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.

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...

Fertility Treatment Options 2

SURGERY  Before getting surgery, insist on an appropriate infertility work­up for both partners before proceeding with surgery. This is to ensure that you do not...

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...

Infertility and Contraceptives

Many Kenyan women that are of childbearing age opt to use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. The narrative is common among women from across the...

Fibroids: Can they Cause Infertility?

Uterine fibroids are a common problem among women in Kenya that are within the childbearing bracket. The main reason for this is the delayed...

Infections and Infertility in Kenya

Infertility is often the last thing on the mind of couples in Kenya that are trying to get pregnant. In most cases, delayed conception...

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...

Fertility Awareness and Ovulation Monitoring

Pinpointing your actual day of ovulation, or more important, knowing when you enter your peak (the 6-day fertile window), can increase your chances of...

Getting Pregnant after Cancer Treatment

For most women that have been declared cancer-free, getting pregnant is usually the next thing on their mind, especially if they are within the...

Fertility Challenges for Women when Using Birth Control

The use of birth control or contraceptives is prevalent in Kenya with women as young as eighteen years using them to prevent pregnancy. Majority...

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...

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...

Causes of infertility in Kenyan men

In Kenya, it is common to find that women get blamed more than men for the inability to bear children. It is not unusual...
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