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...
General Causes of Infertility
There are several causes of infertility. For a couple to conceive and carry a pregnancy, the following parts of the reproductive system must be...
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...
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...
Pros and cons of common birth control options in Kenya
In Kenya, contraceptives are quite accessible with most women getting them from hospitals or local health centres. However, not all contraceptives being sold are...
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...
Your detailed Guide to Ovulation
Understanding Ovulation is the key to conception as this is the best time to have sex to get pregnant. By understanding your ovulation cycle,...
Irregular periods and conception
Irregular periods manifest in various ways with some women in Kenya, missing them for a few months and others have extended cycles. If your...
Hormonal Contraceptive Methods
Hormonal Contraceptive Methods prevent pregnancy by interfering with ovulation, fertilization, and/or implantation of the fertilized egg.
Oral Contraceptives — Combined pill (“The pill”)
The pill contains the...
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...