A Maternal and Child Health Expert at Ridge Hospital, Mrs. Racheal Hesse Matey, has urged pregnant women to seek accurate medical information and ignore myths surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.
Speaking on Atinka TV’s Ghana Nie hosted by Ama Gyenfa Ofosu Darkwah, Ms. Matey dismissed the common belief that vaginal delivery automatically causes vaginal looseness.
According to her, many factors can contribute to vaginal looseness, and some women who have never given birth also experience the condition. She advised women not to allow such misconceptions to influence their choice of delivery method.
She further stressed that bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and should be treated as a medical emergency. Pregnant women experiencing any form of bleeding, she said, should seek immediate medical attention.
The health expert also debunked the belief that swollen legs during pregnancy indicate the sex of a baby. She explained that swelling is a common pregnancy-related condition and has no connection to whether a woman is carrying a boy or a girl.
Mrs. Matey highlighted the importance of mental health during pregnancy, warning that untreated emotional and psychological challenges could affect mothers even after childbirth.
She also encouraged husbands to support their wives during labour, noting that the presence of a partner often helps reduce anxiety and stress during delivery.
Touching on childbirth trends, Ms. Matey observed that an increasing number of women are choosing Caesarean Section (C-section) deliveries, stressing that expectant mothers should rely on medical advice when making decisions about childbirth.
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