancy.

Management may include:

• Expectant management in carefully selected patients
• Medical treatment with methotrexate in appropriately selected cases
• Surgical treatment, particularly when there is rupture, significant internal bleeding, haemodynamic instability or other contraindications to medical management

An ectopic pregnancy cannot develop normally into a viable pregnancy outside the uterine cavity, and it cannot simply be transferred into the uterus.

❤️ A message to every woman

If you have a positive pregnancy test and develop abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, please do not ignore it.

Do not assume that every pain or bleeding episode is simply a “normal pregnancy symptom.”

Early assessment can make the difference between a treatable condition and a life-threatening emergency.

If you are experiencing severe abdominal pain, dizziness, fainting or collapse, seek emergency medical care immediately.

👨🏽‍⚕️ Medical education saves lives. Share this information with someone who may need it.

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19/08/2026

🚨 I HAD A MISCARRIAGE ONE MONTH AGO, BUT MY PREGNANCY TEST IS STILL SHOWING TWO LINES… AM I STILL PREGNANT?😰🤰🏽

Not necessarily. A positive pregnancy test after a miscarriage does not automatically mean you are still pregnant.

Pregnancy tests detect a hormone called hCG. After a miscarriage, hCG does not disappear from the body immediately. It can take several weeks for the level to fall enough for a home pregnancy test to become negative.

So, seeing two lines weeks after a miscarriage can sometimes simply mean that hCG is still present.

BUT ⚠️ there are other possibilities that need to be considered:

🔸 Some pregnancy tissue may still be inside the uterus (incomplete miscarriage), causing hCG to remain elevated.

🔸 You may have become pregnant again, especially if you had unprotected s*x after the miscarriage. Ovulation can return before your next period.

🔸 Rarely, persistent or unusually high hCG may require further investigation.

❤️ So please don’t assume that the two lines mean you are definitely still pregnant — and don’t ignore it either.

If the test remains positive around a month after the miscarriage, see a healthcare professional for assessment. They may check your quantitative hCG level and/or perform an ultrasound to determine what is happening.

🚨 Seek urgent medical care if you have heavy bleeding, severe abdominal/pelvic pain, dizziness/fainting, fever, or shoulder-tip pain.

📌 A pregnancy test tells you that hCG is present. It does NOT tell you by itself whether the pregnancy is continuing normally.

18/08/2026

🚨 MY FALLOPIAN TUBES ARE BLOCKED… DOES THAT MEAN I CAN NEVER GET PREGNANT?😔🤰🏽

NO — a blocked fallopian tube does not automatically mean you can never have a baby. ❤️

But here is what many women are not told:

The fallopian tubes are where the s***m and egg normally meet. If a tube is blocked, it can make it difficult or impossible for the egg and s***m to meet naturally on that side.

So, CAN A BLOCKED TUBE BE UNBLOCKED?

👉🏽 Sometimes, yes. But it depends on WHERE the blockage is, WHAT caused it, and how badly the tube is damaged.

Doctors may first confirm the blockage using tests such as an HSG (dye test) or other tubal imaging. Sometimes a blockage near the uterus can be treated by passing a small catheter through the tube.

In some women, surgery may be considered to remove scar tissue or repair certain types of tubal damage.

However, not every blocked tube should be surgically opened. If the tube is severely damaged, especially when there is fluid trapped inside it (hydrosalpinx), IVF may be a better option. In some cases, the damaged tube may need to be removed or closed before IVF.

And here is something VERY important:

🚫 Please don’t spend your money on herbal mixtures, special drinks or “tube cleansing” products claiming to unblock your fallopian tubes. There is no proven home remedy that can physically remove a tubal blockage.

❤️ If you have been trying to conceive and were told your tubes are blocked, don’t lose hope. See a fertility specialist and find out exactly where the blockage is and whether your tubes are otherwise healthy.

A blocked tube is a medical problem — not the end of your motherhood journey. 🌸

18/08/2026

🚨 PREGNANT AND STRUGGLING TO P**P? 💩🤰🏽

You’re not alone. Constipation is common during pregnancy, and it can become really uncomfortable.

But please don’t keep forcing or straining hard every time you want to pass stool.

Here are some safer ways to help 👇🏽

🥗 1. Eat more fibre
Include vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains and other high-fibre foods in your meals. Increase fibre gradually so you don’t worsen bloating.

💧 2. Drink enough fluids
Not drinking enough water can make stool harder and more difficult to pass.

🚶🏽‍♀️ 3. Keep moving
If your pregnancy is uncomplicated and your healthcare provider has not restricted activity, gentle walking and regular physical activity can help your bowel movements.

🚽 4. Don’t ignore the urge
When you feel like passing stool, try to go rather than holding it for long.

💊 5. Check your pregnancy medications
Some iron supplements can make constipation worse. Don’t stop your prescribed iron on your own. If constipation becomes troublesome, speak to your healthcare provider about possible alternatives or a pregnancy-safe treatment.

⚠️ And please don’t randomly take laxatives or herbal mixtures because someone recommended them. Some medicines and herbs may not be appropriate during pregnancy.

If constipation is severe, persistent, associated with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, blood in the stool, or you cannot pass stool or gas, seek medical attention.

❤️ Pregnancy already comes with enough discomfort. You don’t have to suffer in silence.

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🚨 BREASTFEEDING IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WON’T GET PREGNANT! 🤱🏽⚠️

A mother recently asked:

“I’m breastfeeding my baby. What can I take to prevent another pregnancy? I’m not ready for another baby.”

This is VERY important, especially for mothers who just gave birth:

👉🏽 You can get pregnant while breastfeeding.

And here is the part that surprises many women:

You may ovulate BEFORE your first period returns. 😳

So saying “I haven’t seen my period since delivery, so I can’t get pregnant” is NOT always safe.

There is something called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), where breastfeeding can temporarily prevent pregnancy — but it only works reliably when specific conditions are met:

✅ Baby is less than 6 months old
✅ Your period has not returned
✅ You are fully or almost fully breastfeeding, including frequent breastfeeding day and night

If one of these conditions changes, your protection against pregnancy can decrease.

So what can a breastfeeding mother use?

💊 Progestin-only contraceptive pills
💉 Contraceptive injection
🦾 Implant
🌀 IUD
🛡️ Condoms

The right option depends on your individual situation, so speak with a healthcare professional before starting any method.

🚨 And please don’t take herbs or unknown medications simply because someone told you they prevent pregnancy.

You just had your baby. Your body needs time to recover.

You don’t have to have another pregnancy before you’re ready. ❤️

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Someone may be breastfeeding right now thinking she cannot possibly get pregnant. 🤱🏽

14/08/2026

🚨 DOCTOR, I’M 40. IS IT TOO LATE FOR ME TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY?

This is a question I know many women quietly ask themselves.

Some are 40 and have never had a child.

Some already have 2 or 3 children but suddenly feel that their family is not complete.

And some are simply worried because they keep hearing:

“After 40, pregnancy is dangerous.”

Let me explain this properly because there is a lot of fear and misinformation around this topic.

👉🏽 YES, A WOMAN CAN GET PREGNANT AT 40.

Being 40 does not mean your womb has suddenly stopped working.

It does not mean you cannot have a healthy baby.

And it certainly does not mean that every pregnancy at 40 will have complications.

There are women who become pregnant naturally in their 40s and go on to deliver healthy babies.

BUT…

There is something we cannot ignore.

AGE DOES AFFECT FERTILITY.

A woman is born with all the eggs she will have. As she gets older, the number of eggs decreases, and the remaining eggs are also more likely to have chromosome abnormalities.

This is one of the major reasons why getting pregnant becomes more difficult as women get older.

And the decline becomes more noticeable in the late 30s and 40s.

So if a woman tells me:

“Doctor, I’m 40 and I still see my period every month.”

I would say:

“That is good information, but having regular periods does not necessarily mean your fertility is the same as it was when you were 25.”

You can still be ovulating and yet have a lower chance of conception.

That is why I don’t want women to confuse having a regular period with having the same fertility you had when you were younger.

NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS. 👇🏽

This is where I see a lot of confusion online.

You will see people selling different products and saying:

“Take this and increase your egg quality.”

“Take this and make your eggs younger.”

“Take this for 3 months and you will get pregnant.”

Please be careful.

There is currently no supplement that can reverse the natural effect of age on eggs or guarantee pregnancy.

Some supplements have been studied in fertility, but that does NOT mean every woman should take them, and evidence for improving the chance of having a baby is limited for many of these products.

So please don’t spend all your money buying fertility supplements from social media while ignoring the most important thing:

GETTING PROPERLY ASSESSED.

If you are 40 or older and you want to become pregnant, I would rather you speak with an OB-GYN or fertility specialist early.

Don’t wait until you’ve spent one or two years trying before asking for help.

At 40, time matters.

And if you’re already pregnant at 40, please don’t spend your pregnancy being afraid.

Yes, certain risks are higher, including miscarriage, chromosome abnormalities, high blood pressure disorders and gestational diabetes.

But higher risk does NOT mean something bad will definitely happen to you.

It simply means we need to pay closer attention.

That is why antenatal care is so important.

Your doctor can monitor your blood pressure, screen for diabetes, discuss genetic screening, monitor the baby’s growth and identify problems early if they occur. (ACOG)

So, if you’re 40 and thinking:

“Maybe I’m too old.”

No.

Don’t let somebody on Facebook tell you that your motherhood journey is automatically over because you turned 40.

But at the same time, don’t let somebody tell you:

“Age doesn’t matter at all.”

It does matter.

The best approach is to understand the facts, know your own health status and get medical advice early.

❤️ 40 is not a pregnancy deadline. But it is an age where you should be more intentional about your reproductive health.

And to every woman reading this who had her baby at 40, 41, 42 or even older…

Tell us your story. How old were you when you had your baby? ❤️👇🏽

Someone reading your comment may be losing hope today.

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