Edition Contents
Each Pregnant Magazine edition covers several topics. CLICK titles to read the articles. To choose another edition, scroll to the bottom of this page. Enjoy!
Childhood immunization
Immunization enables the body to recognize and destroy disease agents. The importance of immunizing cannot be overemphasized, writes PATRICK OMUGA. What is immunization? Immunization, also known as vaccination, works by stimulating the immune system—the natural disease fighting system of the body. A healthy immune system is able to recognize invading bacteria and viruses and produce…
Baby naming battles
Is a name worth the fight? ‘My name is Cynthia Susan Scolastica Nyakega Wambui Mwangi,’ states a two-year-old girl. “Now where on earth did she get all those names?”, you wonder aloud. You are pregnant and suddenly you start to think about your baby’s names. Do you have a name for your baby? Have you…
Undescended testicles.
Is your baby boy at risk? One of the examinations that a doctor performs upon the birth of a baby boy, is a thorough review of the baby’s genitals. This is done to confirm that both testicles, or testes, are in their normal position in the scrotum. It is not unusual for babies, particularly premature…
Sam Gombya’s ‘S’ family
Sam and Sophie Gombya are both at the top of Ugandan music charts. The Gombya’s sing about love, marriage and parenting, using contemporary, reggae and country styles. Singing together is a celebration of their love and friendship that spans several years. When Sam Gombya first met his wife Sophie in primary school, she was just…
Shy moments 10
Foul move…! My husband and I got playful one night before bed. I tried my best to be as sexy as possible, without letting the fact that I was almost eight months pregnant stop me. While my husband was busy down there, a loud big fart escaped from my rear end. My poor husband’s face…
Tetanus-death around the corner!
Now that you have your newborn baby, one of your biggest tasks is ensuring that the baby stays free of disease and infection. Your baby should grow up into a strong and healthy person. You can ensure this by giving your child adequate nutrition, having him immunised against certain diseases, preventing other diseases and treating…
Debbie Asila of Tatuu
Getting back to work ‘Leaving my baby and going back to work was the most difficult thing for me!’ She is a mother, a wife, a radio presenter, a musician and, recently, an actress. Meet Debbie Asila of the sensational Kenyan music trio, Tattuu, as she talks about how motherhood has affected her career and…
Why does my baby have nappy rash?
When babies experience any form of discomfort, it sets all at unease and households are restless until solutions are met. Nappy rash is one nagging bug when it comes to babies and discomfort. In this article, reasons, types, solutions and remedies to nappy rash are well explained…..
Now that I am home with a baby-what next?
Irene Werehire details the mixed feelings of a new mum during the first several weeks after delivery. Time flies. Last year at a time like this, I was four weeks pregnant and my husband (then my fiance) and I, were busy planning what next. Today is 8th January and my baby is exactly four months…
Mum-dad intimacy – should your baby sleep in your bed?
Envisage this: you are busy kissing in bed when you are startled by a pat on your back. ‘Dad,’ comes the soft voice of your newly-walking toto. When did you wake up!’ you wonder aloud. Even though he is just a baby and does not yet fully grasp the nature of your nocturnal activities, you know…
