Ifeoma🍫

Nurse-Midwife|Virtual Assistant

[Ifeoma🍫 @RuthElegha]

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[Doctor Of The Future™ @g_diets_]

PREGNANCY PAIN IS NOT EVE’S CURSE. IT IS BIOLOGICAL WARFARE.

Let me scatter this table slowly.

If you still believe that pregnancy pain is some spiritual punishment handed down because Eve ate an apple in a garden, you need to unlearn that religious laziness and open your mind to biological truth.

Because what happens to a woman’s body during pregnancy and childbirth is not a curse. It is one of the most intense, mind-blowing, biologically orchestrated wars the body will ever go through.

Let me walk you through what really happens, and why it is the second most painful experience known to man after being burnt alive.
And yes, you read that correctly.

First of all, pregnancy is not “just carrying a baby.”

It is total body warfare.

Your uterus stretches from the size of a pear to the size of a watermelon.

Your abdominal muscles separate. Yes. They literally pull apart.

Your organs shift.
Your intestines are pushed to the side.
Your bladder is compressed.
Your stomach acid rises up to your throat.

Your ligaments loosen.
Your spine curves.
Your pelvis starts to widen.

You become more prone to back pain, pelvic pain, nerve pain, headaches, blurry vision, swollen legs. The full orchestra.

Your blood volume increases by 30 to 50 percent, putting your heart to work overtime.

And then your brain changes. Literally.

Pregnancy is not cute maternity photos and Instagram gender reveals.
It is pain with purpose.
It is sacrifice with blood, mucus, hormones, and cracked bones.

So why is labor pain ranked just under burn injuries?

Because it activates multiple pain receptors at once.

The cervix is being forced open from zero to ten centimeters, a stretch that has no real comparison in everyday life. That is like trying to pass a bowling ball through your pelvis.

The uterus contracts with the force of up to sixty pounds per square inch. Imagine squeezing a thick balloon until it almost pops, again and again and again, for hours.

The baby’s head presses down on the spine, rectum, bladder, and nerves, including the sciatic nerve.

Bones shift.
Yes, your pelvis literally moves to make room for the baby to pass.

And yet, in the middle of all that pain,
you stay awake.
You stay alert.
You feel everything.

Burn pain can lead to unconsciousness.
Labor pain makes you push harder.

This is not punishment.
This is biological genius.

Pain during labor is the body’s alarm system.
It is not meant to torture you.
It is meant to focus your mind.
To guide the rhythm of your contractions.
To help you breathe, bear down, push, and birth.

Nature did not curse women.
It designed women to do something that is both brutal and miraculous.
To bring forth life from inside themselves.
To turn cells into a soul.

Pain is not the curse.
Life is the result.

Let’s get this straight:

Pregnancy pain is not from sin.
It is from the collision of anatomy, physiology, and divine intelligence.

Childbirth is not a spiritual punishment.
It is a biologically sacred event that even science can barely explain without awe.

And before you say, “But the Bible said…”
remember that misinterpretation has ruined many lives.

Pain during childbirth may have been mentioned, but science explains how,
and it is your duty to prepare your body, not blame Eve.

So what can you do?

If you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or recovering from pregnancy, listen to this part carefully.

Your nutrition, hydration, sleep, breath, and muscle tone matter.
And no, it is not just folic acid.

You need:

Magnesium for muscle relaxation and pain modulation.

Calcium for nerve transmission and muscle tone.

Protein and healthy fats to build hormones and support the placenta.

Eggs, liver, bone broth, organ meats, oysters, real ancestral foods that feed your mitochondria.

Sunlight, walking, rest, pelvic floor therapy, and emotional support.

Pregnancy is not for careless women.

It is not soft work.
It is biology.
It is battle.
It is the opening of a portal between life and death, and your body is the gate.

So please, stop joking with your body.
Stop eating anyhow.
Stop praying without preparing.
Stop repeating old myths that reduce women to cursed beings.

You are not cursed.
You are divinely engineered to bring life,
but that does not mean you should not take your nutrition and health seriously.

If you are planning to conceive, heal first.

Balance your hormones.
Rebuild your gut.
Nourish your blood.

And if you have already given birth and you are still in pain, exhausted, or depleted,
that is not just “normal motherhood.”
That is a body asking for help.

You can recover.
But you must be intentional.

Do not let Instagram lie to you.
Pregnancy is sacred.
Labor is war.
Motherhood is recovery.

And your body?
Your body deserves preparation, not punishment.

If you are preparing for pregnancy, recovering from childbirth, or just want to nourish your womb and hormones the right way, reach out. Let’s plan your healing.

Don't forget to reach out for a well-structured meal plan.
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[👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 @UnkleAyo]

Rather than populating the society with misfits, degenerates and mental oddballs all in the name of "go into the world and multiply",

We should advocate that people only birth children they can cater to mentally, emotionally, financially.

If a woman decides not to have children - let her be.

It isn't your job to "make her see reason".

Find women that want children or undergo a gender transformation and birth the damn kids yourself.

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Opportunities for Newly Qualified Nurses✨️

As a new graduate nurse, there are numerous opportunities available to you in the nursing field. Here are some options to consider: (Please Repost this to your network)

1. Hospital Nursing: Hospitals are the most common employers of nurses. You can work in various departments such as medical-surgical, intensive care, emergency, pediatric, labor and delivery, & more.

2. Clinics and Outpatient Centers: Many clinics and outpatient centers hire nurses to provide primary care, specialty care, & outpatient procedures.

3. Long-Term Care Facilities: Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers employ nurses to care for elderly or disabled patients who require long-term assistance.

4. Home Health Care: Home health nurses visit patients in their homes to provide medical care, administer medication, and educate patients and their families on managing their conditions.

5. School Nursing: Schools, colleges, and universities often have nursing staff to provide healthcare services to students & faculty.

6. Public Health Nursing: Public health nurses work in community settings to promote health and prevent disease. They may work in areas such as immunizations, disease prevention, & health education.

7. Military Nursing: Nurses can serve in various branches of the military, providing healthcare services to service members, veterans, & their families.

8. Travel Nursing: Travel nurses work on short-term assignments in hospitals and healthcare facilities across different locations, often enjoying higher pay & benefits.

9. Telehealth Nursing: With the advancement of technology, there's a growing demand for nurses to provide remote healthcare services via phone or video calls.

10. Research Nursing: Research nurses work on clinical trials and studies, assisting in data collection, patient care, and protocol adherence.

11. Case Management: Nurse case managers coordinate healthcare services for patients, ensuring they receive appropriate care and resources.

12. Correctional Nursing: Nurses working in correctional facilities provide healthcare services to inmates, including assessments, medication administration, and emergency care.

13. Hospice and Palliative Care: Nurses in hospice and palliative care settings provide comfort and support to patients with terminal illnesses and their families.

14. Occupational Health Nursing: Occupational health nurses work in corporate settings to promote employee health, prevent workplace injuries, and provide medical care to workers.

15. Forensic Nursing: Forensic nurses work at the intersection of healthcare and the legal system, providing medical care to victims of violence and collecting evidence for legal proceedings.

These are just a few of the many opportunities available to new graduate nurses. Consider your interests, strengths, and career goals when exploring your options in the nursing field.

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Newsflash: The average salary of a Nigerian Nurse who runs multiple shifts including weekends cannot buy a bag of beans in 2024.

Make it make sense!