Baby’s umbilical cord is around the neck. Is my baby safe?
A quick check on social media groups frequented by pregnant mums and new mothers in Kenya reveal a common occurrence of babies being born...
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...
Ways to show affection when doctor advices against sex in pregnancy
Many couples enjoy sex during pregnancy because it is a safe period with no worries of hurting the developing baby. However, some pregnant women...
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...
Perfect Room for Your Little Darling
A few days ago, my daughter informed me that it was time to change her room now that she was a big girl. It...
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...
Helping Turn a Breech Baby
If your baby is in the breech position, there are a few things you can do to encourage your baby to turn. To encourage...
Preventing Malaria During Pregnancy
It is El Niño season! The mosquitoes love this season too and with this, malaria flourishes. It is important to protect yourself and your...
Alcohol Intake During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, alcohol passes from the mother’s bloodstream through the placenta and into the baby’s bloodstream, where it can affect its development. It would...
Incontinence
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments which support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. The openings from these organs, the...
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Childbirth Classes
A childbirth class is great for preparing you for pregnancy, labor, and birth. Some communities organize childbirth classes for women and their support person....
Preventing Malaria During Pregnancy
It is El Niño season! The mosquitoes love this season too and with this, malaria flourishes. It is important to protect yourself and your...
Common Sleep Problems Among Pregnant Kenyan Women
Most discussions around insomnia for mums in Kenya always focus on the nights after the baby comes home from the hospital. However, lack of...
