Common Pregnancy Complications

For most women, pregnancy is an exciting time, full of expectations as you wait for the little one(s) to be born.  Majority of pregnant women go through this period quite smoothly but for around 15% of women, complications can occur that cloud the experience and put the woman and her unborn child at risk.  Complications during pregnancy do require medical interventions to preserve and protect the lives of both the mother and her unborn child.

Complications in Pregnancy

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

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...
True and Flase Labor.

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...
Prenatal Care. What is Prenatal Care?

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...
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...
Hair Care During Pregnancy . Hair Care Guide

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...
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