Antenatal clinics: When is ideal time to begin?
For many women in Kenya, confirmation of pregnancy is usually after taking a home test or after a hospital visit for a regular check-up....
Medical Termination of Pregnancy
This is the use of medication to terminate the pregnancy and is done within 49 days from the start of the pregnancy. Pregnancy usually...
Feeding Infants and Young Children Born to HIV Infected Mothers
Transmission of HIV Through Breastfeeding
According to the Ministry of Health, statistics show that 3 to 4 out of every 10 infants born to HIV...
BATHING BASICS: Baths & Sponge baths
You should give your baby a bath preferably once a day to allow him/her to relax unless otherwise advised by a doctor.
You'll need the...
Best tips to shop for your newborn on a budget
For many parents in Kenya, confirmation of pregnancy means an increase in the income needed to live a comfortable life. Even so, it is...
Complications in Pregnancy. All You Need to Know
Complications in Pregnancy. What are some common complications of pregnancy? These complications will involve the mothers and the child's health. These complications make pregnancy...
Breech Baby
A breech baby is a term that refers to a baby who is in the ‘breech’ position and this typically means that the baby’s...
Physical and Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy
Physical and Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy. This is our Series on the changes that occur after pregnancy. Detailed information on these changes.
Physical and Hormonal...
How to Prepare Siblings of Different Ages
Preparing ages 2-4 years
At this age, your child is still very attached to you and they may not like the idea of sharing you...
Sleep, Diet & Exercise
SLEEPING POSITIONS
During the 2nd and 3rd trimester, its gets particularly difficult to be able to get a comfortable sleeping position. If you're accustomed to...