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.

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...

The ABCs of Ovulation

Ovulation is the most fertile period of your menstrual cycle. It is the development and release of the egg (Ovum) from your ovaries. This...

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...

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...

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...

Contraceptives Vs Age

In Kenya, contraceptives can be easily bought over the counter making them available to women of different ages. It is common to find girls...

Implantable Devices – Birth Control Methods

These are devices that are inserted into the body and left in place for a few years. Implantable Rod This is a matchstick-size, flexible rod that...
A glamour-filled Baby Banda Pregnancy and Baby Fair

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...

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...

Fertility Treatment Options 1

There are two fertility treatment options. • One treatment approach correct factors that cause infertility e.g. surgery. If they work, infertility should be reversed and...

Nutrition for Conception

Most women will change their feeding habits the minute that they find out that they are pregnant. However, research shows that your pre-conception diet...

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...

Permanent Birth Control Methods

This is for people who are sure they never want to have a child or they do not want more children. Sterilization Implant (Essure) Essure is...
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