The Risks and Benefits of Induction of Labour
If someone invented a risk-free and painless method of giving birth today, women would give everything they have to get it. Labor is extremely...
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...
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...
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...
Risks of Vaginal Birth After C-section (VBAC)
Asha* (not her real name) was 37 weeks pregnant with her second baby. After a long day at work, she decided to take a...
Monitoring your Baby’s Health during Labour and Birth
When you finally go into labour and are admitted to the hospital, your baby will be closely monitored to ensure that they are able...
Labour Warning Signs. Signs that You will Deliver Soon!
Labour Warning Signs. These are Signs of pre-labour that indicate that the body is preparing and ready for delivery anytime and range from nausea,...
Preparing For Labour : Childbirth Preparation
Preparing For Labour: Childbirth Preparation a detailed guide, comprehensively done on what to and not to do before childbirth
Preparing For Labour: Childbirth Preparation Classes...
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...
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...
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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...
Risks of Vaginal Birth After C-section (VBAC)
Asha* (not her real name) was 37 weeks pregnant with her second baby. After a long day at work, she decided to take a...
The Delivery Experience
From that first contraction to the final push, here's a summary of what to expect during labour and delivery.
Your cervix will open to about...
