Getting back on birth control after delivery
Getting pregnant a few weeks after delivery is possible whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or not. Most women in Kenya may be unaware that...
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...
Fertilization and Implantation
Once the egg is released from the ovary (ovulation), it can live for about 24 hours. Once sperm move up the female reproductive tract...
Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
A woman has reproductive organs both inside and outside her body. All the organs play a role in the reproductive process which...
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...
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...
Risks associated with birth control in Kenya
The use of contraceptives in Kenya has been widely accepted with many women using them to avoid pregnancy. Some of the contraceptives can be...
Getting pregnant after a miscarriage
Losing a baby through a miscarriage is often traumatizing for most women regardless of the duration of the pregnancy. It is common to find...
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...
Getting Pregnant for HIV-Discordant Couples in Kenya
According to the Kenya Aids Indicator Survey 2012, there are an estimated 260,000 discordant couples in Kenya. These couples who can also be referred...















