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Why the Placenta Sometimes Refuses to Come Out...

One reason could be that the uterus didn’t contract well enough (we call this uterine atony). The womb is supposed to tighten up and squeeze the placenta off the wall, but if it stays too soft or lazy, the placenta just stays stuck.

Other times, the placenta is literally stuck, deeply attached to the womb (this is when we talk about things like placenta accreta, increta, or percreta). In cases like that, it won’t come out naturally.

And sometimes, the cervix (the opening of the womb) closes too early, locking the placenta inside before it gets the chance to slide out. The uterus may also be too tired to push after a long labour (yes, even wombs get tired too).

Previous surgeries, scars, fibroids, or infections can also make the placenta more difficult to detach.

When this happens, it’s called a retained placenta, and your midwife or doctor may need to step in quickly to remove it because if it stays in too long, it can lead to heavy bl££ding or infection.

© Nurse Ephraim

WHO TOLD YOU TO MASSAGE YOUR BABY’S HEAD!!!!!

This is how our heads and our babies heads have suffered because of the myth that heads like this need to be massaged with hot water.

This type of head is what we call Caput succedaneum, and it happens when part of baby's head swells

when there's external pressure on the head during delivery
( eg prolonged or difficult delivery ).

This is not a disease and requires no treatment whatsoever .

The swelling goes away by itself just a few days after delivery.

Stop disturbing your baby's head with hot water pressing .

It's unnecessary trauma for your newborn

Credit: Nursevicky cares

Teething.
Teething is the process of tooth eruption through the gums
•A child's first tooth usually appears by 6 months of age, and a complete set of 20 primary or first teeth usually develops by 2½ years.
•Before a tooth appears, the child may cry, be fussy, and sleep and eat poorly. The child may drool, have red and tender gums, and chew constantly on objects like toys and crib rails during tooth eruption.
•Teething does not cause fever (temperature of 100.4° F or 38° C or higher). Children who have fever and who are especially fussy should be evaluated by a doctor for an infection because these symptoms are not caused by teething.
•Despite popular belief, teething does not cause fever
•Teething infants get some relief from chewing on hard objects (such as teething biscuits) or cold objects (such as firm rubber or gel-containing teething rings). Massaging the child's gums with or without ice also may help. If a child is extremely uncomfortable, weight-based doses of acetaminophen or ibuprofen are usually helpful.
•Teething devices worn around the child's neck, such as teething necklaces or beads, should be avoided because they increase the risk of choking and strangulation.
•Teething gels are not recommended because they are not any more effective than other measures of pain relief, and some contain a potentially dangerous substance called benzocaine. Benzocaine can rarely cause a serious condition called methemoglobinemia, which affects the ability of the blood to carry oxygen

CAPUT SUCEDENUM

Caput succedaneum is a common condition in newborns characterized by swelling on the scalp. It occurs due to pressure on the baby's head during delivery, causing fluid buildup.

Causes

1. Pressure during delivery: The baby's head experiences pressure as it passes through the birth canal.
2. Vaginal delivery: More common in vaginal deliveries, especially with prolonged labor or assisted deliveries.

Symptoms

1. Scalp swelling: Soft, puffy swelling on the scalp.
2. Variable size: Swelling can range from mild to significant.

Care and Resolution

1. Self-resolving: Caput succedaneum typically resolves on its own within a few days.
2. Monitoring: Healthcare providers monitor the swelling to ensure it doesn't indicate other issues.
3. Supportive care: Gentle care and monitoring are usually sufficient.

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