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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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