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...
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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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Keeping Your Child Safe

Due to the many incidences of child abuse perpetrated by the nanny, it is important to set up steps to ensure that your child...

Benefits of Using 3D Ultrasound Testing When Pregnant

The thought of seeing your unborn baby is quite exciting for many first time mums in Kenya. It is common to find many parents...

Alcohol Intake During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, alcohol passes from the mother’s bloodstream through the placenta and into the baby’s bloodstream, where it can affect its development. It would...
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