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