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...
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...
7 Local Super Foods when Trying to Conceive
Kenya is rich in different cultures and each of these communities will usually have their own special blend of foods that are touted as...
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 causes of delayed conception in Kenya
Majority of couples in Kenya start trying for a baby a few years into their marriage and typically have two to three children within...
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...
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...
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...
Trying For a Baby After Pregnancy Loss: What You Need To Know
For many Kenyan mums that have gone through a miscarriage, the thought of trying for another baby is scary for the most part. There...
Getting Pregnant after Stopping Family Planning
Having a second or third baby for any mummy-to-be requires them to discontinue the use of contraceptives. However, many are usually worried about the...
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Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
A new mum asked me the other day why the hospitals nowadays insist on the mother staying with her baby and discourage the baby...
Helpful notes for Mum when weaning baby
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Start by offering food 2-3 times a day.
To ensure that your baby gets enough iron, aim for at least...
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...
