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...