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.

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...

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...

How to Preserve Fertility in Women Before Cancer Treatments

Cancer is a dreaded disease with many people in Kenya considering the diagnosis as a death sentence. However, with the availability of treatment locally...

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...

Prevention of Infertility

Some strategies for prevention of infertility: 1)    Take precautions (such as the use of condoms) to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs, particularly gonorrhoea and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Prevention of Infertility

Some strategies for prevention of infertility: 1)    Take precautions (such as the use of condoms) to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STDs, particularly gonorrhoea and...

Abortion: Can it cause infertility?

Abortions that are carried out on women in Kenya are either medically sanctioned or done in unlicensed backstreet clinics. Typically, an abortion that is...
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