Stages Of Labour
Congratulations on carrying your pregnancy to term. Now it’s time to go to the hospital to receive your bundle of joy. You must have...
True and False Labour
As you approach your due date, you may experience some contractions that are not a sign of labor. We referred to as false labor...
Common Causes Of Preterm Labor In Kenyan Mothers
Preterm labour is when a woman’s body starts showing signs of giving birth before their due date. In most cases, the labour begins three...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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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...
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...
