Ask a Midwife GhanaSep 5, 20201 min readBIRTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMPLICATIONS READINESSPreparation for birth start immediately you realize that you are pregnant. 1. You must get a bag that you will pack all your needed...
Ask a Midwife GhanaSep 5, 20201 min readWHY WE CHECK THESE LABS DURING PREGNANCYLabs are designed to pick up certain illness or other possible problems. 1. Full Blood Count ( FBC)/ Complete Blood Count (CBC). 2. HB...
Ask a Midwife GhanaSep 4, 20201 min readBenefits of breastfeeding for the babyBreast milk contains antibodies and other elements that protect your baby from illness and chronic disease. 1. Protects against...
Ask a Midwife GhanaMay 6, 20192 min readFamily PlanningWhat is Family Planning? Family Planning is the practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between...
Ask a Midwife GhanaMay 6, 20192 min readCare of the Newborn1. Keep the umbilical cord stump clean and dry. 2. Fold your baby’s diaper away from the stump 3. Never attempt to pull off the stump,...