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.

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...

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...

Identifying The Causes of Infertility

An infertility work-­up will involve tests to determine how well each of the systems involved in conception is working. EGG PRODUCTION • To determine if and...

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...

Contraceptives Vs Age

In Kenya, contraceptives can be easily bought over the counter making them available to women of different ages. It is common to find girls...

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...

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...

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...
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