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Test-tube Babies according to Kenyan Law
Mweni and John are a young couple from Kileleshwa, Nairobi, who had been unable to conceive for nine years. Mweni had blocked fallopian tubes. Having gone from doctor to doctor for help to no avail, she was referred to the Nairobi In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) centre and six months later, Mweni is now expectant. ‘It’s…
Is she bedwetting?
Ways to help her stop it ‘Parents should remember that children rarely wet on purpose, and usually feel ashamed about the incident,’ Writes Kepha Nyanumba, Nutritionist, AAR Healthcare. Bedwetting refers to the unintentional passage of urine during sleep. Enuresis is the medical term for wetting clothing during the day or in bed at night. Another name for…
Make him responsible – for his own good
Picture this, after gruesome hours of childbirth; you finally deliver your child. Your nurse takes him away from you to get him all cleaned up. When she comes back, not only does she bring back your baby, but there is also a set of instructions on what to do with him attached! What a simple…
The substitute – baby formula
Why didn’t anyone ever tell me?’ is a constant thought for new parents who rightfully feel overwhelmed by the newness of everything and the responsibility of feeding their new baby. The reason why no-one will tell you what daily life with a newborn is like is probably because they wouldn’t be able to give you…
Baby’s common skin troubles
We all want our babies perfect to every sense of the word. So the appearance of any little blemish on your baby’s soft skin is likely to cause alarm—especially if you are a first time mother. Well, the truth of the matter is that infant skin is very thin, thus delicate and prone to a…
Proper Hygiene
Key to keeping skin disease at bay Much as you already know that your baby’s skin is the largest body organ, it is one of the most important parts because it covers and protects everything inside your baby’s body. Without it, his muscles, bones and internal organs would be hanging out and exposed. Apart from…
Berry banana smoothie
Blend up this wonderful smoothie full of great flavours for your children anytime. Ingredients 1/2 litre container fruit or vanilla- flavoured yoghurt 1/2 cup fresh berries 1 medium banana Directions In a blender, process all the ingredients until well combined and smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving. END: BL34/13
A Date with my Son
Is that the time? I think to myself as the clock stares back at me unflinchingly. It is 11 am. I thought it was eight. But I am still tired from last night’s singing. You see, lately, Tebogo has taken to watching television and he seems to love a particular commercial which always leaves him…
Feeding children
Do’s and don’ts It is every parent’s dream to have a healthy child who is good at school and active and jovial most of the time. There are things that one needs to do or avoid to ensure proper growth and development of his or her child. DO’S Discourage couch potatoes Such kids spend almost all their free time watching…
Uncrown your baby of dandruff
Research shows that the hormones passed on from the mother to the baby at the end of her pregnancy over-stimulate the baby’s oil-producing glands resulting in ‘cradle cap’. The condition is characterized by a dry, flaky, scalp or a thick, yellow and scaly scalp. The scales may appear cracked or even greasy. While the condition…
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