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.

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...

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...

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...

Key Signs to Help Me Know that I am Pregnant

I was having lunch in one of my favourite restaurants here in Kenya and I had ordered my usual meal of Ugali and Fish....

The Nanny

Major Responsibilities of the nanny Your nanny's major responsibilities will be to: Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the children Supervise the children’s...

Preparing for your Baby’s Homecoming

After nine months, you’re now ready to go to the hospital and have your baby. Do you have a bringing baby home checklist? Have...

Taking Anti-HIV Medication When Pregnant

When to start taking anti-HIV medications depends on your health, how much HIV has affected your body, and how far along you are in...

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...

How to choose clothes that suit your growing belly

Finding clothes that are comfortable and stylish throughout the pregnancy period is a challenge for many expectant women in Kenya. In most cases, they...

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...
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...
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...
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