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.

Conditions That May Contribute To Pregnancy Termination

A famous Kenyan proverb states that the pot is more important than the water it carries. That's the same concept behind therapeutic termination of...

Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancies occur when the ovum is fertilized by the sperm but implants outside the uterus in the fallopian tubes, cervix, ovary, or abdominal...

Keeping Your Child Safe

Due to the many incidences of child abuse perpetrated by the nanny, it is important to set up steps to ensure that your child...

Reasons to Abstain from Sex during Pregnancy

Unless your gynecologist tells you to abstain for baby’s sake, sex in pregnancy is okay since it does not harm the fetus. However, some...

Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

It’s common for a pregnant woman to experience pain in her pelvic area as the pregnancy progresses to the end. The baby exerts lots...

Drug Abuse During Pregnancy

You have seen the government wage war on drugs and substance abuse in our country. Unfortunately, many female addicts find themselves pregnant. It’s also...
changes during pregnancy Trimester-wise

Changes During Pregnancy by Trimester

Changes During Pregnancy. Your body is now starting to go through some fascinating changes. During pregnancy, these stages are referred to as trimesters (periods of...
changes during pregnancy Trimester-wise

3rd Trimester (29-42 Weeks 0R 6-9 Months)

This trimester is full of excitement. It’s the final leg of the nine-month journey, and all you think of is the day you will...

How to avoid cross-contamination of food when pregnant

Maintaining hygiene when preparing food for a pregnant mum in Kenya is only the first step towards preventing food poisoning. However, to ensure that...
Pregnancy Weight Loss

Managing your Weight During the Holidays

For most people, the holiday season comes with delicious food and weight gain. We all know how hard it is to say no to...

Do’s and Don’ts of the Pregnancy Diet

Eating well is paramount if you are to have a healthy pregnancy and baby at the end of nine months. Most times, you will...
Ultrasound Scan. Detailed Information

Ultrasound in Pregnancy – What You Should Know

All set to bring forth the bundle of joy? An ultrasound is critical. The procedure will reveal vital information about the unborn baby. It also...

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...
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