Postpartum Blues
The time after you give birth is a time of great emotional upheaval, a mixture of great joy and love yet at the same time you feel helpless and ill equipped for the task of caring for your newborn....
View ArticleWhen to see a doctor & Prevention of Jaundice
All babies should be seen by a health care provider in the first 5 days of life to check for jaundice. Jaundice is an emergency if the baby has a fever, has become listless, or is not feeding well....
View ArticleAbortion: Can it cause infertility?
Abortions that are carried out on women in Kenya are either medically sanctioned or done in unlicensed backstreet clinics. Typically, an abortion that is done in a certified healthcare facility by a...
View ArticleCauses of infertility in Kenyan men
In Kenya, it is common to find that women get blamed more than men for the inability to bear children. It is not unusual to find more women seeking help from doctors to help in conception with little...
View ArticleHow to remain emotionally healthy when battling infertility
For many couples in Kenya, finding out that one or both of them is infertile can be quite traumatic. The diagnosis can negatively affect their relationship and overall lifestyle if not handled well. It...
View ArticleUnhappiness after Childbirth
It is important to keep track of your emotions after birth. This way, you will be able to know when they are out of control and you can be able to seek the appropriate medical attention. Below is a...
View ArticleFEVER: Causes, Symptoms & Management
Your child has fever if his temperature is: Higher than 37.8 degrees C measured orally or in the ear. Higher than 37.5 degrees C measured under the arm. Causes of Fever In Children Bacterial...
View ArticleGetting back on birth control after delivery
Getting pregnant a few weeks after delivery is possible whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or not. Most women in Kenya may be unaware that they have started ovulating and are fertile long before...
View ArticlePros and cons of common birth control options in Kenya
In Kenya, contraceptives are quite accessible with most women getting them from hospitals or local health centers. However, not all contraceptives being sold are safe thus making it important to buy...
View ArticleCommon myths in Kenya about birth control after baby
Myths about contraceptives in Kenya are quite a number resulting in many women avoiding them and putting their lives in danger. It is common to find women making uninformed decisions based on these...
View ArticleImportant questions to ask your doctor when choosing contraceptives in Kenya
Contraceptives are the most common option for women in Kenya that want to prevent pregnancy yet remain sexually active. When making the choice for the best contraceptives to use, there are a number of...
View ArticleContraceptives Vs Age
In Kenya, contraceptives can be easily bought over the counter making them available to women of different ages. It is common to find girls as young as fifteen years old using contraceptives to prevent...
View ArticleRisks associated with birth control in Kenya
The use of contraceptives in Kenya has been widely accepted with many women using them to avoid pregnancy. Some of the contraceptives can be bought at local pharmacies while others are prescribed by...
View ArticleFood Groups and Servings for Postpartum Women
Servings The number of servings from each of the food groups recommended for a postpartum woman may differ slightly, depending on the woman’s: age, body, activity level (calories), weight before...
View ArticleSKIN CONDITIONS: Rash, Milia, Stork bite marks, Diaper rash and Yeast #Common...
Rash Your infant’s tender and sensitive skin commonly reacts to his new environment. Scattered, pinhead-sized, or somewhat larger pimples surrounded by a mild red zone may appear in some areas of the...
View ArticleAntenatal clinics: When is ideal time to begin?
For many women in Kenya, confirmation of pregnancy is usually after taking a home test or after a hospital visit for regular check up. After a positive pregnancy result, most women wonder about the...
View ArticleNatural remedies for morning sickness in Kenya
Many women in Kenya experience morning sickness within the first three months of pregnancy. For some women it is bearable but for others it can be excessive resulting in the need to take medication...
View ArticleTwin Pregnancy: What you should expect
Having twins is a blessing but it can also come with its share of anxiety as Parents try to imagine the journey ahead of them. Fortunately, there is a lot of information on twin pregnancy making it...
View ArticleLoosing The Pregnancy Weight And Tummy
It took around 40 weeks to gain the weight that you currently have and it does take a while to shed it off but with patience, good planning, proper diet and exercise you may get to a comfortable...
View ArticleAllergies
Allergy is the term used to describe an over-reaction of the body to a substance that is normally harmless to most people. This substance is known as an allergen and is often inherited. Your baby gets...
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