Having A Vaginal Birth After C-Section (VBAC)?
Yes, you can. Women who have had a baby through caesarian can still deliver naturally. Nevertheless, you need to have a long talk with...
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...
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...
Methods of Induction of Labour
Sweeping of the Membranes
Sweeping of the membrane involves your health care provider performing a vaginal examination and placing a finger just inside your cervix...
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...
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...
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...
Wardrobe basics for First time mums
The pregnancy journey is quite exciting for any first-time mum as you have no idea of the changes to expect as you await your...
Forceps, Vacuum Extraction and Episiotomy
There are a couple of common pregnancy and labour procedures that are done in Kenya. They include Forceps, Vacuum Extraction and Episiotomy.
Forceps
Forceps are...
Style tips for fashionable mums in Kenya
It is common to find many women in Kenya struggling to look fashionable after getting their first baby. The main reason for the struggle...
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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...
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...
Common Complaints after Delivery
1. Back and Pelvic Pain
One of the most common complaints that you hear from new mums is, "I have a backache!" It is important...
