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.

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...
Baby Room Ideas. Perfect Room for Your Little Child

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...
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...

Monitoring Fetal Movement: What you Should Know

For most first time mums in Kenya, waiting to feel the baby move is always a mix of anxiety and excitement. It is common...

Anticipate Changes To Your Skin

Pregnant women in Kenya do their best to still look good when pregnant, whether in their first or third trimester. However, one of the...
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