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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Incontinence
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments which support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. The openings from these organs, the...
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...
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...