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

Changes During Pregnancy by Trimester

Changes During Pregnancy. Your body is now starting to go through some fascinating changes. During pregnancy, these stages are referred to as trimesters (periods of...

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...

How to shop when expecting twins

Preparing for two babies is likely to be a financial burden for new parents especially if they are the firstborns. It is for this...

Common Fears when Pregnant

Anxiety is a normal and natural human experience but it can affect a person’s feelings, thoughts, behavior, and physical well-being. Many Kenyan women –...

How to Prepare Siblings of Different Ages

Preparing ages 2-4 years At this age, your child is still very attached to you and they may not like the idea of sharing you...

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...

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...
Skin Care During Pregnancy . Your Skin Care Guide

How To Manage Acne During Pregnancy

Pregnancy triggers acne for many women in Kenya who may have never had to battle with the skin condition before. The condition is usually...

HIV Testing in Pregnancy

HIV testing is recommended for all pregnant women to prevent Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV which is the passing of HIV from a woman infected...

Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

It’s common for a pregnant woman to experience pain in her pelvic area as the pregnancy progresses to the end. The baby exerts lots...

BATHING BASICS: Baths & Sponge baths

You should give your baby a bath preferably once a day to allow him/her to relax unless otherwise advised by a doctor. You'll need the...

Natural remedies for morning sickness in Kenya

Many women in Kenya experience morning sickness within the first three months of pregnancy. For some women it is bearable but for others, it...

Antenatal clinics: When is ideal time to begin?

For many women in Kenya, confirmation of pregnancy is usually after taking a home test or after a hospital visit for a regular check-up....
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