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.

High risk pregnancy in Kenya: What You Need To Know

The words “high risk” usually means that a woman needs to take extra care of herself during her pregnancy. In Kenya, many expectant women...

Ideal Baby Shopping List (for a mum not on a budget)

CATEGORIES ITEM USAGE Feeding the baby (Breastfeeding) Breast pump You will need this if you intend to breastfeed for long. They are manual pumps as well as electric pumps....

Natural remedies for morning sickness in Kenya

Many women in Kenya experience morning sickness within the first three months of pregnancy. For some women it is bearable but for others, it...
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...
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. All Facts

Gestational diabetes mellitus occurs with the onset of pregnancy and is characterized by the inability of the pregnant patient to tolerate glucose. Patients who...

Transmission of HIV

HIV is transmitted (passed) from one person to another through specific body fluids—blood, semen, genital fluids, and breast milk. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is...

Common fears that first time dads in Kenya face when partners are Pregnant

As soon tests for pregnancy are confirmed to be positive, many Kenyan dads begin to feel the pressure to participate in the journey and...

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....

Tips for hygienic food preparation when pregnant

Pregnant women can easily get food poisoning because their immune system is less effective in fighting off germs found in contaminated foodstuff. Some of...

Common Fears when Pregnant

Anxiety is a normal and natural human experience but it can affect a person’s feelings, thoughts, behavior, and physical well-being. Many Kenyan women –...
changes during pregnancy Trimester-wise

2nd Trimester (15-28 Weeks OR 3-6 Months)

By this time, it starts becoming a bit obvious that there is a ‘bun in the oven’.  You can now start enjoying the vibrant...

How to shop when expecting twins

Preparing for two babies is likely to be a financial burden for new parents especially if they are the firstborns. It is for this...
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...
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