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Cleft lip and palate-it’s not just about the beauty
A cleft lip is a birth defect that affects newborn babies around the world every year. About one in 1,000 babies are born with cleft lip/palate, a situation that can create many problems and possible complications that people don’t know about. Rather than treat the condition with the seriousness it deserves, some are quick to…
Is it safe to have a third C-section?
Question: Is it safe to have a third C-section? Response by Doctor ‘P’ The more Caesarian- sections you have, the higher the risk of scarring between the womb, bladder and the surrounding bowel. Although unlikely, it is possible that during C-S, the neighbouring structures can be affected. There is also a small but significant risk…
To cut or not to…
AFTER giving birth to your baby boy, one of the earliest and important decisions you will have to make regarding your baby boy is whether he should be circumcised or not. Circumcision involves the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. For some parents, circumcision is a religious ritual, for others…
Gentle Unfolding Chapter two
May 13th 2000 5.40pm I finally enter the doctor’s room with Tony. I assure him that Tony is the father and can stay. He asks about our relationship, which I find uncomfortable. He wants to know whether we are married, how long we have known each other…the nitty gritties… I think he is intruding my…
Baby profile 37
Angel Karuma Angel Karuma is 1 year and 8 months old. She is the daughter of Milkah Wairimu and Jeremiah Karuma. Angel is a friendly child who will stop at nothing as she tries to hug other children around her. Her eating habits are a contradiction though; she is a picky eater of solids yet…
Toddler yummings
When toddlers become adamant and sly about food, we literally want to shove it down their throats so that they grow as they should. Your toddler needs about 1000 calories a day to meet his growth and energy needs. But since it may be complicated to count calories, three small meals and two healthy snacks…
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…
Did you know? 37
Your heat beats 101,000 times a day. During your lifetime, it will beat about 3 billion times and pump about 800 million pints (378 million litres) of blood. A normal heart beats 70 to 80 times a minute. Over 70 and 80 years, it gives a few billion beats. It is the powerful machine inside…
Don’t just do everything
Seek help from others Support systems are essential and as a mother, you need to fight the initial desire for isolation once the baby is born and lean on your system. As a mother, it can be overwhelming to behold and nurture a new life. Your baby has filled your world and you find that…
SIDS – When the dark cloud settles over the cot
Sarah edged towards the cot with her heart beating in her mouth. The baby had slept for unusually long. And every step towards the cot seemed to affirm her fears. The baby was so quiet. The covers still-not even a tweak. Her trembling hand slowly exposed the baby’s face. Lord! She is not breathing. She…
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