Down Syndrome
The first physician to diagnose and describe this syndrome was known as John Langdon Down and thus the condition was named Down syndrome. This...
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy, also commonly referred to as CP, is a term that describes a group of disorders caused by damage to the brain. It...
Treatment Options for Cleft Lip and Palate
Since this condition is present at birth, the doctor will have a plan of treatment depending on the severity of the symptoms. These treatment...
Cleft Lip and Palate
Approximately 1 in every 500 Kenyan children is born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate. This congenital condition may lead to difficulty breathing,...
Spina Bifida
This largely means "cleft spine," and is characterized by the incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or meninges (the protective covering around the...
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Guiding Principles for Complementary Feeding
1. Practice exclusive breastfeeding from birth to 6 months of age, and introduce complementary foods at 6 months of age (180 days) while continuing...
Everything You Should Have When Packing for Your Baby
Travelling with baby can traumatize you if you don’t pack the must-have items. What do you do when your baby starts to cry along...
Common Ailments
Colds and other illnesses
Babies can get colds just like the rest of us. A cold is caused by a virus and usually results in...
