Pregnancy

Before you get pregnant and even when you first become pregnant for the first time, you have visions of what it’ll be like. What a joy and excitement of motherhood.

Find out the joys, the surprises and challenges you can expect in each phase and how to take care of yourself during this exciting time.

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

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...
Physical and Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy

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...

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...

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...

Introducing a New Baby

On getting home with the new baby, my friend’s older son stared at the little baby for a long time. He then thoughtfully asked...
Anti-HIV medications during labor and delivery

Anti-HIV medications for the newborn

The baby receives medication within 6 to 12 hours after delivery. Babies born to women infected with HIV receive an anti-HIV medication which helps...

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...
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