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.

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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