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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...