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The journey begins
The year is 2007, the day? March 14th, a chilly Wednesday morning, and I am in the waiting room of the maternity wing at Kenyatta National Hospital. ‘Was it this cold when I woke up, or is it all in my mind?’ I think to myself. I can see my brother and my sister’s husband…
How to ensure safety of your kids when at home and in school
Parents’ main goal is to ensure that their children are healthy and safe. That is why, being primary care providers, they do their best to achieve the objective. But parents cannot be there all day to protect their children. They delegate the responsibility to other caregivers, mostly nannies and teachers. But are our schools safe for…
School Uniform- More than a set of clothes
The idea of taking children to school may be somewhat alien for those taking their little ones to school for the first time. However, whether a first timer or an old hand, your children’s grooming is supreme. This will ensure your child looks pleasant in school, and in turn boost his self-esteem. Requirements School uniforms…
My long awaited baby is a joy
Tabitha Nyaga, a first time mum got a baby boy after a four-year wait. Today she shares her experience of raising him up. The D-day I waited for my due date (23rd of September) last year with a lot of expectation. This being my first experience, and having sought a baby for four years in…
My Valentine
Alice Riziki, featured in Issue 12 of Pregnant, had two miscarriages before she got baby Valentine Maranga. A year later, she shares her story with Rebecca Njoki. I delivered Valentine on the 11th of February, nine days before my expected due date through normal delivery. The first few days were tough. I had a house…
To pierce or not
Baby ears There was something spectacular about four months old baby Angel that you could not put a finger on. But if you got more keen, you would see that it was about a glimmer, some preciseness, some metal—and Alas! The earrings! And no matter what angle you looked at them from, they gave the…
Month seven Energetic, manipulative, anxious and communicative
I am pretty sure you would be so taken aback if you woke up one morning and saw your baby standing in his crib staring right back at you. I would, no doubt. Now, as a mum, you had better start getting used to such surprises, because such are the skills and abilities that come…
Gentle unfolding…
Continued from Issue 35 The doctor, on realizing that I was not paying attention goes through the whole process again mentioning the important points. I take notes: o I will have to start taking Anti retroviral drugs. o The doctor can do a prescription which costs about five thousand shillings a month or o The…
Just before the pretty teeth show
Baby’s teeth are important and though they may cause anxiety while showing up, teeth help in allowing proper growth of the jaw and in eating. Therefore proper care needs to be taken. Rebecca Njoki discusses teething in babies. The emergence of the first teeth in babies may be a frustrating time for the child and…
LOOKING FOR A HOUSEHELP?
A MOTHER GOING BACK TO WORK AFTER MATERNITY LEAVE FACES THE INEVITABLE CHALLENGE OF WHO WILL TAKE CAKE OF HER BABY WHILE SHE IS AT WORK. LEAVING ONE’S BABY IN THE HANDS OF ANOTHER PERSON IS NOT AN EASY DECISION. SPECIFICALLY WORRIES RANGE FROM HEALTH AND FEEDING, TO SAFETY AND ABUSE. EVERY PARENT WHO HIRES…
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