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.

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...
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Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)

This method works as frequent suckling decreases the secretion of GnRF (gonadotropin-releasing factor) by the hypothalamus. This, in turn, suppresses the anterior pituitary glands...

Permanent Birth Control Methods

This is for people who are sure they never want to have a child or they do not want more children. Sterilization Implant (Essure) Essure is...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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