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.

Monitoring your Baby’s Health during Labor and Birth

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...
Post Partum Nutrition

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...
Unhappiness after Childbirth . The Self Assessment Tool

Unhappiness after Childbirth . The Self Assessment Tool

Unhappiness after Childbirth is a common occurrence among mothers. This is the best Self Assessment Tool for Childbirth happiness. It is important to keep track...

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...

How to involve your partner in the stages of labour

The days of dads in Kenya being informed of the delivery of their babies via phone call or text are quickly fading away. Soon-to-be...
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....

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...

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...

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...

Can sex at the end of pregnancy bring on labour?

The onset of labour is usually an anxious yet exciting time for soon to be mums as they look forward to having their babies....
Monitoring your Baby’s Health during Labor and Birth

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...
Child Birth Preparation .Choosing Where to Deliver / Give Birth

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...

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...
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