Pregnancy Delivery & Beyond
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We know breast milk is the ultimate baby food, but We know breast milk is the ultimate baby food, but did you know that breastfeeding also has benefits for you? 🌿Lowers risk of osteoporosis later in life 🌿Reduces risk of breast, uterine, endometrial, and ovarian cancer 🌿Decreases insulin use for a breastfeeding parent who has diabetes 🌿Releases the hormone oxytocin that helps your uterus shrink and prevent bleeding 🌿Decreases risk of anemia an infection
When you hear the term “bloody show”, it sound When you hear the term “bloody show”, it sounds as if you are in for something dramatic and gory. The “bloody show” actually refers to the release of a blood-tinged mucous plug from your cervix when your body is ready for labor. The mucous plug has been there throughout your pregnancy to block the opening to your cervical canal and prevent bacteria from entering. It is called a “bloody show” because the mucous plug is sometimes tinged with blood; which can mean that it is red, pink, or brown in color. The blood is caused by tiny blood vessels rupturing as your cervix begins to thin and dilate. Whether you see it or not, you should not be alarmed. The release of the mucous plug is just one sign of your body preparing for labor. 🚨When to call your doctor: 🌿Your mucous plug is released less than 36 weeks into your pregnancy. 🌿You see bright red bleeding, or more than a tablespoon of blood. 🌿You are feeling painful cramps. 🌿You are feeling strong and regular contractions that are coming every four to five minutes; or the bloody show is accompanied by any other unusual or painful symptoms. 🌿It is especially important that you watch out for excessive bleeding. 🌿Bleeding is an important symptom of placenta previa or placental abruption, serious conditions that require immediate medical attention
Passing clots of blood is common during the first Passing clots of blood is common during the first two weeks postpartum, and clot size can range from the size of a small pea, quarter, egg or a golf ball – and can be quite shocking if you’re not prepared! Blood clots form when you are sitting or laying down – blood pools in the vagina and as it pools, the blood may clot. Typically the rule of thumb is golf-ball sized clots are fine, but baseball-sized clots require follow up with your midwife or doctor. 🚨Call your doctor or call 911 if you have any of these symptoms or signs: 👉Bright red bleeding beyond the third day after birth. 👉Blood clots bigger than a baseball. 👉Pain in your abdomen or have any sign of fever or chills. 👉Bleeding that soaks more than one sanitary pad an hour and doesn't slow down or stop.
Almost every shift I get this question from my pos Almost every shift I get this question from my postpartum moms - rest assured, If you've had stitches or a tear, pooping won't make the tear any bigger, or make your stitches come away. There are several strategies you can do to make things go more smoothly if you're having trouble pooping after giving birth: 1. Fiber is your friend 🍎 2. Lap up those liquids 💦 3. Take a stroll 🏃‍♀️ 4. Do your best to relax when nature calls 🧘🏻‍♀️ 5. Go for the stool softener💩
Postpartum essentials after giving birth I’ve b Postpartum essentials after giving birth I’ve been taking care of postpartum moms for a while and this postpartum care package checklist is all you’ll need after delivery. I recommend all of these items to my patients. Make sure to ask the nurse for extras to take home with you. ✔️ Maternity Maxi Pads ✔️ Peri Bottle ✔️ Dermoplast ✔️ Mesh Postpartum ✔️ Underwear ✔️ Stool Softener ✔️ Hemorrhoid Cream ✔️ Tucks pads ✔️ Ibuprofen ✔️ Donut Cushion ✔️ Ameda Nipple Gel Pads What’s your favorite postpartum essential?
Question: How often should my baby poop? 💩 Bre Question: How often should my baby poop? 💩 Breastfed Babies Early on, breastfed babies typically have one poopy diaper for every day of life. So, In other words, on day one expect one poop, on day two, expect two poops. When your baby is past five days old expect about five dirty diapers a day, though anywhere in the range from one dirty diaper every few days to several a day is usually normal.  By 6 weeks old, breastfed babies' poop patterns may start to change, and you may notice your baby skipping a day (or two ... or even three) between bowel movements. Or not. Some babies will continue to poop several times a day or more throughout the first year. Others will go several days between dirty diapers. It's not necessary to continue keeping count after 6 weeks as long as baby is happy and gaining weight. The number may vary from day to day, and that's perfectly normal too. Formula Fed Babies Formula-fed babies typically poop three to four times a day, but some go as long as three or four days without a bowel movement. 😱 As long as your baby's poops are soft and passed without a struggle, you don't have to be concerned. 📌 When to call your Pediatrician: If your baby doesn't poop for more than five days.
gave birth during a Pandemic 🙏🏾! I’m still gave birth during a Pandemic 🙏🏾! I’m still debating on how and when I’ll share his FULL story, but baby boy came in this world very unexpectedly lol. I delivered Maverick at home and daddy caught him 😱. This was unplanned and I can say one of the best decisions God and my body made. ⁣ ⁣ Things happened so fast and I’m truly grateful we are all ok! We are back home and TIRED. However, so full because we have 3 little blessings. @m.faltzmcqueen is the REAL MVP, he caught his son effortlessly and didn’t break a sweat! I literally fell in more love with him 💙. I left out the house with no shoes and no hair products so y’all will get what the 4th trimester really looks like lol. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Thank you for everyone that checked on me. I’m still in shock lol. However, he was WORTH it 🙌🏾! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 📷: @a.fmcqueen #homebirth #homedelivery #gavebirthathome #gavebirthtomyhero #gavebirth #strongwomen #momlife #newmom #postpartum #pregnancydeliveryandbeyond