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 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...
Common myths in Kenya about birth control after baby
Myths about contraceptives in Kenya are quite a number resulting in many women avoiding them and putting their lives in danger. It is common...
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...
How to remain emotionally healthy when battling infertility
For many couples in Kenya, finding out that one or both of them is infertile can be quite traumatic. The diagnosis can negatively affect...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...