Medical Termination of Pregnancy
This is the use of medication to terminate the pregnancy and is done within 49 days from the start of the pregnancy. Pregnancy usually...
Breech Baby
A breech baby is a term that refers to a baby who is in the ‘breech’ position and this typically means that the baby’s...
Complications in Pregnancy. All You Need to Know
Complications in Pregnancy. What are some common complications of pregnancy? These complications will involve the mothers and the child's health. These complications make pregnancy...
Early Pregnancy Bleeding Complications
Spontaneous Abortion or Miscarriage
Abortion describes the loss of pregnancy before the foetus is viable which is medically defined as less than 20 weeks’ gestation...
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. All Facts
Gestational diabetes mellitus occurs with the onset of pregnancy and is characterized by the inability of the pregnant patient to tolerate glucose. Patients who...
Helping Turn a Breech Baby
If your baby is in the breech position, there are a few things you can do to encourage your baby to turn. To encourage...
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...
Baby’s umbilical cord is around the neck. Is my baby safe?
A quick check on social media groups frequented by pregnant mums and new mothers in Kenya reveal a common occurrence of babies being born...
Managing high blood pressure in pregnancy in Kenya
High blood pressure in pregnancy can be fatal for a mother and her unborn baby if not properly managed. There are several cases that...
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...
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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.
•...
Your Skin Care Guide When Pregnant
Skin Care During Pregnancy. The skin protects your inside organs from injury, bacteria, and viruses. Your skin, hair, and sweat glands help control body...
Hair Care During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the high oestrogen levels stimulate the growth of hair and the normal shedding of hair decreases and soon you will notice that...
