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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
Sex After Delivery
For most new mums getting back to sex after the lapse of the six-week window given by doctors is a bit scary. In most...
