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.

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...
Induction of Labour.Risks and Benefits

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...

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...
Baby after birth

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...

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...

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...
Recovery after child birth

Common Questions on Recovery after Childbirth

A lot happens in the first few days after the birth of your child. Below are some of the questions mums ask about recovery...
Vaginal Birth after C Section

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...
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....

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...
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...

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...
Eating or drinking during labor

Is eating or drinking during labour safe?

The debate on whether women in labour should be allowed to eat or drink has been going on for many decades. However, in recent...
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