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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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Induction of Labour
Induction of labour occurs when your doctor uses medicine to start your labour for you instead of waiting for it to begin on its...
Food Groups and Servings for Postpartum Women
What you eat after childbirth determines the quality of milk you give to your baby if you chose to breastfeed. If not, you need...
What Happens to Your Baby after Birth?
Most pregnant women only think about labour and birth. However, once your baby is finally born, there are several procedures that are followed soon...
