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THREATENED ABORTION. This is when a pregnant woman (usually in the first trimester) has: 🩸 Vaginal bleeding 🤰🏽 Mild abdominal cramps 👉🏽 But the cervix is still CLOSED 👉🏽 And the baby is still alive on scan It does NOT automatically mean miscarriage. Many women with threatened abortion go on to have healthy babies. Common causes: • Hormonal imbalance • Implantation bleeding • Subchorionic bleed • Sometimes no clear cause What you should do: ✔️ Go to the hospital for evaluation ✔️ Do an ultrasound ✔️ Avoid heavy work ✔️ Avoid intercourse until reviewed ✔️ Follow your doctor’s advice 🚨 Run to the hospital if: • Bleeding becomes heavy • Severe abdominal pain • You pass clots or tissue • You feel dizzy or faint Bleeding in pregnancy is NEVER something to ignore. Early attention saves pregnancies 🤍 — #ThreatenedAbortion #PregnancyCare #FirstTrimester #PregnancyBleeding #SafeMotherhood #MaternalHealth #NaijaMoms #LagosMoms #WomenHealth #HealthTalkWithTD

POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE (PPH): WHAT EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW Postpartum Hemorrhage is heavy bleeding after childbirth — and it is one of the leading causes of maternal emergencies worldwide. 💉 What is PPH? Bleeding of 500ml or more after vaginal delivery or 1000ml or more after cesarean section within 24 hours of birth. 👩🏽‍⚕️ Common Causes (The 4 Ts): • Tone – Uterus not contracting well (most common) • Tissue – Retained placenta • Trauma – Tears in cervix, vagina, or uterus • Thrombin – Blood clotting problems ⚠️ Warning Signs: • Soaking more than 1 pad in an hour • Large blood clots • Dizziness or fainting • Weakness • Fast heartbeat 🛑 PPH is an emergency. Early intervention saves lives. 🤱🏽 Prevention Tips: ✔ Deliver in a well-equipped facility ✔ Proper management of the third stage of labor ✔ Antenatal care is key ✔ Know your blood group 💬 Awareness reduces fear. Preparation saves lives. ⸻ Hashtags: #PostpartumHemorrhage #PPH #MaternalHealth #SafeDelivery #PregnancyCare #Obstetrics #MidwifeLife #BirthAwareness #HealthyMothers #WomensHealth #AntenatalCare #LaborAndDelivery #NigeriaMoms #MotherhoodJourney #ThomasHealthSeries

PLACENTA PREVIA 🤰🏽🩸 Placenta previa happens when the placenta lies low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix. 🚨 Why is this important? Because it can cause painless vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, especially in the 2nd or 3rd trimester. 🔎 Types: • Type I – Low-lying placenta • Type II – Marginal • Type III – Partial • Type IV – Complete (covers the cervix fully) ⚠️ Symptoms: • Bright red bleeding • No pain • Bleeding after intercourse sometimes 📌 Risk Factors: • Previous C-section • Multiple pregnancies • Multiple abortions • Advanced maternal age 🩺 Diagnosis: Usually confirmed with ultrasound scan. 💡 Management depends on: • How far gone the pregnancy is • Amount of bleeding • Type of placenta previa 👉 Some cases resolve as pregnancy progresses. 👉 Severe cases may require planned C-section. ❗Important: Any bleeding in pregnancy is NOT normal. Please see your doctor immediately. — #PlacentaPrevia #PregnancyCare #PregnancyEducation #SafeMotherhood #Obstetrics #MaternalHealth #PregnancyJourney #ThirdTrimester #HighRiskPregnancy #WomenHealth #MedEducator #HealthTalkWithTolulope #DrTolulopeSpeaks #NaijaMoms #LagosMoms #PregnancyInNigeria