Happy New Year!

I probably should just give up on this blogging thing now since it is taking me so long to return and blog. However! I will not give up. If I have learnt anything in the last few months, it is that, no matter how many times one falls on their 'path', one must dust off, get up and keep going/ try again. So, I will apply that lesson here!

First quarter of the year has gone by (can not believe it!), God is great! My husband and I celebrated 3 years of marriage, our two beautiful kids are growing excellently and developing really well, keeping us entertained and on our toes, I have been able to maintain my commitment to becoming healthier and keeping fit. I have also been able to complete the project of setting up a Well Woman Centre, which is nothing short of a miracle. 

I started that project with A LOT of bright ideas in mind and VERY LITTLE money in my pocket (and bank)! However, as usual, God came through in ways I was not expecting. Every step of the way, whatever I have needed became available at the point I needed it most. For this, I am grateful.

So yes! I am a Well Woman in progress. I am glad that I have been able to inspire so many of my friends and family members to embark on a 'healthier' lifestyle. My sister, my MiL and several friends have all started paying more attention to their food intake and have become more physically active too! #WINNING

I believe I have been put on this earth for a purpose and everyday, I confess with my mouth in prayer that I surrender my life to God, asking him to use me. Events in my life so far, show me that God has many things in store for me, not just to give me a "better" life but I believe, for me to be his agent, helping to inspire others to "do" or "live" better, achieve their potentials and so on.

I have to admit, this blogging thing is rather..erm...what's the word..."therapeutic", i think. Just expressing oneself via this sort of medium seems to have a relieving effect. Again, I hope to get used to it and become more active. I have A LOT of things running through my mind that could use an outlet.

Laters!

So, What is 'Well Woman'?

Hello!

Well I am trying hard to keep to my promise of blogging regularly. What, with 2 kids and a husband to look after, a growing business and some side charity work, I am not doing so bad returning here after a week to update, lol!

I thought I'd start with a little background. I promote wellness, and I too, am on a journey to wellness. I am a Well Woman Specialist Midwife. 'Well Woman', 'Well Woman Care' are phrases that I use frequently and many do not understand, so let me attempt to explain.

'Well Woman' is mainly used in the healthcare industry and denotes good health, wellness, etc. As a Well Woman Specialist Midwife, asides from my midwifery duties, I provide Well Woman Care which means health needs that women who are otherwise "well", seek. For example, Health Screening (cervical cancer screening aka pap smear test, breast examination, STI screening, etc..), Contraception aka Family Planning, Counselling and so on. 

Many women at diffferent points in their lives, find themselves in need of the above services. They are not 'unwell' or sick, so they do not need to attend hospitals necessarily. Although hospitals may provide some of these services, the hospital environment is more suited to people who are in need of interventions for more serious health issues. Hence, the need for a service such as this, that focuses on preventive health - promotion of good health, prevention of illness and referrals to a higher level specialist service when the need arises.

Since relocating to Nigeria, I have come across many situations that could have been avoided if this sort of care was available and easily accesible to women. Countries such as GB, that boasts lower mortality rates, use this sort of model in their approach towards improving health (for both men and women). 

I have high hopes for this idea and will continue to work hard to develop it.

I do hope this makes some sense to the reader.

For readers who still do not know who/what a midwife is, click here

New to the blogging world

Hello everyone!

So I have been told several times to start 'blogging' and kept postponing. However, recent changes I have made in my life have motivated me as I find myself constantly imagining sharing all my discoveries, interests, challenges and victories with others.

So here goes, I hope to be able to update this blog regularly, I hope to get feedbacks and interesting comments from all over.

My intention is to blog about my journey to being a 'Well Woman', my knowledge regarding women's health issues especially in relation to Nigerian women, lifestyle topics (healthy cooking, fitness, spirituality, parenting, marital issues and so on.... - not fashion, i know jackall about that, lol!!!)