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Breastfeeding
The age usually varies depending on the mother and child. If you're enjoying breastfeeding, you can continue for as long as you and your baby want to. That could mean until he/she's a year, or even two years, old. Its really up to you and your baby.
This is what some of the Mamalettes had to say At what age should i stop breastfeeding my baby?
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It is believed that if what you eat is varied and well balanced, breastfeeding can help you lose your pregnancy weight without compromising either your health or your baby's by dieting. And you naturally burn calories to make breast milk every time you nurse.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say Does breastfeeding make a woman to lose weight?
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Exclusive breastfeeding means your baby feeds on only breast milk and no other liquid not even water. It is usually recommended that for our baby's growth and development, you should breastfeed exclusively for 6 months after which you can begin to introduce solid food.
Here is what some of Mamalettes had to say How Long Should My Baby Be Exclusively Breastfed
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Yes, your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you will be able to breastfeed. Breastfeeding during pregnancy is fine if your pregnancy is going well, and you are healthy.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, I Am Pregnant, Can I Still Breastfeed My Baby?
If you are having issues with breastfeeding your baby especially as a first time mom, there are a various factors that could be affecting your production of milk and your diet could be one of the reasons.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What Should I Take To Increase My Supply Of Breast milk?
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C-Section
Going through labor and having a vaginal delivery is a long process that can be physically grueling and hard work for the mother. But one of the benefits of having a vaginal birth is that it has a shorter hospital stay and recovery time compared with a C-section. Having a C-section also increases a woman's risk for more physical complaints following delivery, such as pain at the site of the incision and longer-lasting soreness.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, Is C-section Less Painful Than Natural Childbirth?
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It's best for you to wait at least six months after your cesarean section before becoming pregnant again. A year would be even better. The longer you leave your scar to heal, the stronger it will be. You'll remember how long it takes to recover from a cesarean.
Here is what Mamalettes had to say, Is It Safe To Get Pregnant 8 Months After C-Section?
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During a C-section, an incision is made through your abdominal muscles. After your C-section, you might be left with excess midsection weight and weak abdominal muscles. You can’t tighten a muscle that’s been cut; however, you can focus on losing fat all over the body, including your belly, to help combat fat accumulation after a C-section.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What Can I Use To Reduce My Stomach After Giving Birth To Twins Through C-Section?
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A C-section, or cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother's stomach and uterus. In certain circumstances, a C-section is scheduled in advance. In others, it's done in response to an unforeseen complication.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What To Know About Cesarean Section?
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Culture Related Questions
A lot of us parents, complain that our children do not understand our native languages, but we ourselves make no effort to teach them or speak to them in our mother tongue.
We should encourage our children to converse in our native languages, by communicating with them with it. You can ask your children about their day or talk to them at the dinner table in your language. Encourage them to greet in your native tongue and teach them the importance of them knowing their language. When you talk to them in your langauge, let them know that they can only reply you in Igbo or Yoruba for example and not English.
Here is what some Mamalettes has to say: How can you encourage your child to speak your native language?
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Some herbs are mild enough to use during pregnancy while others should be avoided altogether.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Good To Drink Traditional Herbs During Pregnancy Especially During The Third Trimester?
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In Yoruba it is called 'ojojo omo', and the woman who comes for after-birth care is called 'Olojojo'. After-birth care is also an age long tradition amongst the Annangs (and Ibibios) of Akwa Ibom State. It is called "umaan" and an Annang new mother is treat like a queen. When a mother gives birth to her baby, a close member of her family comes to take care of her and her baby.
This is usually done by her mother or mother-in-law but in the case that none of them can make it, a close member of her family can come to help. Among the Annangs and Ibibios however, it is usually the new mother that goes to stay with her mother for at least three months during which time she and her new born baby are well taken care of. In some tribes it's the mother-in-law that comes first and after she leaves, the wife's mother will then come.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: What Things Are My Husband And I Supposed To Give My Mum After Omugwo?
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First Trimester
Feeling tired or exhausted is a common early pregnancy symptom, but one which is not always related to hormones or pregnancy. In the early days of pregnancy, tiredness is a common symptom, but not always related entirely to the new hormonal state or growing foetus.
The following are answers to this question provided by mothers on Mamalette;
I feel weak and tired all through the morning. What can I do or take to feel better
It is completely normal gain weight when you’re pregnant. Every woman and every pregnancy is different and that’s why there are no official medical guidelines on how much weight you should or shouldn’t put on during your first trimester.
If you're starting your pregnancy at a healthy weight, expect to gain 1 kg to 2 kg in the first trimester.
For more on this topic see answers from other mothers on Mamalette;
I have added a lot of weight and wondering how much more I will add before 9 months
I am in my first trimester and its dealing with me badly, no appetite, everything irritates me and I have lost so much weight
Getting Pregnant
If you're not breast-feeding, ovulation usually doesn't return until at least six weeks postpartum for most women. ... Because of this, she might miss signs that she is ovulating if she is trying to avoid pregnancy. This is how some women can get pregnant without even having their periods back between pregnancies.
The possibilities of ovulating during the first 6 weeks of giving birth are usually very low, but they are not impossible at all. Soon after the postpartum bleeding ceases and the mother isn't exclusively breastfeeding, she may resume her ovulation at around 10 weeks after she has given birth.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Can A Nursing Mother Get Pregnant After 6 weeks Of Delivery?
Doctors advise all women to wait 18 to 24 months after they've given birth before trying to conceive again, but this is especially true for those who've delivered by c-section. This time-out gives your body a chance to heal and recover from surgery.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say Is It Right For A Woman To Get Pregnant Few Months After Delivery?
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While there are many causes of infertility, a blockage of the Fallopian tubes is often the reason why many women are unable to conceive. The Fallopian tubes are the pathways in which the ova travel from the ovaries down into the uterus, and if there is a blockage in these tubes it can prevent this from occurring. Tubal surgical procedures can either be done by open abdominal surgery or laparoscopy (small incision). Massage is another natural therapy that could help support fallopian tube health. Massage helps to increase circulation and break up adhesion. Massage provides a great non-intrusive option for women with blocked fallopian tubes.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What Method Can I Use To Unblock My Fallopian Tubes?
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Immunization
Vaccination protects children from serious illness and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases which can include amputation of an arm or leg, paralysis of limbs, hearing loss, convulsions, brain damage, and death. Vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough, are still a threat.
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Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. For most vaccines, serious side effects are extremely rare. The risks of vaccines are much lower than the risks of the diseases they prevent.
Different vaccines have different side effects, most of which are mild. They include:
- temporary pain
- redness, swelling, or soreness where the shot was given
These side effects happen in one out of four children who receive vaccinations. They appear shortly after the shot is given and should go away after one or two days. If these symptoms persist, talk to your child's doctor.
This is what some Mamalettes had to say: What Should I Do, My Baby Has Been In Pain Since Her Immunization?
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Losing Baby Weight
Belly fat is the most harmful fat in your body, linked to many diseases. Although losing fat from this area can be difficult, there are several things you can do to reduce excess abdominal fat. Changing that may be as simple as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say : How Can I Lose My Stomach Fat?
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Everyone sheds weight at their own pace. Many factors have been proven to affect your weight loss journey — including your age (your metabolism slows down by about 2 percent every decade after age 25, so you burn fewer calories at rest as you age), your diet (when you eat more protein than carbs and eat larger meals earlier in the day, your body burns more calories and works more efficiently), activity level (the more you move, the more calories you burn), and your natural metabolism, which is determined by your genes.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: How Long Will It Take For Me To Lose The Baby Weight?
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Just like during pregnancy, some women may wonder if exercise is safe for baby and mom in the postpartum period. Fortunately, in the absence of any complications in mother or child, there seems to be no reason to forego exercise while breastfeeding.
This is what some Mamalettes had to say Is It Possible And Safe To Gym While Breastfeeding?
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During a C-section, an incision is made through your abdominal muscles. After your C-section, you might be left with excess midsection weight and weak abdominal muscles. You can’t tighten a muscle that’s been cut; however, you can focus on losing fat all over the body, including your belly, to help combat fat accumulation after a C-section.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What Can I Use To Reduce My Stomach After Giving Birth To Twins Through C-Section?
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Multiple Pregnancy
During a C-section, an incision is made through your abdominal muscles. After your C-section, you might be left with excess midsection weight and weak abdominal muscles. You can’t tighten a muscle that’s been cut; however, you can focus on losing fat all over the body, including your belly, to help combat fat accumulation after a C-section.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What Can I Use To Reduce My Stomach After Giving Birth To Twins Through C-Section?
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Newborn Health
Yes, your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you will be able to breastfeed. Breastfeeding during pregnancy is fine if your pregnancy is going well, and you are healthy.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, I Am Pregnant, Can I Still Breastfeed My Baby?
Vaccination protects children from serious illness and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases which can include amputation of an arm or leg, paralysis of limbs, hearing loss, convulsions, brain damage, and death. Vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough, are still a threat.
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Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. For most vaccines, serious side effects are extremely rare. The risks of vaccines are much lower than the risks of the diseases they prevent.
Different vaccines have different side effects, most of which are mild. They include:
- temporary pain
- redness, swelling, or soreness where the shot was given
These side effects happen in one out of four children who receive vaccinations. They appear shortly after the shot is given and should go away after one or two days. If these symptoms persist, talk to your child's doctor.
This is what some Mamalettes had to say: What Should I Do, My Baby Has Been In Pain Since Her Immunization?
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Nutrition In Pregnancy
Some herbs are mild enough to use during pregnancy while others should be avoided altogether.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Good To Drink Traditional Herbs During Pregnancy Especially During The Third Trimester?
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Parenting
A lot of us parents, complain that our children do not understand our native languages, but we ourselves make no effort to teach them or speak to them in our mother tongue.
We should encourage our children to converse in our native languages, by communicating with them with it. You can ask your children about their day or talk to them at the dinner table in your language. Encourage them to greet in your native tongue and teach them the importance of them knowing their language. When you talk to them in your langauge, let them know that they can only reply you in Igbo or Yoruba for example and not English.
Here is what some Mamalettes has to say: How can you encourage your child to speak your native language?
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Post Delivery
If you're not breast-feeding, ovulation usually doesn't return until at least six weeks postpartum for most women. ... Because of this, she might miss signs that she is ovulating if she is trying to avoid pregnancy. This is how some women can get pregnant without even having their periods back between pregnancies.
The possibilities of ovulating during the first 6 weeks of giving birth are usually very low, but they are not impossible at all. Soon after the postpartum bleeding ceases and the mother isn't exclusively breastfeeding, she may resume her ovulation at around 10 weeks after she has given birth.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Can A Nursing Mother Get Pregnant After 6 weeks Of Delivery?
It's common during a vaginal birth to have a small tear to the area between your vaginal opening and back passage (anus). This usually heals quickly, but a more severe tear or a cut (episiotomy) may take longer to heal.
Here is what some Mamalettes, How Long Does It Take A Delivery Cut To Heal?
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Lochia as the bloody discharge that flows from the vagina after childbirth. It's made up of leftover blood, mucus, and tissue from your uterus, mostly from the site where the placenta was attached to the uterine wall. You can expect to bleed heavily for the first three to ten postpartum days, after which the bleeding should taper off, turning from red to pink, then brown, and finally to a yellowish white.
Lochia should stop sometime between four and six weeks postpartum.
This is what some Mamalettes had to say How Long Does It Take For Postnatal Bleeding To Stop?
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Doctors advise all women to wait 18 to 24 months after they've given birth before trying to conceive again, but this is especially true for those who've delivered by c-section. This time-out gives your body a chance to heal and recover from surgery.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say Is It Right For A Woman To Get Pregnant Few Months After Delivery?
You can also read on What You Should Know About Contraception After Delivery
During a C-section, an incision is made through your abdominal muscles. After your C-section, you might be left with excess midsection weight and weak abdominal muscles. You can’t tighten a muscle that’s been cut; however, you can focus on losing fat all over the body, including your belly, to help combat fat accumulation after a C-section.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What Can I Use To Reduce My Stomach After Giving Birth To Twins Through C-Section?
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It is the physical and emotional exhaustion you can expect in the weeks following delivery. The rigors of labor and delivery, combined with too little sleep and the stress of caring for a newborn, can be very tiring. You would just need to take time to rest and recover. Make sure you have a lot of help.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, What Could Be The Cause Of Weakness After Delivery?
In Yoruba it is called 'ojojo omo', and the woman who comes for after-birth care is called 'Olojojo'. After-birth care is also an age long tradition amongst the Annangs (and Ibibios) of Akwa Ibom State. It is called "umaan" and an Annang new mother is treat like a queen. When a mother gives birth to her baby, a close member of her family comes to take care of her and her baby.
This is usually done by her mother or mother-in-law but in the case that none of them can make it, a close member of her family can come to help. Among the Annangs and Ibibios however, it is usually the new mother that goes to stay with her mother for at least three months during which time she and her new born baby are well taken care of. In some tribes it's the mother-in-law that comes first and after she leaves, the wife's mother will then come.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: What Things Are My Husband And I Supposed To Give My Mum After Omugwo?
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The Practice Of Omugwo (After-Birth Care) In Nigeria
Pregnancy
The beginning of pregnancy can be both exciting and frightening. But try to relax and enjoy the journey. A lot of women choose to announce their pregnancy at the end of the first trimester because the risk of miscarriage is greatly reduced and their “bump” may no longer be easy to hide.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Good To Announce Your Pregnancy?
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Some herbs are mild enough to use during pregnancy while others should be avoided altogether.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Good To Drink Traditional Herbs During Pregnancy Especially During The Third Trimester?
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Usually, it is safe to travel during the first eight months of pregnancy. The main concerns with travel during pregnancy are access to medical care, discomfort, getting enough exercise and fluids and having a healthy diet. If you have any medical or obstetric complications, such as poorly controlled diabetes, placental problems, or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, your provider might recommend you not travel at any time during your pregnancy.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Safe To Travel When One Is In Her Third Trimester?
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Early pregnancy symptoms and signs can happen before a missed period but your early symptoms of pregnancy may be important to notice. Some of the most common signs are:
- Food aversions.
- Mood swings.
- Abdominal bloating.
- Frequent urination.
- Fatigue.
- Sore breasts.
- Light bleeding or spotting.
- Nausea.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: What Are The Early Signs Of Pregnancy?
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Second Trimester
Doctors recommend that you avoid sleeping on your back after your first trimester because it causes you to unintentionally focus your weight on a major vein that moves blood to the heart from your feet and legs, which in turn forces the heart to work harder. But doctors also tend to be quick to tell you not to worry about it if you wake up and find that you've rolled onto your back. Changing positions while you snooze is normal, and losing sleep over whether you're in the right position doesn't do anyone any good.
That said, it's recommended that you train yourself to sleep on your side—ideally your left one because the position improves blood flow throughout your body, including to your uterus and fetus. Using body and regular pillows as sleep props is a great way to help you get and stay as comfortable as possible during the coming months.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, Please I Will Like To Know The Best Sleeping Position I Am In My Second Trimester?
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Third Trimester
Lactating begins as early as three or four months into your pregnancy. You typically begin noticing signs of it during the third trimester of pregnancy when it causes your breasts to leak a fluid that is yellowish, golden, clear or creamy in color. In addition to discharge, lactating sometimes causes your breasts to become tender and enlarge or swell.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say I Am In My Third Trimester How Do I Prepare My Breast Towards Lactation After Delivery?
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Some herbs are mild enough to use during pregnancy while others should be avoided altogether.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Good To Drink Traditional Herbs During Pregnancy Especially During The Third Trimester?
You can also read,
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Usually, it is safe to travel during the first eight months of pregnancy. The main concerns with travel during pregnancy are access to medical care, discomfort, getting enough exercise and fluids and having a healthy diet. If you have any medical or obstetric complications, such as poorly controlled diabetes, placental problems, or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, your provider might recommend you not travel at any time during your pregnancy.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Safe To Travel When One Is In Her Third Trimester?
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By the third trimester, you may find your bump is simply too big to allow you to lie down so it is believed that during throughout your pregnancy, sleeping on your left side is probably the best. It allows perfect passage of blood and nutrients to your baby. At the same time, this position also keeps you from feeling all the undesirable symptoms of pregnancy.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: What Is The Best Position To Sleep In During Third Trimester?
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Weaning
After discontinuing breastfeeding, it is not uncommon to experience pain in your breasts for several days or longer. It is advised that when u want to wean u start gradually, stop pumping but if your breast is engorged express a little bit of milk just to relief the pain. You can use cabbage and ice packs to reduce the pain but if the pain becomes too unbearable inform your doctor so he/she can prescribe pain killers for you.
Here is what some Mamalettes, How can i manage the pain while weaning my child?
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The weaning process is usually a difficult time for both mother and child, it usually takes a toll on both parties. So every mother is looking for ways to make the process easier. Most people would say just wait it out the first week would be difficult, but it would get better as time goes on.
Here are some things Mamalettes had to say, I need tips how to wean my baby?
Please, how do I go about weaning my child, she likes sucking at night?
Many mothers would argue that the picking the best formula would depend on which formula your child likes..
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say What Is The Best Formula To Use When Weaning Your Child?
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Many women struggle with the right time to wean their child especially First time Mums, it is usually advised that mothers breastfeed their child exclusively for 6 months after which they can begin to introduce baby formula.Your baby is considered weaned when he/she stops nursing and gets all his/her nutrition from sources other than the breast. Many people believe that the moment you begin to introduce formula or solid food prepares the child for when the mother is ready to stop breastfeeding.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say, When is the right time to wean a child?
Working Mums
As a working mother finding the balance between being a mum and working can be very tasking especially when you have to leave that bubble of you and your baby. For working mums, finding balance between career and our family is a tension to manage, sometimes the guilt just clutch into our heart threatening to wrench it off.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: I Need Your Advice I Don't Know How To Feed My Baby When I Start Work?
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Expressing is a way of taking breastmilk from your breast without your baby needing to suckle. You can do this by using:
- your hands
- a manual pump
- an electric pump
Once you've expressed your milk, you can store it in the fridge or freezer to feed to your baby later, if you don't need it straight away.
You can feed your baby expressed breastmilk by syringe, spoon, cup or bottle. You may need your midwife's guidance to start with, but you'll soon find out what works best for your baby.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say: Is It Possible To Express All The Milk My Baby Will Need In A Day Before Going To Work?
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If you're a working mom and you've been beating yourself up for not being able to give your children all the attention they deserve, console yourself with the knowledge that you are busy and for a good reason too.
Here is what some Mamalettes had to say Please Advise Me On How To Cheer My Baby Up When Taking Him To Daycare?
