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Babies
How to cope with the ‘minority rulers’ I tell you, there is nothing in the world like coming home in the evening to the embrace of a baby,’ says Steve Omwanda, an IT specialist and father of four. ‘Holding that baby close to you can cure a man of all ills!’ Babies are those little, wingless angels who, when placed…
P for potato
Widely known for its nutritional value along with its taste and ease of cooking, the potato is the most popular vegetable in the world. Potatoes can be plain boiled, mashed, baked fried, chipped or stewed and can easily be combined with other ingredients. Natural potatoes are a good source of calories. A single serving of…
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…
Child Custody
What happens after a marriage break-up Joan was constantly being harassed, abused and sometimes locked out of their matrimonial house by her husband after the two had stayed as a couple for about 10 years and had two children from the marriage. As a result, Joan, 40, approached a lawyer for assistance and advice on the issue.…
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…
Mary Wavinya – ‘We will become great friends’
Mary graced pregnant issue 9 cover. Her baby boy, Javan Kitangana (Pictured with her), was born on 6 October 2007. Motherhood has been challenging because I now have two baby boys who are both a handful— my eldest son is five years old. When I went back home after delivering Javan, his eldest brother always…
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…
SID-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…
Reasons for rashes
How to handle the problem If you are a fun of movies, you might have watched or heard about the one called Poison Ivy. Though this has nothing to do with our topic, you might as well want to check it out if you have not. In medicine, Poison Ivy is a name given to…
How to stop your baby’s thumb-sucking
Thumb sucking is normal in babies and young children. A natural sucking instinct leads some babies to suck their thumbs during their first few months of life, or even before birth. Babies may also suck their fingers, hands, or items such as pacifiers. They have a natural urge to suck, which usually decreases at the…
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