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 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
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...