Preventing Malaria During Pregnancy
It is El Niño season! The mosquitoes love this season too and with this, malaria flourishes. It is important to protect yourself and your...
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...
Feeding Infants and Young Children Born to HIV Infected Mothers
Transmission of HIV Through Breastfeeding
According to the Ministry of Health, statistics show that 3 to 4 out of every 10 infants born to HIV...
Anti-HIV medications for the newborn
The baby receives medication within 6 to 12 hours after delivery. Babies born to women infected with HIV receive an anti-HIV medication which helps...
Anti-HIV medications during labor and delivery
Anti-HIV medications during labour and delivery. Intrapartum care is the management of women from the onset of labour to delivery.
This period poses the greatest...
Taking Anti-HIV Medication When Pregnant
When to start taking anti-HIV medications depends on your health, how much HIV has affected your body, and how far along you are in...
Transmission of HIV
HIV is transmitted (passed) from one person to another through specific body fluids—blood, semen, genital fluids, and breast milk. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is...
HIV Testing in Pregnancy
HIV testing is recommended for all pregnant women to prevent Mother-to-Child transmission of HIV which is the passing of HIV from a woman infected...
How To Handle Bed Rest During Pregnancy
Sometimes you may experience complications during your pregnancy and your doctor may put you on bed rest to protect your pregnancy. This time is...
Sleep, Diet & Exercise
SLEEPING POSITIONS
During the 2nd and 3rd trimester, its gets particularly difficult to be able to get a comfortable sleeping position. If you're accustomed to...
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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...
Ways to show affection when doctor advices against sex in pregnancy
Many couples enjoy sex during pregnancy because it is a safe period with no worries of hurting the developing baby. However, some pregnant women...
