My birth story I got tired of doing the home pregnancy test. It'd been two years and some months since I got married. One day I was home alone, I decided to talk to God one on one but I was distracted by my frequent visit to the toilet to pee. Then a voice whispered…
Author: Maternity Nest
My birth story: I wasn’t really scared of labour despite all the stories I’ve been hearing
My birth story I wasn't really scared of labour despite all the stories I've been hearing of it. I was at home with my mom who is a well trained nurse and she kept reminding me of the signs of labour in case I felt any. My Edd was 21 January which was to be…
My birth story: Indeed motherhood is a blessing
This is my birth story I had my angel in February. My preggy days were smooth, no morning sickness just that I became dark and ugly. Yea you heard me, my baby took all my beauty. I went for my first scan at 9weeks, the doctor gave me 16th Feb as my EDD. So fast…
My birth story: I never knew God had a special plan for me
I decided to save my birth story till today because today is a special day. I got married on 17/4/17 and just like many ladies do, I calculated the birth of my first child lol. For me, e go enter on the wedding night so I anticipated my first child would be born on Jan…
Igbo Names for twin boys, and their meanings
Looking for Igbo names for twin boys? Do you have twin boys on the way, or are you a hopeful parent of twin boys in the future? With double blessings come double decisions. We understand how much of a big decision it is settling for one name; let alone two! We hope to inspire our…
ON BABY MILESTONES COMPETITION. Yes, it’s actually a thing
"Your baby is not yet walking at 9 months? Nawa o, mine walked at 6 months." "Your baby is not sitting at 6 months? Hmmm, mine sat at 2 months." ‎OK. So what should I do with this piece of information oh thee parent of a 'fast child'? Should I flip out a shiny award…
My breastfeeding story, and the lessons every breastfeeding mum should learn from it
The way I advocate for Exclusive breastfeeding, you won't believe I gave my first child formula. This is MY BREASTFEEDING STORY and I hope you learn something from it. I reserved it for the last day of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 because I want to conclude the week with a highlight of some very important…
Mom Crush Monday: Solum Ikelie
Mom Crush Monday (MCM) is The Motherhood Nests Group's spotlight series where we feature the top contributors of the group to learn more about them. Consider this a hot seat session where members of our group ask you loads of questions which our MCM must answer. Today's MCM is our in-house fitness coach and founder of SHED…
Postpartum weight-loss: I am the “dustbin of my home”, and here’s why!
"I want pink doughnuts!" "I want pink doughnuts!" My daughter kept singing this into my ears all evening. She had asked for pink pancakes in the morning, but I told her that was impossible. I couldn't talk her out of the pink doughnuts because she's seen that at the store. So we finally went out…
The mother who outsmarted Boko Haram for nine months by pretending to be mad
The story of the woman who countered extremism with her own extreme measures Hassana was only 12 when her mom gently pushed her into a deep ditch in the backyard one morning in August 2014. The push was not to kill her, but instead to save her from becoming a child bride to the Boko…
I had been dealing with endometriosis, cystic ovary and fibroid – Saeon Moruda
Nigerian singer, Saeon Moruda is at the forefront of a campaign by the Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria to squash endometriosis. The singer is creating awareness about the condition by sharing her personal struggle with it, and also educating the masses on what to know about endometriosis. Below is what she wrote: "Last year I went through…
7 years after battling infertility, Nigerian woman welcomes her first child, shares her testimony
A Nigerian woman who recently welcomed her first child has inspired many with her powerful testimony. The lawyer-turned-hair extensions entrepreneur, Bimpe, had battled infertility for seven years. She saw it all - from two blocked fallopian tubes, hormonal imbalance, several painful procedures, incompetent cervix, failed IVf, multiple fibroids, and loss of a 22-week-old pregnancy. She suffered…
Mummy of two! Ivie Okujaye welcomes second child
Nigerian Nollywood star Ivie Okujaye is now a mummy of two! She and husband Ezie Egboh just welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The baby announcement was made on her Instagram page, where she wrote: And suddenly, it was nine full months.🙏 Pregnancy is beautiful and magical but Kai, it is NINE MONTHS!! Some…
How breathing and relaxation can help you cope with labour pain
It might sound ridiculous to be told to stay calm while in great pain, but believe this - Staying calm is key in dealing with the pains of labour. During labour, your body produces different hormones. The most important is oxytocin. This is the hormone which brings on the contractions and keeps them regular. It…
Can your child speak your native language? Food for thought
A few months back, I was seated on a bus behind a French man and his toddler son who looked about 18 months old. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but I was fascinated by their conversation. From my little French language skills, I could tell that the man was making his son identify people…
45 powerful bible verses for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery
It is the wish of every pregnant couple to have a safe pregnancy and delivery, without any form of complication. These bible verses for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery will boost your confidence and reassure you of God's promises to you. Be confident that he who began a good work in you shall be…
Pregnant and slaying: Chic Ama redefines maternity style
Bold. Chic. Sexy. Three words that are not usually associated with maternity style. However, one of the most creative fashion bloggers of our time, Chic Ama is here to change all of that. The fashion-forward Style Entrepreneur recently welcomed her second child, and her fans are more than thrilled. Changing the fashion to fit With…
Shaken baby syndrome: Information for parents and caregivers
What is Shaken Baby Syndrome? Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), is the severe injury that occurs when a larger person violently or forcefully shakes a baby or a toddler. It is also called abusive head trauma, shaken impact syndrome, or whiplash shake syndrome. Shaking a baby is very dangerous, and it’s a form of child abuse.…
Nigerian Baby Names: 230 Ijaw Names For Girls And Their Meanings
Haaa Izon! Looking for beautiful traditional Ijaw female names? We’ve got you covered. The Ijaw people, historically referred to as Ijo or Izon people, make up the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria. With a teeming population of over 15 million people, they are the most populous indigenous inhabitants of the oil-rich Niger Delta. They are…
Nigerian Baby Names: 400 Ijaw Names For Boys And Their Meanings
Izon-otu, adoo! Looking for beautiful traditional Ijaw names for your baby boy, or your baby girl? We've got you covered. The Ijaw people are historically referred to as Ijo or Izon people. With a teeming population of over 15 million, they make up the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria. They are the most populous indigenous…
