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.

changes during pregnancy Trimester-wise

2nd Trimester (15-28 Weeks OR 3-6 Months)

By this time, it starts becoming a bit obvious that there is a ‘bun in the oven’.  You can now start enjoying the vibrant...
After The Abortion Procedure

After The Procedure

Beyond the emotional turmoil that comes after such a procedure, this is also a period of physical recovery. Here are a few tips on...

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...

Considerations While Shopping for your Newborn

1. Safety • Avoid tight elastic bands that could reduce circulation. • Ensure there are loose features because laces, for example, could pose a choking hazard. •...
Prenatal Care. What is Prenatal Care?

Prenatal Care

Congratulations!  You are soon going to be a Mom! It’s important to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. The more you know about what’s...

Introducing a New Baby

On getting home with the new baby, my friend’s older son stared at the little baby for a long time. He then thoughtfully asked...

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....

Tips To Manage Emotions After Pregnancy Loss

Losing a pregnancy is one of the saddest times for first-time parents or mums who have been waiting to hold their baby in their...

10 things I Wish Someone had Told Me…

When I got my first baby, I had all these romantic expectations on what my breastfeeding experience would be. Here are some of the...

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...

Conditions That May Contribute To Pregnancy Termination

A famous Kenyan proverb states that the pot is more important than the water it carries. That's the same concept behind therapeutic termination of...
changes during pregnancy Trimester-wise

1st Trimester (0-14 Weeks OR 1-3 Months)

The first trimester comes with the excitement and the niggling suspicion that you may be pregnant. There are many symptoms that may make you...
Pregnancy Weight Loss

Managing your Weight During the Holidays

For most people, the holiday season comes with delicious food and weight gain. We all know how hard it is to say no to...
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