Labour, Birth & After

“There is a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” ~ Laura Stavoe Harm.  Understanding how labor works prepares you for the work ahead and the amazing strength that every woman has to birth her child.

Post Partum Depression

The Postpartum Period

The time after you give birth is a time of great emotional upheaval, a mixture of great joy and love yet at the same...
Going back to work after delivery

Preparing to go Back to Work?

One of the most traumatising days for me as a mum was when I had to leave my baby for the first time to...

Getting a ‘Flat’ Belly Again

Your baby finally arrived! However, when you look at yourself in the mirror now, the only thing you see is the protruding belly. You...
Induction of Labour.Risks and Benefits

Induction of Labor

Many women do not experience natural labor, so it is normal for them to be induced. However, if this is your first time, it...
Child Birth Preparation .Choosing Where to Deliver / Give Birth

Questions to ask your Childbirth Care Provider

Once you discover that you’re pregnant, the next step is to choose a healthcare provider to walk the journey with you. Now, how do...

Stages Of Labour

Congratulations on carrying your pregnancy to term. Now it’s time to go to the hospital to receive your bundle of joy. You must have...
True and Flase Labor.

True and False Labour

As you approach your due date, you may experience some contractions that are not a sign of labor. We referred to as false labor...

Lochia

Lochia is normal after giving birth. It helps your body get rid of extra blood and tissue in your uterus that helped your baby...
Vaginal Birth after C Section

Elective Repeat Cesarean Section (ERCS)

If you have given birth through C-section before, you can plan with your doctor to have the surgery in subsequent deliveries. This is referred...
Pre-term Labour

Common Causes Of Preterm Labor In Kenyan Mothers

Preterm labour is when a woman’s body starts showing signs of giving birth before their due date. In most cases, the labour begins three...
Monitoring your Baby’s Health during Labor and Birth

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

The external electronic monitor checks and tracks the baby’s heartbeat. Two belts or stretchy fasteners are placed around the mother’s abdomen. These belts hold...
True and Flase Labor.

True and False Labour

As you approach your due date, you may experience some contractions that are not a sign of labor. We referred to as false labor...
Best breathing exercises to do when in labor

Best breathing exercises to do when in labour

For many pregnant women in Kenya, the thought of going into labour is frightening with a majority getting frightened and panicking when it begins....
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