Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy is a divine moment for every woman and a joy to every woman – longing for the day they will hold their little one. In getting pregnant there are several crucial things couples need to consider and prepare.

As a couple you will need to visiting the doctor (preconception visit) before trying to conceive, particularly those on their first baby, or with underlying health concerns or problems. It is best to schedule the appointment at least three months before to leave enough time for any vaccines required.

How to prepare for an appointment with a Fertility Specialist

Feeling helpless when pregnancy does not happen as planned is common among couples in such situations. However, for those that take the next step...

Preparing for Conception

As the New Year begins, is your biggest plan to finally get pregnant and welcome a new ‘bambino’ to your family? Preparing for conception...

Fibroids: Can they Cause Infertility?

Uterine fibroids are a common problem among women in Kenya that are within the childbearing bracket. The main reason for this is the delayed...

Birth Control Methods Without Contraceptives

There is no ‘perfect’ or ‘best’ method of birth control as each method has its advantages and disadvantages.  You and your partner need to...

An overview of Cancer and Infertility

The rise in cases of cancer in adults, as well as children in Kenya, has left many worried about its effects on one’s reproductive...

Common Side Effects of Stopping the Use of Contraceptives

The decision to stop using contraceptives is often a sign that a woman is getting her body ready for conception. In cases where the...

Basics Of Good Nutrition

Good nutrition is the building blocks of a healthy body. You are what you eat. Nutrition for conception involves eating healthy and well-balanced meals...

Emergency Contraception

It’s no secret that many young Kenyan ladies misuse emergency contraceptives, commonly known as the ‘morning after’ pill. As a result, a good number...

Sex Positions and Trying to Conceive

Are there certain sex positions that increase your chances for conception? You will hear this question many times among women. Well, from a scientific...

Infertility and Contraceptives

Many Kenyan women that are of childbearing age opt to use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. The narrative is common among women from across the...

Infections and Infertility in Kenya

Infertility is often the last thing on the mind of couples in Kenya that are trying to get pregnant. In most cases, delayed conception...

Important questions to ask your doctor when choosing contraceptives in Kenya

Contraceptives are the most common option for women in Kenya that want to prevent pregnancy yet remain sexually active. When making the choice for...
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Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)

This method works as frequent suckling decreases the secretion of GnRF (gonadotropin-releasing factor) by the hypothalamus. This, in turn, suppresses the anterior pituitary glands...
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