On the 3rd of August, Elitecare Clinic and Maternity experienced a remarkable and emotional moment, the successful revival of a newborn baby boy who was in critical condition at birth. The baby was delivered with a very low APGAR score, showing no cry, no movement, and barely any breathing for more than 30 minutes. Many feared the worst that the baby was a stillbirth. However, after careful assessment, the attending physician noticed faint gasping breaths, which indicated that the baby was not dead but suffering from severe birth asphyxia. The cause of the condition was quickly identified as a nuchal cord — the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck and arm, leading to cord compression, which blocked oxygen and blood flow during labor. The medical team acted swiftly, initiating the standard neonatal resuscitation protocol: Airway suctioning and clearing Tactile stimulation Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Oxygen monitoring And the administration of 0.3 ml of intramuscular...

REQUIREMENTS FOR MANAGING LABOUR To properly manage labour, caregivers should prepare the following: 1. Essential Labour Equipment Delivery bed Gloves (sterile and non-sterile) Cord clamps or ties Mucus extractor or suction machine Clean towels Maternity pads Sterile scissors or blade Baby warm clothing BP machine, fetal stethoscope or Doppler Delivery pack (kidney dish, forceps, syringes, etc.) 2. Drugs and Supplies Oxytocin (for managing third stage) Magnesium sulphate (for pre-eclampsia) Vitamin K injection for baby Tetanus toxoid IV fluids and cannulas Misoprostol (in emergency) 3. Infection Prevention Hand washing area or sanitizer Sterilizer Clean environment Sharps box STAGES AND PROCEDURE OF LABOUR Labour occurs in three main stages, and here’s how each is managed: STAGE 1: DILATATION STAGE Begins with regular contractions and ends when the cervix opens to 10 cm. Monitor contractions, fetal heart rate, and cervical dilatation using a partograph. Encourage the mother to walk, ur...

INTRODUCTION Labour is a natural process that happens when a pregnant woman is about to give birth. It is one of the most important times during pregnancy. For community health workers and midwives, understanding labour helps you know how to support the woman and when to refer her if there are any problems. This post explains labour in a simple and clear way. WHAT IS LABOUR? Labour is the expulsion of the product of conception after 28 completed weeks of pregnancy. This means the baby, placenta, and membranes come out of the womb, usually through the birth canal, after the pregnancy is old enough for the baby to survive. Before 28 weeks, if a pregnancy ends, it is called miscarriage or abortion, not labour. TYPES OF LABOUR There are different types of labour: Spontaneous labour – labour starts on its own Induced labour – labour is started by a health worker using medicine or other methods Augmented labour – labour has started, but needs help to continue well Preterm labour – labour sta...

Sex education is one of the most valuable forms of learning for young people. It goes beyond just teaching about reproduction, it helps adolescents understand their bodies, emotions, relationships, and how to make safe and responsible choices in life. In a world where many youths receive information from the internet, friends, and sometimes unsafe sources, sex education provides truth, clarity, and protection. WHAT IS SEX EDUCATION? Sex education is the process of teaching about human sexuality. This includes: Physical development (puberty) Reproductive health Emotional changes Consent and respect Prevention of diseases and early pregnancy Sex education is not about encouraging immorality—it is about empowering young people with knowledge to protect their future. WHO IS AN ADOLESCENT? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an adolescent is someone between the ages of 10 and 19. This period comes with rapid physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Without proper guida...