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.

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...

Pregnancy Diet: Myths and Reality

Finding out you are pregnant is an exciting time and you are likely to get a lot of advice on how to take care...

Twin Pregnancy: What you should expect

Having twins is a blessing but it can also come with its share of anxiety as parents try to imagine the journey ahead of...

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...
Blood Pressure Tests in Pregnancy

Routine Tests to Expect During Pregnancy

Your doctor will conduct a few tests throughout your pregnancy to know your health and that of your baby. In some cases, you’ll be...

10 Things I wish I knew before becoming Pregnant

The journey of bringing your precious little baby may be full of ups and bumps but every single thing that happens during pregnancy is...
Glucose Screening and Glucose Tolerance Test

What to Expect During A Glucose Screening Test in Pregnancy

One of the routine tests you will take when pregnant is the glucose tests. These are tests commonly carried out between 24 and 28...

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...

Taking Care of your Man after the Baby

Finally, the baby is here! The combination of the new baby, the stresses of pregnancy, labour and birth and the overwhelming sense of responsibility...

Pregnancy RH Factor Testing in Kenya

In Kenya, getting RH factor testing done as early as possible can make the difference between life and death of an unborn baby. RH...

10 Things I wish I knew before becoming Pregnant

The journey of bringing your precious little baby may be full of ups and bumps but every single thing that happens during pregnancy is...

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...
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