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.

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...
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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

Common Sleep Problems Among Pregnant Kenyan Women

Most discussions around insomnia for mums in Kenya always focus on the nights after the baby comes home from the hospital. However, lack of...
Nail Care During Pregnancy. Nail Care Guide

Nail Care During Pregnancy

Healthy fingernails and toenails are smooth, with an even colour. During pregnancy, most women’s nails actually grow faster due to hormones. Here are a...

Ways To Relax When Undergoing Pregnancy Tests

Pregnancy tests are part of the journey for most mums as they look forward to having a healthy baby. In Kenya, these tests start...
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